Good morning, Springdale.

A six-year-old boy drowned Saturday in a pond at Shaw Family Park at 7391 W.

Downum Road after a caller reported he was near the splash pad—first responders arrived at 8:10 p.m., attempted life-saving measures, and he was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.

At the Benton Event Center Tuesday, state troopers Dustin Thompson and Matt Foster were honored for their work recovering missing children and combating human trafficking using advanced investigative tools & close cooperation with local agencies.

Last week, law enforcement officers in Northwest Arkansas taught children about public safety careers and built relationships—an outreach meant to strengthen trust between first responders and youth.

The Springdale Fire Department and Chief Blake Holte earned statewide honors at the Arkansas Fire Convention held earlier this month in Hot Springs — recognizing their outstanding service.

The Arkansas Travelers defeated the Wichita Wind Surge 9-2 Sunday at Dickey-Stephens Park in North Little Rock, securing a winning record for the first half of the Texas League season - the team will start the second half against the Amarillo Sod Poodles on Tuesday.

Eli Haltom, a long snapper, has committed to Arkansas football—his dream school—by signing with the Razorbacks and will begin preparing for fall training.

He aims to contribute to the team’s success as he moves forward with his goal.