Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of February.
Good morning, Springdale.
The Ozark Natural Science Center now offers its online volunteer orientation (covering trail work and campus projects) for local helpers to sign up and begin supporting its programs.
Volunteers complete the online form to match their skills with available opportunities.
Mumford and Sons have announced their Prizefighter North American Tour — supporting their new album — with a scheduled stop in Rogers at Walmart AMP on Tuesday, June 9.
Presale tickets go on sale today at noon and public tickets start at 10 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 27.
The U.S. Department of Transportation said last week it would close 550 sham commercial driver training providers, including (12) here, leaving local institutions confused about next steps.
More details are expected from the agency soon.
The VA announced on Monday, Feb.
23 that Martha Smith has been named as the new medical center director for the Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks, which serves 60,000 veterans across 22 counties, and she will begin her role within the next 45 to 60 days.
Pea Ridge saw 143 residential lots sell for $10.51M at $73,500 each, while DR Horton acquired 107 lots in Springdale and Prairie Grove for $9.67M, and other local deals included a 40-acre property for $5.5M and 12 homes in Pea Ridge selling for nearly $3.9M.
University of Arkansas’ women’s golf team holds fifth place with a 1-under par score after two rounds at Chevron Collegiate at the Golf Club of Houston (Humble, Texas) and will tee off in the final round Tuesday against SMU and Iowa State.
The sixth-ranked Arkansas baseball team has struggled to gain innings on the mound through seven games and now faces a tougher challenge when meeting a more potent Arkansas State lineup.
This upcoming matchup will test the pitchers’ ability to improve.
Bubba Carpenter and Matt Jones recapped the series where the Razorbacks swept Xavier, featuring Colin Fisher's 1-hitter and Camden Kozeal's cycle.
The recap highlighted key moments from the games.
Arkansas women’s golf team shot a 1-under par in two rounds on Monday at Chevron Collegiate at the Golf Club of Houston in Humble, Texas and is in fifth place heading into Tuesday’s final round (with SMU and Iowa State teeing off) as junior Maria Jose Marin leads at 4-under.
Arkansas guard Darius Acuff became the SEC scoring leader after his high-scoring game on Saturday, Feb.
21 at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, boosting his team’s offensive drive.
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