Good morning, Springdale.

Fayetteville resident Tim Reavis is collecting quilting squares from 29 Washington counties and one Washington Parish (Louisiana) to form a commemorative quilt for the nation's 250th birthday on July 4; the pieces will be sewn together this month to unite communities nationwide.

Inspiration Point presents a ballet production of Eric Whitacre’s The Sacred Veil on April 11–12 at its venue, offering Springdale audiences a chance to experience a captivating performance.

The Walton Arts Center hosts the 10th VoiceJam Festival — a weekend event that kicks off with a Voctave concert on April 10 and ends with the One-Day Choir performance.

Changing temperatures recently damaged some local plants while other blooms continue to thrive; gardeners are advised to hold off on pruning until the weather settles after a warm spell followed by mid-March frost—conditions that led to both early growth and frost burn.

Since mid-January, Arkansas Highway Police have used AI — a new tool — to spot drivers using cell phones in work zones, issuing 70 citations and 571 warnings; officials say the measure boosts safety on interstate highways.

Health educators and medical leaders met in Fayetteville on April 2 at the Northwest Arkansas Health Summit to discuss food as medicine strategies to address rural healthcare challenges; a 12‑week (pilot) study showed improved A1C readings and Community Clinic distributed over 6,000 produce bags as funds back expanded rural care.

The NCAA transfer portal for men's basketball will open Tuesday, April 7, and several players are already planning to enter (with schools contacting agents before official entry).

Arkansas guard Darius Acuff became the first Razorback to win the Bob Cousy Award after averaging 23.5 points and 6.4 assists on Saturday in Fayetteville.

He is the second player coached by John Calipari to earn the honor since Tyler Ulis in 2016.

Arkansas's managers won their second Manager Games national championship last Friday in Indianapolis when they beat Kentucky 45-32.

The win — the first time the school has earned multiple titles — highlights the program’s growing role in nurturing future coaching talent.

In a closed scrimmage (at Walker Pavilion on Saturday), Arkansas Razorbacks football tested coach Ryan Silverfield’s new approach as QBs Jackson and Hill drove explosive plays while the defense held firm with a goal-line stand and an interception; Silverfield praised the team’s effort ahead of two spring workouts.

Saturday was a productive recruiting day for Arkansas head coach Ryan Silverfield and his staff — prospects praised several parts of the program.

Three-star receiver Eli Ferguson completed his visit — he is set for an official visit from May 29 to May 31.

NWA Naturals Home Opener

7:05-9 p.m. — Arvest Ballpark — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the arrival of spring with high-energy baseball and post-game fireworks.

Hogeye Marathon & Relays

7 AM - 9 AM — Springdale Arkansas — Fundraising event for local charities — Celebrate the 50th annual marathon with a scenic 26.2-mile course.

Wichita Wind Surge vs. Northwest Arkansas Naturals

7:05-8:05 p.m. — Arvest Ballpark — Tickets available — Enjoy an exciting minor league baseball matchup under the spring sky.

Swan Lake

7-9:30 p.m. — Pat Walker Theater — Celebrate the first locally produced Swan Lake in Northwest Arkansas performed by the Ozark Ballet Theater.

Swan Lake Performance

2-4:30 p.m. — Pat Walker Theater — Tickets from $36 to $42 — Experience the magic of this classic ballet performance.