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Cabot, Arkansas Patch AM: a 4 min readMorning Cabot! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Meet the Cabot resident joining Arkansas’s newest dental school class.
- How did bands perform at the state concert contest in Cabot?
Today's riddle: Why did the football player hit the vending machine? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 89 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 95, low: 76.
- Sunday: Hot with sunshine, with a high of 100 and low of 78 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Lyon College School of Dental Medicine welcomes class of 2029 (guardonline.com) — Cabot resident Shurelle Johnston is part of the Lyon College School of Dental Medicine’s new Class of 2029, joining Arkansas’s first dental school as it opens a patient clinic in Little Rock. The story details the diverse, service-focused cohort, many with strong Arkansas ties and extensive clinical and volunteer experience aimed at improving oral health access. 
• Year of Excellence: Gentry fine arts programs reach new heights in 2025-26 (eagleobserver.com) — Cabot hosted the Arkansas State Concert Contest where Gentry High School’s band earned an Excellent rating and placed among the top five Class 4A bands statewide. The article highlights a banner year for Gentry’s fine arts, including historic choir honors, strong band festival results, and two ambitious theatre productions that showcased student talent across Arkansas.
📸 Around Cabot
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Upcoming Events in
Cabot
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★ Featured events ★
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Kids Markets at Night Owl Vendor Market →
The Cabot Railyard Pavilion, 114 N 1st St, Cabot
7:00 pm
Thursday August 6
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Other local events
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Planning Commission Meeting →
Cabot, AR Calendar, 805 West Main, Cabot
7:00 pm
Tuesday July 28
📣 Cabot Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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AR Department of Health- Dental Screening for Kids →
Sanders Library -- Central Arkansas Library System, 10200 Johnson Dr, Sherwood
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AR Refresh Wellness Ribbon Cutting
Sherwood Chamber of Commerce 208 E Kiehl Ave. STE 120 Sherwood, AR 72120
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Master Piece Puzzle Club →
Sanders Library -- Central Arkansas Library System, 10200 Johnson Dr, Sherwood
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City Council Meeting →
City of Sherwood Sherwood City Council ChambersLocated in the Police and Courts Building - 2199 East Kiehl Avenue Sherwood AR 72120
6:00 pm -
Preschool Storytime →
Vilonia Public Library, 3 Bise Dr, Vilonia
10:30 am -
Adult Activity Time →
Nixon Library -- Central Arkansas Library System, 703 W Main St, Jacksonville
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Taste of White County-Culinary Showcase →
Robbins Sanford Grand Hall, 118 N Spring St, Searcy
5:30 pm -
Coach Bobby Joe Hickingbotham Memorial Golf Tournament
Adkins Preschool Center 701 Foxwood Dr, Jacksonville, AR 72076, USA
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Back 2 School Backpack Drawing →
Nixon Library -- Central Arkansas Library System, 703 W Main St, Jacksonville
9:00 am -
Arkansas Concealed Carry *RENEWAL ONLY* →
Get Trained. Be Ready., 2202b Eastline Rd, Searcy
4:00 pm
Friday July 24
Monday July 27
Wednesday July 29
Friday July 31
Saturday August 1
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Just moved to the area and looking for community events.
I like to get to know my community just looking for ways to do so. (Nextdoor Cabot II)
- Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate at Walmart in Cabot, Arkansas in Cabot. Apply here.
- Driveline posted a job opening for Flex Merchandiser in Cabot. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cabot here.
🗞 Nearby News
Jacksonville
- Jacksonville Native Samuel Squires Supports Elite U.S. Navy Fighter Jet Training Mission at TOPGUN Base (arkansasradio.com)
- Burning Questions for Every NFL Team Heading Into the 2026 Season (kark.com)
- McLarty Nissan of Little Rock Anounces the Availability of the New 2027 Nissan Z for Central Arkansas Sports Car Enthusiasts (digitalmarketreports.com)
Beebe
- Donna Lois Rushing Conner, 66, White Hall (yournews.com)
Ok Cabot! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: He wanted his quarter back. (Thank you Pat S. for sending it in!)
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