Good morning, Fayetteville.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Smokehouse Players Benefit Performance of On Golden Pond

1-2:30 p.m. — Ozark Mountain Smokehouse — Donations accepted — Enjoy a heartfelt performance exploring love and forgiveness in later years.

Bats and Bluegrass Festival

5-9 p.m. — Illinois River Watershed Partnership — Free admission — Experience the magical emergence of gray bats alongside live bluegrass music in a unique Ozark celebration.