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🌱 How a $370 gift grew into big grants for Morrilton

Morrilton, Arkansas Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hello again Morrilton! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a $370 gift grew into big grants for Morrilton
  • Lightning-sparked fire near Morrilton causes scare but no outages

Today's riddle: What did the boy say when his dog fell off the cliff? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid with some sun, with a high of 82 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 86, low: 70. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 83 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Morrilton Civic Alliance hears from AR Community Foundation (kvom.com) — Morrilton Civic Alliance is restarting its work and planning a big back‑to‑school block party on August 8 at Holyfield Place in downtown Morrilton, with freebies, music, and games. At a recent meeting, members also heard how the Arkansas Community Foundation’s Conway County arm has grown small local donations into hundreds of thousands of dollars in grants to area organizations.
   

• Lightning strike blamed for fire at hydroelectric facility near Morrilton (ktlo.com) — A lightning strike sparked a fire Monday night at an Arkansas Electric Cooperative switching station next to a hydroelectric plant along the Arkansas River near Morrilton, drawing multiple Conway County fire stations. Firefighters kept a safe distance from energized equipment, contained the blaze, and confirmed there were no injuries or power outages for nearby residents or campers.
   

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  • Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Morrilton. Apply here.
  • Pizza Hut, Inc. posted a job opening for Shift Lead in Morrilton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Morrilton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Conway

  • Heat, Drought conditions force Conway into Phase 2 water restrictions (thv11.com)
  • Conway Co. Library summer reading program kicks off Saturday (kvom.com)
  • Conway Co. Search and Rescue members complete Fireboat School (kvom.com)

Greenbrier

  • Conor Orr's 100 Bold Predictions for the 2026 NFL Season (kark.com)

Ok Morrilton! 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: Doggone! (Thank you Juanita B. for sending it in!)
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