Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 6th of September.
Good morning, Springdale.
🚧 Accidents
A Springdale woman and child died in a single-vehicle crash on Sunday in Madison County—Arkansas State Police reported the fatal crash.
A single-vehicle crash in Madison County on Sunday killed a woman and a child, according to the Arkansas State Police.
🎓 Education
Thousands of Arkansas third graders risk being held back under the new LEARN Act reading standards, which require students to pass a specific reading level before moving to fourth grade.
Teachers will meet with families to review low scores—this process is designed to address concerns over automatic retention.
🏛️ Government
A judge ruled Friday that the Arkansas Pollution and Control and Ecology Commission did not act arbitrarily when it denied Tontitown’s appeal over the permitting process for expanding the Eco-Vista Landfill—Tontitown claimed the process was flawed.
🏈 Sports
The Razorbacks face Arkansas State today at 4 p.m. at War Memorial Stadium—if they lose, coach Sam Pittman and the program could face major changes.
The game is seen as a crucial contest with high stakes for the team.
🎉 Springdale Events
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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.
Jones Center Bike Festival
9 AM – 5 PM — The Jones Center — Free entry — Celebrate cycling with community festivities and a kickoff barbecue at this fun-filled 2-day event.
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