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Wednesday, May 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of May.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Springdale Har-Ber High School held its graduation ceremony on May 17 at Bud Walton Arena—seniors earned their diplomas and looked ahead to new opportunities. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Judge Robert J Gladwin announced on May 27 that he will not seek re-election in 2026 on the Arkansas Court of Appeals. He is the longest-serving judge on the court having first been elected in 2002. Arkansas Times
- ➤ On Tuesday, the Planning Commission voted 5—2 to reject a proposal to rezone nearly 3 acres south of Center Street for a student housing complex that would demolish two apartment complexes and a historic home. The developer, Core Spaces—planning a 313-unit project called the Hub, may appeal the decision as public concerns over affordable housing and stormwater drainage were raised. Fayetteville Flyer
- ➤ Traffic on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard was detoured overnight starting May 27 as part of an interchange-improvement project for U.S. 62 and I-49, with westbound traffic directed along W. Wedington Drive via N. Futrall Drive on to N. Shiloh Drive and eastbound traffic detoured via S. Cato Springs Road. The detours will continue until June 1 (weather permitting). City of Fayetteville
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Planning commissioners approved a student housing project along Duncan Avenue near the Fayetteville High School football stadium; the design includes 294 units and 1,011 bedrooms with parking, retail space and public amenities – developer Endeavor Real Estate Group plans to move forward with the project after a 6–1 vote. Fayetteville Flyer
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Fayetteville baseball teams are planning for the NCAA regionals this weekend in a double-elimination format that may require up to 36 innings; the Razorbacks will open Friday at 2 p.m. at Baum-Walker Stadium — Coach Dave Van Horn is weighing pitching options for a potentially long series. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Senior first baseman Bri Ellis became the University of Arkansas's first USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year on May 27th at a ceremony held before the Women's College World Series in Oklahoma City—she capped a historic season with record-setting stats and thanked her teammates in an emotional acceptance speech. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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Payton Joy Live Performance
6-8 PM — Six Twelve Coffeehouse & Bar — Free entry — Enjoy a live Country-Rock performance and connect over favorite snacks.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Ashtyn Barbaree Concert
2-6 p.m. — Fayetteville Public Library — Free entry — Experience ethereal Americana tunes from an acclaimed local singer-songwriter.
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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.
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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.
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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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Trivia Night at Flyway Brewing Co.
7-9 p.m. — Flyway Brewing Company — Free to play — Gather your friends for a fun-filled evening of trivia, beer, and prizes.
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