Good morning Scott! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Scott’s pump station will shape farm irrigation by 2028
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Wednesday: Less humid with sunshine, with a high of 86 and low of 68 degrees.
🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 84, low: 66.
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Bayou Meto Water Management District: Construction, Design, Land Rights Report (jdsupra.com) — A major regional irrigation project centers on the Marion Berry Pump Station in Scott, which is already built and will help deliver surface water to area farms and wildlife habitat. Bayou Meto Water Management District’s new report details ongoing canal and pipeline construction, land acquisition, and permitting work aimed at getting water flowing by spring 2028, with several key components scheduled through 2027.

📸 Around Scott
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🗓 Events Nearby
Thursday June 4
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AR Community Advocates Food Distribution →
North Little Rock Public Library - Laman Public Library, 2801 Orange St, North Little Rock
9:00 am
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Board Planning Meeting/Workshop
Pike View Early Childhood Center
Board Room
5:30 pm
Tuesday June 9
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PCSSD Board of Education Meeting
Mills University Studies High School
925 E Dixon Rd, Little Rock, AR 72206, USA
6:00 pm
Wednesday June 10
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Growing Urban Farmers →
North Little Rock Public Library - Laman Public Library, 2801 Orange St, North Little Rock
5:30 pm
Friday June 12
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Dave Landau →
Loony Bin Comedy Club, 10301 N Rodney Parham Rd, Little Rock
7:00 pm
Saturday June 13
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Audiobook Walking Club →
Big Dam Bridge, 4000 Cooks Lndg Rd, North Little Rock
9:00 am
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Back To Vida Comedy Show →
Back to Vida, 1424 Main St Ste. 102, Little Rock
8:00 pm
Sunday June 14
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Buena Vibra Fest in Little Rock →
Tavern 65th, 4001 W 65th St Unit D5, Little Rock
12:00 pm
Wednesday June 17
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Plant Propagation Station →
Fletcher Library -- Central Arkansas Library System, 823 N Buchanan St, Little Rock
1:00 pm
Saturday June 20
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Juneteenth In Da Rock w/ Keri Hilson & Lloyd →
Dreamland Ballroom, 800 W 9th St, Little Rock
10:00 am
Thursday June 25
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Billy D Washington at Little Rock Loony Bin →
Loony Bin Comedy Club, 10301 N Rodney Parham Rd, Little Rock
8:00 pm
Saturday July 18
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The 2026 Rock City Margarita Festival & Great... →
Statehouse Convention Center, 101 E Markham St, Little Rock
5:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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CDS (Club Demonstration Services) posted a job opening for Part Time Product Demonstrator in Costco in Scott. Apply here.
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Penske posted a job opening for Warehouse Worker - Clamp Truck Operator - Weekend Day Shift in North Little Rock. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Scott here.
🗞 Nearby News
North Little Rock
- Arkansas Cryptid Fest brings Bigfoot, UFOs and laughs to North Little Rock (katv.com)
- 205/207 W J Ave, North Little Rock, AR 72116 (zillow.com)
- CEP USA Locates New Manufacturing Facility in North Little Rock, Arkansas (einpresswire.com)
Lonoke
- LRPD officer relieved of duty after arrest on assault charge (nwaonline.com)
Ok Scott! 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: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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