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Fayetteville
Thursday, February 19th, 2026
Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 13th annual Dickson Street Pup Crawl will benefit Fayetteville Animal Services when it takes place Saturday, April 25 from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. at various watering holes along Dickson Street — tickets go on sale on March 2. Fayetteville Flyer
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Industrial engineering faculty and students at the U of A earned several awards at the 2026 Reliability and Maintainability Symposium in January (including professor Haitao Liao and graduate student Farid Hashemian), underscoring the department’s strong research record. University of Arkansas
- ➤ U of A will host an Off-Campus Housing Fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11 at the Arkansas Union International Connections Lounge. The event, hosted by Transition Programs + Initiatives with University Housing and College Pads, is free for students exploring off-campus options. University of Arkansas
- ➤ The Department of History invites outstanding students to apply for scholarships valued at over $60,000 to support their research and writing. Applicants must submit a CV and two recommendation letters by March 2. University of Arkansas
- ➤ Prairie Grove School District has received approvals from state and local agencies to reconfigure grade levels and expand parking. Prairie Grove Middle School will become Prairie Grove Intermediate School (serving third- to fifth-grade students) for the 2026-27 school year. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ The College of Education and Health Professions athletic training program hosted the 20th Annual Razorback Sports Medicine Symposium at the U of A — featuring keynote alumni and expert panels on overhead injury prevention and rehabilitation — to boost local healthcare continuing education. University of Arkansas
- ➤ In January, U of A Global Campus named Kati Williams employee of the quarter for launching an app for the Online Student Union + for spearheading online orientation programs that support distance learners. Her recognition highlights the campus’s commitment to innovation and student success. University of Arkansas
- ➤ Lillian Hutchinson, a senior at U of A, is advancing regenerative medicine by working with NASA on a carbon dioxide storage system for space habitats and developing collagen scaffolds to aid nerve repair. She will graduate in May (continuing her lifelong passion for science). University of Arkansas
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ruby-throated hummingbirds will begin their migration in March from the Gulf Coast and head north as the weather warms — Fayetteville birdwatchers may soon see them near feeders and blooming flowers early in the morning or late in the afternoon. 5 News
- ➤ Fayetteville nonprofit Northwest Arkansas Land Trust renewed its national accreditation and confirmed its role by protecting special sites like Flint Creek Headwaters Preserve and Kessler Mountain. The rigorous third-party review reinforces its commitment to conserving local natural landscapes. NWA Business Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Arkansas Razorbacks played against No. 25 Alabama yesterday at 6 p.m. in Tuscaloosa (their first game in a challenging six-game SEC run) and will face Missouri Saturday at 3 p.m. on ESPN. Fayetteville Flyer
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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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Auburn Tigers vs. Arkansas Razorbacks Women's Basketball
1-3 p.m. — Bud Walton Arena — Cost info not provided — Cheer on the Arkansas Razorbacks as they face off against the Auburn Tigers in an exciting women's basketball matchup.
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High School Programming Contest
9 AM – 4 PM — J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. Center for Academic Excellence — Free entry — Showcase your coding skills at the annual high school programming challenge.
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Run Pig Sooie
8:00 – 11:30 AM — Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium — Various entry fees — Be part of Razorback history with multiple race distances finishing on the 50-yard line!
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