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Monday, September 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Springdale. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 22nd of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Sep 21, 2025, community volunteers gathered at Farmington High School in heavy rain to search for a missing boy; after a tip from a caller who recognized him from social media, police reunited the unharmed child with his family (Farmington PD, Farmington Fire, and Washington County Sheriff's Office coordinated the effort) (volunteers proved crucial in the swift reunion). KNWA
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Walmart’s bakery business earns about $3 million a week from cake decoration, where workers start early to make 150,000 cakes and earn roughly $19.25 per hour for their skilled work (decorators can earn up to $30 per hour in Northwest Arkansas). The custom cake service sees a busy season during graduations when more than 1 million cakes are decorated, helping the store meet personal cake orders for birthdays, weddings, and other events. NWA Business Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Springdale Public Library expansion, costing $1.8 million, nears completion and will add about 32,600 square feet of programming space when construction ends in November — boosting local access to more services. The project is set to enhance library programs for residents. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local conservationists and a Texas senator stopped plans to clear-cut Flatside Wilderness Area—preserving our forest from damage. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas voters will soon see fiscal impact statements on ballots for statewide proposals as the new law requires the Department of Finance and Administration to prepare these estimates—mandated by Act 457 sponsored by State Rep. David Ray. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ The Northwest Arkansas Council has proposed a new regional industrial development authority that will let three counties finance and build large-scale real estate projects to attract businesses and create more jobs and tax revenue. The plan gives counties a long-term tool to work together—according to the council. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Officials confirmed that the invasive Asian longhorned tick has spread to nearly two dozen states—including Arkansas—and poses a threat to livestock as its bite can cause deadly blood loss. USDA officials say regular tick treatments work well and advise livestock owners to call a veterinarian if they suspect exposure. KNWA
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas lost a close game to Memphis 32-31—linebacker Xavian Sorey Jr. missed a key tackle—and coach Sam Pittman said the team still has work to do on its defense. The Razorbacks will refocus on correcting their tackling mistakes as they prepare to host Notre Dame next week. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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