Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 12th of April.
Good morning, Springdale.
Ozark Ballet Theater is set to present its full production of Swan Lake, where professional dancers + local artists work together to bring the classic ballet to life with Tchaikovsky's renowned score.
More details on performance timing and venue are expected soon.
Brent Umphlett, a Springdale photographer, is set to cycle 2,500 miles along Route 66 to honor its 100th anniversary.
He will start his journey soon and plans to document his ride as he travels across the region.
An Oklahoma bill may allow captive deer carrying potential resistance to chronic wasting disease to mix with wild populations, raising concerns about disease spread into Arkansas.
Local officials stress that Amendment 35 protects local wildlife and may prompt legal action if the new law weakens current safeguards.
Local high school sports saw Springdale Har-Ber rally to beat Nixa (MO) 4-3 in baseball while the Springdale softball team lost 15-0 to Bentonville West, as other schools posted notable wins and record-breaking feats.
Six Arkansas schools broke eight meet records at the Arkansas Spring Invitational on Saturday at John McDonnell Field.
The Razorbacks and other teams posted season-best times in relay and hurdle events as they began their outdoor season.
The 22nd-ranked Razorbacks defeated No. 9 Alabama 15 to 6 on Saturday in Tuscaloosa and will seek a series sweep today at 1 p.m. A big eighth inning pushed Arkansas to win its first road series there since 2019, boosting its postseason resume.
Runners raced in the Hogeye Half Marathon on Saturday, Apr.
11 in Springdale as they ran a 13.1-mile course through local neighborhoods, churches and Fayetteville before finishing downtown. Overall winners were announced at 9:30 a.m.
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.
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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