Good morning, Springdale.

Many families and friends celebrated Easter Sunday services across Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley on Sunday, Apr.

5. Cross Church - Pinnacle Hills in Rogers started its service at 8 a.m. and welcomed community members to reflect and renew.

Last Thursday night, the Springdale School District hosted a festival that showed student art from more than 20 schools across downtown parks and galleries, including live music at Luther George Park.

The event presented artworks from elementary to high school levels and brought community partners together.

Gas prices are rising as regular gas in Arkansas now costs $3.61 (up from $2.90 last month), and drivers in Springdale are feeling the pinch.

AAA warns that if crude oil stays high, drivers may need to adjust their budgets and travel plans soon.

Benton School District launched the LifeWise released time program last month for first grade students at Caldwell Elementary, where students leave campus to study the Bible at a local church during the school day.

Health inspectors found multiple food safety violations during inspections between March 23 and 25 at restaurants in Washington County — problems included improper food storage, poor sanitation and inadequate temperature controls at several Springdale and Fayetteville locations.

On Sunday, April 5, Arkansas softball played Auburn at Bogle Park in Fayetteville & live updates supplied key moments from Game 2 of their series.

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.