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In today's newsletter:
- Could a new blood-drawing robot change Bryant's school blood drives?
Also on today's calendar: Danny Westbrook Bryant Hornet Invitational.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 92 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and very warm, temps: high: 90, low: 73.
- Thursday: A couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 88 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• FDA Approves Blood Drawing Robot (prospectiveonline.com) — A newly approved FDA blood-drawing robot, Aleta, could eventually change how blood drives operate, including those held for Bryant students. With Arkansas already short on healthcare workers, the device might let a few trained supervisors safely oversee multiple machines and make local blood drives easier to schedule and staff.
📸 Around Bryant
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bryant
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🗓 Events Nearby
Tuesday September 29 - IXL Live - Little Rock, AR →
Little Rock Marriott, 3 Statehouse Plaza, Little Rock
8:15 am - IXL Live - Little Rock, AR (Sept. 29) →
Little Rock Marriott, 3 Statehouse Plaza, Little Rock
8:15 am - Little Herky Story Hour →
Base Library, Walters Community Support Center, Bldg. 940 Arnold Drive, Little Rock
10:00 am - Faith Leaders Luncheon at Congregation B'nai Israel →
Congregation B'nai Israel, 3700 North Rodney Parham Road, Little Rock
11:45 am - Outside The Walls Ministries →
Saline Independent Methodist Church, 306 South Main St., Benton
1:00 pm - Volleyball-home-Mt.View
Cook Fieldhouse , Benton, AR 72015, USA
4:00 pm - FB: Conway B (Home)
Benton Athletic Complex, 1800 Benton Pkwy, Benton
5:30 pm Wednesday September 30 - UDDC Mobile Market: @ UALR (Donaghey Student Center Parking Lot) →
University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2801 S. University, Little Rock
10:00 am - Arkansas Manufacturing Showcase 2026 →
Statehouse Convention Center, 101 East Markham Street, Little Rock
2:00 pm Thursday October 1 - 2026 Skully Invitational Glow Golf Tournament
Longhills Golf Course
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Cherish It!
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DdxmNN5x6KZ/?stkn=NmNpaXViamV6cDVl (Nextdoor Bryant/Benton) - Who does siding, gutters and trim?
I want the trim and gutters changed to a different color. Bryant area. Need estimate. (Nextdoor Dell-Ridgecrest)
- Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: 4am Inbound (Stocking) (T2204) in Bryant. Apply here.
- Circle K posted a job opening for Team Member in Bryant. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bryant here.
🗞 Nearby News
Benton
Little Rock
- October 2026: Arkansas Concert Guide – Chance the Rapper, Breaking Benjamin, Chiodos and more (kark.com)
- OZK Maintained by Morgan Stanley -- Price Target Raised to $57.0 (gurufocus.com)
- Arkansas Open: Jonesboro's Wil Gibson celebrates 27th birthday with title (arkansasonline.com)
Ok Bryant! 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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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