Good morning, Springdale.

Student Involvement and Leadership will host Razorbash at the University of Arkansas on August 20 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the Arkansas Union Mall to connect students with local businesses and nonprofits.

Vendors can reserve a table for $350 + nonprofits pay $250 + reservations end at 11:59 p.m. on August 15.

A new hearing was scheduled in the murder case against Rogers man Ashton Balentine—accused of capital murder following his arrest on April 29 for a shooting at 405 Wayland Drive in Springdale that left one person dead and a female victim injured—with a status hearing set for Nov.

14 due to incomplete lab reports.

Rodney Tillman Jr. was arrested last week in Little Rock and is held at the Washington County Detention Center on $50,000 bond—he faces terroristic act, aggravated assault and criminal mischief charges for a July 7 shooting in a Springdale parking lot that injured four vehicles and for an April 18 incident in Marianna, with arraignment set for August 18.

Springdale will host the World Champion Squirrel Cook Off at the J.B. and Johnelle Hunt Family Ozark Highlands Nature Center on Sept.

13 — the free event will feature 40 three-person cooking teams serving squirrel dishes from styles like Mexican to Asian.

Chancellor Charles Robinson told board trustees at the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute in Morrilton that UA projects record fall enrollment topping 34,000—above last fall’s 33,610—with more than 7,000 new degree seeking freshmen.

He said the projection may change with the 11th day enrollment update.

Springdale's Planning Commission approved rezoning requests Tuesday for projects to add more than 100 housing units—clearing the way for developers to move forward—with new plans expected in coming months.

Izard County guard Olivia Spray of the Class of 2026 averaged 16 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 2.5 steals last season while playing for the Arkansas Banshees this summer—her coach said her quick moves and aggressive defense signal she is ready to move up to college basketball. She is seen as a valuable all-around player with the potential to play multiple positions.