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Springdale
Thursday, October 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Springdale. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ First responders in Rogers have prepared for the Bikes, Blues & BBQ rally as more than 300,000 visitors and 80,000 motorcycles are expected, and local agencies are coordinating with state partners—such as the Arkansas National Guard—to manage increased traffic, emergencies and incidents. The event will run through Saturday night. KNWA
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Walmart said Wednesday that it will remove synthetic food dyes and 30 other additives from about 1,000 store brand items by January 2027—this change follows consumer calls for healthier ingredients. The update will affect Great Value, Marketside, and Freshness Guaranteed products, and it is set to offer cleaner food for shoppers. KNWA
- ➤ Tyson Foods paid $85M to settle a lawsuit that accused it of inflating pork prices by limiting supply—according to a 35-page court filing from Oct. 1 after seven years of litigation—making it the largest settlement among several pork industry claims. KNWA
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas Classical Theatre will host an experiential performance of 'The Madness of Edgar Allan Poe: A Love Story' at the Headquarters House on Dickson Street in Fayetteville—starting October 16 and running until October 31. Co-directed by Betsy Jilka and Steven Marzolf, local actors will perform works by Poe including 'The Telltale Heart' to offer a fresh look at his legacy. KNWA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The federal government shutdown is delaying USDA payments to Arkansas farmers during harvest season—about $2.4 million in Agriculture Risk Coverage payments, $29 million in Price Loss Coverage payments, and $10 million in disaster assistance funds will be paused until the shutdown ends. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ A Washington County judge ruled that Tontitown Mayor Angela Russell misused public funds to pay a private law firm for work that only benefited individual petitioners in a suit against the Eco-Vista Landfill expansion—she was also ordered to pay $1,500 in attorney fees. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Bentonville West sophomore running back VJ Warren made his first start last Friday against Fayetteville after starting running back Braden Nash was injured—he gained nearly 200 yards and three touchdowns even though the Wolverines won. He will play against Springdale at 7 p.m. on Friday as his team looks to bounce back. 5 News
- ➤ Farmington overcame an injury to its starting setter to win 3-1 over Shiloh Christian in a 5A-West Conference volleyball match on Tuesday night in Springdale. The sets ended with scores of 25—16, 20—25, 25—22, and 25—22. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Matt Jones and Ethan Westerman discussed Bobby Petrino’s interim era and detailed the Razorbacks baseball season-opening schedule in a recent podcast, with Jared Schrom from the Texas Rangers’ REV Entertainment offering insights — the team will soon face Oklahoma State, TCU, Texas Tech and Tarleton State. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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Jones Center Bike Festival
9 AM – 5 PM — The Jones Center — Free entry — Celebrate cycling with community festivities and a kickoff barbecue at this fun-filled 2-day event.
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ James Clear
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