Good morning, Springdale.

Animal shelters in the region plan renovations and expansions to boost capacity as aging facilities and increased demand challenge current operations.

Officials say project updates will be shared soon to better serve local pets.

Zelli's Pasta is partnering with the Market Center of the Ozarks to expand its reach by selling in more stores and launching a new sauce made with local tomatoes this year; officials say the move will help local farmers + strengthen community ties.

Access Point Movement Space opened today at 575 E.

Maple Ave. in the Arts District, offering hourly rentals starting at $10 for rehearsals and classes. Co-founder CeCe Marie said local groups (Diva Dance, The Vibe Dance Company, Rooted Movement Collective) have already booked the space.

Country singer Abbey Pierce will celebrate her debut full-length album plus vinyl pressing at a show on Jan.

16 in Springdale. The event highlights her excitement for this new album format.

Roger Clark, the voice actor for Arthur Morgan in Red Dead Redemption, will appear at Northwest Arkansas Comic Con this month at Rogers Convention Center.

The two-day event brings together celebrities, creators, and cosplayers *a pop culture festival* for local fans.

The River Valley Film Society will screen the documentary 'Randy Crouch: Survival of the Fiddlist' at the Ozark Mountain Music Festival on Jan.

17 at 2 p.m. in the Auditorium in Eureka Springs + pass holders enter free while others pay $10 online.

State officials announced that parents in the school choice program may roll over unused funds up to $20,000 (or three times the annual amount) to help cover rising costs for older students.

Nearly 13% of last school year’s funds remained in accounts, officials say will support future education expenses.

American Red Cross is hosting January blood donation events in Springdale as a busy holiday season has strained the local supply — with a special call for donors with O, A negative and B negative blood.

Freshman Allison Cucci won the all-around title with a 39.350 score at Saturday's meet in Minneapolis as the Razorbacks lost 196.700 to 196.775.

Arkansas will host Auburn today at Bud Walton Arena at 4:45 p.m.

Arkansas lost 95-73 to Auburn Saturday at Neville Arena.

Auburn guard Keyshawn Hall scored 30 points while Arkansas struggled defensively & ended its three-game win streak & will host South Carolina Wednesday at 8 p.m.

Former Memphis quarterback Antwann ‘AJ’ Hill Jr. is joining the Razorbacks football program by following coach Ryan Silverfield — a move made out of respect for the coaching staff.

Galentines Celebration at Topgolf

6-9 p.m. — Topgolf Rogers — Free entry — Celebrate friendship with games and fun at this lively opening event of the year.