Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of October.
Good morning, Bentonville.
🎓 Education
NorthWest Arkansas Community College in Bentonville received a $680,000 grant from the Arkansas Natural and Cultural Resources Council to develop a campus bike loop and recreational amenities, including lighted courts & bike racks as part of its Campus Master Plan.
The project will open in spring 2027.
Northwest Technical Institute and the Arkansas Office of Skills Development are hosting a joint industry training event today from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. in Springdale to connect business leaders with funding for short-term training.
The school will also offer a Dale Carnegie soft skills course starting Tuesday, Feb. 6.
🏈 Sports
On Saturday, after star Chris Marshall left with an apparent injury in Nashville, backup Antonio Jordan had 5 catches for 74 yards — one of 12 receivers to step up for the Razorbacks as coach Ryan Silverfield plans to adjust the rotation for the Oct.
31 game against Missouri.
Arkansas football coach Ryan Silverfield said the 31-21 win at Vanderbilt lifted fans and built momentum for recruiting after ending a 14-game SEC slide.
The team will prepare for a Halloween night game versus Missouri and work on improving punting and depth.
Arkansas beat the Dallas Baptist Patriots 8-5 in a full nine-inning game at Baum-Walker Stadium, with Razorback pitchers limiting the scoring — the team will face Central Arkansas on Friday, Oct.
23 at the same venue.
Coach Ryan Silverfield said on Wednesday during Morning Mayhem on 103.7 The Buzz that a UA System review of football finances is going well + UA System president Jay Silveria oversees the review requested by the UA Board in September to boost competitiveness for the 2027 season and beyond.
Arkansas baseball alumni Matt Erickson and Daniel de Mondesert are joining the Milwaukee Brewers for the World Series.
Erickson will serve as third base coach and de Mondesert as game preparation specialist (former Razorbacks team staff) when Game 1 begins Friday at 7 p.m. central at American Family Field.
Arkansas basketball coach John Calipari confirmed on Sept.
24 that Miikka Muurinen (7-foot Finnish forward) has gained NCAA eligibility after missing four exhibitions in the Bahamas and is set to begin his first college season.
Arkansas women's basketball coach Kelsi Musick previewed the Razorbacks' 2026-27 season at a press conference held today with guard Kyiah Prestridge and forward D'Asia Thomas-Harris, who outlined key goals for their upcoming games.
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