Good morning, Springdale.

Food Job Works celebrated 13 culinary program graduates on July 7 at Birdies Cabaret Theater and Lounge in Argenta, where chef instructor Michael Easley and the students prepared a five-course farm-to-table meal.

The sold-out fundraiser raised support for a 10-week training program for participants who have overcome personal challenges and featured live music from Aurora the Band.

XNA has unveiled a new art exhibit called Home and Away by Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and the Momentary at the airport, located past security near the B gates for free ticketed travelers.

The exhibit will show four rotating groupings of works—landscapes, sculptures, and portraits—over the next two years to give visitors a taste of home in Northwest Arkansas.

Local bands are set to release new albums at George’s Majestic Lounge this month.

The Phlegms will perform on July 18 at 9 p.m. with openers Obliviate, stepmom and Committee Men for their 'Gulp!' release—while Mildenhall will celebrate their new album 'To and Fro' with special guests Ashtyn Barbaree and Modeling the following night.

Arkansas teenagers, including Amber Bae of Little Rock and winners from four local districts, have had their artwork selected for the U.S. Capitol’s Cannon Tunnel exhibit that will run for the next year—art pieces showing everyday scenes and state symbols as part of the annual Congressional Art Competition. The display highlights young artists from across the nation while celebrating Arkansas culture.

Fifteen educators across Arkansas were named as finalists for 2026 Teacher of the Year by the Department of Education, and each finalist received a certificate (with a $1,000 prize from the Walton Family Foundation) while state semifinalists will be chosen on July 28 at the Governor's Mansion and the winner announced in the fall.

Bentonville’s new Alice L.

Walton School of Medicine will welcome its first class of students Monday and plan to teach a new way of treating patients—marking a fresh approach in healthcare education.

The Arkansas Department of Education announced the new Childcare Arkansas website on Monday to help parents quickly find licensed childcare providers by using a smart search tool that narrows results by ZIP code, center availability and ratings—fulfilling a key goal of the LEARNS Act. The site also lists details like phone numbers, hours, rates and safety information to guide families in making informed choices.

Deer hunters in Springdale are gearing up for early archery buck season, set to run Sept.

6-8, which gives them a rare chance to target bucks with velvet-covered antlers. Hunters should check their gear and practice from hunt elevations — steps that help ensure a safe and successful outing — while reviewing baiting regulations ahead of time.

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.