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Fayetteville
Tuesday, April 7th, 2026
Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A local nonprofit will host the Dash for Hope race on June 27 at Kessler Mountain with a 1K at 7:30 a.m. & a chip-scored 5K to support individuals with autism and their families. Registration costs $15 for the 1K & $30 for the 5K. Fayetteville Flyer
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Springdale-based beverage company Scarlet Letter acquired Arkansas hard cider maker Black Apple on Monday, April 6, expanding its local craft drink offerings — a move that adds regional flavor. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas writer Stephanie Saunders releases her debut novel Covered Buttons today from Mercer University Press. The historical novel maps a grassroots birth control movement in 1930s Ozarks; her book tour will visit Batesville (By the Cover at 1 p.m. on April 11) and Little Rock (6:30 p.m. on May 7). Arkansas Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Center for Communication Research is recruiting students and adults (age 18 and older) in Northwest Arkansas to join a one-hour study on collaboration and learning in virtual environments at Kimpel Hall, room 405 at 280 N. McIlroy Ave. in Fayetteville. Participants may earn up to $30 in e-gift cards upon full participation. University of Arkansas
- ➤ The Arkansas Integrative Metabolic Research Center will host a seminar tomorrow featuring Tânia Reis from the University of Colorado Anschutz at 12:55 p.m. in CHEM 0144 (pizza and beverages will be served and Zoom is available for remote viewers) as she discusses how fruit flies help study energy balance. University of Arkansas
- ➤ The annual SEAR Spring Resource Carnival — a high-energy event for students and staff — will be held tomorrow from 2-5 p.m. at Arkansas Union Mall with live bands, free food, interactive games and resource booths supporting wellness. University of Arkansas
- ➤ The Arkansas Opioid Recovery Partnership has allocated $1.4M to four school districts, including Fayetteville, to hire 10 prevention recovery coordinators who will offer students safe spaces and guidance on substance misuse prevention and recovery — the coordinators are expected to be hired before July 1. 5 News
- ➤ The Walton MBA Program reached its highest ranking ever, placing 22nd among public business schools and 48th overall; the university noted this is the second straight year of top performance reflecting strong student results and faculty dedication. University of Arkansas
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Arkansas Department of Transportation announced that overnight lane closures will affect I-49 from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday to install girders for the new West 15th Street overpass in Fayetteville (digital boards and construction barrels will guide drivers). Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas women’s basketball is set for a major roster overhaul after a 12-20 season (with 9 players already transferring out) as coach Kelsi Musick plans to add newcomers including four freshmen, and more transfers may join before the portal closes on April 20. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ University of Arkansas junior Maria José Marin won the Augusta National Women’s Amateur tournament Saturday at Augusta, finishing 14 under par to tie the record four-stroke margin from 2019. Her win earns her invitations to upcoming events including the U.S. Women’s Open. Arkansas Times
- ➤ Arkansas men’s basketball junior guard D.J. Wagner intends to enter the transfer portal—joining sophomore Karter Knox—after averaging 7.4 points and 2.4 assists this season; the portal officially opens today, and he has one year of eligibility remaining. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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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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