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Fayetteville
Saturday, January 17th, 2026
Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Black-Owned Business Expo is set for Saturday, Feb. 21 at Fayetteville Town Center from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Organized by local entrepreneurs Jasmine Hudson, J’Aaron Merchant, and Sierra Polk, the event will feature 60 vendors and a new Kidpreneur Track that promotes local Black-owned businesses. Fayetteville Flyer
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ University of Arkansas officials announced that starting in January, all new campus keys must be requested online through TeamDynamix. Facilities Management and IT Services designed the new process to improve key tracking and campus safety (questions to Michael Hoffman). University of Arkansas
- ➤ The McMillon Innovation Studio held its fall 2025 Demo Day on Dec. 3 at the Institute for Integrative & Innovative Research where students pitched projects including a mobile health van to improve community wellness. The studio is now accepting spring semester applications through Jan. 18 for students seeking innovation experience. University of Arkansas
- ➤ U.S. District Judge D. Price Marshall Jr. toured Mills University Studies High School today as part of a long-running desegregation case; he observed the school's airy sports arena and praised its well-maintained condition. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Springdale-based Ozark Regional Transit reported 345,370 riders in 2025, a 9.63% increase, with growth credited to more transit options near the Walmart Home Office — the agency also added fixed-route rides on Saturdays in Fayetteville. NWA Business Journal
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Local gardeners can add variety to woodland gardens by planting lesser-known spring bulbs. Although crocus, daffodils, hyacinths and tulips remain favorites, these unique blooms offer extra color and low-maintenance beauty for outdoor spaces. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ After a 108-74 win over South Carolina at Bud Walton Arena on Jan. 14 that followed a tough loss at Auburn, the Arkansas Razorbacks will face Georgia at 3 p.m. today at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens (ESPN2 will broadcast the game). Fayetteville Flyer
- ➤ Mansfield beat Charleston 51-28 in Wednesday's 3A-4 Conference game, with coach Jake Hindman crediting standout plays from Danielle Lowery and Kaylee Ward for a 15-point run (a key factor in the victory). Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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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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Part-Time Job & Summer Experiences Fair
1-3 p.m. — Verizon Ballroom — Free entry — Network with employers and hear firsthand experiences from current interns about career growth opportunities.
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Auburn Tigers vs. Arkansas Razorbacks Basketball
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Bud Walton Arena — Tickets vary — Catch an exciting college basketball matchup as the Tigers take on the Razorbacks in Fayetteville.
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Mississippi Bulldogs vs. Arkansas Razorbacks Women's Basketball
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Bud Walton Arena — Tickets available — Watch an exciting showdown between the Bulldogs and Razorbacks women's teams.
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