Good morning, Fayetteville.

Seven Brew Coffee will open a drive-thru stand on the west side near Wedington Drive and North Golf Club Drive — next to Slim Chickens — marking the chain's third Fayetteville location after spots on W.

Martin Luther King Blvd. and N College Ave.

Experience Fayetteville and the Downtown Fayetteville Coalition announced three upcoming events in the Upper Ramble — the Arts Fair on April 19 from noon to 6, American 250th Celebration on July 3 from 6 to 10, and Hogs and Dogs on Sept.

18 from 6 to 10.

Fayetteville parents, teachers and staff met Thursday to welcome Tacuma Williams, who will guide John L Colbert Middle School as it becomes a junior high.

He (a retired Army captain) will begin on July 1 and spend a year preparing before it opens for grades 7 and 8 in 2027–28.

Cindy Watson, a speech-language pathologist for over 30 years, was selected as ASHA State Ambassador for Arkansas — representing local professionals in quarterly virtual meetings to advocate for the field with legislators.

Fayetteville High School head football coach Casey Dick resigned on Thursday, March 5 to take a new role as Athletic Coordinator and coach at Rockwall-Heath High in Rockwall, Texas.

The school said it is now looking for a new head coach to build a culture of excellence.

Due to a 90% chance of rain, the first pitch for today's game between ninth-ranked Arkansas and Stetson is moved from 6 p.m. to 1 p.m. The series continues with games scheduled for Saturday at 2 p.m., Sunday at 1 p.m., and Monday at noon.

Arkansas track head coach Doug Case added former All-American Brandon Battle as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for the Razorbacks.

Harding’s Tim Kirby won his fourth Great American Conference Coach of the Year award, with several players receiving honors in both men’s and women’s basketball.

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.