Good morning, Springdale.

A panel of local leaders shared career advice on trusting instincts and taking risks with the 2026 Forty Under 40 honorees during the NW Arkansas Business Journal luncheon Tuesday, Aug.

11 in Rogers as over 400 people attended at Embassy Suites with sponsorship by Intrust Bank.

The board announced last week that local artist Jessica Debari will serve as Community Creative Center's new executive director starting this month at 505 W Spring St, bringing nonprofit experience from Mount Sequoyah Center and local arts councils (including the Fayetteville Arts Council).

Springdale will host the World Champion Squirrel Cook Off on Sept.

12 at the Ozark Highlands Nature Center, 3400 N. 40th St — teams set up on Sept. 11 and the event will feature squirrel cooking contests, outdoor education courses, and a K9 Unit demonstration.

Benton and Washington counties issued burn bans Tuesday — officials cited hot, dry conditions that increased wildfire risk — and prohibited all outdoor burning until further notice.

The Arkansas Department of Health reported 15 new cyclosporiasis cases over a three-day span (more than half in northwest Arkansas, including Washington County) and a total of 252 confirmed cases this year.

Health officials said the investigation continues as food recalls and public awareness measures take effect.

Local recipe feature offers a variety of no-cook desserts—such as icebox cakes, cookie trifles and banana pudding—to help residents cool down while summer heat lingers and school starts this fall in Springdale.

Arkansas soccer coach Colby Hale said the team will work to play a complete 90-minute match in its season opener against Baylor after splitting time in two preseason games.

The Razorbacks host Baylor today at 7 p.m. at Razorback Field.

Arkansas football coach Landius Wilkerson said the team will rotate its defensive linemen every five or six plays during fall camp to keep players fresh + energized ahead of its season opener on Sept.

5 against North Alabama.