Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of September.
Good morning, Springdale.
🏘️ Community
The Arkansas Community Foundation has launched the Arkansas Full Table Fund to offer grant funding to nonprofits that will improve access to food and strengthen local food systems.
Nonprofits can begin applying Oct. 1 with awards planned for announcement in February.
🎓 Education
Family Weekend is underway at the University of Arkansas as families gathered on Friday now join the tailgating party at the Razorback game today + Sunday brunch is scheduled while parents offer advice that makes the campus feel like a second home.
🏥 Health
A report by Trust for America’s Health showed that the adult obesity rate in Arkansas fell to 36.7% in 2025 from 38.9% in 2024 — though it still ranks among the nation's highest.
The data reflects ongoing health challenges in the state.
🏈 Sports
Arkansas football will play Tulsa under home lights at Reynolds Razorback Stadium Saturday at 7 p.m. after nearly two years of morning and afternoon kickoffs, as the team plans to protect its quarterback & adjust its strategy against Tulsa’s strong defense and dynamic running game in a crucial nonconference contest.
Arkansas Razorbacks confirmed Thursday that 7-foot freshman Miikka Muurinen was cleared for eligibility after practicing with the team since May.
The team will play exhibition games on Oct. 24 against Gonzaga and Oct. 28 against Memphis at Bud Walton Arena.
Tulsa (Golden Hurricane) enters its first clash against Arkansas at Reynolds Razorback Stadium tonight at 7 p.m. The team, 3-0 in 18 years, seeks its first win over the Razorbacks in 50 years while Arkansas works to fix quarterback issues after losses to Utah and Georgia.
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