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Russellville, AR
6Events this week
1Free things to do
12New spots
66New stories

Checked Tuesday, September 8, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Russellville

Four picks from this week's calendar. See all 6 events, day by day →

Hattieville Music Night

Friday 6pm · Hattieville Community Center

Car & Truck Show

Saturday 8:30am · Yell County Fairgrounds

Cheers to 2 Years of Boujee Barn

Saturday 9am · The Boujee Barn

2026 Rodeo Series

Sunday 10am · 3:16 Cattle Company · Free

New in Russellville

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Retro Roasts 500

Cafes

Coffee with history: Retro Roasts 500 pours thoughtfully crafted coffees that nod to Russellville’s roots, from dark roasts to light blends using beans from nearby small roasters.

retroroasts.com

Russellville Country Club

Entertainment

Greens plus great eats: Russellville Country Club blends an 18-hole championship-style layout featuring Tyee and creeping bentgrass with a new dinner menu that genuinely upgrades post-round plans.

russellvillecountryclub.org

Vick Field

Parks & Outdoors

Local diamond fix: If you need a no-fuss spot for batting practice or infield drills, Vick Field is the city’s go-to baseball/softball diamond with restrooms and plenty of room to work.

russellvillearkansas.org

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Most read in Russellville

The five stories Russellville readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Google to Invest $1 Billion in Massive AI Data Center in Arkansas

    Google has announced plans to invest $1 billion in a massive data center in Clarksville, Arkansas, a project that signals the company's expansion of its artificial intelligence infrastructure across the United States.

    Full story at webpronews.com

  2. No injuries reported after explosion and fire at local scrap yard - KVOM 101.7

    An explosion and fire at Arkansas Valley Scrap Metal on Highway 64 east of Morrilton triggered a multi-agency response after an explosion and a fire at the scrap yard.

    Full story at kvom.com

  3. AGFC, Partners Honor Six, Educate Hundreds at 2026 Natural State Private Lands Expo

    The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) honored six individuals and organizations for their contributions to improving wildlife habitat and outdoor recreation culture on private land.

    Full story at mhobserver.com

  4. Arkansas regulators approve Blue Cross, Cambia Health affiliation

    The Arkansas Insurance Department has approved a strategic affiliation between Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Cambia Health Solutions.

    Full story at talkbusiness.net

  5. EDGE Summit Coming to Arkansas Tech in October

    Arkansas Tech University will host the 2026 EDGE Summit on its Russellville campus on Oct.

    Full story at arkansastechnews.com

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