Community Corner
🌱 England community invited to honor Allen Bentley at Saturday’s Keo memorial.
Also check out Jacksonville Lighthouse at England on the England Patch calendar

Hi there, England! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- England community invited to honor Allen Bentley at Saturday's Keo memorial.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Hot with periods of sun, with a high of 92 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 77, low: 63.
- Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 72 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Allen Ross Bentley, age 75 (anaturalstatefuneralservice.com) — An England family is mourning the passing of 75-year-old Allen Ross Bentley, a longtime truck driver and devoted Christian, who died on September 24. Relatives and friends are invited to a family-hosted memorial service at 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 3, at Keo Cemetery, where they can pay respects and share memories of his life.
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📸 Around England
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🗓 Upcoming Events in England
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★ Featured events ★
- Jacksonville Lighthouse at England →
501 Pine Bluff Hwy, England
4:30 pm
Tuesday October 6
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Other local events
📣 England Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- VB Hm vs. Marianna Lee
England School District England, AR 72046
4:30 pm - JH FB @ Baptist Prep
England School District England, AR 72046
7:00 pm - SH FB Hm vs. Baptist Prep
England School District England, AR 72046
7:00 pm - VB @ Delta Prep (Helena)
England School District England, AR 72046
4:30 pm - VB Hm vs. Jacksonville Lighthouse (Sr. Night)
England School District England, AR 72046
4:30 pm - Wedding Bells Are Ringing! →
Marlsgate, 2700 Bear Skin Lake Rd, Scott - Big Time Sports & Entertainment Presents Annual Sherrill Fall Festival →
6214 Arkansas 15, Sherrill - Rock for the Cure →
Baugh Park, Huck Finn Boulevard, Redfield
11:00 am - ROCK FOR THE CURE 2026 →
Baugh Park, Huck Finn Blvd, Redfield
11:00 am - One Vision of Queen →
Saracen Casino Resort, 1 Saracen Resort Dr, Pine Bluff
8:00 pm - Prairie View A&M Panthers at Arkansas Pine Bluff... →
Simmons Bank Field, 1960 Oliver Rd, Pine Bluff
5:59 pm
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Saturday October 10
Friday October 16
Saturday October 17
Saturday October 24
Saturday November 14
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- This weekend starting Sunday morning at 10 am and Monday night at 7:00 pm.
England Pentecostal Church of God 109 NW 4TH STREET. Everyone is welcome! (Nextdoor England West Pride)
- Cavalier Healthcare of England posted a job opening for Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in England. Apply here.
- O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Parts Specialist in Lonoke. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near England here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lonoke
- Teddy Joe Brown Sr., age 67 (anaturalstatefuneralservice.com)
North Little Rock
- North Little Rock Air Show returns, bringing high-flying fun to Arkansas skies (katv.com)
- Globetrotters bring new Rivalry Tour to North Little Rock arena in March (arkansasonline.com)
- FIRE: Thermal Cameras Reveal Details In North Little Rock, Arkansas (arkansasradio.com)
Ok England! 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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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