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Fayetteville
Sunday, April 5th, 2026
Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 5th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lillian Baker, an 11th grader at Sheridan High, was named the 2026 Arkansas Poetry Out Loud champion and will compete in the national semifinals in Washington, D.C. on April 28 + Dr. Megan Scarbrough received the Best Fellow Award for Pediatric Emergency Medicine from the Arkansas Medical Society. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On March 12, the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts hosted a luncheon in its Cultural Living Room where Dillard's Coterie Shop highlighted spring designer fashions. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Around 130 Arkansas National Guard members from the 142nd Field Artillery Brigade will deploy to southwest Asia for operations Spartan Shield and Inherent Resolve. A sendoff ceremony with Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders is set Monday at the Bentonville Armed Forces Reserve Center, with members reporting to Fort Bliss for processing. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ City leaders will vote Tuesday, April 7 on a plan to expand the Farmers Market along Mountain Street to allow alcohol sales & extended hours from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Vendors, including Caleb Hutcherson, say the move may boost sales and vendor participation. 5 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Arkansas Razorbacks softball team hosts the Auburn Tigers in Game 1 of their series at Bogle Park today. Fans can follow live score updates as the contest unfolds. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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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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