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Wednesday, May 14th, 2025
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Good morning, Springdale. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Mount Sequoyah Center has issued a request for proposals for an experienced local operator to open a coffee shop in its Ozark building (located behind Parker Hall on North Skyline Drive). Proposals are due by May 30 and the new cafe may serve coffee, tea, and light snacks (with permission to offer beer and wine) to build community connections through nature and the arts. Fayetteville Flyer
- ➤ Springdale-based Tyson Foods Inc. has named John Tyson and Olivia Tyson to its board of directors—a move made under a year after John Tyson faced arrests and pleaded guilty in 2022 for criminal trespassing and public intoxication. He was later suspended as CFO, arrested again in June for careless driving, and sent a companywide apology while seeking counseling for alcohol abuse. 5 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Springdale man pleaded not guilty to charges that he took over $100,000 for repair work on properties damaged by last year’s tornadoes but did not perform any repairs, and he faces up to 60 years in prison if convicted—court hearings continue. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Pop singer Alex Warren, known for his hit Ordinary, will perform at Walmart AMP on Oct. 10 with gates opening at 6:30 p.m. and music starting at 8 p.m., and tickets will be available online Friday, May 16 (prices range from $46.95 to $105.70). Fayetteville Flyer
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Springdale School Board member Izmar 'Eddie' Ramos kept his Zone 5 seat after defeating challenger Donald Tippett in Tuesday’s election covering neighborhoods east of Arkansas 265. His term will run until 2028 if the board chooses four-year terms or until 2030 if six-year terms are selected. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families held a town hall Tuesday at The Jones Center in Springdale to discuss proposed federal budget cuts that may weaken Medicaid, SNAP, Head Start and renter’s assistance programs—experts warned that over 75,000 Arkansans might lose health coverage if the changes take effect. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ The Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training met in Little Rock to review nearly 20 decertification cases from over 15 agencies—including Springdale Police. Cindy Murphy said the department cleared a backlog of hearings—400 audits are planned for this year while Johnson County Sheriff Tom Hughes addressed decertification concerns. 4029 News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A guide lists top swimming spots in Northwest Arkansas for the summer—public pools, lakes and rivers available from Memorial Day through Labor Day across cities like Springdale, Bentonville and Fayetteville. It provides key details such as addresses, phone numbers, fees and hours so families can plan their swim outings safely. Northwest Arkansas Travel Guide
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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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