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Fayetteville
Friday, April 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fayetteville welcomes a busy weekend with its Farmers’ Market on the square from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. and live music at Ozark Music Hall and Kingfish, comedy at Walton Arts Center and Six Twelve, Easter egg hunts on Dickson Street and Stonebreaker, and a Razorback softball series versus Auburn. Fayetteville Flyer
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Fayetteville officials today announced the 30th annual summer concert series in Gulley Park. Concerts will run every Thursday from June 4 to July 9, occurring from 7 to 9 p.m. with regional acts, food trucks, & family friendly fun. Fayetteville Flyer
- ➤ Fayetteville’s Fine Arts Center announces a grand reopening on April 16 with an exhibition in its renovated teaching gallery and a community reception (5-7 p.m.). A new digital collection on mid-century modernism and the center’s 75th anniversary is now available online from U of A Libraries and the School of Art. University of Arkansas
- ➤ Acclaimed author Margaret Atwood will speak at Fayetteville Town Center at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14 as part of UA’s Distinguished Lecture Series (she will join a conversation on literature, power, and the future). Tickets are free and open first to students, faculty, and staff starting Monday, April 6. Fayetteville Flyer
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lt. Col. Jeffrey Froude will deliver a chemistry seminar on Monday, April 6 from 3-4 p.m. in CHEM 144, with a reception to follow in CHEM 105 as part of the spring seminar series hosted by the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. University of Arkansas
- ➤ Claretha Hughes, a U of A professor, won the 2025 R. Wayne Pace Book of the Year Award at the Feb. 2026 AHRD Conference for her book Women’s Career Development in Virtual Remote Work Environments. The book updates a prior career model & gives guidance for supporting remote work. University of Arkansas
- ➤ On March 13, the ACIREMA simulation at the University of Arkansas' Union Ballroom let students experience the steps international students navigate to secure visas and passports—experiencing challenges that mimic real-life hurdles. Participants later shared insights over a light reception with food. The Arkansas Traveler
- ➤ The Latino Alumni Society of the Arkansas Alumni Association is accepting nominations for awards that honor contributions to U of A *, with alumni, faculty and friends having until April 10 and student nominations due by 5 p.m. on April 17 ahead of the Méritos Latinos event on May 8. University of Arkansas
- ➤ Heritage speakers are invited to a free lunch on Monday, Apr. 6 at 1 p.m. at J.B. Hunt 207 to connect with peers and faculty while learning about the Spanish program and course options to avoid enrollment errors. University of Arkansas
- ➤ Faculty and students from the University of Arkansas Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology earned several awards at the Southeastern Branch meeting in Hilton Head, S.C., with instructor Austin Jones — recognized for his excellence in teaching — and professor Neel Joshi noted for his research in insect physiology and toxicology. University of Arkansas
- ➤ Doctoral student Rosie Perez discusses her U of A research (Short Talks) on heat acclimatization for tactical athletes like firefighters and police, advising outdoor workers to build tolerance gradually (by avoiding peak hours) and shift activities to cooler times. University of Arkansas
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A long-term study at the Savoy Research Complex shows that pigs fed with natural compounds (oregano, rosemary, and sodium humate) improved growth performance and gut health compared to those given antibiotics. Researchers say the findings point to a promising natural alternative for swine producers in the region. University of Arkansas
- ➤ UAPD is hosting free Stop the Bleed training sessions to teach life-saving techniques; the campus session is Wed, Apr. 8 from 11 a.m. + 12 p.m. at Arkansas Union room 507 and another is Thurs, Apr. 23 from 1 p.m. + 2 p.m. at Bell Engineering’s Imholf Lounge. University of Arkansas
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Fayetteville-based High Street Real Estate and Development announced on Thursday, April 2 that it received a 2026 Charter Award from Congress for the New Urbanism for The 1907 Block in downtown Rogers, a $12 million project redeveloping a former warehouse grocery into a coffee shop, restaurants and 56 apartments. NWA Business Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ No. 17 Arkansas fell 15-14 in extra innings Tuesday night to Missouri State after surrendering a two-run lead with a walk-off home run in the tenth inning—Arkansas now stands at 19-11 and will try to break its four-game losing streak in Thursday’s series against Auburn at 6:00 p.m. The Arkansas Traveler
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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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Ole Miss Rebels vs Arkansas Razorbacks Baseball
6-7 p.m. — Baum–Walker Stadium — Cost not specified — Experience a thrilling college baseball matchup featuring the Rebels and Razorbacks.
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Brand New Home on Markham Hill
Brand new home on Markham Hill — modern living beside wooded trails, just five minutes from downtown and the University.
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