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🌱 How Russellville crews safely handled a surprise bear on Inglewood Avenue

Russellville, Arkansas Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi Russellville! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Russellville crews safely handled a surprise bear on Inglewood Avenue
  • What Arkansas Tech’s new No. 1 ranking means for Russellville

Also on today's calendar: Historic District Commission Meeting and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Is there anybody completely useless? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 90 and low of 60 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Sunshine and a few clouds, temps: high: 84, low: 59.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Arkansas Authorities Secure 'Bear' Spotted In City (arkansasradio.com) — Russellville residents saw an unusual visitor Tuesday morning when a bear wandered along North Inglewood Avenue, triggering a swift response from local animal control, police, fire, and state wildlife officers. Authorities safely captured and relocated the bear without injuries or property damage, briefly closing the area while they secured the scene and reminding neighbors about staying clear during wildlife encounters.
   

• Arkansas Tech ranked No. 1 regional public university in the state by US News and World Report (rivervalleydemocratgazette.com) — Russellville’s Arkansas Tech University has been recognized by U.S. News and World Report as the top regional public university in Arkansas for the sixth straight year, covering the 2026–27 academic cycle. The school also ranks among the top 40 regional public universities in the South and highlights strong access, earnings outcomes, and student success measures for its more than 9,500 students.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Still missing!
    Spotted in the skyline area, please be on the lookout! (Nextdoor Oakland Russellville Ark)
  • Taco Bell posted a job opening for Shift Lead in Russellville. Apply here.
  • Arby's posted a job opening for Team Member in Russellville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Russellville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Dardanelle

Clarksville

  • Lamar, Clarksville High Schools Receive Gem Award (thegraphic.org)
  • Hartman Continues Efforts To Reduce Water Loss; Work Progresses On New Ball Field (thegraphic.org)
  • Water Updates Heard By Ozark City Council (thegraphic.org)

Morrilton

  • Morrilton Fall Fest set for October 10th (kvom.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: No because they can always be used as a bad example! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Russellville

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