Springdale
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Nov 4, 2026
Charlie CichettiHOST
So where did you grow up and go to school?
Steven JonesGUEST
Oh, I actually grew up here in Northwest Arkansas, Springdale specifically.
Steven JonesGUEST
I mean, what's interesting about it, when I was in school, the two counties had 100,000 people in the population, but now we have like almost 600,000.
Steven JonesGUEST
So it's like grown drastically from more of a like rural community to something more urban and the growing pains that go along with it.
Phil ElsonHOST
I don't even know what their team name is.
Phil ElsonHOST
But they're in Springdale.
Joe KleineGUEST
I know.
Joe KleineGUEST
Is it Origu? Yeah.
John EnglemanHOST
It became so popular they needed more space.
John EnglemanHOST
And in February of this year, they opened a sandwich and retail spot on Main Street in downtown Springdale.
John EnglemanHOST
It was announced last week that they'll be adding a Fayetteville location as a part of the new Gully Park development at the former Township Baptist Church.
John EnglemanHOST
The project is being developed by Cameron Clark and CJC Development.
John EnglemanHOST
they'll be open seven days a week
Sarah HollandSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
so we have decided so sunday through thursday we are open from 11 to 9. friday and saturday we're open 11 to 10.
John EnglemanHOST
Romero's Cuisine Toc Latino opened in Springdale in November of 2022.
John EnglemanHOST
Now, exactly four years later, they've opened their second spot.
LarryHOST
Until finally, Sam and Helen, they put nearly everything they had on the line and they opened the first Walmart in Rogers, Arkansas.
LarryHOST
Harrison and Springdale quickly followed.
LarryHOST
And Sam proves that the discounting idea that he had been working towards for more than a decade really can work in small-town America.
LarryHOST
Today, we continue to follow Sam down the pathless travel.
CesarSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
My name is Cesar.
CesarSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
I'm here living in Springdale, so a couple of minutes away.
CesarSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
You think that you're just a number.
CesarSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
I think in the long run, if you know, If the younger crowd comes in here and makes their voice heard, I think it's going to make a good long-term impact, for sure.
Tom ThrashGUEST
And then, you know, Harbor's got Fayetteville.
Tom ThrashGUEST
Josh shallow has got Springdale.
Tom ThrashGUEST
I mean, there's some rivalry games.
Josh BertacciniHOST
Yeah.
David BazzelHOST
... you're right on target.
David BazzelHOST
Yes, it's Pulaski Academy's Braden Bratcher 764 against Springdale.
Roger ScottHOST
Wow.
David BazzelHOST
Pulaski County's Lane Hatcher, Greg's son, 757, uh, against Little Rock Christian.
IrvinHOST
My name is Eden.
IrvinHOST
Joining us today on this episode, we have two elected officials from the city of Springdale.
IrvinHOST
We have a state representative for District 9, Diana Gonzalez-Worthen, who is maybe like her fourth time that she's been on the podcast, I think.
IrvinHOST
And first-timer, we have Laranil Lopez with us, who is the Justice for Peace for District 4.
Diana Gonzalez-WorthenGUEST
And every single vote counts.
Diana Gonzalez-WorthenGUEST
And so as best as people can, please get out and vote.
Diana Gonzalez-WorthenGUEST
And there are plenty of, I know in Springdale, we send them to Elmdale Baptist Church on Huntsville, which is near Central Junior High, El Ronchito, that's Shawnee Center.
Diana Gonzalez-WorthenGUEST
Most people know that church.
Dave SchoenHOST
The council would make quick work of the remainder of its agenda with approvals of the various construction contracts and appointments to the Louise State Municipal Airport, a $2.7 million contract for the Elm Tree Side Path, a $1.7 million contract for for the intersection of Northwest Tiger Boulevard and Northwest G Street, a change order for Tiger Boulevard overpass, and compensation for the relocation of a business along Rainbow Curve for its improvement project.
Dave SchoenHOST
The Springdale City Council would burn more of the midnight oil at its October 27th session Though it would table the proposed property acquisition for the Sunset Avenue extension, Powell Street Improvement Project, because the attorney representing the property owners requested the delay.
Dave SchoenHOST
A council would approve adding nearly $660,000 in overtime for the fire department required to maintain coverage of the growing city, as well as new fence for the Bobby Hopper Park and interior renovation of the historic Beely Johnson American Legion Post.
Dave SchoenHOST
The council would also approve a $50,000 settlement with Tony Martinez, who claimed excessive force was used during his arrest in 2022 on a domestic disturbance where he was believed at the time to be armed, leading officers to deploy its canine officer to subdue him.
Dave SchoenHOST
The body camera footage wasn't clear enough to prove or disprove his claims, and the city opted not to take a chance.
Dave SchoenHOST
The council did hear good news on the economic development front as Anna Bagwell presented the quarterly report from the Chamber of Commerce.
Anna BagwellSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
So at the top for new jobs, as of this August, Springdale is at the cusp of having 45,000 people employed.
Anna BagwellSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
And that's almost 2,000 new jobs in the calendar year of 2026.
Julian ParkerGUEST
I've been an Arkansas fan since I don't know when.
Julian ParkerGUEST
Where in Arkansas? Springdale.
Julian ParkerGUEST
Springdale, very close.
Julian ParkerGUEST
Just a town up north from Fayetteville.
Aiden DixonHOST
Very, very close.
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