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π± Which Alma restaurants were flagged in the latest health inspections?
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- Which Alma restaurants were flagged in the latest health inspections?
Also on today's calendar: The Grand Ol Christmas Show and 1 more event.
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- Tuesday: Clouds rolling in, with a high of 53 and low of 39 degrees.
- Wednesday: Low clouds may break, temps: high: 58, low: 51.
- Thursday: A few morning showers, with a high of 63 and low of 29 degrees.
π° News we're reading
β’ River Valley Restaurant Inspections: Dead flies were observed on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator (rivervalleydemocratgazette.com) β Recent health inspections found several issues at Alma restaurants, including temperature problems with condiments at Pops Family Southern Cuisine and nonworking handwashing sinks and ice bags stored on the floor at Catfish Hole. China Fun on Highway 71 N. in the Willow Branch area was cited for debris buildup in its walk-in freezer and vent. The report also covers other Crawford and Sebastian County establishments for context.
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π Upcoming Events in Alma
β Featured events β
- An Ozark What the Dickens Christmas
Skokos Performing Arts Center, 103 E Main St, Alma
7:30 pm
Saturday December 20
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Other local events
- The Grand Ol Christmas Show
Skokos Performing Arts Center , 103 E Main St , Alma
7:30 pm - Will Holiday's Grand Ol' Christmas Show
Skokos Performing Arts Center , 103 E Main St , Alma
7:30 pm - Blue Water Highway
Skokos Performing Arts Center , 103 E Main St , Alma
7:30 pm
Sunday December 21
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π Events Nearby
- Ice Skating Rink at Freedom Park
Historic Downtown Van Buren
5:30 pm - Waldron vs Mountainburg
Mountainburg Sr High School , 129 Hwy 71 SE , Mountainburg
4:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
Thursday December 18
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π¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Taco Bell posted a job opening for Late Night Team Member in Alma. Apply here.
- Arkansas Staffing posted a job opening for Team Member in Alma. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Alma here.
π Nearby News
Van Buren
- New GHOSTBUSTERS: HALF-LIFE Fan Film Trailer Recasts the Ghostbusters as Kids (ghostbustersnews.com)
Fort Smith
- Five University of Arkansas at Fort Smith students receive undergraduate research fellowship grants (rivervalleydemocratgazette.com)
- Fort Smith, Arkansas, Board of Directors to interview city administrator candidates (4029tv.com)
- salas summery (todayinfortsmith.com)
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