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Tuesday, May 19th, 2026
Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas celebrates America's 250th anniversary with historic exhibits plus a time capsule featuring a diamond from its only public mine. A marker honoring the first Walmart store will be dedicated in Rogers on June 4th as communities join in nationwide commemorations. 4029 News
- ➤ CALS Ron Robinson Theater is showing a full lineup of films in June, including free screenings of Field of Dreams, The Wizard of Oz, and In Her Words (with a Q&A led by filmmaker Lisa Marie Evans) along with ticketed features like Dracula and Moulin Rouge across multiple dates. Arkansas Times
- ➤ Country duo Dan + Shay will perform with Josh Ross and Tyler Hubbard at the Walmart AMP on Friday, Oct. 23 this fall. Pre-sales for tickets begin today at 10 a.m., with public sales starting on Friday, May 22. Fayetteville Flyer
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ GasBuddy reports that Arkansas gas prices have risen more than 7 cents since May 11 to an average of $4.04 per gallon, which is $1.25 higher than this time last year; fuel prices are expected to remain volatile ahead of Memorial Day. 5 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The U of A announced SWEPCO Foundation will sponsor its Land of Opportunity Scholarship to aid about 100 Pell-eligible students with tuition and housing support via mentorship and internships this fall. Chancellor Charles Robinson said the program aims to boost graduation rates and strengthen the workforce (three-year initiative). University of Arkansas
- ➤ On Monday, Friends of Arkansas PBS announced donations from the Walton Family Foundation, Tyson Family Foundation, and Schueck Family Foundation that will add $500,000 annually to support PBS programming — the contributions bring the campaign to within $272,188 of the $2.5 million goal needed for next year. Arkansas Times
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Drought conditions have improved since a record dry winter; however, Mountainburg and regions farther east remain dry with half inch to three inches of rain forecast through the workweek, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor released Thursday. 4029 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced that Arkansas will join America 250 celebrations by setting up a booth on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. where visitors can try local foods and explore education programs during a two-week fair. 4029 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Arkansas Razorbacks will play at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday in Hoover as the seventh seed in the SEC Tournament — they await the UT-USC winner after a series win over Kentucky. A victory could set up a game against the Texas Longhorns on Friday. Fayetteville Flyer
- ➤ Arkansas Razorbacks softball won three run-rule games at Bogle Park this weekend and will host a Super Regional against Duke at 11 a.m. Friday at Baum-Walker Stadium. Fayetteville Flyer
- ➤ Matt Jones and Bubba Carpenter discussed the Razorbacks' series win over Kentucky and outlined Arkansas' SEC Tournament plans + regional projection in today's WholeHogSports Daily Podcast. The conversation provided local insights into the team's performance and upcoming games. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Three Arkansas baseball players were named to All-SEC teams Monday, May 18 ahead of the SEC Tournament starting Tuesday in Hoover. Hunter Dietz earned first-team honors as a pitcher, while Ethan McElvain and Ryder Helfrick were selected for the second and all-defensive teams respectively. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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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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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.
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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'.
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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.
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