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Springdale
Saturday, December 20th, 2025
Good morning, Springdale. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 20th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, Springdale unveiled a memorial honoring Officer John Hussey, who was killed during a routine traffic stop in 1975. His police uniform is on display to remind the community of his sacrifice and lasting impact. 5 News
- ➤ Students at Jones Elementary School in Springdale received warm clothing, food, toys, and books on Thursday during the annual Jones Christmas Project (items were donated by community partners or purchased through fundraising). Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ America's Car-Mart completed its securitization deal on Thursday when its subsidiary ACM Auto Trust 2025-4 issued $161.3 million in asset-backed notes at a weighted average coupon of 7.02% — a move designed to lower long-term costs and reposition the company for success. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ An Arkansas Educational Television commissioner, one of only two who voted against the move on Dec. 11, criticized the board’s decision to cut ties with PBS. She said the decision might affect educational programs. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Gardening columnist Janet Carson advises local gardeners to delay pruning white-flowering shrubs until spring + a reader noted these trees along the highway tend to bloom before dogwoods do, so waiting will help preserve early blossoms. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Twinkle is a high-energy four-year-old pit mix available for adoption at Washington County Animal Center — visit 2859 S. Tim Helder Drive or call 479-695-3450 to apply online or in person. 4029 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Springdale Har-Ber girls routed seven-win Little Rock Central Friday night at Wildcat Arena and improved their season record. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Local high school basketball teams played on Thursday in several games across our region. The matchups saw strong scoring by schools such as Farmington, Episcopal Collegiate, and Little Rock Christian in contests including overtime wins and big leads at the Foster Roofing Holiday Classic. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ The Razorbacks will face No. 6 Houston at 4:30 p.m. today in Newark, N.J. Junior guard D.J. Wagner, playing near his hometown in Camden & ready for action, said the matchup will test the team’s strength ahead of SEC play. Fayetteville Flyer
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.
~ Maya Angelou
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