🌱 How a new Benton County tax plan could trim Elm Springs’ budget

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In today's newsletter:

• How a new Benton County tax plan could trim Elm Springs’ budget

Also on today's calendar: Wichita Wind Surge at Northwest Arkansas Naturals.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Hot with a stray thunderstorm, with a high of 97 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 95, low: 70.
• Saturday: Hot with sunshine, with a high of 98 and low of 72 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Benton County mayors provide feedback, concerns on proposed reallocation of 1% sales tax revenue (arkansasonline.com) — Elm Springs currently receives about $151,000 a year from Benton County’s 1% sales tax, but a proposed countywide tax reallocation could shrink what cities get so the county can better fund its jail and operations. Benton County mayors, including leaders from nearby Springdale and Bentonville, are urging more time and collaboration before any Nov. 3 ballot measure is finalized, warning city services could be cut.
   

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📸 Around Elm Springs

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Elm Springs

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 8

• Lionlamb 2026 →
  Shiloh Square, 106 W Emma Ave, Springdale
  3:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday August 8

• Wichita Wind Surge at Northwest Arkansas Naturals →
  Arvest Ballpark, 3000 S Gene George Blvd, Springdale
  6:05 pm

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📣 Elm Springs Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 6

• Open House 1st-4th
  Thomas Jefferson Elementary Bentonville, AR 72712
  4:00 pm
• Open House - Meet the Teacher
  George Elementary School Springdale, AR 72764
  5:00 pm

Monday August 10

• WJHS Open House
  Washington Junior High Bentonville, AR 72712
  4:00 pm

Wednesday August 12

• Community Night with Hairpins →
  The Momentary, 507 SE E St, Bentonville
  5:00 pm
• Motionless In White →
  The Walmart AMP, 5079 W Northgate Rd, Rogers
  6:00 pm

Thursday August 13

• Pigskin Preview @ SHS (TIME TBA) 8th and 9th
  George Junior High School Springdale, AR 72764
  5:00 pm
• Football Pigskin Preview @ SHS
  Springdale High School SHS
  6:00 pm
• Courtyard Sessions: Hip Hop 101 →
  The Momentary, 507 SE E St, Bentonville
  7:00 pm

Friday August 14

• Senior Sunrise at Tiger Stadium
  Bentonville High Bentonville, AR 72712
  6:15 am
• A Day Schedule
  Bentonville West High Bentonville, AR 72712
  7:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Pilot Travel Centers, LLC posted a job opening for Janitorial Maintenance in Springdale. Apply here.
• Newly Weds Foods, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasoning Production Supervisor in Springdale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Elm Springs here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Springdale

• Springdale Public Schools honoring teachers with 60th annual teacher appreciation event (4029tv.com)
• Family of 17-year-old Springdale girl fatally shot in July remembers her as ‘shining light' (nwaonline.com)
• Outdoor events: Stroll around the lake, make art at nature center (nwaonline.com)

Rogers

• Northwest Arkansas school districts keep lunch prices steady despite rising food costs (localmemphis.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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