🌱 Alma home on Emily Drive headed to foreclosure auction next month.

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In today's newsletter:

• Alma home on Emily Drive headed to foreclosure auction next month.

Also on today's calendar: 2026 Alma Youth League Homecoming.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Very warm with periods of sun, with a high of 93 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and very warm, temps: high: 91, low: 73.
• Thursday: Humid with a t-storm or two, with a high of 83 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Legal NoticesForeclosuresForeclosure Crawford Co (arkansasonline.com) — A home at 400 Emily Drive in Alma is scheduled for a foreclosure sale at the Crawford County Courthouse on October 27, 2026, after the borrower defaulted on mortgage payments. The property in Riley Estates will be sold as-is to the highest cash bidder, who must cover transfer taxes, recording fees, and any existing liens or unpaid taxes.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Alma

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Saturday October 10
• Allen Hurt & The Nostalgic Country Show →
  The Front Porch Theater, 4405 N Hwy 71, Alma
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday October 3
• 2026 Alma Youth League Homecoming →
  Skokos Performing Arts Center, 103 East Main Street, Alma
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday September 30
• ASBTDC at The Chamber →
• Basic Concealed Carry Class →
  THOR Elite Firing Range and Gun Club, 1206 Knesek Lane, Van Buren
  9:00 am
• Volleyball Game @ Greenwood 7B/7A/8
  Northridge Middle School Van Buren, AR 72956
  4:30 pm
Thursday October 1
• Center for Nonprofits at The Chamber →
• VB @ Northridge
  Alma Middle School Alma, AR 72921
  4:30 pm
• Volleyball Game @ NMS 7B/7A/8
  Northridge Middle School Van Buren, AR 72956
  4:30 pm
• 7FB @ Home (v. Pea Ridge)
  Alma Middle School Alma, AR 72921
  5:30 pm
• VBHS Hall of Honor Induction Ceremony - Tickets are required for en
  Van Buren High School, Pointer Trail, Van Buren
  6:00 pm
• Wakaan Music Festival - Friday →
  Mulberry Mountain Lodging & Events, 4117 Mulberry Mountain Loop #9306, Ozark
  6:59 pm
Monday October 5
• VB @ Greenwood
  Alma Middle School Alma, AR 72921
  4:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Team Member in Alma. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Fort Smith

• Armed police standoff in Fort Smith with shots fired leads to arrest (nwahomepage.com)
• Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine students during with 10th annual White Coat Ceremony (rivervalleydemocratgazette.com)
• Fort Smith police respond to domestic situation on South 18th Street (5newsonline.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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