Good morning, Fayetteville.

OZ Trails Bike Park will open June 12 at U.S. 71 and Mercy Way with a chairlift serving 20+ miles of trails for all riders.

Developed by Runway Group, the park will host a bike school, pump track, and a full-service restaurant + bar during Bentonville Bike Fest, June 9-14.

Casa Alejo, a Tex Mex restaurant owned by the Mayorgas, will open at 102 N.

Block Avenue in Fayetteville sometime in May; the new eatery is renovating the former Tables & Ale space to offer a blend of authentic Mexican and Tex Mex flavors.

Three acts join Walmart AMP’s 2026 lineup.

Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band performs Tuesday, July 21 at 6 p.m. (show 7:30 p.m.), Lil Wayne plays Sunday, Aug. 16 (gate 5:30 p.m., show 7 p.m.), and Needtobreathe appears Thursday, Sept. 10; pre-sales start Friday, March 20 at 10 a.m.

U of A School of Law announced the 2026 Law Alumni Society Awards recipients and will honor them at a dinner on Saturday, Apr.

11 at 6 p.m. in the Verizon Ballroom at the U of A Union + the awards recognize leadership and community service.

The City of Fayetteville is offering residents a free native tree or shrub for removing listed invasive plants; residents must submit a photo of the removed species by Friday, Mar.

20 as pickups occur in early April— a move to help protect the native ecosystem.

UA junior Megan McDonald released her book 'Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes: Courage, Consistency and the Power to Keep Going' last November and writes about her ongoing journey with eating disorder recovery + wellness.

The book offers real life lessons on embracing participation in healing.

A report from Fayetteville-chartered Arvest Bank showed that home sales in Northwest Arkansas fell 3.5% to 5,153 + multifamily vacancy rose to 5.8% in the second half of 2025.

The report noted that average home prices increased in county markets while developers expressed concerns over sewer capacity limiting future growth.

Centennial Park trails remain closed until March 24 for the U.S. Pro Cup mountain bike races, which begin today on a 2.9-mile course with rock drops and steep climbs.

Amateur competitions, a cycling expo, and food trucks provide a festive atmosphere (free admission for spectators).

Fayetteville’s Razorbacks freshman Darius Acuff Jr. was named to the AP All-American first team today after averaging 23 points, 6.5 assists, and 3 rebounds in 33 games while helping the team post a 26-8 record and win its first SEC tournament title since 2000.

Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport is nearly finished with renovations as NCAA Tournament season draws Razorback fans and spring break travelers.

Business development manager Olivia Tyler advises flying guests to use their airline mobile app for update on departures and delays.

Hawaii's basketball team is preparing to face Arkansas (game scheduled at 3:25 p.m. on Thursday at Moda Center in Fayetteville) as they return to the NCAA Tournament stage after a 10-year gap.

The Razorbacks will face Northern Colorado today at 3 p.m. at Baum-Walker Stadium with the game streaming on SEC Network+ and local radio while sunny skies and a high near 70 promise a pleasant afternoon.

Arkansas gymnast Allison Cucci was named SEC freshman of the week Tuesday after scoring a career-high at LSU in last weekend’s all-around meet.

The No. 8 Razorbacks will compete at the SEC championships Saturday at the BOK Center in Tulsa.

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.

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.

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.

Arkansas Razorbacks vs. Arkansas Pine Bluff Baseball

6-10 p.m. — Baum–Walker Stadium — Tickets required — Watch the Arkansas Razorbacks take on the Golden Lions in an exciting baseball matchup.

Georgia Bulldogs at Arkansas Razorbacks Baseball

7-10 p.m. — Baum–Walker Stadium — Ticket pricing varies — Catch the thrilling SEC baseball showdown between the Bulldogs and Razorbacks.