Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 22nd of February.
Good morning, Springdale.
💼 Business
Maj. Mike DeSonier joined Thompson DeSonier as a partner and trial lawyer, bringing judge advocate experience to the firm that serves entrepreneurs.
Meanwhile, Chris Baribeau was elevated to the AIA College of Fellows and Gabe Lett became Horner & Shifrin’s senior business development manager for NW Arkansas and southwest Missouri.
🎭 Culture
Porchlight Players, a new theater company created by women, debuts its dramedy today at a local venue with a diverse cast including Amy Eversole, Caity Church, Mary Maxwell Dispensa, Amy Prejoles, Brittany Tavernaro, and Ann Burke, directed by Juliette Robinson (Courtesy Photo from Porchlight Players).
📰 Economy
The Milken Institute has ranked northwest Arkansas as the best performing metro area, reflecting strong jobs and Walmart reaching a $1 trillion market cap.
Bentonville is expanding its campus and planning a private university—signs of continued growth and investment in the region.
🌲 Environment
Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station will build a network of 20 high-tech weather stations by decade’s end with a $425,000 USDA grant to enhance weather data for farmers and researchers.
The project is set to provide more accurate forecasts across the state.
🏈 Sports
The Arkansas softball team will face Northwestern in its final Razorback Invitational game today at 1 p.m. at Bogle Park in Fayetteville.
The team, ranked eighth in the ESPN/USA poll, won recent games 7-0 and 6-0 — a promising sign for fans.
Arkansas softball beat Northwestern 7-0 and SEMO 16-2 in a Saturday doubleheader at Bogle Park.
The No. 8 Razorbacks improved their record with strong pitching and timely hitting in chilly weather (46°F with 10-15 mph winds) following wins on Friday.
Arkansas meets Xavier at noon today at Baum-Walker Stadium in Fayetteville to try to complete a series sweep; Colin Fisher starts for the Razorbacks while fans can follow the game on SEC Network+.
The Arkansas Razorbacks beat the Missouri Tigers 94-86 on Saturday, with standout plays including strong defense and clutch scoring that energized local fans.
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