Good morning, Fayetteville.

On May 14, a fatal accident on U.S. 412 in Siloam Springs left 84-year-old Peggy Nelson dead and three others injured when her Chevrolet Traverse failed to yield and was hit by a Freightliner truck that struck another vehicle—resulting in hours of backed up traffic as officers cleared the scene.

The Department of Geosciences at the U of A will award $153,900 in scholarships to 26 undergraduates and 33 graduate students in the 2025-26 academic year—33 endowed awards honor faculty and alumni like Walt Manger and Dan Gabor.

The scholarships support studies in geography, geology and earth science.

Charles Maxwell, a U of A professor known for his strong work in swine nutrition and teaching, died on May 12 at 83—his nearly 60-year career left a big mark on research and classes.

Colleagues honor his legacy with an endowment to support the swine facility he helped build—visitation is scheduled today from 6 to 8 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home in Springdale.

The City of Fayetteville will launch its Community Forester program this June to help residents 16 and up learn how to care for trees — the free program offers three levels with classes at the Fayetteville Public Library and Lower Ramble.

Participants will attend six one-hour classes and a volunteer event, with a certificate and T-shirt given upon completion — advanced classes will offer further training.

The City Council voted 3-4 on Tuesday to reject a proposed seven-story, 185-unit student housing project on Dickson Street that would have included commercial space and faced over 2,500 public signatures, and the Council also approved a petition to ask the Arkansas Public Service Commission to review Southwestern Electric Power’s rate increase request—which could add about $30.46 to a typical residential bill.

Reese Jones from Hook, Line and said anglers at Beaver Lake can fish in both clear and muddy water—conditions that help catch black bass today.

A 56-unit apartment complex near the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville changed ownership after a sale of $8.05 million — pricing at $143,750 per unit.

Built in 1998 on 4.06 acres with a pool and picnic area, the property was bought by Fayetteville-based BH Land Mgmt Group LLC, led by John Daniel Benninghoff of JB Group LLC.

Softball America named University of Arkansas first baseman Bri Ellis its Player of the Year on Tuesday, making her the first in program history to earn a national honor—she leads the nation with a slugging percentage of 1.142, an on-base percentage of .646, and program records with 26 home runs and 72 RBI. Junior pitcher Robyn Herron earned second-team All-American honors while third baseman Ella McDowell and pitcher Payton Burnham were named Freshman All-Americans; Arkansas will host Ole Miss in an NCAA Tournament super regional game at 7 p.m. on Friday.

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.