Good morning, Fayetteville.

At least four tornadoes struck Washington County Monday night amid heavy rain and severe thunderstorms, toppling trees and power lines and leaving nearly 24,000 customers in Washington County and 7,200 in Madison County without power + crews in Fayetteville and nearby areas worked to assess damage + officials confirmed no injuries.

Leaders of UA System campuses are proposing tuition and fee hikes for 2025-26—while UA Grantham will keep costs flat.

The UA System board of trustees will review these proposals Wednesday and Thursday at Cossatot Community College.

Fayetteville Public Schools will install metal detectors this fall at the high school and two junior highs to screen for weapons without forcing students to empty their pockets.

The district acted after past incidents with guns on campus and will use funds from its safety budget and grants—officials say the move will help keep students safe without slowing the flow at entrances.

Fayetteville has scheduled public meetings this week, starting Monday with the Advertising & Promotion Commission session at Town Center and a City Council work session at City Hall, and today includes a City Hall Art Exhibition Review at 2 p.m. Additional sessions on Thursday will cover Planning, Housing Authority, and Long Range Planning Committee meetings held at City Hall or via Zoom—Friday has no meetings listed.

A legislative panel on Monday endorsed the Arkansas Economic Development Commission’s request for $15 million in state restricted reserve funds to support the community assistance grants program—final approval will be considered by the Legislative Council on Thursday while applications remain open through July 31.

Arkansas shortstop Wehiwa Aloy was named SEC player of the year Monday — he batted .358 with 18 home runs, 17 doubles and 58 RBI while leading the SEC with 82 hits and 72 runs.

USA Baseball also named him one of 25 semifinalists for the Golden Spikes Award.

On Monday, the SEC named Wehiwa Aloy the Player of the Year in baseball after he led the team with a .358 average and 18 home runs; he is the second Razorback to earn this honor.

The University of Arkansas also set a record with four first-team All-SEC selections as they prepare for the SEC Tournament starting Friday.

Atalyia Rijo shined for the Arkansas softball team at Bogle Park during the recent regional as she hit 9-for-10 with 3 RBI and earned praise for her sure defense that helped the Razorbacks clinch a winners’ bracket spot.

Coach Courtney Deifel noted her clutch solo home run in extra innings eased pressure and boosted team momentum—making her a key player in the postseason success.

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.

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.

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.

Payton Joy Live Performance

6-8 PM — Six Twelve Coffeehouse & Bar — Free entry — Enjoy a live Country-Rock performance and connect over favorite snacks.

Majo Aguilar Live

8-9:30 p.m. — JJ's Live — Tickets available online or at the door — Enjoy great music from Majo Aguilar while sipping your favorite drinks.

Books & Brews at Flyway Brewing Company

6-7 p.m. — Flyway Brewing Company — Free entry — Engage in a lively discussion over 'A Gentleman in Moscow' while enjoying craft brews.

An Evening with Amor Towles

7-8 p.m. — Fayetteville Public Library — Free admission — Engage in a conversation with bestselling author Amor Towles followed by a book signing.

The Fab Four - Ultimate Beatles Tribute

8:00-9:30 p.m. — JJ's Live — Ticket prices vary — Experience an award-winning tribute with note-for-note renditions of Beatles classics.

Ashtyn Barbaree Concert

2-6 p.m. — Fayetteville Public Library — Free entry — Experience ethereal Americana tunes from an acclaimed local singer-songwriter.

De-Mystifying Music Theory Workshop

6-8 p.m. — Folk School of Fayetteville — Free entry — Explore the intriguing nuances of music theory and ignite your creativity with Jack Williams.