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Bentonville-based Empathy Health Technologies raised $7.6 million to scale its online sobriety platform Sober Sidekick.

The funding—which increases its total to $11.4 million—will boost partnerships with U.S. payers, enhance its predictive tool, and expand support teams.

Crisp, a retail technology company with offices in Springdale, closed its $26 million Series B1 round on Dec.

10, led by Paine Schwartz Partners and other investors to boost its AI-driven solutions and growth. The funds will add new platform features, expand data partnerships, and hire staff (30 based locally).

The touring musical Kimberly Akimbo premiered last night at Walton Arts Center and will run until Sunday, Dec.

14. The show tells the story of a teenage girl with a rare aging disorder and features Broadway veteran Ann Morrison in a unique role.

On Wednesday, Greenland's Lady Pirates defeated Springdale 60-42 at the first day of the Red'Dog Invitational.

Daisy Fuentes achieved a double-double with 16 points & 14 rebounds, helping Greenland maintain its unbeaten season.

The second segment of duck season opened Wednesday, giving waterfowl hunters a chance to shop for gear like nonleaking waders, bright headlamps and quality shotguns such as the Beretta A400 Xtreme at about $2,000 + red dot sights like Holosun’s 509T.

Local stores report ample holiday supplies.

Griffin Mason, a senior running back at Shiloh Christian, ran for 189 yards and scored four touchdowns in Saturday’s state title win over Greenwood — earning him game MVP honors.

He will now play college ball at Harding and cherish his final season with the Saints.

Arkansas football announced its 2026 schedule on Thursday night, featuring an SEC opener vs. Georgia on Sept.

19, a regular-season finale vs. LSU on Nov. 28, and a home game vs. Missouri on Oct. 31; season openers are against North Alabama on Sept. 5 and at Utah on Sept. 12.

The Razorbacks (No. 17) are set to face No. 16 Texas Tech at 11 a.m. Saturday at American Airlines Center in Dallas for a Sweet 16 rematch from last season, and coach John Calipari said rewatching the game has boosted the team’s drive to get back at the Red Raiders.

High school teams competed in basketball tournaments across local venues.

Bentonville, Dumas, Farmington, and other schools posted strong wins with standout scorers as games unfolded in places like Anderson (for the Mustang Classic), Rogers, and Pea Ridge.

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.