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Walnut Ridge, Arkansas Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good morning Walnut Ridge! 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:

  • When Walnut Ridge takes the field in the state softball tournament
  • How a Walnut Ridge native finally finished college after 53 years

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sunshine, with a high of 84 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 62.
  • Friday: Periods of sun; breezy, warm, with a high of 91 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• 2026 State Softball Tournament Central (kait8.com) — Walnut Ridge fans can circle Thursday at 5:30 p.m., when the Lady Bobcats face Mayflower in the first round of the 3A State Softball Tournament in Harrison. The article lays out full brackets and game times for all classifications involving northeast Arkansas teams.
   

• Lewis Completes Degree After 53 Years (neareport.com) — A Walnut Ridge native just wrapped up a 53-year journey to finally earn his degree from Williams Baptist University, right here in town. Ken Lewis first enrolled back in 1973 and returned decades later to finish what he started, drawing praise from university leaders for his persistence and lifelong commitment to learning.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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