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🌱 How Arkansas Tech students are backing Russellville’s child advocacy center

Russellville, Arkansas Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hey there, Russellville! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ā˜•ļøļø

In today's newsletter:

  • How Arkansas Tech students are backing Russellville’s child advocacy center
  • What residents learned from the Arkansas Supreme Court’s visit to Tech
  • Why a Russellville homeowner is fighting the USDA over her mortgage

Also on today's calendar: Duplicate Bridge Games and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How long is a minute? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)


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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 82 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 83, low: 48.
  • Sunday: Warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 81 and low of 52 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

• Arkansas Tech students provide aid for RVCAC clients (rivervalleydemocratgazette.com) — Arkansas Tech students in Russellville are teaming up with the local River Valley Child Advocacy Center, donating 50 Bluetooth earbuds and headphones to help abused children feel more comfortable during visits. Their semester-long project also studies community needs, resources, and service gaps, tying classroom learning to real support for vulnerable families across the River Valley.
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• Arkansas Supreme Court Visits Arkansas Tech (arkansastechnews.com) — Residents had a rare chance to see the Arkansas Supreme Court in action when Arkansas Tech hosted the Appeals on Wheels program on its Russellville campus, inviting students and community members to watch oral arguments and ask questions. This was only the second time the traveling court has come to Russellville, expanding public access to how major judicial decisions are made.
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• USDA appeals panel hears Russellville woman's challenge over unfinished home loan (katv.com) — A Russellville woman is challenging the USDA’s decision to convert her unfinished home’s construction loan into a permanent mortgage, leaving her with an incomplete house and no remaining funds. After a hearing in Little Rock, she’s still awaiting a ruling, questioning how more than $112,000 was spent and seeking legal help while the agency suggests only additional debt as a solution.
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šŸ—ž Nearby News

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  • Garmin Tournament Rewards Awarded at Lake Dardanelle for Second ACA Event of the Season (thefishingwire.com)

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  • Emergency Services Escort Fallen Fire Leader To Morrilton In Conway County, Arkansas (arkansasradio.com)
  • 911 Advisory Board discusses 911 director position (kvom.com)
  • We're Left ā€˜Speechless' by All the Live Music Options in Arkansas Oct. 22-25! (aymag.com)

Ok Russellville! 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: "How long is a minute?" — It depends what side of the door you are on. (Thank you Richard E. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Russellville

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

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Russellville

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