Good morning, Springdale.

Outdoor events across Northwest Arkansas offer youths fishing camps at Springdale's Hunt Family Nature Center and Fort Smith’s Janet Huckabee Nature Center, along with guided hikes, river cleanups, and walks in Rogers and Bentonville.

Adults can enjoy bluegrass shows and learn dog training tips for duck hunting at the Hunt center—activities that spur local fun—with registration details available at each venue.

A 78-year-old Rogers man named Frederick Lear drowned Friday after he fell off his boat dock at 16279 Tomahawk Trail into Beaver Lake — Lt. Shannon Jenkins said the Sheriff's Office dive team and criminal investigation division responded — and authorities are investigating the incident.

A homeless Springdale man pleaded guilty to kidnapping a man at gunpoint, stealing his car and robbing his friends in Fayetteville—he will serve a 15-year prison sentence.

Arkansas saw more fully electric vehicles registered in 2025 so far, with 8,800 units recorded & about 2,000 more than last year, while hybrid registrations grew by 7,000 and fees returned over $4 million to local roads.

Starting July 7, the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program began accepting applications in Springdale to help residents manage high energy bills brought on by extreme temperatures.

Applicants must provide valid ID, Social Security cards, utility bills, and proof of income to qualify—case managers expect the program to assist around 3000 families this year.

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.