Good morning, Springdale.

Franke’s eggplant casserole remains a closely guarded family recipe as local enthusiasts in Springdale seek a taste of its long-held tradition.

With the cafeteria closed in 2021, locals now rely on archived versions to try to recreate this historic favorite.

The Arkansas Department of Health reported two new cyclosporiasis cases in Benton County between Friday and Monday, showing a slowdown in infections from previous weeks.

Officials say that recent food recalls and increased public awareness may have helped reduce the number of cases as they continue to monitor the outbreak.

Springdale won a 30 to 6 preseason scrimmage over Siloam Springs on Tuesday, with four players scoring touchdowns and quarterback Logan Hart adding a pass and a scramble score.

Coach Brett Hobbs said the open offense helped the Bulldogs boost their running game + build confidence for the season.

On Monday, Aug. 17, Fayetteville senior Calvin Jackson shot a 3-under 69 at Springdale Country Club to earn individual medalist honors and lead his team to an 11-stroke win at the Roy Hobbs Invitational.