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Wednesday, December 17th, 2025
Good morning, Springdale. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 17th of December.
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Arkansas Department of Health confirmed the state's first influenza-related death for the current season on Tuesday. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Fayetteville-based Collier & Associates launched Agent Matcher, a website tool that uses a questionnaire to match buyers and sellers with local agents based on experience and shared interests. The tool, developed over eight months, helps those relocating to NWA make informed real estate decisions. NWA Business Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas announced its three football coordinators for the 2026 season will earn $3.685 million, with Ron Roberts becoming the highest-paid at $2 million (plus a potential $100,000 for a 7-win season) as hires from Memphis, Florida and Auburn were hired; the pay marks a 9.5% rise from last season. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Kentucky is expected to hire former Arkansas running backs coach Kolby Smith, who helped lead the Razorbacks to strong SEC rushing numbers during his two-year tenure. Smith recently served as interim offensive coordinator when Bobby Petrino was interim head coach at Arkansas (CBS Sports report). Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ The University of Arkansas women's basketball team is one win away from tying last season’s total and will face Missouri-Kansas City today at Walton Arena — tipoff is at 6:30 p.m. The Razorbacks are boosting confidence after a recent road win. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Arkansas men’s basketball assistant coach Kenny Payne and players Nick Pringle and Billy Richmond discussed Tuesday’s win over Queens. They praised strong teamwork + competitive play as key factors behind the victory. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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