Good morning, Fayetteville.

Chicago-based Conagra Brands will invest $220 million to expand chicken production at its Fayetteville plant and add over 100 new jobs, with construction starting later this year — local leaders say the project will boost regional manufacturing.

Entergy Arkansas Inc. will raise residential bills by $5.77 per month starting with the June cycle to help fund three new power generation projects (utility officials confirmed the change).

Valley Of The Vapors, a 22-year DIY music & arts festival curated by Bobby Missile, will run March 13-15 at Whittington Place in Hot Springs with new bands and a community art auction featuring 22 local artists.

Fayetteville fans may choose to drive down for this unique cultural event.

Fayetteville School District leaders toured the new Woodland Junior High site — early in construction but already showing design visuals — on East Joyce Boulevard near Crossover Road last Friday with project manager John Eccleston and Superintendent John Mulford.

As Diamond Hogs prepare for SEC play at Baum-Walker Stadium, a statue honoring Razorbacks coaching legend Nolan Richardson is to be erected outside Bud Walton Arena, while former coach Lou Holtz died at 89 + Tyson Foods inked a multi-million dollar jersey sponsorship deal for all teams.

Darius Acuff, a 6-foot-3 freshman averaging 22.2 points and 6.4 assists, is doubtful for the Razorbacks' 11 a.m. game today at Mizzou Arena against Missouri because of an undisclosed injury that previously required him to wear a walking boot.

Arkansas baseball faces Stetson for Game 2 of a four-game series at Baum-Walker Stadium Saturday at 2 p.m. The Razorbacks (led by LHP Hunter Dietz facing RHP Ethan Phillips) take the field as partly sunny skies and a high near 58 degrees set the stage in Fayetteville.

Anthony Kristensen and Christina Long preview Arkansas basketball’s game against the Tigers and discuss the SEC Tournament on WholeHogSports Daily, giving fans a look at what to expect as the season finale nears & plans for future play.

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.

ATLiens Live Performance

6-9 p.m. — Ozark Music Hall — Starting at $92 — Experience an unforgettable night with ATLiens in an electrifying live show.