Hey there, Palestine! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- AEA St. Francis Co. Retired - Cookies & Convo
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Friday: A t-storm around in the a.m., with a high of 84 and low of 72 degrees.
- Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 88, low: 72.
🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 82 and low of 67 degrees.
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🗓 Events Nearby
Thursday June 18
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K-POP WARRIORS - FORREST CITY, AR →
Civic Center, 1335 N Washington St, Forrest City
4:30 pm
Friday June 26
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Girl, I Got You! Women's Conference Phase 2 →
Lee Senior High School, 523 Forrest Ave, Marianna
7:00 pm
Thursday July 2
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Fabulous First Thursday Lunch →
Pillow Thompson House, 718 Perry St, Helena
11:00 am
Thursday August 6
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Big Train and the Loco Motives: Live show on KFFA... →
Delta Cultural Center, 141 Cherry St, Helena
12:00 pm
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Big Train and the Loco Motives: Live show on KFFA Radio - Kind Biscuit Time →
Delta Cultural Center, 141 Cherry St, Helena
12:00 pm
Friday August 21
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West Helena Central Cougars vs Kipp Delta EL... →
Central High School, 103 School Rd, West Helena
4:30 pm
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West Helena Central Cougars vs Kipp Delta EL Literacy Acad →
Central High School, 103 School Rd, West Helena
4:30 pm
Saturday September 5
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14th Annual Legendary Blues Festival — Visit... →
Cherry Street Pavilion, 116 Cherry St, Helena
12:00 pm
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14th Annual Legendary Blues Festival — Visit Helena, Arkansas →
Cherry Street Pavilion, 116 Cherry St, Helena
12:00 pm
Thursday October 1
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West Helena Central Cougars vs Barton-Lexa School District →
Central High School, 103 School Rd, West Helena
5:00 pm
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West Helena Central Cougars vs Barton-Lexa School... →
Central High School, 103 School Rd, West Helena
5:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
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- 🔥 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 )
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Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Team Member - Restaurant in Palestine. Apply here.
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OXXO posted a job opening for Asst Store Manager with Food Services Sbarro (Store# 13904) in Palestine. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Palestine here.
🗞 Nearby News
Forrest City
- St. Francis County sheriff defends re-hiring of Trey Bynum (thewynneprogress.com)
- KWYN's 10 O'Clock News - Thursday, June 11, 2026 by KWYN AM 1400 / FM 102.9 / FM 106.9 (soundcloud.com)
- Arkansas History for June 10: Deadly Albert Pike flood begins (magnoliareporter.com)
Wynne
Helena-West Helena
- Three West Helena residents arrested in fake U-Haul crash scheme (prismnews.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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