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Fayetteville
Friday, March 20th, 2026
Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On May 2, Parks and Rec hosts the Spring Square to Square ride, a 30-mile bike trip along the Razorback Greenway from Bentonville to Fayetteville. The ride starts at the Sam’s Club Home Office and ends in Upper Ramble (register by April 29 to join or opt for DIY version). Fayetteville Flyer
- ➤ Fayetteville residents can look forward to a busy weekend from Friday through Sunday featuring Arkansas Softball at Bogle Park, the Tulip Festival at Rivercrest Orchard, markets at Moonhouse and Pink House Alchemy, and live music at George's Majestic Lounge + seasonal events like the Goddess Party and Spring Fling. 5 News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Benny’s Bagels, a chain from Dallas owned by local UA alumni, has opened a location at 826 N. Leverett Ave, offering New York-style bagels & baked goods daily from 6:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. Fayetteville Flyer
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Fayetteville approved a five-year lease with OSM Aviation Academy to run a new commercial pilot training program at Drake Field in coming weeks. City Council said the program could train hundreds and create local jobs — open to Arkansas students in 2027. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ The Jones Center in Springdale released its 2025 Community Impact Report as it marked 30 years, recording over 587,000 visits and $10.4M in economic benefits. Membership grew by 18% while programs and classes expanded their reach (report). NWA Business Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Ink & Inspiration: A Student Writing Retreat for U of A students will be held at the Fine Arts Center on Wednesday, Apr. 1 (8 a.m. to 2 p.m.) and Thursday, Apr. 2 (1 to 5:30 p.m.) and features writing sessions, peer feedback, and free meals. University of Arkansas
- ➤ The Sam M. Walton College of Business at UA received a $200,000 donation from the Hill Family Fund that will establish the Jay F. Hill Portfolio Manager Endowment to support undergraduate scholarships and stipend opportunities in the college’s investment program (honoring Jay Hill's legacy). NWA Business Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Northwest Arkansas Health Summit will focus on collaboration to improve care with sessions on Food Is Medicine, maternal mental health, and rural health transformation on April 2 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Fayetteville Town Center, and a Maternal & Reproductive Community Health Research Retreat will be held on April 1 at the same location. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Razorbacks will tip off their three-game series with South Carolina today at 6 p.m. at Founders Park in Columbia (with starting pitchers Gabe Gaeckle and Josh Gunther) and the game will be shown on SEC Network+. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ The Arkansas softball team will face UConn today at Bogle Park at 6 p.m. with the game streaming on SEC Network+ and ESPN app, and forecasts call for sunny weather and a high near 87 in Fayetteville. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ High Point beat Wisconsin (83-82) on Thursday at Moda Center after Chase Johnston secured the win with a late layup, and the Panthers will face the winner of the Arkansas and Hawaii game on Saturday at 3:25 p.m. Central in Portland. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Fayetteville High School announced on Thursday that Anthony Lucas has been named its new head football coach following Casey Dick’s resignation for a job in Texas + officials held a public meet and greet at the SWAC Purple Reign Room at 235 S. Buchanan Ave. Fayetteville Flyer
- ➤ Former Razorback standout Anthony Lucas was named head coach for Fayetteville football on Thursday afternoon by the athletic department. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Arkansas football will keep tight end coach Morgan Turner and key player Jaden Platt for the 2026 season, while adding new players like Matt Adcock and Ty Lockwood. The team is training hard at Walker Pavilion and aims to build a strong tight end unit for upcoming games. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ The Razorbacks are in a live NCAA Tournament game against the Rainbow Warriors (Hawaii) at Moda Center in Portland today, with live score updates available for fans to follow the action. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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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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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.
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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.
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Blue Man Group Performance
8-11 p.m. — Walton Arts Center — Tickets vary — Experience the unique blend of music, comedy, and multimedia from a world-renowned performance group.
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