🌱 See the latest Clark County jail bookings from Arkadelphia police and others.

What's up Arkadelphia! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• See the latest Clark County jail bookings from Arkadelphia police and others.
• What could a new Arkadelphia jail mean for your tax dollars?
• Could this new ASU scholarship pay your way at Henderson State?

Also on today's calendar: Entertainment Event Service .

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 86 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Partial sunshine, temps: high: 86, low: 67.
• Friday: Sun yielding to clouds, with a high of 91 and low of 68 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Clark County Jail Bookings: May 4-10, 2026 - (arkadelphian.com) — Residents can see who was recently booked into the Clark County Detention Center on Crittenden Street in Arkadelphia, along with basic charge information and arresting agencies. Everyone listed is presumed innocent until proven guilty, and the outlet notes that it does not remove names from these public records. Names may also belong to more than one individual.
   

• Sheriff Watson: It's time to get serious about the future of housing prisoners. - (arkadelphian.com) — Clark County’s aging, overcrowded jail in Arkadelphia may soon force big decisions about where local prisoners are housed and how much taxpayers spend sending inmates to other counties. Sheriff Jason Watson is working with state officials and a local committee on long-term options, including a possible new facility, and plans to share a detailed cost report with citizens by June.
   

• New College Scholarship Targets Nontraditional Students in Arkansas (neareport.com) — Arkadelphia residents connected to Henderson State University could benefit from a new Arkansas State University System scholarship aimed at adults returning to school after at least three years out of college. The privately funded program helps with tuition, books, fees, and even admissions testing at ASU campuses, including HSU in Arkadelphia, for career-focused fields like business, healthcare, technology, and vocational training.
   

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📸 Around Arkadelphia

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Arkadelphia

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

Thursday May 14

• 2026 APSD Retirement Reception
  Goza Middle School Cafeteria, 140 Badger Ln, Arkadelphia
  4:00 pm

Saturday May 30

• Entertainment Event Service →
  , Hot Springs
  9:00 am

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📣 Arkadelphia Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday May 13

• 24 Forms Tai Chi
  McAuley Senior Center, 5010 AR-7, Hot Springs Village
  9:00 am
• Line Dancing
  Oaklawn Center on Aging, 307 F Carpenter Dam Rd., Hot Springs
  9:30 am
• Tai Chi for Arthritis & Fall Prevention
  Union Missionary Baptist Church, 217 Gulpha Rd., Hot Springs
  10:00 am
• Safe Steps: Balance & Strength
  Union Missionary Baptist Church, 217 Gulpha Rd., Hot Springs
  10:30 am
• Yoga for Adults →
  Baxter County Library, 300 Library Hill Ln, Mountain Home
  4:00 pm

Thursday May 14

• 2026 APSD Retirement Reception
  Goza Middle School, 140 Badger Ln, Arkadelphia
  4:00 pm
• Teen Library Council →
  Baxter County Library, 300 Library Hill Ln, Mountain Home
  4:00 pm

Friday May 15

• High School Graduation
  Malvern School District Malvern, AR 72104
  6:00 pm

Saturday May 16

• Spa-Con 2026 →
  Hot Springs Convention Center, 134 Convention Blvd, Hot Springs
  10:00 am
• Spa Con 2026 →
  Hot Springs Convention Center, 134 Convention Blvd, Hot Springs
  10:00 am

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• McDonald's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Arkadelphia. Apply here.
• Cracker Barrel posted a job opening for Dishwasher in Arkadelphia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Arkadelphia here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Malvern

• ASMSA students qualify for Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (hotsr.com)

Hot Springs

• How gas prices have changed in Hot Springs in the last week (ashleynewsobserver.com)
• Hot Springs board to discuss library's Majestic proposal today (hotsr.com)
• Passes now on sale for inaugural Birding Festival of the South in Hot Springs (kark.com)

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Ok Arkadelphia! 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: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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