Sunday, September 28th, 2025
Good morning, Springdale. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 28th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Washington County Animal Shelter introduced a six-year-old pointer beagle mix named Wish who weighs 35 pounds and is a bit blind and deaf; she arrived three weeks ago after being surrendered by a household with many animals—adopters can visit the shelter at 2859 S Tim Helder Drive in Fayetteville or call 479—659—3450 to start an application. 4029 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today, TheatreSquared debuts a new production—set in 1943 Harlem—that shows Malcolm X and Redd Foxx as young men working at Jimmy's Chicken Shack while they dreamed big. The show will offer a unique look at their early lives before they became legends. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Fayetteville chancellor Charles F. Robinson leads the University of Arkansas with a commitment to students and a lifelong passion for integration — he continues to guide the campus as a dedicated leader who values learning and teaching. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ The U.S. Department of Education named five Arkansas high school seniors as U.S. Presidential Scholars yesterday from schools in Farmington, Russellville, Alma, Fayetteville, and Rogers — recognizing both academic excellence and career and technical achievements. KNWA
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A federal report shows Arkansas children without health insurance rose from 6.7% in 2023 to 7.7% in 2024—placing the state tied for the nation’s 13th-highest increase in uninsured children. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Notre Dame beat Arkansas 56–13 last Saturday at Reynolds Razorback Stadium before 75,111 fans—Arkansas only scored one touchdown by Shaq McRoy while the Fighting Irish outgained the Razorbacks 641 to 365 in total yards. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Hogs wide receiver Jalen Brown broke his left leg after landing awkwardly during the third quarter of Saturday's game at Reynolds Razorback Stadium—Arkansas trailed Notre Dame 42-13 when the injury occurred. He was attended to immediately on the field and carted off to Arkansas Children's Northwest Hospital in Springdale for x-rays. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Arkansas and No.22 Notre Dame are set to clash today at 11 a.m. at Reynolds Razorback Stadium—Notre Dame plays its first game in Arkansas as both teams try to reverse a 2-loss start, following Notre Dame’s 56-30 win over Purdue and Arkansas’s 32-31 loss at Memphis. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ The Razorbacks will face No. 22 Notre Dame on Saturday in Fayetteville after two close losses, and coach Sam Pittman said the team relies on strong leadership and intense practices to try to win. More than 72,000 fans are expected at the sellout home game as both teams work to boost their playoff hopes—Pittman stressed that a win could lift the team’s confidence. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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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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