Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of June.
Good morning, Springdale.
After a year of renovation, Devil’s Den horse camp reopened Wednesday with a new pavilion and larger sites that now accommodate RVs while keeping its historic campfire ring—an element that local riders value.
Arkansas State Parks invested over a million dollars in the upgrade to honor the region’s long equestrian tradition.
Four Arkansas companies appeared in the latest Fortune 500 rankings released before today—Walmart at number 1, Tyson Foods at 85, Murphy USA at 231 and J.B.
Hunt Transport Services at 348. Fortune ranks 500 firms by last year’s revenue with a threshold of $7.4 trillion.
An Elkins couple was arrested by Springdale police Wednesday for taking more than $400,000 from an elderly woman in their care—officials say the investigation is still active.
Benton County posted a 12.9% wage rise and placed 4th among 369 large counties while Washington County tied for 2nd with a 13.2% gain in the fourth quarter of 2024.
Arkansas wages grew nearly 6% overall+ the state led its neighboring states in wage gains.
A federal judge will soon decide if nonprofits can join a League of Women Voters lawsuit that says new state laws make it very hard to put measures on the ballot.
Attorneys for the League and state officials oppose the nonprofits joining the case—if the motion is denied, the groups will file their own lawsuit.
District judge Sarah Capp announced her candidacy for the Court of Appeals for District 3, Position 1 and plans to replace Robert J.
Gladwin—who will not seek reelection—with an election scheduled for March 3rd, 2026; Capp, who oversees cases in Franklin and Johnson counties, has handled over 60,000 cases and supported programs to curb violent crime and drug abuse.
A guide has ranked the top 10 Tex-Mex restaurants in Northwest Arkansas with choices in Bentonville, Bella Vista, Fayetteville, Rogers, and Springdale (featuring both family-owned venues and lively chains).
The list details menu options such as fajitas, enchiladas, and tacos with meals typically priced from $10 to $20 (offering a mix of traditional and modern flavors).
Matt Jones & Christina Long discussed the upcoming Fayetteville Super Regional between the Razorbacks and Volunteers on their daily podcast, and Jones detailed his All-America ballot that names Arkansas players.
The podcast provided insights into team matchups and key player selections ahead of the game.
University of Arkansas shortstop Wehiwa Aloy was named a finalist on Wednesday for both the Golden Spikes Award and the Brooks Wallace Award.
The Razorbacks, the national No. 3 seeds, will host Tennessee in a best-of-three NCAA super regional starting Saturday at Baum-Walker Stadium while the award winners will be announced June 13 and June 21 on ESPN.
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.
On-Site Tour at The Gardens
9 AM – 7 PM — The Gardens at Arkanshire Senior Living — Free entry — Explore award-winning senior living with top-rated dining and activities.
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