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Sunday, May 24th, 2026
Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 24th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fayetteville added 2,908 new residents in the 12 months ending July 1, U.S. Census Bureau estimates show. Mayor Molly Rawn said the growth highlights a pressing need for investment in infrastructure, housing & public safety to support sustainable expansion. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The touring musical & Juliet, which reimagines Shakespeare’s famous love story, performs at Walton Arts Center with multiple showtimes this week (Tuesday through Saturday with a May 31 show) and tickets range from $48.30 to $109.25 featuring 2025 Jimmy Award winner Fabiola Caraballo Quijada. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Earvin Young, a former Walmart exec and stroke survivor, now uses his blog to promote stroke awareness after suffering strokes in 2025 — urging residents to manage blood pressure, diet and exercise while praising Northwest Arkansas hospitals for advanced stroke care. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ No. 7 Arkansas women's golf finished the second round of the NCAA Championship at Omni La Costa in Carlsbad, Calif. Junior Maria Jose Marin scored a 4-under 68 — the sole under-par round — and the Razorbacks are tied for fourth heading into today's third round. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ On Friday and Saturday at Bogle Park, senior second baseman Karlie Davison hit walk off three-run home runs that clinched run rule wins & sent the Razorbacks to their first Women’s College World Series appearance. Former alumna Raigan Kramer cheered as fans celebrated the milestone. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Navigate, a Chicago-based sports consulting firm, was hired by UA to review athletic spending during a recent Board of Trustees meeting and suggest new revenue sources for its athletic department. Athletic Director Hunter Yurachek also announced plans for a new multimedia rights deal and corporate sponsorship for the stadium. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ D1Baseball projected the Razorbacks as regional hosts after an 8-1 win boosted their stats + confidence, with final host sites to be announced today at 7:30 p.m. following key series games at Baum-Walker Stadium in Fayetteville. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Arkansas and Auburn are set to face off at 4 p.m. today in the SEC Tournament semifinals at the Hoover Met (rain may delay the start) as Arkansas right-hander Cooper Dossett makes his first career start while Auburn’s Alex Petrovic takes the mound. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Arkansas baseball coach Dave Van Horn held a press conference on Saturday to discuss the Razorbacks' SEC Tournament win over Auburn, with players Ryder Helfrick & Ethan McElvain sharing game insights. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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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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