Daily
Springdale
Friday, May 15th, 2026
Good morning, Springdale. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of May.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mickey Jackson was appointed in 1964 as Springdale’s first full-time paid fire chief and modernized the department with its own radio system and enhanced training that still guides firefighters today (the impact is celebrated at the Mickey Jackson Fire Training Center). 5 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The University of Arkansas reinstated its men’s and women’s tennis programs effective immediately after weeks of uncertainty; officials announced the change Thursday to restore opportunities for college athletes (this move may boost campus sports). Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Thursday’s high school softball games featured wins across classes 6A to 1A; in 6A, Springdale Har-Ber Rogers Heritage edged Little Rock Central 15-1 while other schools posted varied scores (Fayetteville 15, Bentonville West 8). Erick Taylor covered all the results. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Matt Jones and Bubba Carpenter on the WholeHogSports Daily Podcast explained what the Razorbacks need to do in their season finale against Kentucky to boost their SEC Tournament seeding and NCAA regional prospects. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Arkansas baseball faces Kentucky in Game 2 today at 5:30 p.m. at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington (5000 capacity), with the Razorbacks leading the series 48 to 30 as both teams hold competitive season records. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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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.
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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.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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