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Fayetteville
Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 3rd of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Francesca’s, a popular retail chain with a Fayetteville outlet, filed for Chapter 11 on Feb. 6 and will soon close all 457 of its stores nationwide, with going-out-of-business sales offering discounts up to 50%. The bankruptcy follows challenges from shifting consumer habits — raising local concerns for shoppers. NWA Business Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Market, Set, Go! is an online game that teaches food safety by letting players build a farmers market empire (developed with a $550,000 USDA grant) and was launched Feb. 4 to help vendors learn safe practices. University of Arkansas
- ➤ The Associated Student Government announced that the Faculty Applause Award nomination form is now open for students to recognize professors who have made a meaningful impact on their academic experience — nominations are accepted until March 13 and honorees will be celebrated at the Awards Banquet in April. University of Arkansas
- ➤ Sheida Raley, an assistant professor at U of A, was named a 2026 Fellow of AAIDD for her contributions to intellectual disability research + leadership; she will be honored at the AAIDD annual meeting in Chicago in June. University of Arkansas
- ➤ Board members presented preliminary ideas Thursday for converting Ramay Junior High into a magnet high school with four program pathways (skilled trades, medical careers, early college, fine arts) pending voter approval of a millage extension today; the school is planned to enroll about 800 students once renovations are complete. Fayetteville Flyer
- ➤ University Libraries and the Office of Nationally Competitive Awards invite U of A undergraduates to submit original research articles, art, and multimedia for the early fall issue of Inquiry. Contributions must be submitted via Scholarworks by Monday, June 1 (the winning paper earns a $1,000 award). University of Arkansas
- ➤ U of A alumni Ben and Janet Hyneman donated $50,000 to the Land of Opportunity Scholarship campaign to help Arkansas students succeed in college today. Their gift builds on decades of support that has expanded academic access across the state. University of Arkansas
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Associate professor William Richardson from the University of Arkansas is using artificial intelligence to detect masked hypertension by identifying subtle signs in scans (a technique doctors may overlook) as researchers work to refine the tool before broader healthcare use. 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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