Good morning to you Heber Springs! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Heber Springs parade is canceled, and which is still on?
- Texarkana man faces multiple serious felony charges in Cleburne County
Also on today's calendar: Cleburne County Livestock Auction and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Saturday: Some sun with a stray t-storm, with a high of 72 and low of 61 degrees.
- Sunday: Warmer with partial sunshine, temps: high: 80, low: 57.
- Monday: Nice with plenty of sun, with a high of 79 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• One Event Still Planned Despite 'Cancellation' Announcement In Heber Springs (arkansasradio.com) — Heber Springs residents are seeing today’s Homecoming parade canceled, but the Ozark Trail Festival parade is still set to roll along its original route this Saturday, October 3. The city has posted a route map and alternate driving directions online, urging locals to review them to avoid congestion and stay updated in case plans change.

• Texarkana man jailed in Cleburne County on rape, domestic abuse charges (txktoday.com) — Heber Springs readers should know that a Texarkana man is being held in the Cleburne County jail on serious felony charges including rape, sexual assault, and domestic violence, with bond set at $150,000. Prosecutors in the 16th Judicial District filed a seven-count criminal information, and a judge has imposed strict conditions if he is released, while emphasizing he remains presumed innocent.

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Other local events
Monday October 5
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Volleyball @ Maumelle
Heber Springs Middle School
Heber Springs, AR 72543
5:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
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Volleyball @ SS Batesville
Heber Springs Middle School
Heber Springs, AR 72543
4:30 pm
Monday October 12
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Cleburne County Livestock Auction →
Wilf’s Cleburne County Livestock Inc, 749 Pangburn Rd, Heber Springs
1:00 pm
Tuesday October 13
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LEAN 101 - Principles of Lean Manufacturing →
ASU - Heber Springs, Entergy Room, 101 Rivercrest Drive, Heber Springs
8:00 am
Friday October 16
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Ag Aviation Golf Tournament →
Red Apple Inn & Country Club, Heber Springs
8:00 am
Monday October 19
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Cleburne County Livestock Auction →
Wilf’s Cleburne County Livestock Inc, 749 Pangburn Rd, Heber Springs
1:00 pm
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🗓 Events Nearby
Saturday October 3
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2026 Ozark Moonshine & Music Festival →
Van Buren County Fairgrounds, 1827 AR-16, Clinton
10:00 am
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Darryl Worley →
Van Buren County Fairgrounds, 1827 AR-16, Clinton
7:00 pm
Sunday October 4
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Arkansas Renaissance Festival →
Dragonstone Springs, 275 Adkisson Rd, Mt Vernon
10:00 am
Monday October 5
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Volleyball: Searcy vs Morrilton (7B/7R/8/9)
Ahlf Junior High School, 308 W Vine Ave, Searcy
4:30 pm
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Football: 7th @ Cabot South
Searcy School District
Cabot, AR, USA
5:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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Corinth Coca-Cola Bottling Group posted a job opening for Merchandiser Full Time Heber Springs in Heber Springs. Apply here.
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GPM Investments, LLC posted a job opening for Cashier/Sales Associate - Store 4314 in Heber Springs. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Heber Springs here.
🗞 Nearby News
Clinton
- Hiking Sugar Loaf Mountain Island on Greers Ferry Lake (417mag.com)
Searcy
- 2 people killed in Searcy shootings Tuesday night, suspect still loose (kark.com)
- Arkansas National Guard holds departure ceremony for 450 guardsmen (kark.com)
- WorldAtlas Names Searcy No. 1 Place to Call Home in Arkansas (aymag.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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