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Springdale
Saturday, January 31st, 2026
Good morning, Springdale. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 31st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local homeowners are investigating whole-house generators as a safety measure after last weekend's winter storm raised concerns about power outages (once considered a luxury). Many locals are planning ahead for future severe weather. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Kiefer Sage, a Rogers-based firm making electric shopping carts for people with mobility issues, is producing a new model with enhanced features for shoppers + retailers. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Grocery stores in Springdale are restocking shelves after a winter storm delayed deliveries (icy roads kept trucks from reaching them); officials note that record sales ahead of the storm and planned restocks of fresh meat, dairy, and produce should ease shortages soon. 5 News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Economic conditions in Northwest Arkansas are forecast to slow in 2026 with around 9,000 new jobs compared to 11,000 last year, Jebaraj said during the UA Business Forecast Luncheon in Rogers on Jan. 30 — inflation is expected to ease toward 2.5% as tariff impacts fade. NWA Business Journal
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Local gardeners report that frigid temperatures & sleet may have damaged gardens this month, echoing last winter’s severe weather that harmed plants like Camellia sasanqua in parts of the region. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Shiloh Christian’s boys basketball team defeated Prairie Grove Friday in Springdale after a week off (due to winter weather), extending their conference win streak. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Valley Springs girls won a rescheduled 3A-2 Conference game against Yellville-Summit led by Olivia Keeter and Jada Wray and will return Friday at Melbourne. John Brown's women's and men's basketball teams both lost to Mid-America Christian in Oklahoma City. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ On Friday, the Arkansas Razorbacks gymnastics team lost to Florida in Gainesville after floor exercise mistakes by the Price sisters (Morgan and Frankie) dropped their score to a season low; Florida won 198.05 to 195.975. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Har-Ber's girls trailed by 20-18 early in the second quarter but recovered with a 19-0 run that kept them undefeated in their 6A-West game in Springdale. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ The UA athletic department announced a strategic partnership with Oak View Group to secure live event bookings at Razorback Stadium and Bud Walton Arena. The deal follows a new board resolution to raise funds and includes an international soccer doubleheader on Mar. 28—promising more live events for Northwest Arkansas. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Local high school basketball games saw Springdale Har-Ber win both matchups against Springdale, beating them 71-37 and 56-51 with standout efforts from Syniah Coachmen (21 points) and Ryan Spencer (18 points); other schools in the district also secured key wins. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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Galentines Celebration at Topgolf
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