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Fayetteville
Saturday, April 25th, 2026
Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 25th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Toll Brothers Inc. will acquire nearly all the assets of Buffington Homes in Fayetteville, expanding its luxury home market presence — the deal is expected to close in the third quarter as Buffington’s team joins Toll Brothers. NWA Business Journal
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ An April report shows that combined sales tax revenue from the four largest cities reached $8.974 million, up 6.6% from last year & reversing declines from previous months. Fayetteville posted a 7.27% gain amid regional variations due to rebates. NWA Business Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ University of Arkansas chemical engineering students developed a carbon dioxide life support system prototype for NASA to reuse gas during long space missions + funded by the X-Hab Challenge in 2025, the project will be reviewed by NASA engineers to improve resource reuse for potential Mars missions. The Arkansas Traveler
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Fort Smith family medicine resident Shayne Brown-Bayird shared her journey from addiction during the Sebastian County Opioid Summit on Friday at Grace Community Church in Fort Smith, detailing her early exposure to alcohol and multiple stints in rehab. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Applications are open for 60 subsidized units at Patriot Park for veterans and their spouses in Fayetteville, with first units expected by early July if weather permits. Applicants can register online for a $14 fee (eligibility was discussed during a tour on April 24). Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ National home builder Toll Brothers Inc. is entering northwest Arkansas by acquiring Buffington Homes of Fayetteville (the region's largest luxury builder), with the deal set to close by July 31 and financial terms undisclosed. 5 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas baseball is set for Game 2 against Missouri tonight at Baum Stadium as cooler, shifting winds could alter play. Lefty Cole Gibler will face Missouri’s lefty Brady Kehlenbrink as the Razorbacks seek to build on yesterday’s 5-4 win. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ At 5 p.m. Arkansas will host Missouri for Game 1 of their softball series at Bogle Park (returning to home play after 18 days away). The Razorbacks, fresh off a seven-game road swing, will play their final regular-season home series and the game will stream live on SEC Network. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ At the John McDonnell Invitational on Friday, Arkansas track teams broke records when Raynier Galvez (a sophomore from Indian Hills CC) set a facility record in the 800 meters and Razorbacks swept the 200 meters while also breaking a relay record; coaches said the performances build momentum for upcoming meets. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Arkansas men's basketball coach John Calipari will host 13 camps in June and July at locations including Benton, Conway, Little Rock, Searcy and Fayetteville; the Fayetteville camp will include a father-daughter session for players in grades one through 12 at the Marsha and Marty Martin Basketball Performance Center. 5 News
- ➤ Arkansas Razorbacks announced Friday that they will drop the men's and women's tennis programs after the spring season. The decision — approved by chancellor Charles Robinson — reallocates funds to support the remaining sports. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Arkansas track and field announced Friday that the Razorback Invitational meet will be renamed the Chris Bucknam Invitational at John McDonnell Field to honor former coach Chris Bucknam, who retired at the end of 2025 after 18 seasons and led the team to national titles. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Arkansas women's basketball added Colorado-Colorado Springs transfer Ayianna Johnson by announcement on Friday. Johnson averaged 12 points, 5.6 rebounds for Division II Mountain Lions and is the fifth transfer to join the Razorbacks this offseason. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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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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Irish Session
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Folk School of Fayetteville / Fayetteville Roots — Free entry — A lively gathering of musicians where Irish tunes and songs are played in harmony.
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