Good morning, Fayetteville.

Four mentor artists were chosen for the Arkansas Folk and Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Program to guide apprentices in preserving traditional techniques; the program started in December 2025 and will run until June 2026 across local arts sites (including the Ozark Folk Center).

Moon-Sook Park, a U of A voice performance professor, was honored with the Best Paper Award on Jan.

23 (at UT San Antonio) for her work on reviving King Sejong's court music using modern AI and vocal techniques.

Five faculty members from the Education Reform Department appear among the top 200 education scholars in Education Week’s 2026 Edu-Scholar Rankings, with four improving their standings and Maranto leaping from 149th to a tie for 103rd (per Education Week) (since 2011).

JSA's Japanese Language Table will meet on select Fridays from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. this spring in the World Languages and Digital Humanities Studio (JBHT 207) to offer conversation practice for all proficiency levels.

Sessions cover themes such as daily life, food, and transportation.

Starting next month residents can sign up for the Residential Food Waste Collection Program to deposit food scraps into a bucket for biweekly pickup & turn them into nutrient rich compost & ease pressure on the landfill; the service costs $15.90 added to your utility bill.

Fayetteville has invited residents to share ideas on upgrading the outdated animal shelter by attending public sessions or completing an online survey.

City officials will decide whether to build a new facility or update the current one & improve spaces for animals and staff.

Farmington's boys team overcame a shaky start and secured a 65-57 win over Siloam Springs in a 5A West Conference game at the Panther Activity Center on Tuesday night.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Water For Elephants Musical

1:30–3:30 p.m. — Walton Arts Center — Tickets required — Experience a dazzling musical adaptation of the beloved novel that brings adventure and love to life.

UNC Charlotte 49ers vs. Arkansas Lady Razorbacks Softball

7-11 p.m. — Bogle Park — Ticket prices vary — Witness a thrilling matchup between the UNC Charlotte 49ers and the Arkansas Lady Razorbacks.