Good morning, Springdale.

A new study found Arkansas mothers want flexible hours and affordable child care, prompting over 90 local businesses to join a coalition for practical support.

U.S. Sen. John Boozman and colleagues introduced bipartisan legislation this summer to expand paid family and caregiving leave for working parents.

Springdale residents can celebrate Oktoberfest at home with three German dishes from Idea Alley (including Bavarian meatballs, German noodles, and cabbage soup with smoked meat) as local festivities continue through October.

On Tuesday, all parties asked Judge Frizzell to rescind his Dec.

19 ruling holding 11 poultry companies liable for Illinois River pollution (penalties required a 30-year court master) and proposed a settlement offering nearly $44 million for river restoration, warning that a lengthy appeal would add costs.