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Saturday, February 28th, 2026
Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The FCA golf fundraiser will be renamed in honor of Arkansas football legend Bill Burnett on May 1 in Fayetteville. His work in starting a teen pregnancy crisis center and building FCA outreach has left a lasting impact on the community. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Alex O'Brien, a University of Arkansas alumnus, was named to Forbes 30 Under 30 for Manufacturing and Industry after developing 3D-printed metal parts aimed at shortening turbine repair times. His work, begun in Fayetteville, connects local research to future energy-efficient technologies. University of Arkansas
- ➤ CertaPro Painters of Northwest Arkansas received the 2025 CertaCup at its annual conference as co-owners Aaron and Michelle Lewis were singled out among 330 franchises for strong performance in residential and commercial projects. NWA Business Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A UA Fayetteville faculty committee unanimously advised against dismissing Professor Shirin Saeidi after a Monday hearing. The recommendation letter was delivered Friday to President Jay Silveria as she seeks to resume teaching following a December suspension for social media posts. Arkansas Times
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas Backcountry Hunters and Anglers is hosting the 5th Annual Black Bear Bonanza on Saturday, Mar. 7 at the Benton County Fairgrounds in Bentonville. The event will offer bear safety seminars, an owl hoot contest, campfire stories, and a raffle drawing for families. 5 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Razorbacks face defending SEC champion Florida in a pivotal college basketball game at 7:30 p.m. at Exactech Arena (10,151) in Gainesville. Arkansas (21-7, 11-4 SEC) is ranked No. 20 while the Gators (22-6, 13-2 SEC) are 9 1/2-point favorites. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Arkansas gymnastics will compete at Missouri tomorrow at 1 p.m. as the Razorbacks aim to boost their National Qualifying Score before regionals by focusing on a strong bars routine; the team currently holds an NQS of 197.15 and the meet will stream on SEC Network+. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Arkansas baseball faces UT-Arlington today at 2 p.m. at Baum-Walker Stadium in Fayetteville; the Razorbacks are 7-3 while the Mavericks are 3-6, following UT-Arlington’s 4-3 win Friday. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Former Razorback Blake Parker, who pitched in MLB for 17 years, now runs his own baseball training facility (Blake Parker Athletics) in Fayetteville while balancing plumbing work and family life. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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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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Jonah Kagen Live
8-10 p.m. — George's Majestic Lounge — Cost info not provided — Experience the captivating guitar and singalong-worthy lyrics of Savannah's own Jonah Kagen.
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