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🌱 How Arkadelphia’s job market stacks up against nearby South Arkansas counties

Arkadelphia, Arkansas Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Arkadelphia! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Arkadelphia’s job market stacks up against nearby South Arkansas counties
  • Arkadelphia friends asked to honor Hugh Harris through humane society donations

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 74 degrees.
  • Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 92, low: 74. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 85 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Clark County jobless rate down to 3.6% - (arkadelphian.com) — Clark County, home to Arkadelphia, has seen its April unemployment rate dip to 3.6%, one of the lowest in the region and down from 4.2% in March. The report compares local jobless figures with neighboring South Arkansas counties and statewide and national rates, offering a snapshot of how Arkadelphia’s job market stacks up.
   

• Hugh Harris - (arkadelphian.com) — Friends and neighbors are mourning the passing of Hugh “Ray” Harris, a longtime Arkansas artist, teacher, and musician whose family suggests memorial gifts to the Clark County Humane Society in Arkadelphia. Harris, remembered for his creativity and mentorship at several colleges, died June 8, 2026, and a retrospective of his artwork is planned for a later date.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Arkadelphia

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    Wednesday June 17
  • Arkansas Game and Fish (ARK)
    Clark County Library 609 Caddo Street, Arkadelphia, AR 71923
    3:00 pm
    • Thursday June 18
  • Interactive Storytime (Gurdon)
    Clark County Library 609 Caddo Street, Arkadelphia, AR 71923
    10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • A heartfelt thank you to the Arkansas National Guard’s 87th Troop Command for welcoming ADEM officials to their 2026 Boss Lift for an in depth, behind the scenes look at the rigorous training and preparation that every Guardsman undertakes.
    Experiences like this deepen our appreciation for the dedication, discipline, and professionalism that define the Guard. The Arkansas National Guard… (Nextdoor )
  • 🔥 Safety first, flavor second.
    A few simple habits make a huge difference: • Keep a 10-foot safety zone around your grill — kids, pets, and anything flammable stay clear. •… (Nextdoor )
  • Brookshire Grocery Company posted a job opening for Meat Wrapper in Arkadelphia. Apply here.
  • McDonald's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Arkadelphia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Arkadelphia here.

🗞 Nearby News

Malvern

Hot Springs

  • 25th Corvette Weekend starts today at Hot Springs Convention Center (hotsr.com)
  • 279 Clubhouse Cir, Hot Springs, AR 71901 (zillow.com)
  • Literacy Council of the Ouachitas' annual Rubber Duck Race set for Saturday Hot Springs Sentinel Record (hotsr.com)

Ok Arkadelphia! 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: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Arkadelphia

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Arkadelphia

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.