Good morning Blytheville! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Blytheville grandparent took your Head Start story to Washington
Today's riddle: Why can't you play cards with pirates ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 69 and low of 51 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 76, low: 57.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 2026 Inaugural Parents Unite for Headstart (osceolatimes.com) — A Blytheville grandparent, Torya Woods, was chosen to join Arkansas’s small Parents Unite team that traveled to Washington, D.C., to advocate for Head Start. Alongside other Arkansas representatives, she met with staff from Senators Boozman and Cotton and Congressman Crawford to share how Head Start impacts local families and communities.

📸 Around Blytheville
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🗓 Events Nearby
Thursday May 7
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AR -Cybersecurity Training: How to Secure Your Water Infrastructure →
Paragould Municipal Utilities, 1901 Jones Rd, Paragould
9:30 am
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Cheer Tryouts-(Jr/Sr)
Riverside High School, 2007 AR-18, Lake City
4:30 pm
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Magic at the Museum — BRADBURY ART MUSEUM →
Bradbury Art Museum, 201 Olympic Dr, Jonesboro
5:00 pm
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ThunderBeard: A Tribute to ZZ Top →
Collins Theatre, 120 W Emerson St, Paragould
7:00 pm
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ThunderBeard - A Tribute to ZZ Top →
Collins Theatre, 120 W Emerson St, Paragould
7:00 pm
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ZZ Top Tribute →
Paragould, AR Calendar
Paragould, AR 72450
7:00 pm
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ThunderBeard ZZ Top Tribute →
Collins Theatre, 120 W Emerson St, Paragould
7:00 pm
Friday May 8
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American Red Cross Blood Drive →
Paragould, AR Calendar
Paragould, AR 72450
10:00 am
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MJHS Spring Fling Masquerade Ball
Marion Junior High School, 801 Carter Dr, Marion
6:00 pm
Saturday May 9
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Paragould Farmers Market Opening Day →
Paragould, AR Calendar
Paragould, AR 72450
8:00 am
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Local Art Show & Sale →
Jonesboro, AR Calendar, 1210 S Church St, Jonesboro
9:00 am
Monday May 11
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Athletic Physicals: Boys 6th-11th
Corning High School, 500 Bobcat Ln, Corning
8:00 am
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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Ryerson Inc posted a job opening for Maintenance Technician in Blytheville. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because they are always sitting on the deck ? (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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