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🌱 How a $10.37 million bond will reshape Malvern’s utilities
Malvern, Arkansas Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Malvern! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a $10.37 million bond will reshape Malvern’s utilities
- How does Malvern’s jobless rate compare to nearby South Arkansas counties?
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 82 and low of 73 degrees.
- Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 89, low: 75. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Cloudy, a thunderstorm; humid, with a high of 84 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Malvern City Council Approves $10.37 Million Water and Sewer Bond Issue (malvern-online.com) — Malvern’s City Council has approved issuing $10.37 million in water and sewer revenue bonds to fund needed upgrades to both utility systems, with repayment coming from system revenues rather than general funds. Council members also handled roof replacement contracts and 2026 budget amendments, and residents can expect more detailed coverage in Friday’s Malvern Daily Record. 
• Clark County jobless rate down to 3.6% - (arkadelphian.com) — Clark County’s unemployment rate dipped to 3.6% in April, and nearby Hot Spring County, home to Malvern, reported a 3.8% jobless rate, down from 4.6% in March. The report compares South Arkansas counties and shows most, including Malvern’s county, seeing modest month-to-month improvement.
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Ribbon Cutting Event - Innovative Renovations →
Benton Area Chamber of Commerce, 607 N Market St, Benton
10:00 am -
Saline County Comic Expo
Benton Area Chamber of Commerce Benton Event Center 17322 I-30 N Benton, AR 72019
12:00 pm -
the Hallelujah Girls →
Twin Lakes Playhouse, 600 W 6th St, Mountain Home
7:00 pm -
Magic Show by Joe Coover →
Baxter County Library, 300 Library Hill Ln, Mountain Home
10:30 am -
4 Day Church Revival - Cross Bar C Cowboy Church
Benton Area Chamber of Commerce Cross Bar C Cowboy Church 10895 US 70 E Benton, AR 72015
6:00 pm -
2026 Alternative Fishing with AR Game and Fish →
Tyndall Park, 913 E Sevier St, Benton
5:30 pm -
Ribbon Cutting Event - Civitan Services Outdoor Recreational Area
Benton Area Chamber of Commerce 403 S Reynolds Rd Bryant, AR
10:00 am -
Sexual Assault Support Group for Women →
Schliemann Center For Women's Health Education, 606 Broadmoor Dr, Mountain Home
5:30 pm -
Ribbon Cutting Event - Southwest Trail Saline County Segment S8a
Benton Area Chamber of Commerce 12214 Germania Road - Alexander Near Vimy Ridge Immanuel Baptist Church -
Her Plan - Her Community: Saline County
Benton Area Chamber of Commerce Northside Church of Christ 917 N East St. Benton, AR 72015
8:30 am -
Arkansas Game and Fish (ARK)
Clark County Library 609 Caddo Street, Arkadelphia, AR 71923
3:00 pm -
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
- 🔥 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 ) - 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 )
- Sam's Club posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Malvern. Apply here.
- Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Team Member - Retail in Malvern. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Malvern here.
🗞 Nearby News
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)
Benton
- Hundreds help bring Amplify 2026 to life in Benton (kark.com)
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-- 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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