Saturday, March 8th, 2025

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Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 8th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Northwest Arkansas National Airport introduces diaper vending machines as part of community enhancements, including a unique golf event at Razorback Stadium, Fayetteville Schools' AI survey, a high school programming contest, a Danish rock band's concert, a local 5K run, an artist's national recognition, a jazz festival, cycling tech advances, and a pet center's two-year milestone. Fayetteville Flyer
- ➤ The 12th annual Dickson Street Pup Crawl, aimed at supporting over 1,400 pets through Fayetteville Animal Services, is scheduled for April 26 with tickets now on sale. City of Fayetteville
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Fayetteville invites photographers and historians to submit historic photos for a public art exhibition on Dickson Street, aiming to showcase the area's evolution through a blend of historic and contemporary images from May 2025 through 2026. 5 News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Two years after receiving approval, a mixed-use development in Fayetteville including an Alamo Drafthouse Cinema is uncertain due to financial challenges. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders appoints Randy Lawson, CEO of Lawco Energy Group, to the University of Arkansas Board of Trustees. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Fayetteville is planning a new Woodland Junior High campus with environmental considerations central to its design. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Arkansas Razorbacks bounced back from a loss to South Carolina by defeating Vanderbilt 90-77, improving their NCAA Tournament prospects as they prepare for their final regular season game and the SEC Tournament. Fayetteville Flyer
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Playwriting Class: Exploring Dialogue and Character Desire
This introductory playwriting course led by Sarah Louks focuses on developing character dialogue and desires, suitable for both beginners and experienced playwrights.
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Corey Kent Live at JJ's
Enjoy a night of great music from Corey Kent at JJ's Live, offering drinks and tickets available for purchase at the door.
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Band of Horses Live at JJ's Live
Band of Horses, known for their RIAA gold-certified debut album, will perform live in Fayetteville, showcasing their collection of five studio albums.
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The Wallflowers Live Performance
Enjoy an evening of great music from The Wallflowers at JJ's Live, with drinks available for purchase.
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Funny Girl: A Broadway Revival
This musical comedy tells the inspiring story of Fanny Brice, a girl from the Lower East Side who rises to stardom with a backdrop of iconic songs and vibrant choreography.
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Tulip Festival at Rivercrest Orchard
Experience Arkansas' largest tulip festival with vibrant fields of tulips, photo opportunities, live music, and specialty treats.
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A Taste of Ireland
7-10 p.m. | Walton Arts Center | Tickets required | Experience a captivating performance of Irish dance and storytelling featuring world-class talent.
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The Four Horsemen Tribute Concert
8 PM - 2 AM | JJ's Live | Ticket prices vary | Experience the legendary music of Metallica through the only album-quality tribute band on the planet.
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Time to Paddy 5k/10k and Lucky 13.1 Half Marathon
7:45-11:00 a.m. | Veterans Memorial Park | Youth 5k/10k for $15 | Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a family-friendly run featuring fun swag and a kid's dash.
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West Coast Swing Dance Night
6-9 p.m. — Six Twelve Coffeehouse & Bar — $10 entry — Learn West Coast Swing with Keke and Phuong followed by social dancing.
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