Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 30th of March.
Good morning, Fayetteville.
Protesters marched down Dickson Street on Saturday during a No Kings demonstration organized by Indivisible NWA — part of a series of planned events statewide.
Multi-platinum country star Justin Moore will headline the Razorback Foundation Spring Kickoff powered by TheLinkU on Saturday, April 25 at Donald W.
Reynolds Razorback Stadium. HogTown festivities (including a car and truck show, petting zoo, interactive games, and food trucks) will start at 10 a.m. in Lot 300.
UALR’s Sequoyah National Research Center is gathering records on Native and Alaskan soldiers from WWI—its Modern Warriors of World War I project began with the 2017 'Untold Stories: American Indian Code Talkers of World War I' exhibit in the Fine Arts building.
The U of A Division of Student Affairs will host the 2026 Innovation Summit on Thursday, April 2 in the Arkansas Union Ballroom.
The morning event begins with an 8 a.m. breakfast plus 8:30 a.m. opening remarks, 10 a.m. educational sessions and an optional roundtable lunch for registered participants.
Faculty and board leaders of the College of Education and Health Professions met last week to review progress on student success and research initiatives (including new leadership changes with John L.
Colbert stepping down and Susan Patton assuming the chair role) while planning for the next meeting in the fall.
Dr. Prateek Verma will showcase how the Data Science Core supports faculty research at the Arkansas Integrative Metabolic Research Center on Wednesday, Apr.
1 at 12:55 p.m. in CHEM 0144, and those who cannot attend in person can join via Zoom (pizza and beverages will be served).
U of A psychology professor James Michael Lampinen released the second edition of his book on eyewitness identification — it explains how factors like lighting, stress, and lineup procedures affect memory accuracy and offers research-based suggestions for improving investigative practices.
The School of Art is giving U of A community members up to two free tickets to America 250: Common Threads at Crystal Bridges with code HOGS until June 1 (exhibition ends July 27).
They also offer transportation support for campus rides on a first-come, first-served basis.
Hilary N. Green, the James B.
Duke Professor at Davidson College, will deliver her lecture The Porch Archives of Black Civil War Memory for the Donovan Lecture series at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 2, in the Honors Auditorium (Gearhart Hall 026). Her talk will explore communal ways to preserve history.
Fayetteville City Council will consider an ordinance to change farmers market rules that would expand the market east along Mountain Street, extend its season from March to Christmas, add Tuesday hours from 2:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. and allow alcoholic beverages, with the council discussing the measure tomorrow.
Razorback Baseball will host its ninth annual Junior RBI Girl Day at Baum-Walker Stadium on Sunday, May 3, where young fans in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade will join a field performance and clinic before the 2 p.m. game; registration closes Friday, May 1 at noon.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wilson Park Pickleball Rumble
4:00 AM - 9:30 AM — Wilson Park — Free entry — Compete or play casually in this spirited pickleball tournament at a popular local venue.
Northwestern State Demons vs. Arkansas Razorbacks Baseball
1-7 p.m. — Baum–Walker Stadium — Join the excitement of college baseball as the Demons battle the Razorbacks.
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