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Fayetteville
Monday, March 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 2nd of March.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The U of A Sociology and Criminology Department will host a free talk titled 'Our Home Is Not a Borderland: Indigenous Lands and the U.S.-Mexico Border Wall' on March 9 from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. in Gearhart Room 26 (speaker Fantasia Painter will explain how borders affect Indigenous lands). University of Arkansas
- ➤ The Pat Walker Health Center at U of A launched Stay RazorSharp to help students make safer choices on campus & beyond by offering individual and group support. The program promotes self-care and challenges substance use misconceptions so students can feel empowered. University of Arkansas
- ➤ Craig Gundersen, a food insecurity expert, will speak on 'Addressing Food Insecurity in Arkansas' at the U of A seminar on Thursday, Mar. 12 from 3:30-5 p.m. in Plant Science Building room 009. University of Arkansas
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The UA Speech and Hearing Clinic observes World Hearing Day to highlight the importance of hearing health and preventive care for all ages. Based at the Epley Center for Health Professions, the clinic offers diagnostic evaluations and tailored audiology services for students, faculty, staff, and community members. University of Arkansas
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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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Florida Gators vs. Arkansas Razorbacks Softball
1-4 p.m. — Administration Building — Free entry — Catch the exciting softball showdown between the Gators and Razorbacks in Fayetteville.
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