Hey there, Shirley! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Have you seen this missing 79-year-old near Shirley and Dennard?
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Friday: Humid; a stray a.m. t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 70 degrees.
- Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 85, low: 70.
- Sunday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 81 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 79-Year-Old Dennard Woman Reported Missing in Van Buren County (arkansasradio.com) — A countywide search is underway for 79-year-old Kathleen Patnode, and Shirley residents are urged to stay alert and report any possible sightings. She was last seen near Peyton Creek Road in Dennard and may be on foot wearing slippers and a white T-shirt. Anyone with information should call the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office at 501-745-2112 and ask for Investigator Baysinger.

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🗓 Events Nearby
Monday June 15
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Cleburne County Livestock Auction →
Wilf’s Cleburne County Livestock Inc, 749 Pangburn Rd, Heber Springs
1:00 pm
Saturday July 18
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Momentum IV - July 18, 2026 →
Fairfield Bay Conference Center, 110 Lost Creek Pkwy, Fairfield Bay
12:00 pm
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Music in the Park →
Greers Ferry City Park, Park Ln, Greers Ferry
5:00 pm
Friday August 14
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Join Us for our August Live Game! — DR: Arkansas →
Camp Rockefeller Boy Scout Camp, 408 Scout Dr, Damascus
9:00 pm
Saturday September 5
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3rd Annual Rock-2-Roll Benefit →
Greers Ferry City Park, Obrien Dr, Greers Ferry
11:00 am
Friday September 11
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Cleburne County Fall Career & Resource Fair →
Heber Springs Community Center, 201 Bobbie Jean Ln, Heber Springs
10:00 am
Friday September 18
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Van Buren County Fall Career & Resource Fair →
Market on 65, 1355 Hwy 65 S, Clinton
10:00 am
Saturday September 26
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International Car Extravaganza →
Calico Rock Historic District, 100 AR-56, Calico Rock
10:00 am
Saturday October 3
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2026 Ozark Moonshine & Music Festival →
Van Buren County Fairgrounds, 1827 AR-16, Clinton
10:00 am
Saturday October 10
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Jonivan Jones Live at Norfork Brewing →
Norfork Brewing Co., 13980 AR-5, Norfork
7:00 pm
Sunday November 8
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Junior Sisk: Mountain View Bluegrass Festival (Nov) →
Mountain View Bluegrass Festival, 17624 AR-66, Mountain View
12:00 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.
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Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Clinton. Apply here.
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McDonald's Restaurants posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Clinton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Shirley here.
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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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