Good morning, Springdale.

Randall Bynum began as an accountant and managed his family's furniture business before serving on the Public Service Commission to regulate utilities—experiences that helped him become a partner at Wright, Lindsey & Jennings LLP where he now guides energy projects such as solar and natural gas pipelines. His varied career in law and business continues to shape his work on important energy and utility issues.

Bentonville — A Rogers man was sentenced to six years in prison for making threats toward Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders.

Fayetteville man pleaded guilty Monday to first-degree murder for fatally stabbing his former girlfriend — he fled to Georgia before his court appearance at Washington County Circuit Court.

A Fayetteville man pleaded guilty Monday in Washington County Circuit Court to first-degree murder + fatally stabbing his former girlfriend and fleeing to Georgia.

Washington Regional Medical Center celebrated its 75th anniversary as CEO Larry Shackelford outlined plans to expand services at Drake Farms—he said a new 30-acre development will support more outpatient care and help address changes in Medicaid policy.

This move builds on the hospital’s decades of growth from a small local facility to a regional healthcare hub.

Wyoming is a five-year-old shepherd mix weighing 54 pounds who arrived as a stray and has been at the Washington County Animal Shelter for three weeks — he is known for his sweet and calm nature.

Potential adopters can visit the shelter or apply online to give him a loving home.

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.

Arkansas Symbols Day at Shiloh Museum

8:30 a.m. — Shiloh Museum — Volunteer opportunity — Help engage young students with the state bird, the Mockingbird, at this educational outreach event.