Good morning, Springdale.

Volunteers are preparing for the 81st Rodeo of the Ozarks at Parsons Stadium in Springdale — the rodeo begins today and runs through Saturday.

City Public Works officials say Emma Avenue and Old Missouri Road will be closed from 9:45 a.m. to 11 a.m. today for the rodeo parade.

The prosecution rested its case in the manslaughter trial of former deputy Stevon Grindstaff, who is accused of fatally shooting Scotty Stacy during a December 2023 traffic stop in Washington County—witness accounts and video evidence have raised questions about the deputy's initial account as the defense claims self-defense.

A Circuit Court jury on Tuesday acquitted former Washington County deputy Stevon Grindstaff of manslaughter and aggravated assault after he fatally shot a driver during a December 3, 2023 pursuit in northeast Washington County — the jury reached its decision after about an hour of deliberation.

Sales tax revenue for Bentonville, Fayetteville, Rogers and Springdale increased 4.45% in the first six months of 2025, and Springdale reported 6.12% growth in June with a six-month total of $12.891 million—making it the only city with steady gains each month.

On Tuesday, a federal court ruled that Arkansas’ law treating delta-8 like marijuana can be enforced, lifting a previous injunction—this decision allows the state to ban these hemp products while the plaintiffs plan to appeal.

Inspectors cited 54 restaurants in Washington County for health violations that can lead to foodborne illnesses — the focus was on problems with preventing contamination, cooking, reheating, cooling and handwashing.