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Friday, May 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fayetteville’s Walker Park Splash Pad and Gulley Park Interactive Fountain will open Saturday and run daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. until Sept. 21 as warmer temperatures and sunny skies arrive—at Walker Park, visitors can enjoy floor geysers, spray features and a large dump bucket while Gulley Park offers an interactive fountain with expanded playground facilities and renovated restrooms featuring installations by local artist Eugene Sargent. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ The Fayetteville Strawberry Festival will be held Sunday, May 18 from 12 to 6 p.m. on Fayetteville square. The second-year event will feature live music, food trucks, a pie-baking competition, a dog parade, and an interview with Murial Fahrion — key details also include over 50 local vendors and active participation from nearby businesses — and is expected to draw a large audience. Fayetteville Flyer
- ➤ The city announced that Walker Park Splash Pad and Gulley Park Interactive Fountain will open Saturday for the 2025 summer season, running daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. until Sept. 21. Walker Park offers floor geysers and spray features while Gulley Park provides a renovated playground and updated restrooms (including artwork by Eugene Sargent) as mostly sunny skies and rising temperatures from the mid-70s to mid-80s are expected. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Arts Live Theatre presents Matilda Jr. at The Medium in Springdale from May 8 to May 11 — performances start at 7 p.m. on May 8 and 9, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on May 10, and at 2 p.m. on May 11. The play adapts Roald Dahl’s classic tale with a cast of young actors who will deliver humor and heart on stage. The Free Weekly
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Today, the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville holds spring commencement ceremonies as Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences begins at 3 p.m. in Bud Walton Arena and Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences starts at 3:30 p.m. in Barnhill Arena. Saturday ceremonies will include a graduate commencement at 8:30 a.m. in Bud Walton Arena along with events for the College of Engineering, College of Education and Health Professions, Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design, Sam M. Walton College of Business, and the School of Law. 4029 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fayetteville will close both lanes of Maple Street from Leverett Avenue to Gregg Street on Monday as Phase 1 of the Safe Streets and Roads for All project starts—detour signs will guide motorists through the closure until early August. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The No. 5 Arkansas softball team advanced to the SEC Tournament semifinals with a 6-1 win over No. 4 Tennessee on Thursday—marking their deepest run since winning in 2022. Junior pitcher Robyn Herron threw a complete game by striking out nine batters—and the team will face No. 1 seed Oklahoma today at 3 p.m. on ESPN2. 4029 News
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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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MJ The Musical
7 p.m. — Walton Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the King of Pop with a stunning musical tribute to Michael Jackson's legacy.
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MJ - The Musical
8:00-9:30 PM — Walton Arts Center — Recommended for ages 8 and up — Experience the unparalleled artistry of Michael Jackson in this Tony Award-winning musical.
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Joseph Scott Elliott Band Live Performance
8 PM — Nomads Trailside — Ticket Info TBA — Enjoy a night of music featuring the Joseph Scott Elliott Band along with local acts.
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May AI Meetup
6-8 p.m. — UofA Collaborative — Free food and drinks — Explore the exciting world of AI with engaging presentations and networking opportunities.
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Payton Joy Live Performance
6-8 PM — Six Twelve Coffeehouse & Bar — Free entry — Enjoy a live Country-Rock performance and connect over favorite snacks.
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