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Fayetteville
Wednesday, January 7th, 2026
Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 7th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Buddy Coleman, founder of ERC and Rausch Coleman Homes, died at 89. His firm built over 75,000 homes + sold for over $1 billion recently, and a service will be held at 11 a.m. Jan. 21 at Cross Church in Springdale. NWA Business Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Fayetteville Mardi Gras festivities run from Feb. 14-17 on Dickson Street, beginning with the Fat Saturday Parade of Fools at 2 p.m. on Feb. 14 and ending with the Fat Tuesday Pub & Grub Crawl; float and costume workshops are scheduled for Jan. 15 and Jan. 22, with benefits for Canopy NWA. Fayetteville Flyer
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission released a new conservation license plate featuring a painted bunting today, available from revenue offices and online through the Department of Finance and Administration. The 35-dollar plate supports conservation programs that have raised over 21 million dollars since 2000 and was designed by Greta James. Fayetteville Flyer
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Two west Fayetteville streets now have new names after the city changed them in January—Garden Avenue and Reflection Street, replacing Plantation Avenue and Chattel Street to remove symbols of slavery. Fayetteville Flyer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Matt Jones and Anthony Kristensen analyzed Razorback basketball performance as the team reached its midseason mark & prepared for tonight’s game at Ole Miss. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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Time Travel Half-Marathon and 5k/10k
9 AM — MY-T-BY-DESIGN Therapeutic Art Studio — Family-friendly race — Lace up for a race that promises a dash through time and fun.
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The Music Man
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Walton Arts Center — Family-friendly show — Watch Harold Hill's charming antics as he attempts to con a town into believing in music.
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Vanderbilt Commodores vs Arkansas Razorbacks Basketball
8-10 p.m. — Bud Walton Arena — Check local listings for ticket prices — Experience a thrilling college basketball showdown as the Razorbacks take on the Commodores.
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Frozen Toes 5K / 15K Trail Run
9 AM – 1 PM — Kessler Mountain Regional Park — Registration fees apply — Experience Fayetteville's annual trail running race in the cold weather at Kessler Mountain.
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Fayetteville Wheelmen Group Ride
1:30 p.m. — Columbus House Brewery and Tap Room — Free — Enjoy a no-drop group ride around Fayetteville with fellow cycling enthusiasts.
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Emo Night Karaoke
7-11 p.m. — Ozark Music Hall — First come, first serve — Sing your heart out live with the band at this entertaining karaoke night.
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Beauty and the Beast - Fayetteville
7-9 p.m. — Walton Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience Disney's beloved classic with a stunning 30th Anniversary production featuring enchanting music and dazzling visuals.
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VariYoga Zen with Jen
10:00-11:15 a.m. — Fayetteville Public Library — Free entry — Engage in a sustainable and adaptable yoga practice suitable for all abilities.
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