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Fayetteville
Wednesday, February 11th, 2026
Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ University of Arkansas’ Walton College and Plug and Play are hosting the 2026 Supply Chain Trends and Expo event on Wednesday, April 22, from 1 to 6 p.m. in Bentonville at the Heartland Whole Health Institute; the free event features a keynote, fireside chats and panel discussions. University of Arkansas
- ➤ Tyson Foods awarded stock shares as annual compensation to 12 non-employee board directors and the lead director at a Springdale shareholder meeting on Feb. 9 — most directors received shares valued at about $190,000 while the lead director received shares worth $245,000. NWA Business Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Fayetteville welcomes The IRiS Art Haus and Supply Co at 95 S Church Ave, a new shop selling art supplies and hosting classes. It is open weekdays and weekends — locals can shop, learn and explore. Fayetteville Flyer
- ➤ The Northwest Arkansas Gem & Mineral Society will host its gem, mineral and jewelry show from April 18-19 in Bentonville at the NW Arkansas Armed Forces Reserve Center, featuring 20 vendors, live demonstrations, food trucks, door prizes and a $5 donation entry with free admission for children under 10. NWA Business Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Korean for Travelers is an eight-week course taught by Professor Sung Hye Yang that covers beginner Korean for travel, including ordering food and asking for directions. The class meets Wednesdays from 3 — 4:40 p.m. from March 4 to May 8 in GRAD 115. University of Arkansas
- ➤ The Wally Cordes Teaching and Faculty Support Center is accepting applications for a three-year co-director role open to all full-time faculty; submissions are due by 5 p.m. Friday, March 13 (the position includes extra compensation, a course buyout option or summer funds). University of Arkansas
- ➤ Three U of A College of Engineering students earned honors for turning internships into real-world efficiency solutions at local companies + their achievements highlight strong ties between classroom learning and Fayetteville's growing STEM community. University of Arkansas
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Northwest Arkansas Land Trust completed a three-year project to permanently protect 692 acres in the Beaver Lake watershed using a $780,953 grant and matching funds, guarding streams and forests that provide clean water to over 400,000 people across Washington and Madison counties. NWA Business Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Researchers at the U of A developed an AI tool that detects masked hypertension — a condition when blood pressure appears normal at the doctor’s office — with 83% accuracy using data from a South African study. The tool will train on new data to improve diagnosis for patients. University of Arkansas
- ➤ Senior honors student Burgin Rome and professor Shari Moxley are hosting Youth Mental Health First Aid training for U of A students on March 9-10, offered free with sessions from 5-7:30 p.m. in room 108 (Home Economics Building); participants must complete two hours of online prework before training. University of Arkansas
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ No. 21 Arkansas met LSU yesterday at Pete Maravich Assembly Center at 8 p.m. on SEC Network as nearly every scholarship player got minutes; star players Knox and Wagner—one with a knee injury and one with an ankle injury—were sidelined and Billy Richmond III filled the wing spot. Fayetteville Flyer
- ➤ Alma's girls ended a 17-game losing streak against Greenwood on Tuesday at Charles B. Dyer Airedale Arena; the win came even as Greenwood's Kylah Pearcy scored 58 points. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Arkansas softball dropped to No. 11 in the ESPN/USA poll released Tuesday — the Razorbacks won four of five games at the Kickin’ Chicken Classic in South Carolina and will play five games this weekend at the States Up Invitational in San Marcos, Texas. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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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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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.
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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.
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Trout Unlimited 40th Annual Banquet
5-9:30 p.m. — Fayetteville Town Center — $20-$800 — Celebrate conservation efforts while enjoying a buffet dinner, auctions, and special recognitions.
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