Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of April.
Good morning, Fayetteville.
Community members honored four unclaimed American veterans at Fayetteville National Cemetery on Thursday, as Our Lost Battalion + American Legion honor guards helped lay veterans Andrew Kern, Allen Leonard, Steven McClure, and Richard Handy to rest.
ESPN Arkansas is expanding its sports talk coverage by acquiring 93.7 FM from Baker Family Trust, and KISR will move to 93.1 FM to continue serving River Valley listeners + pending FCC approval, the deal is expected to close in early summer.
Rolling Stone Films and Documentary+ released a film on Good Friday — featuring an Arkansas preacher ministering to condemned inmates awaiting execution — that documents his ongoing efforts to offer hope through his ministry.
Washington County now sends emergency alerts to every resident with its new Regroup system as it prepares for severe storms this spring — Benton County held a tabletop exercise with officials and community groups; residents in both counties can sign up online to receive alerts.
The Razorbacks will host their first outdoor track meet at John McDonnell Field today starting at 1 p.m. The Arkansas Spring Invitational will feature 20 teams from the region+ marking a fresh start for both men’s and women’s outdoor seasons.
Local high school baseball and softball teams completed games today with wins by Booneville (14-4 over Ozark), Conway St. Joseph (5-2 over South Side Bee Branch), and Har-Ber (4-3 over Bentonville) among others.
Arkansas soccer midfielder Aniyah Nurse-Whyte has been called into the Canada U-20 national team camp for friendlies against Costa Rica on April 13 and April 16; she starred for the Razorbacks, starting 11 of 16 matches and scoring during spring exhibitions.
Razorback co-defensive coordinator Deron Wilson is searching for 4D players to boost the revamped secondary after only one scholarship safety (Miguel Mitchell) returned from last season.
Coaches are testing new plays at the Fred W. Smith Football Center in Fayetteville.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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