Good morning, Springdale.

On August 30, Tyson Foods faced a shareholder lawsuit in Delaware when Michael Castagna alleged the company allowed mistreatment of animals and workers — a 300-page complaint claims that raised poultry water lines left small birds thirsty and that employees lacked proper protective gear. Tyson Foods has not yet responded to the suit.

Walton family is searching for the inaugural president of the new Walton STEM Institute that will open in 2028 with business-focused STEM programs in Bentonville—faculty hiring has already begun as the nonprofit aims to boost local workforce development around the former Walmart headquarters.

Arkansas’ Education Freedom Accounts program is in its first year of universal access and is on track with similar initiatives in Arizona and Florida.

The Education Department approved 46,503 of 51,229 applications and allocated $277.4 million, but critics warn that costs may rise when full access begins in the 2025-26 school year—final counts will be confirmed in early September.

Sophomore wide receiver CJ Brown scored his first two career touchdowns in the 52-7 win on Saturday—he said the plays were for his late father after a hard month, while quarterback Taylen Green threw multiple touchdown passes.

The Razorbacks showed strong teamwork and supportive play throughout the game.

Monarch Flight Festival

12-4 p.m. — Walter Turnbow Park at Shiloh Square — Free entry — Celebrate the endangered Monarch Butterfly with local crafts and community fun.