Good morning, Fayetteville.

The Walton Family Foundation's Home Region Program announced a new 5-year strategy to boost economic mobility and strengthen education and civic engagement in Northwest Arkansas and the Arkansas-Mississippi Delta.

Foundation chair Tom Walton said the plan will support community infrastructure, workforce readiness and shared spaces.

The city's Gulley Park interactive fountain and Walker Park splash pad will open on Saturday, May 9 (located at 1850 E.

Township St and 10 W. 15th St). Both attractions will operate daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. until Sept. 20 and are free.

Toll Brothers Inc. will buy Fayetteville-based Buffington Homes in a deal worth over $111 million — following recent property sales of more than 235 acres and 240 residential lots across Benton and Washington counties, including a Toll Brothers affiliate's purchase at 4698 E.

Misson Blvd. in Fayetteville.

The Center for Business and Economic Research at the Sam M.

Walton College of Business will host its Quarterly Business Analysis luncheon on Thursday, June 4 at the Hilton Garden Inn, 1325 N. Palak Drive—over 1,000 local attendees will network and discuss economic trends including tax refunds and high gasoline prices amid ongoing uncertainty.

More than 6,500 UA students will don cap and gowns for spring commencement ceremonies on May 8-9 in Bud Walton Arena and Barnhill Arena, with Congressman Steve Womack speaking on Friday (free parking is available in unrestricted lots) and a clear bag policy in effect.

At Demo Day last week, the largest-ever cohort from U of A's McMillon Innovation Studio showcased projects by design and product teams that solved real-world problems in multiple industries.

The studio will add a new healthcare track (Vitality) for fall, expanding opportunities for student innovation.

Nick and Carolyn Cole pledged $250,000 today to support the University of Arkansas Path Scholars program, which gives students mentoring and academic help, continuing a long history of philanthropy that opens doors for Arkansas students.

The 18th-ranked Arkansas baseball team will host an Oklahoma team later this season after SEC showdowns against Georgia and Ole Miss tested their mettle, and Fayetteville fans are ready for the new challenge *as the season shifts*.

On May 3, 19-year-old Christian Turner hit a walk-off home run at Baum-Walker Stadium in Fayetteville to give Arkansas a 5-4 win over Ole Miss.

He became the fourth freshman to achieve such a feat under coach Van Horn, and his hometown of Haughton buzzed with pride.

The Mounties swept Springdale on Thursday, May 7th to capture the 6A-West baseball title outright.

They secured the series with a decisive win.

Arkansas coach Courtney Deifel and players Tianna Bell and Payton Burnham recapped their 3-0 win over Mississippi State at the SEC Tournament during a press conference, highlighting the team’s strong performance.

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.

Emmanuel Cortes Live

7-10 p.m. — Ozark Music Hall — Tickets start at $93 — Emmanuel Cortes promises an unforgettable live performance in Fayetteville.

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.

Summer Reading Kickoff!

9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. — Fayetteville Public Library — Free entry — Celebrate the start of summer with fun activities, food, and performances for all ages.