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🌱 Newbern mourns the passing of native son Jerry Leon Kirk

Newbern, Tennessee Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hello Newbern! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Newbern mourns the passing of native son Jerry Leon Kirk

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Brilliant sunshine, with a high of 84 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Thursday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 86, low: 62. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 86 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Jerry Leon Kirk (leesburg-news.com) — Newbern readers are remembering native son Jerry Leon Kirk, born there in 1939 and brother to Newbern resident Ernestine Jennings, after his passing at age 87. The longtime U.S. Army veteran built a life spanning Germany, Florida, and Nova Scotia, yet stayed closely connected to family, country living, and the values of resilience, service, and quiet humor that began in his Newbern roots.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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