Good morning, Springdale.

Maysville Volunteer Fire Department Cadet Colby Amos, who was on a ventilator after a motorcycle crash on Nov.

11 while heading to EMT school, is now awake, speaking and breathing on his own—though he remains weak with leg issues as his family plans further therapy and accepts donations at today's chili supper at 5 p.m.

Tyson Foods announced Friday that it will shutter its Lexington, Neb. beef plant and cut 3,200 jobs as part of its plan to right-size its beef business.

The company will also reduce production to one shift at its Amarillo plant amid low cattle supplies—steps that include boosting output at other facilities to meet customer demand.

The Jones Center raised $310,000 at its Big Night Gala on November 21 to support the Access for Everyone scholarship program aimed at offering low-cost access to local recreation, sports, arts, culture, science and education programs—more than 350 guests, including leaders from Tyson Foods and Walmart, attended the event—demonstrating strong community support.

Arkansas earned an 'F' grade on the March of Dimes report for maternal and infant health with a steady preterm birth rate of 12.1% and a rise in infant deaths to 8.2%—placing the state 47th for preterm births and 51st for infant mortality.

The report also shows progress in maternal care with improved trends in severe maternal morbidity and maternal mortality after new state laws were passed.

In November, Springdale gardeners harvest native persimmons to eat and use them for weather prediction—some say the fruits signal seasonal changes.

No. 21 Arkansas basketball will host Jackson State at Bud Walton Arena today with tipoff at 7 p.m. on SEC Network+ as the team hopes to build on recent close wins and gear up for a Thanksgiving trip to Chicago to face No. 5 Duke.

Arkansas women’s basketball bounced back from their first loss with a balanced performance against Little Rock, winning 96–57 at Bud Walton Arena last Thursday night.

Senior guard Taleyah Jones led with 19 points—freshman Bonnie Deas recorded a double-double—and coach Kelsi Musick credited the strong ball sharing and full-court pressure for the win.

Shiloh Christian advanced to the semifinals after withstanding a late rally in a postseason game in Springdale— the team will now prepare for the next round.

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.

PERREOLAND Reggaeton Party

8:30 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. — Springdale Civic Center — Ticketed event — Dance the night away at the ultimate Old School VS New School Reggaeton Party filled with rhythm and excitement.