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Fayetteville
Friday, March 13th, 2026
Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Drone builder Swarm Aero received $35M in Series A financing to accelerate development and deployment of large UAVs after opening its Fayetteville manufacturing center at Drake Field. Two Sigma Ventures and Silent Ventures led the round, and the facility is expected to create hundreds of high-skill aerospace jobs. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The annual Arkansas Pottery Festival will take place May 1 to 3 at Community Creative Center and nearby venues, offering live pottery demonstrations and lectures by Kansas City artist Sean O Connell plus pottery sales from over 50 regional makers. The free event is open to the public. Fayetteville Flyer
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A Women’s Foundation of Arkansas report found that high child care costs kept many working moms from staying in the workforce; Anna Beth Gorman presented the findings at the Fayetteville Public Library on Thursday and urged employers and lawmakers to adopt flexible work supports. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Alpha Phi broke ground for a new $25 million, 37,000 sqft sorority house at 522 W. Maple St on Sorority Row — construction will begin this spring and the fully furnished facility will host up to 95 students when it opens in August 2027. University of Arkansas
- ➤ U of A juniors Jessica Doss and Muskan Taori have been named finalists for the prestigious Truman Scholarship — the only two from Arkansas — and will interview on March 18 in Nashville. Their academic excellence and commitment to public service set them apart in a competitive national pool. University of Arkansas
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local health experts urge safe celebrating at upcoming St. Patrick's Day events in Fayetteville, warning that heavy drinking could trigger heart problems. Local police and organizers remind revelers to arrange sober rides (nonalcoholic options are encouraged) to keep the holiday safe. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas basketball faces Oklahoma at Bridgestone Arena today at 8:30 p.m. in the SEC Tournament opener; the Razorbacks won 83 to 79 in their last meeting in Norman, and coach Calipari praises Oklahoma's turnaround (Arkansas is 23-8 and Oklahoma is 19-14). Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ No. 9 Arkansas meets No. 6 Alabama in college softball's biggest series today at 6 p.m. in Tuscaloosa — the Razorbacks hope to extend their nine-road-series win streak against top-15 teams while testing an unbeaten Crimson Tide squad. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Fayetteville will host the 2026 NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships at Randal Tyson Track Center on Friday, March 14 and Saturday, March 15. Fans can stream the meets on ESPN+ to follow live results. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Arkansas men's track coach Doug Case was named SEC Coach of the Year on Thursday after leading the Razorbacks to an indoor title, and sprinter Jordan Pierre was honored as SEC newcomer runner of the year; the Razorbacks will host the NCAA Indoor Championships at Randal Tyson Track Center. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Arkansas men's track team enters the NCAA Indoor Championships today at Randal Tyson Track Center with 18 entries while the women's team, with 10 entries tied for third, aims for a podium finish on its home track (a strong advantage). Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Arkansas gymnasts face LSU today at 7:30 p.m. at the Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge. The Razorbacks, fresh off a home loss and buoyed by last season’s win, will rely on standout performances to challenge the powerful Tigers. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ The Razorbacks begin their postseason push in an SEC Tournament quarterfinal game today at 8:30 p.m. in Nashville at Bridgestone Arena, aiming to improve on a projected No. 5 seed. Coach Calipari said key guard Darius Acuff returns+ boosting the team after his ankle injury. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ The Razorbacks (ranked sixth) will host Mississippi State (ranked third) today at 6 p.m. at Baum-Walker Stadium in the first game of a three-game series; local weather is expected to be sunny with a high near 70. Northwest 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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