Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 27th of November.
Good morning, Springdale.
The Springdale City Council approved revenue bonds that let Tyson acquire and retrofit the idled Cargill building at 730 E.
Randall Wobbe Ln for a chicken processing facility. Tyson will use a payment in lieu of taxes to secure a 50% tax break over 10 years — a move expected to create about 200 jobs — which will boost local business.
Rogers-based America’s Car-Mart Inc. is expected to post a 57-cent loss per share and a 4.68% revenue decline in Q2 as it shifts to a consolidation strategy that has already led to the closure of at least six dealerships—customers of the closed locations are redirected to other branches. Analysts note that the company is working to improve its gross margin and achieve long-term profitability through this multi-year transformation.
Kimberly Akimbo, a Tony Award-winning musical known for mixing humor with heartbreak, will make its Arkansas debut at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville with eight shows from Dec.
9 to Dec. 14—bringing a fresh Broadway success to a local stage.
The Red Cross of Northwest Arkansas warned that Thanksgiving Eve and Day are high-risk for home cooking fires because cooking causes nearly half of all house fires and offered tips such as staying in the kitchen and turning off stoves when leaving — urging families to be careful this holiday season.
A Maverik Adventure's First Stop store at 2351 W.
Sunset Ave in Springdale sold for $4.3 million to Northwest Arkansas-based HSS Enterprises Inc.—which kept Maverik on a long-term lease at a signaled intersection east of Interstate 49.
Prep basketball games had Rogers Heritage beat Little Rock Southwest 54 to 18 on Wednesday at War Eagle Arena while Bergman overcame an early deficit to beat Manila 78 to 51 on Tuesday.
Gravette improved to a 7 to 0 record with a 70 to 63 win over McDonald County and Valley Springs edged Pea Ridge 63 to 62 in overtime after Isaac Garvin’s late free throw — all games ended with decisive wins.
Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz praised Arkansas coach Sam Pittman for turning a tough program around and respected Bobby Petrino for keeping his team united amid challenges—while the Tigers will face the Razorbacks on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at Reynolds Razorback Stadium as they aim for a better bowl position.
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.
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