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Fayetteville
Thursday, April 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bentonville-based Single Parent Scholarship Fund reached 55% of its challenge goal after a $200,000 donation from F1RSTNB, with funds now being raised until May 20 to support a new 13,000 sqft headquarters in Springdale & help single-parent families. The campaign, launched in June 2025, will expand services in Benton, Carroll, Madison, and Washington counties. NWA Business Journal
- ➤ A new memorial honoring fallen officer Stephen Carr was unveiled Tuesday at the Jordan Annex on Rock Street, the site where he was killed in 2019. The landscaped area now features benches, plantings and a metal monument displaying his name and badge number. Fayetteville Flyer
- ➤ NWA Burger Week will run May 3-9 across Fayetteville and neighboring communities, featuring 37 restaurants offering $12 specialty burgers (with $1 per sale donated) to benefit NWA Food Bank; local foodie Joseph Nguyen organized the fundraiser to raise $5,000 for food security. Fayetteville Flyer
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Swarm Aero opened an 80,000 sqft advanced manufacturing center at Drake Field in Fayetteville to build large drones for defense and plans to hire more staff as production expands. However, a local board appeal on its license use may delay operations until the city council rules on the issue. NWA Business Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ CACHE invested over $495,000 in area artists and arts organizations in 2025, increasing audience numbers at its creative space (The Medium) by 7,000 and expanding its Creative Exchange Fund from 32 to 37 recipients. The report shows the investment strengthened Northwest Arkansas's creative economy. NWA Business Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Assistant professor Jake Dionne of the U of A was named the recipient of the Janice Hocker Rushing Early Career Research Award by the Southern States Communication Association today—honoring his work in environmental and legal communication, including bison restoration. He earned national recognitions after joining in 2020. University of Arkansas
- ➤ Two Fay Jones School students have been named to Metropolis magazine's Future100 list that honors top design talent from across North America. Burns, a fourth-year student planning to start her career at Corgan (Dallas), and recent graduate Kalkstein, now apprenticing in Florence, strengthen the school’s legacy. University of Arkansas
- ➤ Fay Jones School of Architecture received a $1.5 million gift from alumnus Dan Tate and his wife Terry that establishes a scholarship (covering full tuition and fees) for financially needy undergraduates. The award gives preference to students from the St. Louis area. University of Arkansas
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The University of Arkansas launched a 25-year solar project today that aims to lower rising costs and expand renewable energy use. The Fayetteville facility on North Riches Drive, featuring 1,200 panels, already powers campus energy while 20 sites in total will be finished by next year. 4029 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A Best Therapies survey reveals 71% of Americans feel overstimulated from screen time, with Gen Zers averaging 8.4 hours daily; 53% report trying to cut back this year. Fayetteville counselor Erica Walter says noting screen habits—such as sensory overload—can help people manage anxiety. 5 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas football running back Mike Washington and quarterback Taylen Green impressed scouts at the NFL combine—Washington clocked 4.33 seconds on the 40 and Green matched top times—boosting their draft prospects for today's NFL Draft rounds in Pittsburgh. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Offensive coordinator Tim Cramsey said top QBs AJ Hill and KJ Jackson (with passing percentages above 70) are showing steady progress in spring practices under first-year head coach Ryan Silverfield. Their competition continues at the 2 p.m. Red-White game on Saturday in Fayetteville. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Arkansas baseball will face Missouri today at 7 p.m. at Taylor Stadium in Columbia & Razorbacks pitcher Hunter Dietz, with a 4-2 record, will compete against Missouri pitcher Josh McDevitt, who is 3-4. Clouds and a high of 80 may bring showers later. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Emmanuel Cortes Live
7-10 p.m. — Ozark Music Hall — Tickets start at $93 — Emmanuel Cortes promises an unforgettable live performance in Fayetteville.
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