Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 3rd of February.
Good morning, Bentonville.
Springdale-based Tyson Foods reported fiscal Q1 net income of $85 million on Monday, Feb.
2, missing Wall Street expectations with 24 cents per share compared to analysts’ estimates of $1.01 while posting $14.31 billion in revenue this quarter.
Springdale-based Chandler Capital Group completed its acquisition of Golden-based Free Spirit Recreation on Jan.
30, as announced on Feb. 2. The outdoor brand will relocate operations to Springdale (hiring three to four more staff) while keeping its established identity.
Turpentine Creek in Eureka Springs warns that Bill 7159 may weaken big cat rules and risk mistreatment of rescued animals (previously saved from neglect and illegal breeding).
Representative Steve Womack said he will try to block the proposed legislation when he returns to Washington.
The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks has scheduled two blood drives after recent winter weather halted collections.
The Fayetteville drive runs Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Downtown Square and the Springdale drive runs Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at American Legion Post No. 139.
Arkansas Women’s basketball lost to No. 18 Kentucky by 20 points at Bud Walton Arena on Sunday, which extended its SEC winless streak to nine games.
The team will face Mizzou at home on Thursday and hopes to secure its first conference win.
Linebacker recruit Will Caston said he was impressed by Arkansas' honest coaching staff during his visit on Saturday.
The class of 2027 prospect, with offers from several schools, noted the program's focus on precision and strong in-state recruiting that also impressed his family.
Anthony Kristensen joined host Christina Long to review Arkansas basketball’s 85-77 loss to Kentucky on Saturday — the discussion focused on what went wrong after the team's week off and the steps needed for improvement.
The Razorbacks lost 93-73 to No. 18 Kentucky on Sunday, Feb.
1 at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville. Junior center Emily Robinson scored a career-high 20 points as the team will play Mizzou on Thursday.
Candlelight Concert: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons
6:30-7:45 p.m. — Fayetteville Public Library — Check with ticketing for costs — Experience a unique candlelight concert featuring the music of Coldplay and Imagine Dragons performed by the Listeso String Quartet.
The 502s Live in Bentonville
7-11 p.m. — The Momentary — Tickets available — Catch The 502s performing live at the Send It South Bike & Music Festival.
Arkansas Gardening School
Arkansas Gardening School is a horticultural symposium for beginner home gardeners, featuring expert-led programs by horticulturists, garden designers, and landscape architects. Through interactive talks and Q&A sessions, participants will learn to create beautiful, sustainable, and successful gardens in the Ozarks. Full schedule available now!
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