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Springdale
Friday, September 12th, 2025
Good morning, Springdale. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 12th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A local nonprofit H2Ozarks will host a free event next week at the Elkins Community Center at 162 Doolin Drive from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. that offers free food, septic system advice & raffle prizes including a year’s supply of toilet paper and a $150 rebate for septic pumping, helping homeowners learn how to protect their water quality. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville will host the 20th anniversary production of Avatar: The Last Airbender in Concert on Saturday as rehearsals continue for a national tour launch—local audiences will see the new show and hear conductor Emily Marshall say it appeals even to those new to the series. KNWA
- ➤ A Springdale woman, Abigail DeJarnatt, remembered conservative activist Charlie Kirk as a role model and friend—he was clear in his ideas and held strong to his faith. She met him when she was a student through Turning Point USA at the University of Arkansas and attended a prayer vigil on Thursday night where community members vowed to keep his work alive. 4029 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Springdale opened its new 40,000-square foot Senior Center today as part of a $14 million investment from the 2023 Bond Program. The center offers a commercial kitchen, gym, indoor pickleball courts, and a salon and barber shop — giving seniors a place for meals, exercise, and social gatherings. KNWA
- ➤ The Arkansas National Guard will soon send 40 unarmed troops to help ICE with tasks at offices in Little Rock, Fort Smith, Fayetteville and Camp Robinson — a move that immigrant advocates say could lead to more fear and racial profiling in local communities. KNWA
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas coach Sam Pittman and Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin exchanged respectful messages ahead of tomorrow’s 6 p.m. game in Oxford—Pittman said Kiffin brings energy to the league while Kiffin discussed his career documentary and praised Arkansas players. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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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.
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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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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.
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