Good morning, Springdale.

Springdale cider maker Black Apple Hard Cider closed its taproom on East Emma Street on Tuesday as part of a transition toward long-term growth.

Company founder Leo Orpin said details on future retail operations will be shared soon.

Andrew Dyrhood launched Bend Advisors in Fayetteville as the firm offers executive coaching + business advisory and investment help guided by a board that meets monthly to advise leaders, while Dyrhood may shift to a CEO role as his team grows.

Fayetteville photographer Andrew Kilgore died overnight Jan.

5, leaving behind nearly six decades of portraits of everyday people. Funeral plans will be announced when his family shares more (his work remains on exhibit at the Shiloh Museum until May 31).

RockEd begins its third mentorship program with a benefit concert on Jan.

17 at the Fayetteville Folk School — local musicians will help young talent find their musical groove.

Oklahoma's attorney general must reply by Tuesday to a request to delay enforcing a Dec.

19 order that limits poultry litter use in the Illinois River watershed. Defendants for Northwest Arkansas poultry companies have until Jan. 16 to answer if replied — a move they say eases hardship.

A local deer hunter recounted how a hangfire ruined his bid for a third Triple Trophy Award during his Christmas deer hunt near Sheridan on the north side of Lake Ouachita.

He and his companions searched for the missed buck for an hour—finally toasting their unexpected good fortune.

A new list highlights top Mediterranean restaurants in NW Arkansas, featuring popular spots in Bentonville, Fayetteville, Rogers and Eureka Springs (offering both casual kitchens and fine dining experiences) that serve healthy, flavorful dishes to local food lovers.

Mississippi State transfer defensive lineman Kai McClendon, who is 6-2 (320 lbs) and missed the 2025 season with a knee injury, discussed his Arkansas football visit in Springdale.

University of Arkansas pitcher Gabe Gaeckle and outfielder Maika Niu were named preseason All-Americans by Perfect Game on Wednesday.

The Razorbacks will open the season Feb. 13 in Texas with Gaeckle expected as the Friday night starter (both earned national recognition).

Arkansas women’s basketball Razorbacks will host South Carolina today at 6:30 p.m. at Walton Arena (their home court) as they seek to bounce back from recent losses.

The Gamecocks, led by Coach Dawn Staley, bring strong defense and key rebounding from center Madina Okot.

Arkansas football signed Oregon State transfer offensive tackle Adam Hawkes on Dec.

3. He visited Louisville before his official visit on Tuesday and attracted interest from 10 Power 4 programs, making him the fifth new signing for the Razorbacks.

The University of Arkansas Razorbacks edged Ole Miss 94-87 on Wednesday night in Oxford, Miss as freshman guard Darius Acuff Jr. scored 26 points & sealed the win with key free throws and a late driving layup.