Good morning Alma! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- GREAT START at Alma High School
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Thursday: Very warm with periods of sun, with a high of 101 and low of 76 degrees.
🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 95, low: 73.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 102 and low of 73 degrees.
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Upcoming Events in
Alma
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Monday August 10
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GREAT START
Alma High School
Alma, AR 72921
8:00 am
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🗓 Events Nearby
Thursday August 6
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Center for Nonprofits at The Chamber
Chamber of Commerce
Van Buren Business Resource Center
9:00 am
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Center for Hearing and Balance Ice Cream Social
Chamber of Commerce
Center for Hearing and Balance
10:00 am
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Ribbon Cutting for Cedarville Wellness Clinic
Chamber of Commerce
Cedarville Elementary School
5:00 pm
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2027 Leadership Crawford County Class Reception →
Chamber of Commerce
Van Buren Chamber OG&E Meeting Room
5:15 pm
Monday August 10
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Excel Level I →
Chamber of Commerce
The Van Buren Chamber Business Resource Center OG&E Meeting Room
8:00 am
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GREAT START
Alma High School
Alma, AR 72921
8:00 am
Tuesday August 11
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Business After Hours hosted by Cherokee Casino & Hotel Roland
Chamber of Commerce
Cherokee Casino & Hotel - Roland
5:15 pm
Wednesday August 12
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ASBTDC at The Chamber →
Chamber of Commerce
Van Buren Chamber Business Resource Center
9:00 am
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Ribbon Cutting for The Farmers House
Chamber of Commerce
510 Main St, Van Buren, AR 72956
11:00 am
Thursday August 13
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Cake For A Cause
Chamber of Commerce
Nothing Bundt Cakes - Fort Smith
9:00 am
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Workforce Solutions Learning Lab: The Case for Quality Jobs, Skills-Based Hiring and Apprenticeships →
Chamber of Commerce
Peak Innovation Center
9:30 am
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- School is almost back in session.
Please remember to stay alert to keep everyone safe this school year. (Nextdoor )
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Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Alma. Apply here.
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KBP Brands posted a job opening for KFC Team Member in Alma. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Alma here.
🗞 Nearby News
Van Buren
- True Crime Chronicles: Bud Morris killed two people but went on the lam before dying in a New Orleans brothel (todayinfortsmith.com)
- Bill Teeter wins unopposed contest for House District 44 (arkansasonline.com)
- Arkansas cyclosporiasis cases rise to 173 as of Monday (arkansasonline.com)
Charleston
- Fort Smith murder suspect pleads not guilty, held on $500K bond (5newsonline.com)
- Sanders Orders Flags to Half-Staff on August 7, 2026 (arkansas.gov)
- Seven enter Fort Smith mayor's race, four women make history (swtimes.com)
Ok Alma! 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: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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