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🌱 Meet the new spiritual director now serving St. John in Russellville

Russellville, Arkansas Patch AM: a 4 min read

Coffee in hand, Russellville? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Meet the new spiritual director now serving St. John in Russellville
  • How a new Chamber board member aims to boost Russellville’s growth
  • How a Russellville upbringing shaped UCA’s head football coach

Also on today's calendar: AlzARK Caregiver Workshop RV 2026 and 4 more events.

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

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid; a stray a.m. t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 73 degrees.
  • Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 87, low: 74. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 83 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Diocese's School of Spiritual Direction Certifies 12 (arkansas-catholic.org) — Russellville’s St. John parish now has a newly certified spiritual director, Deacon Larry Fox, as part of the diocese’s first graduating class from its three-year School of Spiritual Direction. The program, based in Little Rock, trains clergy and laypeople—some Spanish-speaking—to guide others in deepening their relationship with God, with monthly meetings and a practicum before they begin serving parishioners.
   

• Lauren Norris of Conway Regional Joins Russellville Chamber Board (armoneyandpolitics.com) — Russellville residents have a new voice on the Area Chamber of Commerce board as Arkansas Tech alum and Conway Regional marketing director Lauren Norris steps into a leadership role. With deep family ties to Russellville and a husband working at Arkansas Nuclear One, she says she’s eager to support local businesses, workforce development, and long-term economic growth in the community.
   

• Person of the Month: Nathan Brown (501lifemag.com) — Head UCA football coach Nathan Brown traces his story back to growing up in Russellville, where he moved in second grade and graduated from Russellville High School. He reflects on how that upbringing shaped his coaching career, community involvement, and recent induction into the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame, while sharing favorite family activities and local dessert spots.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Russellville

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★ Featured events ★

    Wednesday June 24
  • Quilters Club →
    Atkins Centennial Library, 216 NE 1st St #4204, Atkins
    11:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday June 16
  • Arkansas Archeological
    Arkansas River Valley Regional Library 501 North Front Street, Dardanelle, AR 72834
    10:00 am
  • Keep Cool Games
    Arkansas River Valley Regional Library 501 North Front Street, Dardanelle, AR 72834
    2:00 pm
    • Tuesday June 23
  • The Brookdale Boys (w/ some guy named robb) →
    Brookdale Russellville, 240 S Inglewood Ave, Russellville
    5:30 pm
    • Thursday July 2
  • Adult Chair Workout →
    Dover Public Library, 80 Library Rd, Dover
    9:00 am
    • Thursday July 16
  • Adult Craft Club →
    Dover Public Library, 80 Library Rd, Dover
    6:00 pm

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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 )
  • Panda Express posted a job opening for Assistant Manager (P1-1357629-2) in Russellville. Apply here.
  • Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Russellville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Russellville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Dardanelle

  • New-look Lake Dardanelle Primed for MLF Toyota Series Plains Division Finale (anglerschannel.com)

Clarksville

  • Fayetteville city council considers new rules for data centers (4029tv.com)

Morrilton

  • UAMS dietitian and chef Alyssa Frisby joins us to cook using seasonal produce (katv.com)
  • UACCM implementing new system-wide strategic pillars (kvom.com)
  • Oppelo AR Real Estate & Homes For Sale (zillow.com)

Ok Russellville! 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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