Good morning, Springdale.

Springdale’s high school photo from circa 1910 shows a student body gathered when under 1,800 people lived here—today the city nears 90,000 and the renovated school building is used for administrative offices.

On Tuesday, April 22, Rep Steve Womack hosted HUD Secretary Scott Turner with Gov Sarah Sanders for a district tour that focused on affordable housing, homelessness, and workforce training while visiting Bentonville High School, a new 160-unit project, and local Opportunity Zone sites—showing the community's growing need for affordable homes. They also toured Hillcrest Towers, a 120-unit complex for seniors and disabled residents—highlighting ongoing efforts to tackle the housing challenge amid tight budgets.

HUD Secretary Scott Turner visited the third district with Congressman Steve Womack and Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and toured affordable housing projects in Bentonville, Springdale, and Fayetteville to check local redevelopment plans.

Turner said he wanted to cut the need for long-term subsidies by teaming with nonprofits, public and private partners—helping people work toward self-sufficiency.

Three-time National League Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw will pitch Tuesday night at 7:05 p.m. at Arvest Ballpark in Springdale for the Tulsa Drillers — facing the Northwest Arkansas Naturals — as he continues his rehabilitation after knee and toe surgeries in November.

Arkansas pitcher Reis Beuerlein threw the program’s third perfect game in an 8-0 win while utility player Kailey Wyckoff hit .750, earning them SEC honors — with Beuerlein named SEC Pitcher of the Week and Wyckoff SEC Player of the Week.

The Razorbacks will play a three-game SEC series at Texas A&M starting Friday — with game times of 6 p.m. on Friday, 4 p.m. on Saturday, and Noon on Sunday.

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.