Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 20th of July.
Good morning, Springdale.
Between July 9-15, the Washington County Clerk’s Office recorded many marriage license applications, including several from Springdale couples such as Joel Robin and Aliana Liwakan Lelet and Tyler Dane Akins and Van Thi Bich Nguyen - records also list applicants from Fayetteville, Farmington and other nearby towns.
Arkansas' SNAP error rate of 8.81% could cost the state $47.3 million in penalties if it does not drop below 6% by October, state officials said.
The Department of Human Services is taking proactive steps (monthly refresher training and quality control meetings) to address the issue.
Several NW Arkansas employers announced new hires this week, including an associate dean at Alice L.
Walton School of Medicine and advanced practice registered nurses at Washington Regional Medical Center & appointments in nonprofit and retail sectors to boost local services.
Local inspectors reported multiple health code violations at restaurants in Springdale and near Fayetteville.
Inspections from July 6 to 10 found issues such as mold on choco flan and contaminated cranberry juice — prompting calls for improved food safety measures.
The Washington County Animal Shelter warned cat owners that bobcat fever from lone star ticks—identified by a white dot on their backs—can cause yellow gums, yellow ears, fever, dehydration, and heavy breathing.
They advise using tweezers to remove ticks without twisting and taking affected cats to a vet right away.
SEC Media Days begin Monday at the Tampa Marriott, where Commissioner Greg Sankey will address topics like playoff expansion and federal legislation (including NIL issues).
Arkansas coach Ryan Silverfield will speak on Thursday, joined by local seniors, amid sessions featuring other top SEC coaches.
Luke Cornett of Drasco won the Maumelle Classic at Maumelle Country Club on Sunday with a record-breaking score of 15-under 201, finishing seven shots ahead of his competitors.
The Thunder Youth Basketball Hustle Camps will be held in Springdale for athletes on Aug.
4 at Har-Ber High School and on Aug. 6 at Springdale High School. Campers (ages 6–14) can participate for $70 which includes a T-shirt, basketball, water bottle, and a ticket to select Thunder home games.
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.
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