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Meet the women behind the soda: Soda Jerk, the little pink truck in West Monroe
SUMMARY: Soda Jerk, a mobile dirty soda business in West Monroe, has gained immense popularity since its launch a few months ago. Founders Teal Hoffman and Moren Benson, inspired by Montana’s soda culture, decided to fill a local gap. Despite initial challenges, including mastering their soda fountain mechanics, they overcame obstacles with determination and commitment. The community’s enthusiastic response exceeded their expectations, with long lines from the start. The sisters encourage others to pursue their dreams fearlessly and plan to establish a permanent location while continuing to operate their beloved pink truck.
Meet the women behind the soda: Soda Jerk, the little pink truck in West Monroe
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Feeling more like September this week as highs near 90ยฐ ~ Mia
SUMMARY: Good Sunday evening, San Antonio! I’m meteorologist Mia Montgomery with your weather update. The upcoming week shows warmer-than-average daytime highs with no significant rain expected. For Monday, temperatures will start at 63ยฐF by 7 a.m., rising to the upper 70s by lunchtime, and reaching a high of 86ยฐF. Partly cloudy skies will dominate the day, with mid to upper 80s likely, especially south of Highway 90. As the week progresses, highs may approach the 90ยฐF mark, contrasting with the typical low 80s for October. Morning lows will also rise to the mid to upper 60s. Enjoy your evening!
High temperatures trend warmer than average this week, nearing 90ยฐ at times. Here’s an update with Mia.
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Kmartโs blue light fades to black with the shuttering of its last full-scale US store
SUMMARY: Kmart shoppers face the end of an era as the last full-size Kmart in the continental U.S. closes its doors in Bridgehampton, New York. The chain, famous for its Blue Light Specials, began in the late 19th century, but filed for bankruptcy protection in 2002, becoming the largest U.S. retailer to do so at that time. This closure marks the conclusion of Kmart’s long-standing presence in American retail history.
Kmart, the former retail giant renowned for its Blue Light Specials โ featuring a flashing blue orb affixed to a pole enticing shoppers to a flash sale โ is shuttering its last full-scale store Sunday in the mainland United States.
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Weekend Weather: Sunday, Oct. 20
SUMMARY: Sunday’s forecast promises beautiful weather, with temperatures climbing into the high 70s, peaking around 79ยฐF, our average for late October. Evening temperatures will drop back into the 60s as days get shorter. Little wind is expected, except near the lakefront where a small craft advisory is in place. A warming trend will continue into the week, with highs reaching the low 80s until a cool front arrives later. Conditions will remain dry with consistent sunshine, and no rain is anticipated in the next week. Two named systems in the Gulf are being monitored, but minimal development is expected.
Gorgeous Sunday ahead, gradually warming into next week.
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