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Morrilton, Arkansas Patch AM: a 3 min read

Morning Morrilton! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Want a say in Morrilton’s Christmas lights and festivities this year?
  • Which Morrilton nonprofits brought in the most government grant money?

Also on today's calendar: Some Guy Named Robb LIVE @ Point Remove Central....

Today's riddle: What kind of shoes do frogs wear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 94 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 101, low: 76.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and very hot, with a high of 105 and low of 77 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Planning underway for Morrilton Christmas celebration (kvom.com) — Morrilton is already gearing up for its second annual Christmas celebration at Rockefeller Plaza, and residents are invited to help shape the festivities. A Christmas Committee planning meeting is set for Thursday, August 6 at 2 p.m. at the Chamber office downtown, where volunteers can weigh in on decorations, events, and sponsorships to make downtown Morrilton shine.
   

• Morrilton non-profits ranked by government grant revenue in 2024 (northlittlerocktimes.com) — Morrilton residents can see which local nonprofits relied most on government grants in 2024, with Conway Co Economic Development Corp topping the list at $58,750. The ranking, based on IRS Form 990 filings, also highlights Arkansas Emergency Medical Assn and Conway County Care Center, comparing their grant shares, total revenue, and growing asset levels.
   

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  • TRAINING OPPORTUNITY
    Strengthen your community’s recovery readiness with the G-205 Recovery from Disaster course August 13-14 in Des Arc. Through scenario-based… (Nextdoor )
  • Premium Retail Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser in Morrilton. Apply here.
  • Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores posted a job opening for Restaurant Team Member Part Time in Morrilton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Morrilton here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Open-toad (Thank you Harold W. for sending it in!)
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