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Fayetteville
Wednesday, March 25th, 2026
Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ U of A M.F.A. theatre students earned Certificates of Training from the Tectonic Theater Project for their play Bookends, performed in March as part of the Arkansas New Play Festival with TheatreSquared. The production, inspired by a local bookshop, concluded three years of intensive training under noted artistic mentors. University of Arkansas
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ U of A named John Samuel Sooter as its first Churchill Scholar (a competitive award for graduate study) and alumna Anna Mathis as a Marshall finalist, officials said. The honors highlight the university’s rising national impact. University of Arkansas
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Fayetteville Animal Services reported on Tuesday that local raccoons are showing signs of canine distemper virus (stumbling, discharge, and daytime activity). Residents are urged to keep pets' vaccinations current and report any sick raccoon to animal services. 5 News
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The Skyline Report shows that in the second half of 2025 Northwest Arkansas commercial real estate had a 6.3% vacancy rate — down from 7.2% earlier — as nearly 616K sqft of space was absorbed amid 400K sqft of new supply. Analysts expect a slight slowdown in construction. NWA Business Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Analysts say Arkansas basketball must improve its defense, convert fast breaks, and secure rebounds to prevail in its upcoming NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 matchup against Arizona. The Razorbacks will aim to move into the Elite Eight — using these keys as guidance during the game. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ The Razorbacks and the Bears will face off at Baum-Walker Stadium with the game scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. today, featuring Arkansas pitcher Peyton Lee against UCA's Jacob Pannell, a Fayetteville senior in the only matchup of the season. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ WholeHogSports Daily Podcast (featuring Matt Jones and guest Ethan Westerman) discussed the Razorbacks heading to San Jose for Sweet 16 as they prepare for their upcoming NCAA Tournament game with Arizona. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Arkansas guard Darius Acuff signed a signature shoe deal with Reebok on Tuesday, making him the first men's college player to secure such a deal, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. He joins the ranks of historic stars since John Wall signed in 2010. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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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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Writers Weekend: Open Mic Session
2-3 p.m. — Fayetteville Public Library — Free entry — Share your original poetry or prose in a supportive environment at this open mic session.
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Max McNown Concert
7-10 p.m. — Ozark Music Hall — Tickets from $64 — Catch the latest hits from Max McNown in a vibrant live setting.
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