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Friday, April 25th, 2025
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Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 25th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ After markets closed on April 23, Tontitown’s PAMT Corp reported a Q1 net loss of $8.14 million as revenue fell 14.9% to $155.34 million compared to last year—its logistics and truckload operations showed further strain, and shares traded down by 1.15% on April 24. NWA Business Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Attorney and scholar Scott W. Stern discussed his new book, There Is a Deep Brooding in Arkansas, which links historic rape trials in Mississippi County with Maya Angelou’s path to healing from childhood trauma—shedding light on how poverty and social isolation fueled these events. The book, published in January by Yale University Press, uses archival records to reveal a tumultuous part of Arkansas history. Arkansas Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Two Panamanian seniors from U of A's Biological and Agricultural Engineering department are set to graduate in May after receiving a competitive scholarship and strong mentorship that helped them tackle environmental challenges. After graduation, Maria Vergara Murillo will start a wastewater treatment job with Mead and Hunt and Janai Dominguez Gonzalez will return to Panama to inspire young students in STEM — a path shaped by their rural upbringing. University of Arkansas
- ➤ Two fourth year U of A interior architecture students each received $30,000 from the Angelo Donghia Foundation for their design projects submitted last spring. Cassie Roberts designed a tool library concept and Olivia Everett focused on outdoor recreation for the Fayetteville Public Library’s services—both awards will help them with their future studies and careers. University of Arkansas
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State officials will change the traffic patterns on MLK Boulevard as part of the MLK Boulevard interchange project; westbound traffic will no longer turn left onto Futrall and eastbound traffic will no longer turn right, with the change coming into effect at 8 a.m. Tuesday, April 29, and South Futrall permanently allowing only northbound traffic. Fayetteville Flyer
- ➤ On Saturday, the Health Department will open five offices — including one in Fayetteville at 3270 Wimberly Drive — from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to issue birth certificates needed for Real IDs to help meet the May 7 deadline, while five revenue offices will operate in the same cities solely to issue Real IDs. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The University of Arkansas’s NIL collective Arkansas Edge issued demand letters to at least two athletes who transferred early—Arkansas athletic director Hunter Yurachek said the school supports enforcing these buyout clauses to ensure players meet their NIL contracts. Fayetteville Flyer
- ➤ Florida State transfer quarterback Trever Jackson committed to Arkansas during his official visit to Fayetteville. He will join the Razorback football team (adding his talent) to boost the team (as part of ongoing recruitment). Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Fayetteville pitcher and outfielder Jaison DeLamar signed with the Razorbacks in December after committing in 2022. He said he grew up dreaming of playing for the team and plans to help Fayetteville baseball win its first title since 2013—he relies on four strong pitches and a .438 batting average. 5 News
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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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Ashtyn Barbaree and Shannon Wurst Live Performance
9 AM – 3 PM — Airship Coffee at the Pumphouse — Free entry — Enjoy live acoustic music from two talented local artists recognized in the Arkansas Country Music Awards.
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