Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 8th of June.
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🏘️ Community
The University of Central Arkansas Center for Community and Economic Development has selected 25 Northwest Arkansas leaders for the Community Development Pipeline program (spring 2026 to fall 2028) in Washington and Benton counties, offering training, a three-year scholarship and travel support for certification.
🏛️ Government
Rogers Executive Airport is expanding hangar and apron space as city council approvals and contracts for millions of dollars move the project forward — meanwhile Springdale Municipal Airport is starting hangar projects and road improvements as officials apply for federal funding to address rising demand for aircraft storage.
🏥 Health
Last week, the Wigington family from northwest Arkansas joined Family Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill to support Medicaid funding for children's treatments at Arkansas Children's Hospital.
Young Evvy, a 5-year-old patient, met lawmakers to share her story of overcoming health challenges.
🏈 Sports
Arkansas football impressed high school prospects during the official visitors weekend in Fayetteville — safety prospect Hunter Haug praised the program as a strong contender while other recruits planned additional visits later this month.
Carson Roccaforte hit his team-leading 14th home run — a grand slam — in the bottom of the ninth to give the Naturals a 9-6 win over the Midland RockHounds; the rain-suspended game was completed Sunday afternoon at Arvest Ballpark.
🎉 Springdale Events
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Lucinda Williams Concert
6:00-8:30 p.m. — The Walmart AMP — Ticket prices vary — Experience the soulful sounds of three-time Grammy Winner Lucinda Williams on her current tour.
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