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Russellville, Arkansas Patch AM: a 4 min readHey there, Russellville! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- How Arkansas Tech students are backing Russellvilleās child advocacy center
- What residents learned from the Arkansas Supreme Courtās visit to Tech
- Why a Russellville homeowner is fighting the USDA over her mortgage
Also on today's calendar: Duplicate Bridge Games and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: How long is a minute? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 82 and low of 49 degrees.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 83, low: 48.
- Sunday: Warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 81 and low of 52 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Arkansas Tech students provide aid for RVCAC clients (rivervalleydemocratgazette.com) ā Arkansas Tech students in Russellville are teaming up with the local River Valley Child Advocacy Center, donating 50 Bluetooth earbuds and headphones to help abused children feel more comfortable during visits. Their semester-long project also studies community needs, resources, and service gaps, tying classroom learning to real support for vulnerable families across the River Valley. 
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ā¢ Arkansas Supreme Court Visits Arkansas Tech (arkansastechnews.com) ā Residents had a rare chance to see the Arkansas Supreme Court in action when Arkansas Tech hosted the Appeals on Wheels program on its Russellville campus, inviting students and community members to watch oral arguments and ask questions. This was only the second time the traveling court has come to Russellville, expanding public access to how major judicial decisions are made. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ USDA appeals panel hears Russellville woman's challenge over unfinished home loan (katv.com) ā A Russellville woman is challenging the USDAās decision to convert her unfinished homeās construction loan into a permanent mortgage, leaving her with an incomplete house and no remaining funds. After a hearing in Little Rock, sheās still awaiting a ruling, questioning how more than $112,000 was spent and seeking legal help while the agency suggests only additional debt as a solution. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Russellville
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Upcoming Events in
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Pope County Farmers Market ā
320 W C St, Russellville
8:00 am
Saturday October 24
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Other local events
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LDSP Saturday Programs ā
Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville
8:30 am -
Repair Cafe ā
Russellville AR
11:00 am -
2026 Lincoln Day Dinner ā
600 East 16th Street, Russellville
6:30 pm -
LDSP Sunday Programs ā
Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville
10:00 am -
Senior Recital: Essynce Norwood ā
Witherspoon Auditorium, Russellville
2:30 pm -
Senior Recital: Lyric Graves ā
Witherspoon Auditorium, Russellville
5:00 pm -
YA Gathering ā
1103 East L Street, Russellville
6:00 pm -
Duplicate Bridge Games ā
Pope County Senior Activity Center
1:00 pm -
LDSP Little Explorers: Bats ā
Lake Dardanelle State Park, 100 State Park Drive, Russellville
2:00 pm -
Contemporary Bookclub ā
312 W. 2nd Street, Russellville
5:00 pm -
Time Out for Tech 2026 ā
ATU Campus Russellville, Russellville
9:00 am
Saturday October 24
Sunday October 25
Monday October 26
Tuesday October 27
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- Arby's posted a job opening for Team Member in Russellville. Apply here.
- Olive Garden posted a job opening for Busser in Russellville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Russellville here.
š Nearby News
Dardanelle
- Garmin Tournament Rewards Awarded at Lake Dardanelle for Second ACA Event of the Season (thefishingwire.com)
Clarksville
- Johnson County man sentenced to life for park killing (nwahomepage.com)
Morrilton
- Emergency Services Escort Fallen Fire Leader To Morrilton In Conway County, Arkansas (arkansasradio.com)
- 911 Advisory Board discusses 911 director position (kvom.com)
- We're Left āSpeechless' by All the Live Music Options in Arkansas Oct. 22-25! (aymag.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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