Good morning, Springdale.

Food banks are busy as a government shutdown has led more families to seek help at Second Street Mission Pantry.

Volunteers prepared extra food bags and doubled their food orders from the Northwest Arkansas Food Bank—expecting the need to grow as SNAP benefits remain uncertain.

Venue officials announced that rock singer Rod Stewart will perform on Wednesday, April 22 at Walmart AMP—part of his final One Last Time tour with opening act Howard Jones—after tickets went on sale Monday, Nov.

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Multiple conservation and outdoor recreation events are planned across the region — including youth grants due Nov.

30, invasive species removal, fishing tournaments, and survival classes. In Springdale, the Hunt Family Nature Center will host a duck identification program on Saturday at 1 p.m. and a geocaching event on Dec. 13.

Tyson Foods in Springdale reported a fourth-quarter profit of $47 million and earnings of 13 cents per share on Monday—beating analyst expectations.

The company earned 1.15 per share after adjustments, posted $13.86 billion in revenue for the quarter, and made a full-year profit of $474 million with $54.44 billion in revenue.

Fishing guide Jon Conklin said that as the water cools at Beaver Lake, crappie are gathering near brush—while striped bass continue moving south.

In early January, Bruce Darr caught a 35-pound striped bass that measured 42 inches long in the Rocky Branch area.

The University of Arkansas will have offensive linemen Caden Kitler and E'Marion Harris back for the Razorbacks in the LSU game at 11:45 a.m. Saturday in Baton Rouge while redshirt freshman Shaq McRoy remains injured — Coach Bobby Petrino said he is monitoring the recovery of other players.

Former Razorback stars Madre Hill and Anthony Lucas spoke at the Little Rock Touchdown Club meeting at the DoubleTree Hotel to voice their concerns over a seven-game losing streak and a loss of local pride in the program—both urged a return to homegrown talent and stronger bonds between coaches and players. Hill endorsed interim coach Bobby Petrino for a permanent role while Lucas, now head coach at Pulaski Academy, stressed that the team must rediscover its love for the game.

Springdale officials released a report today that outlines a plan for a massive indoor sports complex — estimated at over $113 million — to boost the city's draw as a regional sports destination.

The project is expected to drive future growth in sports tourism.

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.

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.

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.

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.