Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 8th of February.
Good morning, Springdale.
AAA reported it assisted roughly 2,600 drivers between Jan.
24 and Jan. 31+ marking a 35% rise from past weekly averages. The group advised drivers to check lights, rotate tires, and replace worn wipers to stay safe on icy roads.
Arkansas Classical Theatre will host a Valentine’s evening fundraiser tomorrow at Wild Brush Revival in Fayetteville.
Founders Betsy Jilka and Steven Marzolf will perform poems + songs + scenes to raise funds for their new season as the group adapts its outdoor Shakespeare events for Northwest Arkansas’ heat.
Waterwitch is screening the 1960s film 'Purple Noon' today at the Breezeway of Puritan Coffee and Beer in Springdale.
The event highlights Patricia Highsmith's daring character Tom Ripley (a nod to classic suspense) and invites local film lovers to experience mid-century cinema.
Fayetteville native painter Natalie Conway, now based in Philadelphia, is scheduled to open her solo show Sandbox Psychology at Pond Gallery on Feb.
13. In a Q&A, she explained how her early reaction to Goya paintings sparked her journey into art.
High school boys basketball standings now show updated records across several conferences — note that Saturday's game between Forrest City and Trumann is yet to be added.
University of Arkansas women's basketball coach Kelsi Musick and her staff have used half of their NCAA off-campus evaluation days to scout in-state talent and are saving days for upcoming state tournaments — including local prospect Syniah Coachman.
The team secured key 2026 commitments and is building regional ties.
At Saturday’s scrimmage, coaches noted errors by Kuhio Aloy but reassured fans that they are not panicking as the lineup takes shape — the team continues to adjust for improved performance.
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.
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