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Thursday, June 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of June.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Three students from the Fay Jones School were named to Metropolis magazine's Future100 list for their strong academic work and creative design skills. Their selection—recognizing talent in interior architecture and design—places them among North America's top emerging designers. University of Arkansas
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mayor Molly Rawn is hosting a community conversation on homelessness and housing solutions on Sunday, June 8, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Parish Hall of St. Paul's Episcopal Church (224 N. East Ave) where residents, advocates, and service providers will share ideas to guide planned support efforts as the city prepares for an upcoming encampment sweep on university property. City of Fayetteville
- ➤ Trinitas Ventures filed a lawsuit against Fayetteville on May 30 after its proposal for a 185-unit student housing project on Dickson Street was rejected by the Planning Commission on April 14 and by the City Council on May 20— the developer claims city officials did not follow the Unified Development Code and will ask a court to approve the project and grant damages. 4029 News
- ➤ Legislators cleared two rules on Wednesday to improve Medicaid coverage for pregnant women, including presumptive eligibility (allowing coverage during application processing) and ending bundled payments to separate reimbursements for prenatal and postnatal care as part of the Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies Act. The rules will move to the Legislative Council’s Administrative Rules Subcommittee (with estimated costs of about $1.6 million and $38 million for the new processes) before full council review later this month. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Up Campus Student Living, Dwell Design Studio and Fayetteville architect Robert Sharp propose a new student-housing project on the U-Ark Theater site and will hold a public input meeting at 2 p.m. Saturday in the theater lobby—residents are invited to share their opinions before any design is drawn. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The NCAA Fayetteville Super Regional features two-thirds of the Golden Spikes Award finalists including Arkansas shortstop Wehiwa Aloy, Tennessee left-handed pitcher Liam Doyle, and Florida State shortstop Alex Lodise. USA Baseball will announce the winner on June 21 at the College World Series—Aloy is now the Razorbacks’ second finalist in as many seasons. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Matt Jones and Christina Long talked about the upcoming Fayetteville Super Regional between the Razorbacks and the Volunteers on the Keys to Arkansas-Tennessee podcast—Jones also talked about the Arkansas players he put on his All-America ballot. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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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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OOS Fayetteville, Arkansas | Offensive Skills Clinic
6:30-8:30 p.m. — NW Arkansas Juniors Storm Volleyball Club — Early Bird $80, Late Registration $115 — Enhance your volleyball skills with specialized coaching focused on collegiate and professional techniques.
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Folk Concert: Aaron Smith
7-9 p.m. — Folk School of Fayetteville — Ticket Pricing TBD — Experience heartfelt folk music exploring the human experience through tales of love, family, and resilience.
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Ozark Valley Triathlon
Saturday, Jun 21st — Lake Wedington Recreation Area — Registration fees apply — Experience thrilling off-road triathlons and duathlons set in beautiful NW Arkansas.
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Ladies of Legacy - An Evening of Jazz Piano
7 p.m. — Walton Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy captivating jazz piano performances from acclaimed artists Champian Fulton, Youngjoo Song, and Miki Yamanaka.
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