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Fayetteville
Wednesday, March 11th, 2026
Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Cynthia Crowder returned to her rebuilt Hughmount Village home last month after her home was heavily damaged by an Easter tornado in 2025, which forced her family to move three times. Everyday sounds (like a car wash) bring back memories and have helped neighbors grow closer. 4029 News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Benny’s Bagels opened today on Leverett Ave at a renovated former pizza spot and offers a menu with 10 bagel types + house-made cream cheese spreads along with coffee. The New York-style shop, near UofA, plans student discounts and Greek life fundraising events to welcome the local community. The Arkansas Traveler
- ➤ Airport leaders at Northwest Arkansas National Airport say several improvement projects will roll out in the coming months to boost visitor travel experience. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville will host the Van Cliburn Concert Series on April 15 (7 PM), Sept. 18 (7 PM) and Dec. 4 (7 PM) with international pianists performing classical masterpieces on its historical Van Cliburn Concert Grand Piano. Fayetteville Flyer
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The U of A is offering a fall Honors College Signature Seminar titled Stress & Its Consequences where professor Grant Shields will teach about the science of stress and coping strategies. Students must apply by tomorrow, March 12 at 5 p.m. to enroll in the three-hour course. University of Arkansas
- ➤ U of A has launched the new MUSiC facility where researchers, students and industry partners design and test the next-generation silicon carbide semiconductors. University Relations produced the Discover RED video series to highlight the nation’s only openly accessible fabrication facility. University of Arkansas
- ➤ Marlon Blackwell retired from his role as Distinguished Professor at the U of A’s Fay Jones School on June 30 after a 33-year career that shaped the program; he plans to expand his Fayetteville-based practice and mentor students with occasional lectures. University of Arkansas
- ➤ U of A collected over 2,000 responses in its fall 2025 employee engagement survey, finding strong coworker and manager relationships among 13 key areas. Chancellor Charles Robinson (who leads the university) said vice chancellors will develop action plans after reviewing results, with additional details to be shared later this year. University of Arkansas
- ➤ University of Arkansas researchers developed ChicGrasp, a dual jaw robotic gripper that uses imitation learning to grip chicken carcasses in poultry plants. The system has an 81% success rate but takes 38 seconds per cycle — further refinements are needed before industrial use. University of Arkansas
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Fayetteville Planning Commission postponed the review of the Ramay Junior High School plan because required public notifications to nearby renters were not completed; discussion will resume on March 23 to consider a 70,000-square-foot campus planned east of College Avenue near Poplar Street. Fayetteville Flyer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas men's basketball coach John Calipari held a press conference today, announcing that Darius Acuff won SEC Player of the Year and previewing the upcoming SEC Tournament. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Matt Jones and Bubba Carpenter discussed Arkansas baseball as the Razorbacks split a four-game series this weekend (wins of 7-1 and 13-1, losses of 4-1 and 6-4) in a review of the team’s performance. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Auburn's late-season slide pushed the Tigers to the NCAA Tournament bubble — Darius Acuff pursued a sweep during the Feb. 14 game at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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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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ATLiens Live Performance
6-9 p.m. — Ozark Music Hall — Starting at $92 — Experience an unforgettable night with ATLiens in an electrifying live show.
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NWA Naturals Home Opener
7:05-9:00 p.m. — Arvest Ballpark — Family-friendly fun — Celebrate the arrival of spring with the NWA Naturals' opening game against the Amarillo Sod Poodles, complete with high-energy atmosphere and post-game fireworks.
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Solas Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Walton Arts Center — Tickets required — Experience the most popular Celtic band in the U.S. with vibrant music and lively performance.
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