Good morning, Springdale.

The trial for Gilberto Gordillo, a Springdale man charged with capital murder and attempted capital murder in connection with the Lake Fayetteville shooting that killed one and injured four last year, has been delayed until April 20, 2026—pending lab reports led to a status hearing on July 1 that set the new dates, including an omnibus hearing on March 12.

Dr. Brian Hyatt, a former board member accused of Medicaid fraud, was booked on July 3 in Benton County for DWI+ open container and for refusing a chemical test, and he was released with no bond while a judge will rule on a request to ban his alcohol use on July 11.

True Colors Farm has paused its tulip picking after five seasons because extreme weather, competition, and a fungal disease caused a $60,000 shortfall—forcing the nonprofit to shift its main funding source.

This fall, PerspectAbility will open RISE Academy at the Center for Nonprofits in Rogers to provide classes, life skills, and job training for neurodivergent young adults.

Inmate Gregory Holt, a Muslim man, said officers at the Tucker Max unit told him to strip down during a routine security search.

He now seeks a return to the prison to enforce a settlement on his search attire.

Washington County received a $4,000 grant from the Arkansas Opioid Recovery Partnership to buy naloxone, a drug that stops opioid overdoses.

The county will invite residents for naloxone training and expand its community rebuilding effort — a move aimed at fighting opioid abuse in Northwest Arkansas.

Furniture Friends Fundraiser Ballgame

7:05-9 p.m. — Arvest Ballpark — $12 per person — Enjoy an exciting baseball game while supporting local charity efforts.

Author Talk: Connie Cottingham

2-3 p.m. — Fayetteville Public Library — Free entry — Discover local activities with author Connie Cottingham as she shares insights from her book about Bentonville and Rogers.