Good morning, Springdale.

Local theaters kicked off a blockbuster summer on May 8 with films such as Mortal Kombat II and The Sheep Detectives.

The schedule offers a mix of genres at venues like AMC Fiesta Square, Malco Razorback, and Malco Springdale.

Seniors at Springdale High School received $10M in scholarships at their annual assembly Friday, as 575 graduates earned awards to ease college costs and prepare for future careers.

The financial aid supports plans to attend colleges like John Brown University + helps reduce tuition burdens.

Arkansas native Ginny Monk, a 2017 University of Arkansas journalism graduate, won the 2026 Pulitzer Prize for local reporting after her investigation into predatory towing practices led to changes in state law.

She worked as a children’s issues and housing reporter at The Connecticut Mirror.

Beaver Water District broke ground on the new Starr Water Treatment facility Friday in Lowell; the plant will treat 80 million gallons per day to meet rising water demand, and Springdale plans to connect its system this year.

Springdale-based Arisa Health announced Friday it will close 26 outpatient clinics and cut 65 positions when its state contracts end June 30 to keep its CMHC program sustainable (the nonprofit will maintain 13 hubs in 41 counties to serve nearly 65,000 Arkansans).

Coach Courtney Deifel's Razorbacks lost 7-1 to Alabama Thursday in Lexington, Ky — they now await Sunday's 6 p.m. ESPN2 announcement that may name them one of eight national seeds for the NCAA Softball Tournament, which could mean hosting a regional next week.

Four Arkansas softball players earned All-SEC honors as announced Friday morning—Herron and Kennedy on the first team and McDowell and Burnham on the second team.

Brian Masai broke a 27-year-old record in the men’s 1,500 meters Friday at the Arkansas Twilight meet (John McDonnell Field) with a time of 3:33.17, helping Razorbacks set several records ahead of next week’s SEC Outdoor Championships.

The Razorbacks face the Sooners today at Baum-Walker Stadium (11,121) starting at 2 p.m. RHP Gabe Gaeckle will pitch for Arkansas against LHP Cameron Johnson for Oklahoma, with the series finale scheduled Sunday at 1 p.m. and sunny weather expected.

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.

2026 Springdale Rotary Pig Trail Mud Run

8 AM – 1 PM — Ecclesia College — Ticket prices start at $89 — Get muddy and tackle 20+ obstacles for a great cause.

Nike Volleyball Camp at University of Arkansas

9 a.m. — University Recreation + Wellness, Fayetteville, AR — $455 — Elevate your game with expert coaching and classroom sessions at this enriching girls' volleyball camp.