Hello Amity! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Meet the two Amity students who just graduated from UCA
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 87 and low of 67 degrees.
🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Sun and some clouds, temps: high: 84, low: 65.
- Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 86 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Locals graduate UCA in 2026 spring commencement - (arkadelphian.com) — Two Amity residents, Molly Matthews and Jayden Smittle, have earned bachelor’s degrees from the University of Central Arkansas this spring, representing their hometown on the Clark County graduate list. UCA awarded about 1,200 degrees across multiple colleges during ceremonies held April 30 and May 1 in Conway.

📸 Around Amity
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🗓 Events Nearby
Wednesday June 3
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Teen and Tween Book Club (ARK)
Clark County Library
609 Caddo Street, Arkadelphia, AR 71923
12:00 pm
Thursday June 4
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Summer Crafts (ARK)
Clark County Library
609 Caddo Street, Arkadelphia, AR 71923
2:00 pm
Friday June 5
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GRUDGE FEST →
Prescott Raceway, 5121 AR-53, Prescott
12:00 pm
Saturday June 6
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World Championship Running of the Tubs →
Bathhouse row, 491 Central Ave, Hot Springs
9:00 am
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Lake Hamilton Poker Run (Hot Springs Ducks Unlimited) →
Andrew H. Hulsey State Fish Hatchery, 350 Fish Hatchery Rd, Hot Springs
9:00 am
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The Best of Motown and More →
Vapors Live, 315 Park Ave, Hot Springs
7:30 pm
Sunday June 7
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K-POP WARRIORS - HOT SPRINGS, AR →
Hot Springs Convention Center Bank OZK Arena, 398 Convention Blvd, Hot Springs
3:00 pm
Wednesday June 10
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Fire Dept. (Gurdon)
Clark County Library
609 Caddo Street, Arkadelphia, AR 71923
10:00 am
Thursday June 11
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Interactive Storytime (Gurdon)
Clark County Library
609 Caddo Street, Arkadelphia, AR 71923
10:00 am
Saturday June 13
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Diamond Dig Adventure at Arkansas Crater of... →
Crater of Diamonds State Park, 209 State Park Rd, Murfreesboro
9:00 am
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Rosé All Day at the Astral Pool →
Oaklawn Hot Springs, 2705 Central Ave, Hot Springs
3:00 pm
Thursday June 18
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Drop by Emily Kate Moon →
Mid-America Science Museum, 500 Mid America Blvd, Hot Springs
10:30 am
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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Independent Case Management, Inc. posted a job opening for Direct Support Professional - Part Time in Glenwood. Apply here.
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Atwoods Ranch & Home posted a job opening for Retail Store Cashier in Arkadelphia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Amity here.
🗞 Nearby News
Arkadelphia
- Arkadelphia's Spencer Seel elected to Arkansas Boys State legislature - (arkadelphian.com)
- Clark County Jail Bookings: May 26-31, 2026 - (arkadelphian.com)
- Republican Party of Garland County to hold annual recruitment meeting (hotsr.com)
Hot Springs
- Hot Springs to host Arkansas High School Basketball Championship through 2032 (fox16.com)
Ok Amity! 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: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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