Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 30th of October.
Good morning, Benton.
Scattered rain is likely Saturday and could make trick-or-treating soggy in Benton, with the highest chances in the afternoon and most areas seeing up to half an inch; drought and wildfire risk are expected to continue despite the showers.
Arkansas' flu season has started early, the Department of Health reports at least one influenza-related death in Benton County and at least one in Craighead County, with 84 hospitalizations statewide and activity still listed as minimal.
Walk-in flu shots are free at local health units (bring insurance info if you have it).
UCA's Community Care Clinic says an unauthorized party accessed one IT system between Sept.
4 and Sept. 28 and a file of email addresses was taken (email addresses); officials say medical and financial records were not affected, systems are secured, HHS was notified, staff retrained, and recipients should change passwords.
Outfielder Jaxxon Tweedt (Chico, Calif.) committed to Arkansas, citing coach Dave Van Horn's longevity and the program's player development after he hit .488 with 37 stolen bases as a sophomore and chose the Razorbacks over Texas, Vanderbilt, South Carolina, Oklahoma State and Oregon.
Bauxite's Lady Miners will play Brookland for the Class 4A state volleyball title on Saturday, Oct.
31 at Bank OZK Arena in Hot Springs, with the 1:00 p.m. match following the broadcast that begins at 11:00 a.m. on Arkansas TV.
Former Razorback quarterback Greg Thomas says his cousin, Plano East running back Treyce Seldon, will visit Fayetteville on Saturday to watch Arkansas play Missouri.
Seldon is a 3-star 2029 recruit who has rushed for 953 yards and 11 touchdowns this season and holds offers from multiple Power Five schools.
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