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In today's newsletter:
- A retail chain born in Bryant has now closed nationwide
Also on today's calendar: reformer level 1.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Friday: Periods of sun; breezy, warm, with a high of 87 and low of 63 degrees.
🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 70, low: 44.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 46 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Retail Chain Closing All Locations, Including 5 In VA (patch.com) — A national retailer that began as a vintage market in Bryant has shut down all of its more than 60 Painted Tree Boutiques locations nationwide. While the closure most directly affects vendors and shoppers elsewhere, it marks the end of a retail brand that started in Bryant and grew into a coast-to-coast chain.

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🗓 Events Nearby
Friday April 17
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Ribbon Cutting Event - Powers Billboard
Benton Chamber Office , 607 N Market St. , Benton
10:30 am
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Ribbon Cutting Event - Jeffrey Hodge - Shelter Insurance
Benton Area Chamber of Commerce , 2313 Hwy 220, Suite A , Benton
11:15 am
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Child Abuse Awareness Rally - Cooper-Anthony Mercy Child Advocacy Center
Benton Area Chamber of Commerce , 111 N Main St. , Benton
11:30 am
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Pulaski Academy Varsity Baseball @ Bauxite
Bauxite High School , 800 School St , Bauxite
5:00 pm
Saturday April 18
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KATV Pet of the Week
Humane Society of Pulaski County , 14600 Colonel Glenn Rd , Little Rock
8:25 am
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Military Ball
Benton Event Center
6:00 pm
Sunday April 19
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NextGen Missions Pickleball Tournament
Silver Springs Country Club , 6301 Trace Creek Rd , Benton
6:00 pm
Monday April 20
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Baptist Prep Varsity Baseball @ Harmony Grove
Harmony Grove High School , 2621 AR-229 , Benton
5:00 pm
Thursday April 23
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Super Noggin - Brain Fitness Workshop!
Benton Senior Activity Center , 1800 Citizens Drive , Benton
10:00 am
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Found ❤️❤️❤️
Our 10 year old Boston Terrier, Gypsy, got out of our fence this morning. She is not wearing her collar.
Please call 501-517-7177 (Nextdoor Mills Park)
- Found:
Our ten year old Boston terrier, Gypsy, escaped our backyard fence this morning. She is not wearing her collar. Please call if you see her. Spayed.
… (Nextdoor Mills Park)
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Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Bryant. Apply here.
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McDonald's posted a job opening for Shift Leader - Management Team Member in Bryant. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bryant here.
🗞 Nearby News
Benton
- Benton School District approves 'Bible-based instruction' program (thv11.com)
- See the Video: The 51st annual Old Fashioned Day was the best yet! (mysaline.com)
- Benton Fire Department Hosts Car Seat Safety Event (nationaltoday.com)
Little Rock
- UA Little Rock Doctoral Student Recognized as a ‘New Face of Tech' (ualr.edu)
Ok Bryant! 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: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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