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Springdale
Wednesday, January 7th, 2026
Good morning, Springdale. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 7th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A list of notable deaths in 2025 in Northwest Arkansas and the Fort Smith metro includes longtime newscaster Jan. Bur Edson and business leader Darrell Rosen & others who impacted media, public service and local business. Their legacies left a lasting mark on the community. NWA Business Journal
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Fort Smith businessman Buddy Coleman, founder of ERC Properties and Rausch Coleman Homes, died at 89; he built over 75,000 homes and taught Sunday school. A service (9:30-10:45 a.m. visit followed by an 11 a.m. service) is scheduled for Jan. 21 at Cross Church in Springdale. NWA Business Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Water Witch will run a winter film and cocktail series at Puritan Coffee and Beer on Dickson Street every other Thursday in January and February. The first event is on Jan. 15 at 6:00 p.m. featuring 'Tampopo' with drink pairings (ramen martini or white negroni) and tickets at $10. Fayetteville Flyer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Matt Jones + Anthony Kristensen offered insights on Razorback basketball as the team reached its mid-season at Ole Miss Wednesday night. Their discussion focused on player performance and prospects for the rest of the season. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Maryland transfer cornerback La’Khi Roland met with Arkansas football officials in Fayetteville to discuss his potential role — he had previously visited Ohio State and Georgia Tech. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Jimi Hendrix
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