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Thursday, April 3rd, 2025
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Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 3rd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Fayetteville Public Library Foundation will host its third annual Reading the Greens mini golf fundraiser at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 12 at the Fayetteville Public Library. Teams of four will compete on an 18 hole course with three special challenge holes—food, drinks and DJ entertainment will also be provided as all proceeds benefit the foundation. Fayetteville Flyer
- ➤ The City of Fayetteville will host a blood drive on April 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Town Center to honor Officer Stephen Carr — a police officer killed in the line of duty in 2019. The event will be run in partnership with the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks. City of Fayetteville
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Traffic on I-49 slowed near exit 67 in Fayetteville at 8:20 a.m. after three vehicles crashed on the southbound lanes and stalled vehicles blocked the road—strong storms moving in may bring an isolated tornado and damaging wind gust later. 4029 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On April 2, the University of Arkansas held a Cruise to Campus with free drinks and a career fair, and today it hosts an Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month event, an outdoor fest and a jazz dance lesson. Later this week, the university will run a 24-hour hackathon, cultural game night, swing dance event, jazz concert and spring carnival—offering a busy mix of campus programs. The Arkansas Traveler
- ➤ The U of A Office for Faculty Affairs will host events, giveaways and discounts for Faculty Appreciation Week from April 7 to April 11—faculty will enjoy free coffee, snacks, meet-and-greet sessions and special deals on Razorback Baseball and Softball tickets. Prize drawing winners will be notified on April 14. University of Arkansas
- ➤ Professor William F. McComas received the 2025 SEC Faculty Achievement Award for science education at U of A—he will be honored during Faculty Appreciation Week at the Provost’s Faculty Recognition Reception on April 9 at the David W. Mullins Library. University of Arkansas
- ➤ The Amplify ticket, which ran unopposed, was elected to UA’s Associated Student Government for 2025–26 with Amanda Hux as president, Laney Kellybrew as vice president, Brylan Cole as secretary and Alexandria May as treasurer—all seniors. They plan to improve safety by adding a Title IX liaison, build community by refreshing outreach and the ASG newsletter, and increase transparency by updating the budget monthly. The Arkansas Traveler
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Christina Long and Matt Jones hosted a podcast episode where they recapped Arkansas baseball’s win over Grambling State in North Little Rock — they also previewed Razorbacks’ spring football practices and noted the softball team’s upcoming SEC gauntlet. Ethan Westerman joined to provide extra context on the Razorbacks’ sports schedule. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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The Edge Effect Concert
7:30 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. — Walton Arts Center — Tickets required — Experience a captivating a cappella performance that showcases diverse musical styles without the need for autotune.
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VoiceJam Competition
7:30 PM — Walton Arts Center — Tickets available — Witness top vocal bands battle for the title of VoiceJam Champion with amazing performances.
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Modeling Concert
7-11 PM — George's Majestic Lounge — Ticketed event — Experience the cinematic, art-rock sounds of the Brogan brothers.
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AR STEM Festival at University of Arkansas
2:30-5:30 p.m. — Arkansas Union — Free entry — Assist ONSC's interactive booth and explore STEM activities at this community festival.
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Chase Rice Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — JJ's Live — Tickets available online or at the door — Enjoy a night of live music from Chase Rice & Tyler Halverson with your favorite drinks.
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Iron & Wine Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — JJ's Live — $52 general admission — Experience an evening of soulful music with Iron & Wine in Fayetteville's vibrant venue.
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Woven Harmonies Night
7-9 p.m. — Six Twelve Coffeehouse & Bar — Enjoyable event — Experience a delightful evening of woven harmonies with treats and libations in a cozy atmosphere.
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NWA Arts, Crafts & Drafts
6-8 p.m. — Six Twelve Coffeehouse & Bar — $1 off drinks and snacks during Happy Hour — Relax and get creative with fellow artists while enjoying live music.
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Umphrey's McGee Live Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — George's Majestic Lounge — Tickets from $39.50 — Enjoy Umphrey's McGee's electrifying music during their Cruising Altitude tour.
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DoNot Stop Half Marathon
8-11 a.m. — Walker Park — Youth pricing starts at $15 — A fun donut-themed race for families featuring multiple distances and delicious treats at the finish line.
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