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Saturday, February 21st, 2026
Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Callie Kent is set to bring her animated music scene to George’s this March, with a rock show featuring Ted Hammig & The Campaign on Saturday, March 7, and the Disco, Occasionally event on Sunday, March 8, showcasing fresh local talent and creative branding. Fayetteville Flyer
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Fayetteville Public Schools proposed a 70,000 sqft Ramay Junior High School campus east of College Avenue that includes a school building, athletic fields, parking facilities, and preserved trees. The Planning Commission will delay the vote until March 9 — allowing more review time. Fayetteville Flyer
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Northwest Arkansas are invited to comment on the Razorback Greenway Corridor Plan to improve the 40-mile active transportation corridor from Feb. 16 to March 2. The Regional Planning Commission will review the draft plan and consider public input at its policy meeting on Feb. 25 at 1:30 p.m. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Freshman guard Darius Acuff Jr. broke the Razorbacks' scoring record by putting up 49 points in a double overtime loss to Alabama & the team will face Missouri at 3 p.m. today at Bud Walton Arena. Fayetteville Flyer
- ➤ Local businesses experienced a boost in foot traffic during the Diamond Hogs home opener at JJ’s Grill on Dickson Street Friday afternoon as Razorback baseball returns to town— the team is scheduled to play games today and Sunday against Xavier. 4029 News
- ➤ Northwest Arkansas native Ashton Chronister pitched strongly in his homecoming start + helped secure Arkansas’ 5-2 win over Xavier in Fayetteville on Friday. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Morgan Price earned her school's first perfect 10 (on a Yurchenko 1.5 vault) for the Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena Friday night, helping Arkansas tie with Kentucky at 197.125 despite later falls. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Bill Gray, renowned for winning a national championship and managing a major stadium renovation, died Tuesday in Little Rock from Alzheimer’s complications — his funeral is set for Tuesday, Feb. 24 at Christian Life Cathedral in Fayetteville at 11 a.m. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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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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Songwriters' Open Mic Night
6:30-9 p.m. — Ozark Folkways Fayetteville — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of original solo performances by local songwriters in a welcoming atmosphere.
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St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl - Fayetteville
4-11:59 p.m. — Calle Latin Cuisine — Cost varies — Experience good vibes and green drinks at Fayetteville's ultimate St. Paddy's celebration.
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