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Searcy, Arkansas Patch AM: a 4 min readHello again Searcy! Weāre bringing you the latest town highlights. Donāt miss out, keep going! āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- How a twoāblock trail could reshape walking between Harding and downtown
- Can the Searcy Lions bounce back in Fridayās must-win showdown?
- Why Harding is naming a new writing center after a murder victim
Also on today's calendar: Searcy Fire Department 100th Anniversary Car Wash and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: How long is a minute? š¤ (Answer below!)
āļø Important voting information: The Nov. 3 general election is coming up. Official Arkansas election resources: Find your polling place | How to register to vote | Check your registration | Absentee, mail and early voting.
- Friday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 83 and low of 46 degrees.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 82, low: 49.
- Sunday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 80 and low of 50 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Searcy's planned walking connection between Harding and downtown starts with two blocks (katv.com) ā Searcy has secured a $500,000 state grant to begin a sharedāuse path along East Center Street, launching a longāplanned walking and biking link between Harding University and downtown. The first twoāblock phase, part of the broader #MySearcy active transportation network, is expected to cost about $659,000, with construction likely starting in late 2027 and future phases still needing funding. 
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2. Lions fall to Sheridan, try to regroup vs Benton (thedailycitizen.com) ā Searcy Lions fans face a crucial home game Friday as Benton visits Lion Stadium in a matchup that could shape 6A-East playoff seeding. After a heartbreaking 48-45 loss at Sheridan, coaches say Searcy must quickly regroup, with tough games against Marion, West Memphis and Sylvan Hills still looming on the schedule. Ā Ā Ā
3. Co-author shares details of Harding teacher's 1963 murder ahead of writing center naming (whitecountycitizen.com) ā Harding Universityās Searcy campus is honoring longtime English teacher Ruby Stapleton with a writing center named for her, even as her 1963 murder remains unsolved. Author Deana Hamby Nall recently detailed the caseās many theories, its ties to Hardingās move to Searcy, and the earlier Fern Rodgers killing, underscoring how these tragedies shaped local history and memories. Ā Ā Ā
4. Obituary: Carl J. Gates (whiterivernow.com) ā Searcy residents are remembering Carl J. Gates, a former City of Searcy recycling and mulch center employee who has died at 72. Known for his love of family, music, the outdoors and a cherished trip to the Grand Ole Opry, he will be honored at a graveside memorial in Melbourne on October 31. Ā Ā Ā
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2nd Annual Hot Dogs & Hot Rods Show & Shine ā
Atwoods Searcy, 2212 Queensway Street, Searcy
9:00 am
Saturday October 24
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Other local events
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Football: SHS vs Benton
Lion Stadium , Searcy, AR 72143, USA
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Searcy Fire Department 100th Anniversary Car Wash ā
Searcy Central Fire Station, West Beebe-Capps Expressway, Searcy
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Football: 7th vs Cabot North
Lion Stadium , Searcy, AR 72143, USA
5:00 pm -
Halloween Costume Benefit Baseball Game ā
Searcy High School Baseball Fields, Searcy
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3A-6 District ā
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3A-6 Conference Championships ā
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Drama: Haunted Theatre
Searcy High School Performing Arts Center, 301 N Ella, Searcy
4:30 pm
Friday October 23
Saturday October 24
Monday October 26
Wednesday October 28
Thursday October 29
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š Events Nearby
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FFA: Arkansas State Fair Commercial Gilt Show
Searcy School District Searcy, AR 72143
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Football: SHS vs Benton
Lion Stadium , Searcy, AR 72143, USA
7:00 pm -
Football: 7th vs Cabot North
Lion Stadium , Searcy, AR 72143, USA
5:00 pm -
Drama: Haunted Theatre
Searcy High School Performing Arts Center, 301 N Ella, Searcy
4:30 pm
Friday October 23
Monday October 26
Thursday October 29
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Our cat Thea went missing this morning around 9:00 AM on Wednesday October 21 at River Oaks Commons unit #44.
If anyone happens to find her, please let us know. She is probably scared, but very friendly and loves treats. (Nextdoor River Oaks)
- Ollie's Bargain Outlet posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate in Searcy. Apply here.
- Phenom People posted a job opening for Merchandising Part Time Days in Searcy. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Searcy here.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "How long is a minute?" ā It depends what side of the door you are on. (Thank you Richard E. for sending it in!)
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