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Greetings Russellville! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Taber's $85 million expansion could reshape jobs in Russellville
  • Southern Arkansas visits Russellville: can Arkansas Tech defend home court?

Also on today's calendar: ATU Department of Music Faculty Showcase and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and very hot, with a high of 101 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Sunshine and very hot, temps: high: 98, low: 67.
  • Saturday: Sunshine and very hot, with a high of 100 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• AR: Taber Extrusions Opens New Expansion at Russellville Facility; to Create 70 New Jobs (tradeandindustrydev.com) — A major $85 million expansion at Taber Extrusions' Russellville plant is bringing the largest new direct extrusion press in North America and about 70 new local jobs. State and city leaders say the project strengthens Russellville's role in aerospace, defense, and heavy industry, and highlights the River Valley's long-term manufacturing future and workforce. Tours and speeches marked the recent grand opening.
   

• Spring Hill's Mack, Atlanta's Partain lead Henderson State to win over Southern Arkansas (kltv.com subscription) — Southern Arkansas University's volleyball team is heading to Russellville on Thursday to face Arkansas Tech, bringing NCAA Division II action to town. The trip follows Henderson State's sweep of Southern Arkansas, where several East Texas standouts led the way. Local fans can catch a conference matchup on their home court and see how Arkansas Tech stacks up against a league opponent.
   

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    Thursday September 17
  • Tennis @ Morrilton
    Dardanelle School District Dardanelle, AR 72834
    4:00 pm
  • VBall vs Quitman 7/JV/V
    Dover Middle School Dover, AR 72837
    4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Looking for someone to install replacement 30 amp in breaker box at reasonable cost.
    I already purchased the new socket just need licensed electrician to install. (Nextdoor Mill Creek)
  • Earlier today, September 15, 2026, satellite heat...
    Earlier today, September 15, 2026, satellite heat detections indicated a probable active fire near Pope in Arkansas, United States. The signals show… (Nextdoor )
  • Olive Garden posted a job opening for Busser in Russellville. Apply here.
  • Sonic posted a job opening for Crew Member in Russellville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Russellville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Dardanelle

  • Gov. Sanders announces Arkansas will expand supportive living services for Community and Employment Support waitlist (kark.com)

Clarksville

  • Clarksville Council Approves Dunwood Drive Improvements; Ordinance Regarding Special Election Removed From Agenda (thegraphic.org)
  • Google Discusses Arkansas Data Center Expansion and Energy Demand With Lawmakers (news-usa.today)
  • Coal Hill Council Discusses Water Issues (thegraphic.org)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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