Good morning, Springdale.

U.S. Vanadium reported Monday that it secured a three-year, eight-figure contract to supply high-purity vanadium pentoxide to the National Defense Stockpile for defense and aerospace production using its facilities in Benton + Hot Springs.

The award boosts Arkansas-based contributions to secure national supply chains.

Pea Ridge National Military Park hosts Civil War reenactments and demonstrations to bring to life the pivotal 1862 battle that helped secure Missouri for the Union.

Visitors can learn about historical tactics and explore key sites including Elkhorn Tavern (a former hospital) on multiple visits.

Country singer Zach Top and rapper Young Thug will perform at Walmart AMP this fall; Young Thug will bring his New Generation Tour on Sept.

1 while Top headlines his Cold Beer + Country Music Fall Tour on Oct. 24. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. July 17.

Northwest Arkansas National Airport set a new monthly enplanement record in June with 129,045 boardings—a 3.1% increase from last June, officials confirmed Monday, July 13.

Passenger numbers rose to 630,275 in the first half of 2026 & continue to signal growing travel demand.

Educators are offered a free six-hour course on fish lessons at 9 a.m. Thursday at the Hunt Family Nature Center in Springdale, and a free Dutch oven blackberry cobbler cooking class is scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday there; call (833) 356-0847 to register.

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission announced new smallmouth bass rules that allow a daily limit of one fish over 15 inches on select Blue Ribbon Streams and two fish over 12 inches in other waters.

Anglers should follow these changes to help preserve native bass (key resource) this summer.

Fishing guide Jon Conklin warns boaters at Beaver Lake to be cautious of floating debris from rising waters as summer fishing progresses.

Anglers in local areas should wear life jackets and follow safety protocols while targeting bass, walleye, catfish, and trout.

Arkansas football extended scholarship offers to five in-state prospects in the 2029 class, including running back Tavian Morris and receiver Quinton Sykes, after local camp events and games in Fayetteville.

These moves bolster coach Silverfield’s recruiting plan for upcoming seasons.

The Arkansas women’s basketball team added former California guard Grace McCallop this offseason to boost its defense as the Razorbacks prepare for the upcoming season plus she aims to improve her offensive skills under coach Musick’s guidance.

Midland RockHounds vs. Northwest Arkansas Naturals

7:05-8:05 p.m. — Arvest Ballpark — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an exciting baseball showdown as the RockHounds take on the Naturals.

Anastasia The Musical

Various times — Arts One Presents — $25-$45 — Experience a dazzling journey from the twilight of the Russian Empire to 1920s Paris with a brave young woman's quest to discover her past.