Good morning, Springdale.

Central Children’s Academy at Central United Methodist Church on Dickson Street is hosting a family fundraiser—CCA Spring Festival—on Saturday, April 25 from 3 to 6 p.m. in its church parking lot at 19 W.

Lafayette St; proceeds will fund new turf for the playground open for community use.

Walmart Inc. is updating its Great Value packaging with a modern redesign (coming soon) for shoppers at local stores, with Springdale locations set to see the new look in the coming weeks.

Ballet Arkansas will present two dance productions at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts this weekend, featuring a full performance of Giselle + an additional mixed-repertory program.

Arkansas coach John Calipari added Furman forward Cooper Bowser and secured Georgia guard Jeremiah Wilkinson, who will join next season, as the Razorbacks boost their roster; the NCAA signing period opens today and Jordan Smith is expected to sign soon.

High school sports on Tuesday featured wins in baseball, softball and soccer as Conway and Midland posted shutouts (score highlights) while Booneville, Brookland, Springdale Har-Ber and Episcopal Collegiate recorded strong scoring (local matchups) for regional teams.

Sammie Hinsey signed his letter of intent on Wednesday to play basketball at John Brown University after leading Har-Ber to a conference championship and 23 wins this season.

He chose JBU to stay close to home and strengthen local college basketball.

Springdale boys rallied on Tuesday evening after scoring twice in a crucial two minute span, earning a 2 to 1 victory over Bentonville.

Their quick burst shifted the game’s momentum.

Arkansas Razorbacks beat Pine Bluff Tuesday at Dickie-Stephens Park and now will host No. 5 Georgia in Fayetteville.

The series kicks off today at 7 p.m. on ESPNU and continues Friday at 6 p.m. and Saturday at 1 p.m.—coach Dave Van Horn said the Hogs aim to balance momentum with rest.

Arkansas softball hitting coach DJ Gasso joined host Christina Long on the WholeHogSports Daily Podcast to preview the Razorbacks’ upcoming matchup against No. 1 Oklahoma & explained how his team plans to compete; Gasso has been with Arkansas since 2023.

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.

Conjunto Invensible and La M Norteña Concert

8 p.m. — Pachanga Night Club — Ticket prices available — Experience the vibrant rhythms of renowned Mexican regional music as Conjunto Invensible and La M Norteña take the stage.