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Friday, May 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Springdale. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Yelp released its second annual list of the fastest-growing brands in the U.S. and ranked Ollie's Bargain Outlet as the top brand in Arkansas, noting it has eight locations with others like Rally House, Dollar Tree, Olive Garden and Ace Hardware also in the top five. The rankings were based on data comparing new business openings, consumer interest and Yelp searches from 2023 to 2024. KNWA
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Missouri woman faces state charges in Bentonville for killing a pregnant woman and her unborn child—her double jeopardy appeal was denied by the Arkansas Supreme Court—adding another chapter to the region's legal battles. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Amber Waterman now faces state charges linked to the alleged killing of pregnant woman Ashley Bush and her unborn child, Valkyrie Grace Willis—she will have a pre-trial hearing on July 7 while prosecutors work to seek the death penalty. KNWA
- ➤ The Arkansas Supreme Court rejected Amber Waterman’s double jeopardy appeal, so Benton County prosecutors will continue their capital murder case for the kidnapping and fatal shooting of Ashley Bush & the removal of her unborn child after luring Bush into her car in October 2022. 4029 News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Travelers at Northwest Arkansas National Airport will soon have a new nonstop flight to Pensacola as Breeze Airways launches twice-weekly service starting Sept. 4, with flights on Thursdays and Sundays + extra trips on Tuesdays near holidays and one-way fares starting at $49. Fayetteville Flyer
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Walton family announced plans for a tech-focused university in Bentonville that will be built on the former Walmart Home Office on 8th Street. The school will host about 500 undergraduates in its first class in the coming years and may expand to serve more students later. 4029 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Springdale-based Northwest Health provided more than $436M in community benefit in 2024, according to its Community Benefit Report. The report detailed 611,300 clinic visits, 84,300 emergency visits, $191M in charity care and investments in specialist recruitment and treatment programs — reflecting its strong local commitment — and a $15M tax payment — evidence of its fiscal contributions —. NWA Business Journal
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ No. 2 Arkansas baseball will start a three-game SEC series against No. 4 LSU today at 6:30 p.m. at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge — with key pitcher Parker Coil returning after a six-week back injury as the team looks to win two of three games to boost its SEC title chase. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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Majo Aguilar Live Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — JJ's Live — Tickets available online or at the door — Enjoy great music and drinks with friends at this all-ages event.
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2025 Springdale Rotary Pig Trail Mud Run
8 AM — Ecclesia College — Cost info not provided — Tackle over 20 obstacles and enjoy the thrill of a muddy 5K race.
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