Good morning, Springdale.

Amid dangerous summer heat, Rogers' WayStation provides a cool, air-conditioned space for people facing homelessness to escape the elements, get a meal, and access vital services.

Operated by Micah 6:8 Initiative, the shelter is open 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday (services include showers and clean clothing).

Big Smith and Sad Daddy will play a benefit at The Aud in Eureka Springs on Aug.

1 to support Natural State of Being’s work to provide housing and healing for people facing homelessness and addiction. Tickets cost $30; VIP options at $80 (with early entry and meet-and-greet).

Arkansas TV’s donor drive met its funding goal with $3 million from an anonymous donor and pledges from the Walton, Tyson, and Schueck Family Foundations to cover PBS dues for the fiscal year.

The PBS affiliation was renewed following announcements on June 3 and June 4.

Crystal Bridges announced the 2026 Art Fair with more than 80 artists; it will take place Oct.

3 and 4 at the Heartland Whole Health Institute on its Bentonville campus. The free event will include live Spotlight demonstrations + Friday Artist Mingle and First Look access Saturday morning.

The Benton and Washington Regional Public Water Authority lifted a conservation order in Pea Ridge after a water line break was fixed but urges even/odd watering to ease its 21.8 million gallons per day pumping limit.

Odd-address homes water Monday, Wednesday and Friday — even-address homes water Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

Amid a 25% drop in national blood supply, the Red Cross is hosting a drive at the Springdale Recreation Center from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday to shore up local hospital needs + donors receive a movie ticket when they donate by July 31.

Coach Kelsi Musick revamped the Razorbacks roster for the upcoming season with two returners and 12 newcomers from five freshmen and nine transfers—she plans to boost both offense and defense as the team prepares for SEC competition.

Springdale Har-Ber's linebacker prospect Cyler Moore (class of 2027) draws college attention after posting 45 unassisted tackles as a junior; he has received offers from Arkansas Tech, Henderson State, and Hendrix and interest from Pittsburg State.

At SEC Media Days Tuesday in Tampa, former Auburn players praised Arkansas defensive coordinator Ron Roberts and special teams coach Chad Lunsford—Champ Anthony noted Roberts’ tough defense while Auburn kicker Alex McPherson recalled Lunsford’s support during his recovery from health issues.

Caleb Ourigou, a 6-foot-10 4-star center from Overtime Elite, reclassified from 2027 to 2026 and will join the Razorbacks for the upcoming 2026-27 season after averaging 6.7 points, 9.8 rebounds + 2 blocks per game at Peach Jam.

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.