Thursday, April 9th, 2026
Good morning, Springdale. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Benton County Senior Activity and Wellness Center in Bentonville reopened March 16 after a staffing shortage forced its Feb. 2 closure and is now hiring kitchen staff to resume congregate meal service and Meals on Wheels. Local seniors welcome the center’s return for socialization and exercise. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Scarlet Letter, a Springdale-based craft beverage producer, partnered with Turkey Hill Dairy to launch hard drinks inspired by Turkey Hill’s teas & lemonades. The collaboration will offer three 12-pack varieties, with products expanding into the Northeast in coming months. NWA Business Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Mutants Records, a new local record label, will host a listening party tomorrow to showcase the release of two heavy music albums, 'Less and Less Meaning' by The Body and 'Emerge' by Coachlight. Residents may feel the ground shake at the event. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Buck James, a renowned coach with six state championships at Bryant — who also led teams at Camden Fairview and Conway — will be inducted into the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame Friday night at the Oaklawn Event Center in Hot Springs. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ The Razorbacks face consecutive weekend series against Alabama and Georgia that are vital to boosting their postseason resume. The team hopes to secure high-profile wins that will strengthen their playoff chances. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Swan Lake Performance
2-4:30 p.m. — Pat Walker Theater — Tickets from $36 to $42 — Experience the magic of this classic ballet performance.
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Los Inquietos Del Norte Concert
8 PM - 4 AM — Springdale Civic Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience an electrifying night of live music and regional sounds with Los Inquietos Del Norte.
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