Good morning, Fayetteville.

Lisa Fury-Smith, the Executive Director of Business Operations at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Fayetteville, grew up in Tontitown and earned a B.S. and MBA from John Brown University.

She built systems in community health care and will soon focus on career coaching for young professionals—advice she offered to women seeking success in the field.

Cassie Schmidt, a Bentonville resident with a B.S. in zoology and an M.S. in biology, works as a senior environmental scientist at Garver and has supported key projects like the Future I-57 Environmental Impact Statement.

She promotes STEM education for young learners and will train for a Rim-to-Rim Grand Canyon hike in April 2026 as she builds new client relationships & plans to explore narrating nature documentaries.

U of A alumni Ann and Gene Bordelon made a $100,000 planned gift to the Land of Opportunity Scholarship Endowment to lessen the funding gap that limits students’ access to college.

The donation backs a three-year campaign started in November 2024 to expand scholarships for students from all 75 counties in Arkansas—helping more students join campus life.

Prairie Grove Superintendent Lance Campbell will get a $125,000 severance package as part of his separation agreement with the school district + High School Principal Luke Humphreys will serve as the acting superintendent.

Hunters looking to chase white-tailed deer this fall must submit permit applications for deer hunts on wildlife management areas; applications cost $5 per permit and are open until July 1—hunters may apply individually or in a group hunt.

Junior pitcher Gage Wood threw a no-hitter with 119 pitches and 19 strikeouts to lead the Razorbacks to a 3-0 win over Murray State at the College World Series in Omaha.

The win saved the Hogs from elimination—Wood set a new strikeout record and they will face the loser of LSU and UCLA tomorrow at 1 p.m. on ESPN.

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.

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.

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.

Banjo Brunch with Clarke Buehling's Carousel Orchestra

10:30 a.m. — Nomads Trailside — Free entry — Enjoy lively tunes and delicious food at a toe-tappin' musical experience.

Switchfoot Live Concert

8:00-9:30 PM — JJ's Live — Tickets available online or at the door — Enjoy drinks while catching Switchfoot with support from Fox Royale on their 2025 tour.