Good morning, Fayetteville.

Speakers at the Congress for the New Urbanism conference explained Tuesday that zoning for single-family homes does not match community needs, and the event in Fayetteville—along with sessions in Rogers and Bentonville—continues through Saturday.

Attendees discussed the gap between building codes and affordable housing.

EnergyWorks — a Fayetteville-based oil and gas company — acquired 731 natural gas wells in eastern Oklahoma for $65 million, making it the largest Arkansas-based operator.

The deal closed in April, officials said.

Fireworks will return to Northwest Arkansas Mall on July 4 at 9 p.m. to mark the country’s 250th birthday plus reestablish a tradition last held in 2015, with the event funded by the city’s 2% hotel, motel, and restaurant tax.

Opera in the Ozarks begins its season soon with three main shows—Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro, Bernstein’s Candide, and a Puccini double bill at Inspiration Point Center (16311 Hwy.

62 West). In Fayetteville, shows occur at the Botanical Garden on June 9 and at the Public Library on June 10.

Jacob Holmes was named the College of Engineering Outstanding Senior at U of A for his work at the food pantry and leadership on campus.

A Saturday graduate with dual degrees, he will join capSpire in Houston this July & continue to use his technical skills in community service.

University Housing at U of A invites faculty, staff (and community members) to volunteer as Welcome Hogs during move-in week for the Class of 2030.

Volunteers sign up for three-hour shifts from Wed to Sat, Aug. 5-8 and will receive a complimentary meal ticket, with registration closing on July 27.

Starting June 1, Fayetteville will launch a cart-based recycling program replacing small bins with blue carts for paper, cardboard and plastic while residents keep green bins for glass.

Delivery of 28,000 carts is scheduled in May and Mayor Rawn will answer questions Friday, May 15 at the compost facility.

Fayetteville police honored fallen officers and celebrated current service during National Police Week, which runs through May 17 and includes a memorial service on May 15 at the West Front of the United States Capitol.

Officers stressed the importance of community support & resilience in their daily work.

The NCAA Softball Tournament now breaks its 64 teams into quadrants with extra seeding, and Arkansas earned the No. 5 overall seed (placing them as the second seed in their quadrant behind Nebraska).

Coach Courtney Deifel said the new format is designed to create fairer matchups and avoid past hosting issues.

Matt Jones and Ethan Westerman joined Justin McLeod on WholeHogSports Daily Podcast today to preview Arkansas' home regional featuring Washington, South Florida, and Fordham.

The podcast is available for streaming (Apple, Spotify, or YouTube) for listeners who want to catch the discussion.

DJ Baxendale will take on the Arkansas baseball general manager role on July 1; his current work as director of analytics will shift to support the new role.

The move sets the stage for a fresh leadership chapter in the team.

Razorbacks coach Ryan Silverfield kicked off the All In Roadshow Tuesday in Fayetteville, noting over half his signing class is local.

The tour continues with stops in Little Rock at 6 p.m. Wednesday + Jonesboro at 7 p.m. Thursday + Frisco on Monday at 7 p.m.

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.

Big K.R.I.T. Album Release Event

10 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. — Ozark Music Hall — Cost info unavailable — Celebrate the release of Big K.R.I.T.'s new album '4eva Is A Mighty Long Time'.

Nike Volleyball Camp at University of Arkansas

9 a.m. - 3 p.m. — University Recreation + Wellness — $455 — A girls volleyball camp for ages 10-14 focusing on skill development and leadership.

AdventureCon 2026: Board Game and Tabletop Convention

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Rogers Convention Center — $10 – $85 — A family-friendly gathering filled with over 300 games for board game enthusiasts of all ages.