Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 25th of May.
Good morning, Fayetteville.
Pharmacy giant CVS is looking at ways to keep its 23 Arkansas stores open after Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed a law that stops drug middlemen from owning pharmacies — a move that may force CVS to change its business model to avoid closures on Jan.
1. The company said its stores remain open today as it weighs its options to continue serving over 340,000 Arkansans.
A man was arrested in Fayetteville after an early morning fight led to gunfire on May 24 in the 300 block of N West Avenue near Dickson Street—Fayetteville Police said no one was injured or property damaged and a 26 year old identified as Adan Morales Hernandez was booked for public intoxication, disorderly conduct and discharging a center fire weapon violation.
Fayetteville police said a 26-year-old man, Adan Morales Hernandez, was taken into custody after he fired his pistol in the air during an early Saturday morning fight on North West Avenue—no one was hurt and there was no property damage.
Art in Bloom will return to Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville from Friday through Tuesday—local florists will set up indoor floral displays and six outdoor installations will be on view through June 8 to celebrate Garden Week.
Six local Arkansans earned their commission at West Point on May 24 as part of the Class of 2025 during Memorial Day weekend's commencement with over 1,000 cadets.
Rep. Womack—Chairman of the West Point Board of Visitors—congratulated the graduates and said he is confident they will continue to make their families and the Third District proud.
The Arkansas softball team won 4-0 over Mississippi on Saturday night at Bogle Park to force a deciding Game 3 in the NCAA Fayetteville Super Regional.
They meet today at 4 p.m. as the winner will advance to their first Women's College World Series.
Game 2 of the NCAA Fayetteville Super Regional started at 8:05 p.m. today on ESPN2, with Arkansas softball holding a 2-0 lead through four innings as the Razorbacks try to rebound from a 9-7 loss in Game 1 last Friday - they aim to turn the series around.
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.
Clarke Buehling Concert with Walter Schmidt
7-9 p.m. — Folk School of Fayetteville — Tickets available — Experience the rich sounds of 19th-century banjo music from acclaimed performer Clarke Buehling.
Beginner Banjo Workshop
1-2 p.m. — Folk School of Fayetteville / Fayetteville Roots — Check out the intricacies of banjo playing with expert Clarke Buehling.
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