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Fayetteville
Tuesday, March 31st, 2026
Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 31st of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local sponsors share weekly deals including an Easter Egg Hunt at Altitude Trampoline Park on Saturday, April 4 and Warbird Weekend at the Arkansas Air and Military Museum on May 30-31 — local eateries, banks, and shops also offer special seasonal deals — check the weekly list for details. Fayetteville Flyer
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Rodrigo Salas joined the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center at U of A as a business and innovation consultant in Fayetteville, where he will advise entrepreneurs and small business owners on product innovation + market development. University of Arkansas
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The inaugural Fat Fashion Show celebrated body diversity in Fayetteville on March 21 — drawing over 250 attendees for a runway and vendor event. University of Arkansas senior Annalise Robins and therapist Katie 'Fitz' Fitzwilson organized the show, which featured local designers and inclusive fashion. The Arkansas Traveler
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Experience Fayetteville’s 2025 Impact Report shows tourism generated $23 million (38,337 hotel room nights) in spending, with the Banana Ball event (contributing $8.6 million and 7,159 nights) as the top contributor. The report details community programs and upcoming events aimed at supporting growth while preserving local assets. NWA Business Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Former U of A student leaders have endowed the Land of Opportunity Scholarship with a $25,000 gift to support Arkansas students with financial need, launching a three-year campaign to expand educational access and strengthen alumni engagement — a gesture expected to boost graduation rates statewide. University of Arkansas
- ➤ Arkansas Human Development Corp has launched a job training program for former farmworkers to gain new skills and switch to careers such as truck driving, welding, and nursing. The program covers tuition, books, and offers emergency assistance (like child care and automobile repairs) to help workers transition. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, the Attorney General announced that the University of Arkansas would add two Narcan vending machines to help prevent overdoses, and students attended training on opioid safety & treatment as part of his One Pill Can Kill initiative. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Acres.com, a Fayetteville-based land intelligence platform, was named a 2026 HousingWire Tech100 winner and released four new data layers (building permits, traffic volumes, weekly satellite imagery, and skip tracing) and AI tools that let users search land opportunities. NWA Business Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Razorbacks lost 7-6 to Florida (25th-ranked) at Baum-Walker Stadium on Sunday in a series sweep, and the team will drop from its No. 6 ranking Monday. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Arkansas women’s basketball junior forward Jenna Lawrence will enter the transfer portal when it opens April 6. She, who averaged 7.4 points per game this season, said playing at the U of A was a lifelong dream for a small-town girl. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Right fielder Zack Stewart has played 69 games at Hammons Field — never for the visiting team — and he will make his debut with the opponent tonight when the Razorbacks face Missouri State in Springfield with first pitch at 6 p.m. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ The Fayetteville Bulldogs built momentum on Monday afternoon with a big first inning that gave them an early lead against Fort Smith Northside. The early scoring set a positive tone for the remainder of the game. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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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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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.
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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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