Springdale Local News – Friday, February 13th, 2026

Daily Springdale

Friday, February 13th, 2026

Good morning, Springdale. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of February.

BUSINESS NEWS

➤ Tyson Foods and Cargill settled a 20-year dispute over pollution in the Illinois River Watershed on Thursday, Feb. 12 by agreeing to pay over $25 million for cleanup & monitoring. The settlement supports local growers and aims to protect water quality in areas touching Northwest Arkansas. NWA Business Journal

CULTURE NEWS

➤ The Orchid Society of the Ozarks will host its 15th annual orchid show and sale in Fayetteville from Mar. 6 – 8 at Pauline Whitaker Animal Science Center. Admission will cost $5 for adults and is free for children 12 and under. Fayetteville Flyer

GOVERNMENT NEWS

➤ On Thursday, Prairie Grove residents felt relieved as the Washington County Quorum Court rejected a permit for an O’Brien Readymix concrete plant on Hwy 62 due to health and traffic concerns — the company plans to appeal the decision. 4029 News

HEALTH NEWS

➤ Arkansas Children's announced it received a $1.5 million donation from Miles and Katie Stephens on Thursday—longtime supporters of the hospital. The gift boosts its $371 million expansion with a new outpatient surgery facility opening this summer and over 400 new staff to improve pediatric care. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

SPORTS NEWS

➤ High school wrestling teams begin their state title bid today at Jack Stephens Center in Little Rock, where teams from across the region will compete in a thrilling tournament. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
➤ Arkansas baseball legend Norm DeBriyn was inducted into the College Baseball Hall of Fame last night at the Marriott Kansas City Overland Park, where fans and former Razorbacks celebrated his storied career from 1970 to 2002 (he credited his success to the support of players and mentors). Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
➤ Arkansas baseball opens its 2026 season today with the No. 5 Razorbacks taking on Oklahoma State at Globe Life Field in Arlington — veteran pitcher Gabe Gaeckle is set to start as the team plays four games in the Shriners Children's College Showdown. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
➤ Arkansas basketball coach John Calipari (on a Feb. 10 radio interview) called for NCAA eligibility changes amid controversy over Charles Bediako’s case with Alabama as the Razorbacks prepare for the Feb. 18 game. He stressed recruiting freshmen, with 5-star guard Jordan Smith set to announce his commitment today. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
➤ Coach Calipari said the 91-62 win over LSU showed his team's improved defense & better play from key players like freshman guard Darius Acuff. The Razorbacks will face Auburn tomorrow at Bud Walton Arena on ESPN at 7:30 p.m. Fayetteville Flyer

SPRINGDALE EVENTS

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT

No new events today. You can submit one here.

SPRINGDALE REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

SPRINGDALE JOB BOARD

JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

No new job posts today. You can submit one here.

SPRINGDALE ANNOUNCEMENTS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SUBMIT ANNOUNCEMENT SUBMIT

No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Reading is faster than listening. Doing is faster than watching.

Know who said this? Send us an email!

Reveal the author

About Daily Springdale

Welcome to the Daily Springdale, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Springdale, Arkansas community. If you like the Daily Springdale, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Springdale.

Advertising Opportunities

Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Springdale and across Arkansas. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.

Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.

Community, delivered

Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.

Subscribe to Daily Springdale

A free Springdale community newsletter.

Daily local news: We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
6AM City: A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.