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Okolona, Arkansas Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good morning Okolona! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • 7th Annual Arkansas Springfest Car/Truck/Bike Show at Prescott Raceway

Today's riddle: I Am not animal, vegetable, or mineral. I don’t eat, but need to be fed regularly to stay alive. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Saturday: Decreasing clouds and humid, temps: high: 85, low: 62.
  • Sunday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 81 and low of 59 degrees.

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday May 8
  • Senior Night — Hope Soccer vs Malvern (JVB, VG, VB)
    Hope Home ()
    4:00 pm
  • Gurdon High School Class of 2026 Graduation
    Gurdon School District Gurdon, AR 71743
    7:00 pm
  • Saturday May 9
  • Book Baddies
    Clark County Library, 609 Caddo Street, Arkadelphia
    10:30 am
  • Monday May 11
  • Yoga for Adults
    Baxter County Library, 300 Library Hill Ln, Mountain Home
    4:00 pm
  • LEGO® Club
    Baxter County Library, 300 Library Hill Ln, Mountain Home
    4:15 pm
  • OHS Graduation - Time and Date Subject to Change
    Ouachita School District Donaldson, AR 71941
    7:00 pm
  • OHS Graduation
    Jones Performing Arts Center , Arkadelphia, AR 71923, USA
    7:00 pm
  • Tuesday May 12
  • Ales & Tales @ Rapp's
    Rapp's Barren Brewing Company, 601 S Baker St, Mountain Home
    6:00 pm
  • Thursday May 14
  • 2026 APSD Retirement Reception
    Goza Middle School Cafeteria, 140 Badger Ln, Arkadelphia
    4:00 pm
  • Teen Library Council
    Baxter County Library, 300 Library Hill Ln, Mountain Home
    4:00 pm
  • Monday May 18
  • Pre K Graduation-GHS Cafeteria
    GHS Cafeteria Gurdon, AR 71743
    6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Koch Industries, Inc. posted a job opening for ENTRY LEVEL Production Operator- Gurdon Lumber in Gurdon. Apply here.
  • Sonic Drive-In posted a job opening for Cook in Prescott. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Okolona here.

🗞 Nearby News

Arkadelphia

Hot Springs

  • Lineup full for 20th Stueart Pennington World Championship Running of the Tubs (hotsr.com)
  • Make-A-Wish Mid-South gives Arkansas girl true Natural State experience amid illness (katv.com)
  • Cutter Morning Star students discuss camp, Interact club at Oaklawn Rotary (hotsr.com)

Ok Okolona! 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: Fire (Thank you Steve H. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Okolona

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Okolona

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.