Hey there, Tillar! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. โ๏ธ๏ธ
In today's newsletter:
- Meet the WWII hero doctor who launched his career in Tillar
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? ๐ค (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 87 and low of 57 degrees.
๐ถ Hot!
- Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 83, low: 65.
- Friday: Hot with sun and clouds, with a high of 93 and low of 70 degrees.
๐ฐ News we're reading
โข Arkansas History for May 12: WWII hero Dr. Wassell dies (magnoliareporter.com) โ A World War II Navy doctor who first practiced medicine in Tillar is highlighted in this Arkansas history roundup for May 12. The piece traces Dr. Corydon Wassellโs path from Tillar to missionary work in China and wartime heroism, alongside other notable Arkansas events, births, and deaths tied to this date.
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๐ธ Around Tillar
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๐ Events Nearby
Thursday May 14
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Tot Time: Ages 3 & Under โ
Bradley County Library, 115 Cypress St E, Warren
10:30 am
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Graduation
Cleveland County School Dist.
Rison, AR 71665
7:00 pm
Friday May 15
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WHHS Graduation โ
Gandy Elementary
White Hall, AR 71602
8:00 am
Saturday May 16
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Great White โ
Saracen Casino Resort, 1 Saracen Resort Dr, Pine Bluff
7:00 pm
Tuesday May 19
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Sports Banquet
Mcgehee School District
McGehee, AR 71654
6:00 pm
Thursday May 21
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(AR) Cybersecurity Training: How to Secure Your Water Infrastructure โ
University of Arkansas at Monticello, 346 University Dr, Monticello
9:30 am
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Jefferson County Young Professional's Network
Pine Bluff Regional Chamber of Commerce, 510 Main Street, Pine Bluff
12:00 pm
Saturday May 23
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1st Memorial Day Weekend Music & Cultural Festival โ
Dumas Community Center, 18 Belmont St, Dumas
11:00 am
Wednesday May 27
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Crossett Rodeo โ
Crossett Riding Club, Crossett
7:30 pm
Saturday May 30
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Mats and Matcha โ
The Magnolia Food Market & Bar, 601 S Main St, Pine Bluff
10:00 am
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Pine Bluff Rodeo โ
Pine Bluff Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Dr, Pine Bluff
7:00 pm
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๐ฌ Chatter
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Dollar General posted a job opening for ASST STORE MGR in GOULD, AR S16273 in Gould. Apply here.
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๐ Nearby News
Monticello
Pine Bluff
- Pine Bluff Homeowners and the Neighborhood Revitalization on 14th Street (deltaplexnews.com)
- Pine Bluff landlords, City Council debate proposed minimum housing standards ordinance (katv.com)
- SAFHS Honors Spring 2026 Graduates During Annual Luncheon (deltaplexnews.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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