Good morning, Springdale.

Square to Square fall ride takes place on Saturday, Oct.

3. Riders leave between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. from the Upper Ramble in Fayetteville for a 32-mile route ending at Bentonville Square, with pit stops including Shiloh Square in Springdale.

Outdoor enthusiasts have a busy schedule with the 2026 Arkansas Dark-Sky Festival Friday and Saturday at Bear Creek, an outdoor gear sale Saturday at the Hunt Family Nature Center, and hands-on nature hikes, cooking classes, duck calling and bat box building programs through Oct.

31 (registration is required).

Springdale Public Schools helped Harrison's Goblins football team when a bus broke down after their Fayetteville game late Saturday - officials sent a replacement bus that brought the athletes home safely around 1:30 a.m.

The Teacher Retirement System saw its investments grow by more than $2.7 billion to $26.3 billion in fiscal 2026 thanks to a strong stock market, the investment consultant reported Monday.

Trustees also approved over $300 million in new investments + up to $100 million for a data center fund.

Berlin Seeds recalled 950 pounds of alfalfa sprouting seeds due to possible E. coli+salmonella contamination, and the Arkansas Department of Health advised residents to stop using the product, which was sold online and at an Ohio retail store from Feb.

13 to Aug. 23.

Local officials urge deer hunters to inspect tree stands for worn straps + unsafe harnesses to prevent fall injuries while hunting in the area.

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission recommends thorough checks before using stands that have been up all season.

Local fishing experts recommend staying with summertime tactics as autumn begins, advising anglers to use top-water lures for black bass and varied baits for crappie, walleye, and catfish at lakes like Beaver Lake and Bella Vista lakes.

They say cooler, overcast mornings extend fishing opportunities today.

Residents can sign up for a free NWA Outdoors Resource Cheat Sheet from TheNWATravelGuide, offering tips on local hiking & camping.

Released on Sep. 28, the guide helps you explore community resources for outdoor adventures.

The Razorbacks will face Tennessee on Oct.

10 at 3:15 p.m. at Reynolds Razorback Stadium + the game will air on SEC Network.

Arkansas senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton voted Monday, Sept.

28, in favor of the Protect College Sports Act to regulate college athletics and ensure fairness amid rising player payments + transfers. The bill now moves to the House for further consideration.

Bentonville Tigers stayed unbeaten and held the top spot after beating Springdale Har-Ber 24-16 in the 7A-West opener Friday.

Their win featured a key fourth-quarter touchdown run by Nathan Clouston and a crucial interception by Aiden McCarthy to secure their place atop the Arkansas Sports Media Poll.