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Springdale
Monday, December 1st, 2025
Good morning, Springdale. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 1st of December.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Jeren Chandler worked at Central States for 11 years and now serves as operations supervisor at its new Springdale plant where an employee stock ownership plan gives workers a share in the company’s growth—helping them build wealth for their families—while the business hires additional talent. His story shows how the ESOP model offers a path to financial security for Arkansas workers. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Eric Wolfe is a veteran in supply chain and logistics who launched four start-ups and now leads Springdale-based Watco Logistics (which delivers 70,000 packages daily) as a key revenue driver for its parent company. He plans to grow the business into a billion-dollar unit by the end of 2028. NWA Business Journal
- ➤ Roger, Sherry and their son David Thomas launched Peak Tech Labs in Bentonville to offer inter-office IT services and plan to add full-time and part-time staff as they expand their business—The firm also aims to secure office space in Northwest Arkansas by the end of 2026. NWA Business Journal
- ➤ The Northwest Arkansas CCC chapter, an invitation-only networking group for commercial real estate and construction executives launched in 2024, hosts quarterly events in Benton and Washington counties from 5 to 8 p.m. and will hold its next session in January at Fayetteville’s Garden Room—focusing on networking, speaker panels, and charitable donations. NWA Business Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Industry experts said a proposed federal rule—excluding several health-related fields from the federal definition of professional degrees—is expected to worsen Arkansas’ nurse shortage. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Washington County restaurant inspections found black and pink organic buildup in an ice machine—inspectors also saw rodent droppings and a dead rodent in a storage room, actions meant to reduce foodborne illness hazards. These priority violations target issues like contamination, safe cooking, and proper cooling practices. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Polar Bear is a 2-year-old Anatolian Shepherd and Pyrenees mix weighing 94 pounds—available for adoption at Washington County Animal Shelter at 2859 S. Tim Helder Drive in Fayetteville or by calling 479-695-3450. 4029 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today, Arkansas women's basketball hosts Harvard at Bud Walton Arena with a 12:30 p.m. tip-off on SEC Network—Arkansas enters the game at 7-1 after two wins in Nashville while Harvard holds a 3-5 record. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ The University of Arkansas will hire Memphis Tigers' Ryan Silverfield as the new head football coach after firing Sam Pittman following a loss to Notre Dame. Silverfield earned a 50-25 record with Memphis, including a win over Arkansas this season, while interim coach Bobby Petrino ended the season at 2-10. 4029 News
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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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