Community Corner
π± Ward and Cabot communities remember the life of Pamala Mitchell
And check out Jacksonville AR Reptile Expo (Show Me Reptile Show) on the Ward Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:
- Ward and Cabot communities remember the life of Pamala Mitchell
Also on today's calendar: MAGIC HUNKS LIVE AUSTRALIAN TAKEOVER CABOT,AR!!.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high of 92 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Some sun, then clouds; hot, temps: high: 92, low: 74.
- Thursday: A couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 90 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Pamala Ann Mitchell (Cates), age 70 (anaturalstatefuneralservice.com) — A longtime central Arkansas resident who once called Ward home has passed away at age 70, with arrangements handled through a Jacksonville funeral home. Her life journey took her from England and Carlisle to Ward and finally Cabot, where she was known as a devoted Christian, caregiver, and loving matriarch to her husband, four sons, and ten grandchildren.
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📸 Around Ward
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ward
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★ Featured events ★
- Jacksonville AR Reptile Expo (Show Me Reptile Show) →
Jacksonville Community Center, 5 Municipal Dr, Jacksonville
9:00 am
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- MAGIC HUNKS LIVE AUSTRALIAN TAKEOVER CABOT,AR!! →
Hardrider Bar & Grill, 6613 John Harden Dr, Cabot
8:00 pm
Saturday October 10
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🗓 Events Nearby
- ATLAS Interim 1-Math
Beebe Junior High School Beebe, AR 72012
7:50 am - ATLAS Interim 1-Science
Beebe Junior High School Beebe, AR 72012
7:50 am - Next Step College Fair
CHS Cafeteria
8:00 am - Civil Service Commission Meeting →
Jacksonville, AR Calendar, City Hall 1 Municipal Drive, Jacksonville
12:00 pm - Football: 8/9 vs Russellville
Lion Stadium , Searcy, AR 72143, USA
5:30 pm - City Council →
Jacksonville, AR Calendar, 1 Municipal Drive, Jacksonville
6:00 pm - School Custodian Appreciation Day
Murrell Taylor Elementary School Jacksonville, AR 72076
8:00 am - VB @ Russellville
Vilonia Middle School Vilonia, AR 72173
4:30 pm - Volleyball: Searcy vs Morrilton (7B/7R/8/9)
Ahlf Junior High School, 308 W Vine Ave, Searcy
4:30 pm - City Council Meeting →
Cabot, AR Calendar, 805 West Main, Cabot
6:30 pm
Tuesday September 29
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Monday October 5
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Olive Garden posted a job opening for Line Cook in Cabot. Apply here.
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in Cabot. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ward here.
🗞 Nearby News
Cabot
- Cabot Named Arkansas Capital for a Day Welcoming Governor Sanders and State Officials (deltaplexnews.com)
- Cabot Officials Praise Response After Panther Stadium Medical Emergencies (arkansasradio.com)
- Camden police cancel Flock Safety contract (katv.com)
Jacksonville
- The Patriots Have a Serious Drake Maye Problem (fox16.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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