🌱 How London residents can trade canned goods for court fine reductions

Good morning to you London! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How London residents can trade canned goods for court fine reductions

Also on today's calendar: BFI London Film Festival 2026.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 88 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 78, low: 63.
• Saturday: Partly sunny, a stray t-storm, with a high of 73 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Food 4 Fines initiative to support summer, holiday food programs for kids and families (katv.com) — Residents in London and other Pope County towns can cut certain district court fines by donating nonperishable food items throughout October, with each item worth $10 off up to 10 items. All donations support River Valley Food 4 Kids programs that feed local children during weekends, summers, and holidays, so your contribution directly helps neighbors while easing your own court costs.
   

📸 Around London

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🗓 Upcoming Events in London

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday October 22
• Zach Williams, Cochren & Co., Christian Hohn →
  The Center for the Arts, 2209 S Knoxville Ave, Russellville
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday October 7
• BFI London Film Festival 2026 →
  British Film Institute, Belvedere Road and around the UK, London

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday October 1
• FLU Shots at the Library - DHS
  Arkansas River Valley Regional Library, 501 North Front Street, Dardanelle
  10:00 am
• Board of Adjustment Meeting →
  City Hall > Council Chambers, 203 S Commerce Ave, Russellville
  5:00 pm
• Planning Commission Meeting →
  City Hall > Council Chambers, 203 S Commerce Ave, Russellville
  5:30 pm
Friday October 2
• Computer Beginners Class
  Arkansas River Valley Regional Library, 501 N Front St, Dardanelle
  11:00 am
• RHS Football @ Mtn Home
  Russellville School District Russellville, AR 72801
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Shaw Revolver at Tennille's Steakhouse & Seafood →
  Tennille's Steakhouse & Seafood, 2407 N Arkansas Ave, Russellville
  6:00 pm
• Shaw Revolver Live at Tennille's Steakhouse & Seafood →
  2407 N Arkansas Ave, Russellville
  6:00 pm
Monday October 5
• Homecoming Week 2026 →
  Russellville AR
• RMS Volleyball v Vilonia
  Russellville Middle School Russellville, AR 72801
  4:30 pm
• RMS Football @ Beebe
  Russellville Middle School Russellville, AR 72801
  5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Driveline posted a job opening for Flex Merchandiser in Russellville. Apply here.
• Family Dollar posted a job opening for Assistant Manager II in Russellville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near London here.

🗞 Nearby News

Russellville

• Fairfield Bay 'Ribbon Cutting' Announced Nearly 50 Miles Away (arkansasradio.com)
• Previewing Lake Dardanelle Ahead of the Upcoming AFTCO Collegiate Bass Open (sportsdestinations.com)
• What $23 Million Looks Like Across 500 Small Towns: The Story of T‑Mobile's Hometown Grants (t-mobile.com)

Clarksville

• Clarksville High School Pursues Conservation Designation; Board Approves New Softball Scoreboard (thegraphic.org)
• Clarksville Sets December Election For Referendum; Voters To Decide Fate Of Revenue Bonds (thegraphic.org)
• CCU Adopts Ratepayer Protection Pledge (thegraphic.org)

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-- 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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