Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of February.
Good morning, Springdale.
💼 Business
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.
🎭 Culture
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.
🏛️ Government
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.
🏥 Health
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.
🏈 Sports
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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