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Springdale, Arkansas Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Springdale! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Police still investigating deadly teen motorbike crash at Huntsville and Emma
- Could three Naturals stars jump from Springdale to the Royals soon?
- What prison sentence a Springdale man received in the Lake Fayetteville shooting
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 50 degrees.
- Thursday: Partial sunshine, temps: high: 82, low: 66.
- Friday: Lots of sun, windy and warm, with a high of 89 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
1. Motorbike crash in Springdale leaves one teen dead (5newsonline.com) — A 17-year-old boy has died after a car struck his motorbike at Huntsville and Emma Avenue in Springdale on Saturday evening, according to police. Springdale Fire and EMS tried life-saving measures before he was taken to a hospital, where he later died, and investigators are still reviewing lab results for possible impairment. 
2. 3 Double-A farmhands who might be forcing Royals' hand for promotions (kingsofkauffman.com) — Baseball fans in Springdale have three Double-A Naturals players turning heads so strongly they may soon force the Kansas City Royals to promote them. The story spotlights infielder Sam Kulasingam’s elite on-base skills, pitcher Caden Monke’s big strikeout surge, and first baseman Brett Squires’ emerging power, all unfolding right now at Arvest Ballpark.
3. Springdale man accepts plea deal in Lake Fayetteville shooting case (nwahomepage.com) — A Springdale man has accepted a plea deal and prison sentence for his role in a 2024 Lake Fayetteville shooting that killed an 18-year-old from Springdale and injured four others. Prosecutors reduced several charges in exchange for his guilty plea. The case also involves three other defendants with varying charges and outcomes tied to the same incident.
4. Benton County marriage licenses issued April 30 (arkansasonline.com) — Several Springdale residents are among the couples who applied for marriage licenses recorded April 30 through May 6 in the Benton County Clerk’s Office, reflecting ongoing life milestones around the region. The list includes applicants from Springdale, neighboring Northwest Arkansas cities, and nearby states, offering a snapshot of new unions forming close to home.
5. Arisa Health to close clinics, end crisis services across Arkansas after contract decision (thewynneprogress.com) — Springdale-based Arisa Health plans to shut down several mental health clinics and end crisis services across 41 Arkansas counties after deciding not to renew its state contract. The organization cites unsustainable funding cuts, raising concerns for incarcerated people and others who rely on its specialized care once the contract expires June 30.
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Choir Spring Concert at SHS
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Golden Eagle Theater presentation
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Choir at Crystal Bridges
Lakeside Junior High School Springdale, AR 72764
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Track Meet of Champions
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Sophomore Othello Trial
Springdale High School Springdale, AR 72764
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Choir Spring Concert at SHS
Lakeside Junior High School Springdale, AR 72764
6:30 pm -
Band Physicals
Springdale High School Springdale, AR 72764
8:00 am -
Golden Eagle Theater presentation
Lakeside Junior High School Springdale, AR 72764
6:30 pm -
Choir at Crystal Bridges
Lakeside Junior High School Springdale, AR 72764
6:30 pm -
Meadowlark Band: Jonesy' 7pm-10pm →
Jonesy's Bar & Grill, 4111 S Thompson St, Springdale
7:00 pm
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
Saturday May 16
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hey all!
Trying to get a shed moved to Springdale. Dimensions somewhere around 8x10 or 10x12. Wondering if anyone has any leads. (Nextdoor Downtown) - This cat has been around for months, it's a unfixed male tiger/tabby.
I was able to capture a few good images of him with a very unusual pattern. Maybe somebody's looking for him? I'm north of Elm Springs. (Nextdoor Elm Springs)
- Walmart posted a job opening for Janitorial Associate in Springdale. Apply here.
- Hut American Group, LLC posted a job opening for Senior Shift Leader in Springdale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Springdale here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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