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Fayetteville
Thursday, January 29th, 2026
Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, the Northwest Arkansas Children's Shelter rebranded as EverHope in Highfill and expanded its services to include EverHope Foster Care plus a pilot education program aimed at supporting children in crisis statewide. The change reflects a promise to offer safety and lasting hope for every child. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Fayetteville-based Startup Junkie Consulting LLC is teaming with the Arkansas Economic Development Commission to launch a no-cost 24-week business building program for Arkansas companies with $100K to $10M in revenue. Applications are open until April 10, and the program starts on April 29. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Fayetteville invites experienced artists to apply for a new 105-foot mural on Nelson Hackett Boulevard that must reflect themes of movement, justice, + connection; submissions are due Tuesday, Feb. 10, with the chosen artist expected to finish by June 15. Fayetteville Flyer
- ➤ Chefs Matthew Cooper of Conifer in Bentonville, Jason Paul of Heirloom at The 1907 in Rogers, and Rogers-based Onyx Coffee Lab were named James Beard Awards semifinalists on Jan. 21. Nominees will be announced on March 31, with the ceremony scheduled for June 13-15 in Chicago. NWA Business Journal
- ➤ The Pryor Center launched a project to collect and preserve oral histories of Arkansas veterans from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Led by former journalist Amy Schlesing, the project will record stories in phases, starting with the Arkansas National Guard’s 39th Infantry Brigade. Arkansas Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Northwest Arkansas Community College saw a slight enrollment bump to 8,414 students for academic credit on the 11th day of classes Tuesday, and it enrolled 3,412 high school students in concurrent credit classes + 5,261 students in digital learning, a record since covid-19, according to a news release. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Apple Seeds Teaching Farm announced today a plan to create two teaching farms—one in Northwest and one in Central Arkansas—to meet rising school demand for hands-on food education and improve local food access. Fayetteville Flyer
- ➤ The University of Arkansas Board of Trustees approved Alicia D. Corder as the new director of the Criminal Justice Institute—retired FBI special agent with nearly 23 years of service—and she will assume the role on April 1 replacing the interim director. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Fayetteville will host the Club América Golden Clash on March 28 at Razorback Stadium — featuring a women’s match at 2 p.m. and a men’s match at 5 p.m. — while ticket sales open at noon on Jan. 30. NWA Business Journal
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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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Lunar New Year Fest 2026
10 AM - 4 PM — Windgate Studio + Design Center — Free entry — Celebrate the Year of the Fire Horse with food, art, and community activities.
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Penelope Road Live
8:30-11 p.m. — George's Majestic Lounge — Tickets available — Experience the bold, soulful sound of Atlanta's emerging music scene with Penelope Road.
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Southeast Missouri State Redhawks vs. Arkansas Lady Razorbacks Softball
4-8 p.m. — Bogle Park — Free entry — Catch collegiate softball action as the Redhawks face off against the Lady Razorbacks in Fayetteville.
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Wooo Pig Classic - Day 3
10 AM – 2 PM — Bogle Park — Free entry — Experience the excitement of Razorback sports and local news coverage at this community event.
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