Good morning, Springdale.

A nonprofit organization will move into Northwest Arkansas to help teenagers exiting foster care + a recent assessment showed the region needed more services.

Over the weekend, hundreds gathered at Benton County Fairgrounds for the 15th-annual Women’s Expo and Great Tastes Food Expo, which featured booths, cooking demonstrations, and a keynote speech by Ephie Johnson urging visitors to live boldly.

Organizers highlighted over 40 local food vendors and a variety of inspiring activities that showcased products and services designed to help women live their best lives.

Immerse Arkansas, a nonprofit that supports foster care youth, is planning to expand into Northwest Arkansas in 2026 to help teens aging out of foster care after a study found many service gaps — the group will provide coaching, housing and trauma-informed emergency shelter — aiming to serve up to 60 young people in Benton and Washington counties.

Springdale Water Utilities was honored by the EPA for cleaning up the Bethel Heights wastewater treatment system that had caused sewage flooding in local yards — two employees traveled to Washington, D.C. on April 23 to accept the 2024 Pisces Award.

This cleanup has allowed the affected land to be used for any purpose.

The Northwest Arkansas Naturals won two games on Sunday to secure the series from the Tulsa Drillers—this victory marked a strong weekend for the team.

Pittsburgh transfer receiver Andy Jean signed with Arkansas football after his two-day official visit to Fayetteville — he now joins the team from Pittsburgh.

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.