Greetings Pea Ridge! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️
Hosting an event in Pea Ridge? Let Patch get the word out for you. Post it to the Patch calendar.
In today's newsletter:
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
From our Partner
Today's Pea Ridge Patch AM is brought to you in part by T-Mobile. After investing billions to light up their network from big cities to small towns, T-Mobile is America's Best Mobile Network in the US according to Ookla Speedtest®. Based on analysis by Ookla® of Speedtest Intelligence® data 1H 2026. We thank T-Mobile for their support in helping to keep communities like ours connected and for making today's Pea Ridge Patch AM possible.
Find a T-Mobile store near Pea Ridge.
1. Pea Ridge church volunteer accused of sexually assaulting minor (kark.com) — Pea Ridge residents should know that a local church volunteer has been charged with sexually assaulting a minor after allegedly giving her alcohol at his home, and he is now out on bond. Police say the church fully cooperated with the investigation, and the case is moving toward a court hearing in late October.
2. Connections: Harps Food Stores, Freeman Health announce promotions (talkbusiness.net) — A Pea Ridge resident, Natalie Huntington, has joined Colliers Arkansas as a marketing design associate, reflecting growing professional opportunities tied to the region's real estate sector. The roundup also notes several promotions at Harps Food Stores, Freeman Health, and other Northwest Arkansas employers that may interest locals watching area job trends.
3. Benton County restaurant inspections: Dried syrup residue hanging down from frozen coffee spouts; excessive waste and unused equipment near back door (nwaonline.com) — Benton County health inspectors recently cited several restaurants and child care kitchens, including It'll Do Brew in Pea Ridge for labeling and food safety manager issues. The report details priority and core violations across Siloam Springs, Rogers, Bentonville, Centerton, and other nearby communities, along with a list of establishments that passed with no violations.
4. Camden latest Arkansas city to cancel Flock contract (4029tv.com) — Pea Ridge is among several Arkansas cities that have recently stopped using Flock Safety's license-plate-reading cameras, as Camden now moves to cancel its contract too. The change comes amid statewide concerns about transparency, accountability, and how law enforcement agencies use this surveillance technology.
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Ok Pea Ridge! 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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!
We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.
Sign up for free local newsletters and alerts for the
Pea Ridge Patch
Patch.com is the nationwide leader in hyperlocal news.
Visit Patch.com to find your town today.