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Springdale
Friday, November 7th, 2025
Good morning, Springdale. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 7th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Northwest Arkansas Food Bank donated 21,000 pounds of pet food to the NWA Animal Alliance to help pets and families facing hardship — a response to recent benefit cuts. The food will be distributed across Benton, Washington, Madison, and Carroll counties — supporting local shelters and rescues. KNWA
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Arvest Bank named COO Matt Machen as CEO after Kevin Sabin retired on November 1 — Sabin will stay on as chairman while Yurik Paroubek was promoted to COO to lead the bank’s operations. The bank reported total assets of $27 billion as of June 30. KNWA
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Rising country singer-songwriter Ty Myers will perform at the Walmart Arkansas Music Pavilion on May 7, 2026 as part of the 2026 Synchrony Concert Series—doors open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. Fan presale tickets open on November 11 and general tickets on November 14 with prices ranging from $61.62 to $119.17. KNWA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin rejected a proposed constitutional amendment drafted by University of Arkansas students on Tuesday that would have guaranteed a clean and healthy environment — he said the text made the ballot title misleading and unclear on how the law would work, marking his second rejection and leaving room for future revisions and a potential signature drive for the 2026 ballot. 5 News
- ➤ Northwest Arkansas National Airport officials are watching closely as the FAA cuts air traffic by 10% in 40 high-volume markets affecting some non-stop routes starting today — so far, airlines have not announced any changes. Airport staff continue to work with their partners to support operations amid the government shutdown. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Governor Sanders announced the Arkansas Plate Initiative that will connect schools with local food producers to serve healthy meals made from Arkansas-grown products in five school districts this school year — the program will start monthly Arkansas Plate Days in January and offer Meet the Farmer profiles. KNWA
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today at 10:30 a.m., the UAPB women face Arkansas at Walton Arena in Fayetteville as both teams are 1-0 in season openers. Arkansas leads the series 3+1 after a win in Fayetteville, and UAPB recently upset Memphis with a 69-64 score. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Trystan Newberry has committed to play baseball for Arkansas and joins the Razorbacks’ 12-member recruiting class for 2026—which is ranked in the top 20 nationally. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ The Razorbacks lost to Mississippi State 38-35 last Saturday in Fayetteville — the team set a school record with 18 penalties for 193 yards and lost a fourth-quarter lead. They will play LSU on November 15 at 11:45 a.m. as they work to improve their close-game record. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Arkansas women's basketball, led by first-year coach Kelsi Musick, struggled early at Walton Arena against Louisiana Tech but rallied after a timeout to win 93-81. The team will face Arkansas-Pine Bluff at 10:30 a.m. today during the Elementary Day game as local students fill the arena. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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Johnny Molina in Concert
9 p.m. — VIBRA NIGHT CLUB — Tickets available — Experience a night of live music featuring Johnny Molina and his father Aniceto's hits.
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Sassafras Succulent Pumpkin Workshop
6-7:30 p.m. — Sassafras Springs Vineyard and Winery — $40 per person — Create your own succulent pumpkin while enjoying a complimentary glass of wine.
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The Pickleball DRS Christmas Classic 2025
3 AM – 8 AM — Springdale Recreation Center — Cost not specified — Compete in an exciting all-ages pickleball tournament in Springdale.
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15th Annual Downtown Springdale Turkey Trot
8-10 a.m. — Walter Turnbow Park at Shiloh Square — Registration fee varies — Support the Springdale High School Bulldog Football program through a fun 5K and 1-mile run.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.
~ Henry Ford
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