Good morning, Springdale.

The final leg of the Springdale Northern Bypass will move forward with $24.46 million from a federal BUILD grant — announced by U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy on July 15.

The funded 6.63-mile segment will connect Highway 265 to Highway 412 east of Springdale and is part of a planned 21-mile bypass built in four phases.

At the Springdale Aquatic Center on Sunday, lifeguard Carlee Ann Gladden said pool visitors must bring an insulated water bottle—electrolytes, food and sunscreen and take frequent breaks in the shade to stay safe during the extreme heat.

State and national health officials are urging residents to take precautions as emergency room visits for tick bites spike—advising use of tick repellent and other prevention steps when outdoors.

Health officials report more residents in Northwest Arkansas visited emergency rooms after tick bites—some showing positive for ehrlichiosis—and they urge everyone to use tick protection when outdoors.

As summer heats up in Northwest Arkansas, five local ice cream shops offer cool treats for families to try—Spark Café Soda Fountain in Bentonville, Sweet Scoops Blender Bar in Farmington, Otro Rollo in Fayetteville, The Short Stop in Garfield, and Trash Ice Cream in Rogers.

Each shop provides a unique spin on classic ice cream with creative flavors and fun presentations.

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.