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Sunday, May 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Springdale. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 4th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ This spring, the Square 2 Square Bike Ride celebrated its 10th anniversary as cyclists rode from Bentonville to finish in Fayetteville along the Razorback Greenway—enjoying scenic views and energy stops. Organizers said registration will open soon for the fall ride on Oct. 11. 4029 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Matthew Holden, a biology teacher at Fayetteville High, will join a 21-day expedition with the Ocean Exploration Trust this summer on the Exploration Vessel Nautilus—where he will study underwater volcanoes and shipwrecks and share his discoveries with local classrooms and others around the globe. He will also spend several days in the Marshall Islands to connect with local culture and bring back lessons that inspire his students. 5 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ FEMA rejected Arkansas’ request for a major disaster declaration after the March 14–15 storms—saying the damage did not go beyond the state, local governments and volunteer agencies’ abilities to respond. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A Yale study found that Arkansas had a period life expectancy of 76.6 years in 2020—a figure that places it near the bottom nationally alongside states like Mississippi, West Virginia, Alabama and Kentucky. Researchers linked the lower lifespan to factors such as health behaviors, limited access to healthcare and policy decisions over time. KNWA
- ➤ Arkansas legislators, health providers and health advocates said the legislative session advanced health care by expanding maternal care and allowing community health workers to be certified—making their services reimbursable by Medicaid. They noted that more progress is needed to further improve the state’s health system. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Razorbacks beat top-ranked Texas 13-8 on Saturday at Baum-Walker Stadium, completing their first three-game sweep since 1991—this win left them two games behind the Longhorns in SEC standings and set up upcoming contests with LSU and Tennessee. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Coach John Calipari said today that Arkansas’ 2025 recruiting class—ranked among the top five nationally by major services—included ESPN 5-star recruits Darius Acuff Jr. and Meleek Thomas plus Springdale’s four-star forward Isaiah Sealy, while the team added forward Karim Rtail from Beirut, transfers Malique Ewin and Nick Pringle, and tight end Jaivion Martin committed on Friday because of a strong coaching staff. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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