Good morning, Fayetteville.

Looper's Lounge, a new bar with five indoor golf simulators and a country club feel, is set to open this summer at 1925 Birch Avenue across from Fossil Cove; city officials will consider rezoning in April and a 6-8 week buildout will follow.

Fayetteville saw a 0.96% rise in February sales tax revenue while nearby Bentonville dropped 11.4%, Rogers fell 1.3%, and Springdale dipped 0.7%.

The figures mark the latest fiscal report amid a multi-year trend of mixed regional performance.

At last year's SEC Honors Conference in Fayetteville, honors leaders from 10 universities discussed college athletics challenges, sharing insights on legal issues, budgeting, revenue sharing and media.

College students gained real-world exposure via virtual sessions plus on-campus tours designed to boost professional skills.

Construction will soon begin on Drake Farms, a mixed-use neighborhood project on 165 acres along I-49 featuring 2,400 homes and over 1.3 million sqft of healthcare and commercial space.

The $1 billion investment will unfold over 15 years with Phase One completing within the year.

The Razorbacks will host Texas at Bud Walton Arena at 6 p.m. today (records: Arkansas 21-8, Texas 18-11) with ESPN2 and local radio providing the broadcast.

The Arkansas Razorbacks lost to Florida 77 to 111 in Gainesville Saturday night as they struggled inside and at the free throw line, and the team now will play Texas at home today at 6 p.m.

Former Arkansas men's basketball coach John Pelphrey was fired by Tennessee Tech on Tuesday (after seven seasons with a 79-138 mark) as the Golden Eagles missed the OVC Tournament with an 8-12 league record.

Arkansas women's basketball coach Kelsi Musick held a press conference today to preview the SEC Tournament, outlining her team's strategy and expectations for the upcoming competition.

Today, Arkansas softball coach Courtney Deifel held a press conference — previewing her team's upcoming SEC-opening series against Georgia.

Arkansas women's basketball faces Kentucky today at 10:00 a.m. Central at Bon Secours Wellness Arena (15,000 seating) in Greenville for the SEC Tournament.

Fresh off a 70-41 win over Auburn, the Razorbacks try to rebound from a 93-73 loss to the Wildcats as the winner meets Georgia.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.