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Springdale
Wednesday, May 20th, 2026
Good morning, Springdale. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Families planning kids birthday parties can explore popular options across Northwest Arkansas (including Springdale's Princess Party Palace) that offer interactive games, themed celebrations, and hands-on activities for memorable experiences. Northwest Arkansas Travel Guide
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Pratt & Whitney invested $4.7 million in a 7,000 sqft expansion at its Springdale plant on E. Robison Ave. + the move boosts repair speed for commercial and military aircraft as part of a larger $100 million upgrade. NWA Business Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Springdale High School held its commencement exercises Saturday at Bud Walton Arena (Fayetteville). Graduates celebrated receiving diplomas and tossing caps as they took the next big step. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Springdale Har-Ber High School held graduation exercises on Saturday at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, where seniors received their diplomas and celebrated by tossing their caps. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Graduates from Archer Learning Center celebrated their milestone on May 15 at the Springdale High School Performing Arts Center with cap tosses, diploma handshakes, and a musical performance. The ceremony marked a significant day for the graduates. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Graduates of Don Tyson School of Innovation celebrated commencement exercises Saturday at Barnhill Arena in Fayetteville. Photos provided by Springdale School District captured the milestone moment. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Severe storms yesterday caused 297 outages in Benton County, 34 in Washington County, and left 60 customers without power in Sequoyah County — impacting Northwest Arkansas. 4029 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Senior center fielder Reagan Johnson has not committed an error in 130 consecutive games and is in Gold Glove contention after her standout play during the Razorbacks' 10-2 regional win on May 17 at Bogle Park (the streak is the longest in program history). Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Arkansas baseball coach Dave Van Horn held a press conference on Tuesday to preview the SEC Tournament, outlining team preparations and expected match-ups. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Matt Jones and Ethan Westerman preview Arkansas softball’s upcoming super regional at Bogle Park featuring the Razorbacks against the Blue Devils. The WholeHogSports Daily Podcast airs on multiple platforms + provides expert insights before the game. 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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