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Friday, April 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Springdale. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A delivery driver is accused of stealing the Officer Down Memorial K9 statue from the Benton County Sheriff’s Office after it was donated by a garden center in Garfield—video from the office's Facebook page shows him leaving with it. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Prairie Grove police arrested attorney Justin L. Crawley on forgery and theft charges after a months-long investigation—initiated by a U.S. Department of Agriculture report on a forged check for $160,362.90—uncovered a pattern of fraudulent financial activity affecting at least 24 victims since 2020. 5 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On April 10, the Arkansas House approved a bill to raise per-student foundation funding from $7,771 to $8,162 for the next school year—lawmakers said the change will help local schools. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Students participated in Build My Future's fourth annual Construction Career Day — an industry showcase held at the Northwest Arkansas Convention Center in Springdale — where they learned practical skills and met local employers about construction careers. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ An Arkansas Senate committee voted down House Bill 1004, a proposal to extend Medicaid coverage to 12 months for new mothers who do not qualify for Medicaid expansion — the bill had passed the House on April 1 but failed in committee on April 9. Fayetteville Flyer
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Razorback Athletics finished No. 17 overall and fourth in the SEC — earning 497.2 points from the latest Directors’ Cup standings released on April 10th. Coach John Calipari’s men’s basketball team boosted the total with a Sweet 16 tournament run — marking the first time in school history the Razorbacks have finished in the top 20 for four straight years. NWA Business Journal
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Battle for the Paddle Charity Classic
7 AM – 4 PM — Springdale Recreation Center — $55 — Participate in a fun pickleball tournament while supporting local charities and community initiatives.
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Regional NH3 Expo
6:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. — The Jones Center — $65 entry — Enhance your ammonia refrigeration skills with hands-on training and expert sessions.
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Earth Day Garden Market
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Botanical Garden of the Ozarks — Free entry — Celebrate Earth Day with local vendors, live music, and family-friendly activities at this enchanting garden festival.
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Airetech Corporation Open House
8 AM – 4 PM — Airetech Corporation — Free entry — Explore the latest in technology and innovation with hands-on experiences and expert insights.
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Demo Derby
3:30 a.m. — Rodeo of the Ozarks — Affordable tickets — Experience the thrilling excitement of a live Demo Derby event.
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