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Fayetteville
Sunday, February 1st, 2026
Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 1st of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Farmers & Merchants Bank and The Bank of Fayetteville promoted three senior leaders. Micheal Dickson is director of portfolio profitability (he continues as Pocahontas market president), Kyle Pattillo is director of credit quality and underwriting, and Tyler Spoon is director of private banking moving from community president. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Flautist Jasmine Choi will perform in the Music Monday series at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 2 at Faulkner Performing Arts Center after a correction to the previous live music calendar showed the wrong date. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ The Book Club Play at TheatreSquared features Shannon Webber as the club's founder and Alex Lydon as her husband, and challenges audiences not to judge a book by its cover—this comedy runs this month and invites locals to rediscover how reading can shape who they are. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ William J. Baerg, longtime head of UA’s Department of Entomology in Fayetteville, tested black widow bites on himself in the 1920s and recorded pain and swelling to help scientists understand the venom’s effects. His pioneering work was published in 1923 (first human account). Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The No. 6 Razorbacks fell to the No. 3 Gators in Gainesville Friday night + struggled with floor routines. The team will look to bounce back at home next Friday, Feb. 6 against the Georgia Bulldogs on SEC Network. The Arkansas Traveler
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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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Texas A&M Aggies vs Arkansas Razorbacks Basketball
8-10 p.m. — Bud Walton Arena — Tickets may apply — Catch NCAA basketball action as the Arkansas Razorbacks take on Texas A&M Aggies.
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