Good morning, Fayetteville.

Fayetteville Public Library is hosting an Earth Week amnesty program where recycling plastic bags, gently used tennis shoes, and compostable items will waive overdue fees.

The program runs through Sunday, Apr. 26 (learn about other local Earth Week activities).

Modest Mouse will perform at Ozark Music Hall on Tuesday, Sept.

22 in Fayetteville; tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, April 24. The band returns after its memorable Clunk show and will release a new album on June 5.

University of Arkansas' One Day, One UofA campaign raised over $273,000 from 800 donors on April 9, supporting scholarships, ROTC renovations, and projects for students with disabilities.

Donations increased by 51.7% while cadet study lounge funds surpassed a $5,000 target, underlining the university’s commitment to diverse programs.

Holli Jenkins, graduating from the U of A Biological and Agricultural Engineering Department, secured a role at Fayetteville Water Design Center as a process mechanical engineer starting late June; she earned the 2026 Outstanding Senior honor and credited the department's supportive community (mentoring and clubs) for guiding her path.

Kohl Stover, a Fulbright alum with nearly ten years of financial planning experience, joined Fulbright College’s Division of Advancement as assistant director of development to support fundraising efforts and boost alumni and donor engagement.

U of A assistant professor Wan Shou received a five-year, $550,000 NSF CAREER Award to develop high-resolution, selective laser printing with inorganic nanoparticles — a project aiming to lower metal 3D printing costs and support K-12 outreach.

The U of A graduated Cohort Six of the UARK Leaders Program after a 6-month leadership course from October through April built skills and strengthened campus collaboration.

Applications for the seventh cohort will start this summer.

Union Mall will host Halfway Up the Hill: Sophomore Celebration on April 29 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. as the event honors the Class of 2028 with food trucks, a live DJ, a photobooth, caricature artists, inflatables and a mechanical bull.

Fayetteville City Council voted Tuesday, Apr.

21, to expand the Farmers Market’s footprint and operating season from March until Christmas; vendors may only sell alcohol for take-home consumption as part of the immediate code changes, which add 15 new vendor spaces on Mountain Street + two food truck spots.

The sixth-ranked Arkansas softball team plays the Golden Hurricane today at 5 p.m. at Collins Family Softball Complex in Tulsa, with the game streaming on ESPN's service and forecasts showing mostly cloudy skies and a high near 73 degrees.

Matt Jones and Ethan Westerman from WholeHogSports Daily Podcast discussed Arkansas softball's 1-2 series loss to top-ranked Oklahoma, reflecting on how the defeat could affect the team's upcoming games.

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.

Candlelight Concert: The Best of Hans Zimmer

6:30–7:30 p.m. — Fayetteville Public Library — Ticketed event — Experience the iconic music of Hans Zimmer performed by Listeso String Quartet under candlelight.

Chefs in the Garden

5:00–8:30 p.m. — Botanical Garden of the Ozarks — Ticketed event — Experience a delightful evening of culinary creativity amid beautiful garden scenery.

Coheed and Cambria Concert

10 a.m.–9:30 p.m. — Ozark Music Hall — $70/ea — Experience a day filled with music from the iconic band Coheed and Cambria.

Bingo Loco Music Trivia Night

6:00-9:30 p.m. — Ozark Music Hall — 21+ event — Experience a high-energy, interactive bingo night filled with music trivia, dance-offs, and exciting prizes.