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Saturday, August 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Springdale. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Col. Mike Hagar of Arkansas State Police said in a legislative subcommittee meeting that state parks should allow guns because more good people carrying weapons will improve safety—his statement followed last month's incident at Devil’s Den where two people were killed and suspect McGann was arrested on capital murder charges. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Arkansas State Police chief Col. Mike Hagar said guns should be allowed in state parks after two people were killed at Devil’s Den on July 26—he made his comments following Andrew McGann’s plea of not guilty to two counts of capital murder as his case unfolded in Washington County. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Springdale Public Schools is launching an AI task force of teachers, faculty, and students to set best practices for using AI in classrooms and to test a pilot class later this fall—officials say the group will meet quarterly as the school year unfolds. 5 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State Lands Commissioner Tommy Land announced that tax-delinquent properties in Benton and Washington counties will be auctioned next week in Springdale with registration beginning at 9 a.m. on Wednesday and bidding starting at 10 a.m. at the Holiday Inn and NWA Convention Center (1500 S. 48th St.). Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Tax-delinquent properties in Benton and Washington counties will be auctioned next week from 10 a.m. Wednesday in Springdale at the Holiday Inn and NWA Convention Center—registration begins at 9 a.m. and bidders must register with a valid ID and pay in full at the site, according to Commissioner Tommy Land. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Defensive tackle Cam Ball—a senior from Atlanta—showed his strong loyalty at the preseason press conference on Aug. 14 by choosing to remain with the Razorbacks despite interest from other schools, saying he plays to honor his late father’s memory. Coaches praised his commitment as the team prepares for upcoming season events. Fayetteville Flyer
- ➤ The Marshall Islands lost by a score of 4 to 0 against the U.S. Virgin Islands in their first international soccer match held last Thursday night at Springdale High School's Bulldog Stadium (they are set to play Turks and Caicos at 1 p.m. today during the Outrigger Challenge Cup). Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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