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Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A small plane—a 1979 Cessna T210N from South Delta Aviation—lost engine power and made an emergency landing at Drake Field Tuesday + it veered off the runway but all three on board exited safely as the fire department put out a small fire. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The City of Fayetteville is accepting submissions for its first annual Arkansas Art for City Hall exhibition — open to artists with ties to Arkansas — in the public gallery at City Hall. Applications are accepted until May 16, the exhibition will run from June 27 to May 30, and selected artists will receive a $250 honorarium. City of Fayetteville
- ➤ The Mystery Lights and psychedelic quartet Levitation Room will play at White Water Tavern on Friday, April 25 at 8:30 p.m. + Tickets cost $17-$20. Arkansas Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ This summer, four webinars will focus on root zone management in controlled-environment agriculture—covering topics from water treatment to nutrient solution formulation—and will be held at 1 p.m. EDT on June 9, June 16, July 21, and Aug. 7 for $20 each, with a discount if all sessions are registered. The series is co-produced by the U of A System Division of Agriculture and Root Alliance to help growers address key issues in crop production. University of Arkansas
- ➤ Farmington High School is launching a program — Compass — where students meet with University of Arkansas peers to learn about college life. Senior Karlea Lopez said the program helps her reach her dream of being the first in her family to go to college. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ The U of A's educational leadership doctoral program was named one of the best online doctorate programs by The Princeton Review because it offers flexible classes, low cost, and modern tools during an intensive campus session. The program serves a well-known group of full-time educators from several states who gather in person twice a year in Fayetteville to learn from each other. University of Arkansas
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Five Arkansas DMV offices – Fayetteville, Jonesboro, Little Rock, Monticello and Texarkana – will open on Saturday, April 26 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to issue only Real IDs, and applicants must bring proof of identity, a Social Security number and proof of residency to receive their IDs the same day. 4029 News
- ➤ Area transportation leaders updated the public on projects such as the Springdale Northern Bypass, Highway 112 widening and the XNA connector road during a Bentonville Area Chamber event on April 22—ARDOT noted that over $1.5 billion in highway work has been completed, is underway or will start soon in Benton County with key segments scheduled through 2027. NWA Business Journal
- ➤ Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed bills on Monday that tighten social media protections for kids, reconstitute the State Library Board, further distance Arkansas from China and give lawmakers more oversight of moratoriums on agriculture near watersheds — actions approved by the state Legislature. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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Umphrey's McGee Live Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — George's Majestic Lounge — Tickets from $39.50 — Enjoy Umphrey's McGee's electrifying music during their Cruising Altitude tour.
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DoNot Stop Half Marathon
8-11 a.m. — Walker Park — Youth pricing starts at $15 — A fun donut-themed race for families featuring multiple distances and delicious treats at the finish line.
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Nothing More Concert
7-10 p.m. — JJ's Live — Tickets available online or at the door — Enjoy an evening of great music from Nothing More and Kingdom Collapse.
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Rob Schneider's You Can Dooooo It Tour
7:30-9:00 p.m. — JJ's Live — Cost Info — Comedy legend Rob Schneider brings his full band for a night of nonstop laughs.
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Mat Kearney & Augustana Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — JJ's Live — Tickets available online or at the door — Enjoy drinks and great music in a lively atmosphere.
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Ty Myers Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — JJ's Live — Last-minute tickets available — Experience the live performance of Ty Myers in Fayetteville, AR.
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Sunday Patio Series with Cody Rawlings
3-5 p.m. — Waystone Pizza Co. — Enjoy great eats and cold drinks while listening to live music.
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Fuel For Your Health Demo Day
5-9 p.m. — Heartland Whole Health Institute — Free entry — Celebrate the culmination of health tech innovation with dynamic presentations and a lively afterparty.
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Open House at the 34th Annual Eureka Springs Studio Walk
Come by 15 White Street to check out our Open House from 4p-10p. We'll be featuring 4 artists and will have free appetizers/beverages and a free drawing for a chance to Win a $100 Gift Certificate to Ermilios.
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Candlelight: A Tribute to Coldplay
8:30-9:30 p.m. — TheatreSquared — Tickets available — Experience a stunning candlelight concert featuring a string quartet performing Coldplay's greatest hits.
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