Sunday, May 18th, 2025

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Good morning, Springdale. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 18th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Candy Lee and her band Backyard Bugs will hold a free kids concert at The Medium in Springdale at 4:30 p.m. on May 28 where they will perform new songs about bugs and feature puppetry—bug costumes are encouraged—to invite children and families to enjoy nature. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Rogers Heritage upset Bentonville in the Class 6A state soccer championship on Saturday, May 17 when Reece Simon said he was confused after thinking he scored—marking the team's first championship appearance. Catholic returned to the title match with Cole Harrington playing a key role—adding fresh experience to a competitive game at the Bentonville High Tiger Athletic Complex. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ On Saturday in Fayetteville, Arkansas catcher Ryder Helfrick hit a 332-foot grand slam in the third inning at Baum-Walker Stadium that gave the Razorbacks a 4-run lead and an 8-4 win over Tennessee. The win secured the series and locked Arkansas into the No.2 seed in the SEC Tournament, which will begin Tuesday in Hoover (the series win continues their strong play against Tennessee). Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ The University of Arkansas women's golf team moved from 21st to a tie for 11th after shooting 2-over par in the second round at the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa North Course in Carlsbad, Calif.—key players posted even-par rounds—and they now face a six-shot gap as the field will be cut after Sunday's third round for match play. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Wehiwa Aloy hit a solo home run in the fourth inning that gave him a season-high 18 and tied the Razorbacks' record with 109 home runs while Arkansas led 7-2 in the Fayetteville game. Coach Dave Van Horn said the team will open SEC Tournament play Friday—his praise came after a strong performance—while they prepare for at least three more games. 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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