Good morning, Springdale.

Recovery Demystified is hosting its final river day for the Sober River Rats from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept.

13 at Brentwood Rest Stop and will hold a Saturday Stroll at Lake Fayetteville Trail on Sept. 26, followed by a hike at Lake Wilson Pavilion on Oct. 11; donations help support the nonprofit.

On Aug. 20, Boys & Girls Club of Benton County hosted its Sip & Savor benefit at Osage House in Cave Springs — a block party with live music and food.

The event celebrated support for over 3,000 children and featured future youth opportunities, including Holden’s trip to New York.

Walmart in Bentonville paid $50 million to settle Justice Department claims that its pharmacies filled thousands of invalid opioid prescriptions since 2013.

The company also agreed to strengthen oversight by launching a hotline and tracking system for controlled drugs.

Springdale artist Helen Maringer transforms local memories into creative zines and hosts workshops where community members share their stories.

Maringer also plans a Northwest Arkansas Zine Fest in spring + 2027 to boost independent publishing.

SongRider NWA launched its fall series of free concerts at Oz Trails Bike Park on Aug.

20 and will feature Evening with Zen Brass at Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall on Aug. 31. Locally, Backroom Social Club at 200 Holcomb St. closed on Aug. 25.

The Broadway tour musical adaptation of The Outsiders will play Sept.

1-6 at Walton Arts Center — with costume donations accepted to support local elementary students’ Halloween. Ticket prices start at $48.30.

Arkansas will spend up to $379 million on school vouchers in the upcoming school year, funding both current and new students — a program that skips income checks and prior public school attendance.

Schools in Springdale rank among the top five recipients of these funds.

Arisa Health promoted Brian Lutz as its new chief financial officer after Keith Faught left to join another organization on Friday, Aug.

28. Lutz, who joined the system in 2020 (when it merged several companies), is set to guide its financial strategy.

The Arkansas Crisis Center launched AR Teen Connect on Aug.

4 to offer local teens a peer support hotline on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The move comes as rising mental health calls show the community’s growing need for immediate help.

Laci Bohannan recorded 15 kills in her Arkansas debut during the Razorbacks’ 3-0 win over Texas-Arlington at Barnhill Arena on Saturday — boosting her team to a 2-0 record as she eased her nerves with key plays.