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Fayetteville
Friday, February 27th, 2026
Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The UA’s Pryor Center for Arkansas Oral & Visual History will collect community stories about Maxine’s Tap Room, a local bar turning 76 next month, on March 8 at Fayetteville Public Library in room 402 from 1:30-4:30 p.m.- people unable to attend may submit their memories online. Fayetteville Flyer
- ➤ Two Arkansan winners of Top Model are spotlighted in a Netflix documentary (Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model) that revisits memorable moments from the show. The film will debut later this month, giving local fans a chance to celebrate their state’s creative legacy. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ The Language and Culture Connections Fair will be held Tuesday, March 3 at 11 a.m. in the International Connections Lounge at the Arkansas Union. Co-organized by the Department of World Languages, Literatures and Cultures + University Programs, the event will highlight 10 languages and offer free lunch by Ozark Catering. University of Arkansas
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Researchers from UA and partner institutions mapped rice stink bug genetics to track insecticide resistance that costs rice growers millions; they found the native species shows more variation than invasive bugs in Florida (which may guide better pest management strategies). University of Arkansas
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UA hospitality management students will host SMASH: Arkansas Derby on March 14 at the Don Tyson Center for Agricultural Sciences from 6 to 9 p.m. The event offers Derby-inspired dining and entertainment to raise funds for scholarships and program resources. University of Arkansas
- ➤ M.J. Ferguson, a political science senior at the U of A, was selected for the 2026 Ralph Bunche Summer Institute at Duke University (he will join research and writing workshops, develop statistical skills, and network with professionals in preparation for graduate studies). University of Arkansas
- ➤ Faculty and graduate students from the Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness took part in the SAEA Annual Meeting (Feb. 1-4) in Louisville, where two faculty received top honors for lifetime achievement and outstanding dissertation work, highlighting their role in advancing Arkansas agriculture. University of Arkansas
- ➤ Professor Kartik Balachandran (associate dean for research at UA) will be inducted as a senior member of the National Academy of Inventors in June, recognizing his work on organ-on-chip systems that has yielded four patents and three pending applications. University of Arkansas
- ➤ The School District said its junior high projects remain on schedule, but the Ramay project timeline may change after Tuesday's election results and an upcoming millage vote. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Razorbacks beat in-state rival Arkansas State 1-0 in a pitchers duel Wednesday, with a walk and error moving Ryder Helfrick to score and strong relief pitching limiting hits; Coach Dave Van Horn said the team will maintain its rotation for this weekend’s home series against UT Arlington. The Arkansas Traveler
- ➤ Ozark outlasted Berryville in a close Class 4A Region 1 Tournament game on Thursday night. The contest took place in (Prairie Grove) where Brad Johnson led his team to advance. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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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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Dungeons and Dragons - The Twenty Sided Tavern
2-6 p.m. — Walton Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience an exciting live performance of Dungeons and Dragons in a fun tavern setting.
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Blackberry Smoke Live Concert
7-11 PM — Ozark Music Hall — Ticket prices vary — Rock out with Blackberry Smoke as they celebrate their storied career and release new music.
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Time to Paddy 5k/10k & Lucky 13.1
8-11 a.m. — Veterans Memorial Park — Youth pricing at $17 — Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with family-friendly races and fun swag for all ages.
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Central Arkansas Sugar Bears vs. Arkansas Lady Razorbacks Softball
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Bogle Park — Tickets available — Watch an exciting college softball matchup between local rivals.
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