Good morning, Springdale.

Northwest Arkansas Fall arts and crafts fairs will bring handmade art and jewelry to several communities this season—Bentonville will host an event on October 10 at 10:00 a.m., Rogers is set for October 16 at 8:00 a.m., and Springdale will have shows at the Northwest Arkansas Convention Center on October 17 at 3:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., with more events added daily.

Benton County saw a 14.6% rise in average weekly wages in the first quarter of 2025— the highest among 372 large counties— with professional services boosting earnings by 19.1% as national averages grew to $1,589; only Pulaski and Washington counties from Arkansas posted data among the largest counties.

The Razorbacks will travel to Oxford, Miss. this Saturday at 6 p.m. to face No. 17 Ole Miss as they try to bounce back from a heavy loss last year—using focused practice and lessons learned—to start the season strong.

The Arkansas Razorbacks lost by 32 points to Ole Miss last season and will travel to Oxford to face the number 17 Rebels at 6 p.m. Saturday.

Coach Pittman said the tough loss will drive the team—pushing them to work harder in practice—for a better performance in the contest.

Hayter helped Springdale turn the game around on Friday night—after the team fell behind 21-10 when Van Buren scored its second touchdown in the second quarter at Jarrell Williams Bulldog Stadium, the offense rallied for a win.

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.