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Monday, April 13th, 2026
Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 13th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Shaina Lane of Farmington overcame an unplanned pregnancy at 15 by graduating early—her resilience sets a positive example for local families. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Gabriella Ghermandi will perform a narrative piece 'Queen of Flowers and Pearls' on Monday, April 20 at 5:30 p.m. in Kimpel Hall 404 — deliver a lecture on counter-narratives on Tuesday, April 21 at 5 p.m. in Hillside Auditorium 206, hosted by the International and Global Studies and Italian Programs. University of Arkansas
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Today, U of A’s College of Education and Health Professions graduate programs are ranked 46th among public schools and 57th overall by U.S. News & World Report, moving up four spots overall and three among public programs. The rankings highlight improvements in rehab counseling, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology programs. University of Arkansas
- ➤ Fresh Fest lets first-year students celebrate today with Coffee & Connection at Fowler's Nook from 8-10:30 a.m., lunch at Union Mall from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and a Sunset Social at the Greek Theatre from 6 to 7:30 p.m. — the event helps students reflect and bond. University of Arkansas
- ➤ The U of A Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation will host Made@UofA Week from Tuesday, April 14 through Saturday, April 18, showcasing student entrepreneurship with a pitch competition for an $8,000 prize pool and a Startup Expo at Razorback Stadium. University of Arkansas
- ➤ The Arkansas Traveler launched its official mobile app today — available free on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store — to deliver campus news, Razorback sports coverage, and push alerts to students, alumni, and supporters. University of Arkansas
- ➤ The University of Arkansas launches T.E.A.L for Sexual Assault Awareness Month by placing teal ribbons at campus spots (Admin Building lobby, Silas Hunt Hall, Diversity Center, Mullins Library, Pat Walker Health Center) and schedules a Care-Aoke on April 16 to boost prevention training. University of Arkansas
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ UAMS will work with schools in Huntsville, Eureka Springs and Kingston to launch youth-focused mental health programs using a $1.2 million Rural Communities Pathways grant. The program, which begins with summer training on June 15-26, aims to teach students about mental health and community health careers. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Razorbacks can achieve a series sweep in today's SEC Game 3 against top-10 Alabama. First pitch is scheduled at 1 p.m. at Sewell-Thomas Stadium, where junior pitcher Tate McGuire begins his first SEC start versus Alabama right-hander Myles Upchurch — more updates will follow. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Arkansas Razorbacks scored three runs in the first inning of Game 3 against Mississippi State in a decisive SEC matchup — aggressive plays by Reagan Johnson, Dakota Kennedy, and teammates helped the sixth-ranked team build a 3 to 0 lead. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Arkansas Razorbacks beat No. 8 Alabama 15-6 in Tuscaloosa on Saturday evening to claim a series win for the first time since 2019, scoring 10 late runs. Junior TJ Pompey hit a key home run (going 3-for-4) while Cole Gibler made his first start. The Arkansas Traveler
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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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