Good morning, Springdale.

Fayetteville-based Cobblestone Farms will host its Cultivating Community fundraiser at 6 p.m. on Sept.

18 at the Barn at the Springs in Springdale for over 250 people. The event (featuring a farm-to-table dinner and Walmart leaders Kyle Kinnard and Seth Malley as speakers) will support sustainable efforts to fight hunger.

A Kansas man, 40-year-old Mark Oxford, was arrested on April 9th in connection with the 2023 death of inmate David Thompson—an altercation occurred in a Benton County Jail cell—and his arraignment is set for 8 a.m. May 19th while he is held on $80,000 bond on suspicion of manslaughter and battery.

A DoorDash driver stole a K9 memorial statue from outside the Benton County Sheriff’s Office on April 9 and returned it on April 10 after being caught on camera, and officers are now pursuing legal action for tampering with county property — the statue now stands in its rightful place.

Arkansans helped create an art show called Porch: An Architecture of Generosity at the U.S. Pavilion in Venice, which will open May 10.

The exhibition displays 54 porch-inspired designs that encourage community connection—drawing on ideas from local experts in Northwest Arkansas.

The Arkansas State Board of Education approved a 30-day suspension and two-year probation for Cutter Morning Star Superintendent Nancy Anderson after finding she broke ethics rules linked to enrollment mistakes from a past partnership with All Children's Academy; her suspension runs June 1–30 and she must finish training in business management and fiscal planning.

Health Secretary Robert F.

Kennedy Jr. announced in late March that twelve HHS grants were terminated in Arkansas to save $1.8 billion yearly—affecting over $365 million in CDC funds for the ADH and a $3 million NIH grant to UAMS for a study on structural racism. The ADH spokesperson said the terminated grants were always temporary, and the department is adjusting to the changes.

Arkansas ranked 47th in the 2024 State Scorecard on Women's Health and Reproductive Care — a ranking that comes as the state struggles with a high maternal mortality rate and the second-highest infant mortality rate, putting mothers at serious risk.

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.

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.

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.

Demo Derby

3:30 a.m. — Rodeo of the Ozarks — Affordable tickets — Experience the thrilling excitement of a live Demo Derby event.