Good morning, Fayetteville.

Spare Change Fayetteville will open its first permanent location on June 20 at 121 W.

Township, Suite 2 with a grand opening celebration from noon to 7 p.m. The free thrift store, built from pop-up events and crowdfunding, will offer donated household items & creative spaces for community resource-sharing.

Riceland Foods said Wednesday it is temporarily closing some Arkansas grain dryers because rice acreage is forecast to drop by 24% this year — levels last seen in the 1970s.

The facilities will remain for storage as farmers prepare for a busier fall harvest.

Last week, Arkansas Teacher Corps (ATC) welcomed 35 new fellows at a boot camp reception hosted at the U of A College of Education and Health Professions to launch a six-week training program for educators in high-needs schools.

The program provides coaching and support to help teachers earn full licensure.

Eligible residents in parts of Ark and Ok can apply for e-bike vouchers offering $700 or $1,200 starting July 6; over 5,800 applicants will be chosen at random + vouchers are redeemable at participating bike shops as part of an EPA grant to reduce pollution.

Jianna Morris joined Arkansas women’s basketball two weeks ago and is eager to lead as point guard while training daily to prove her talent at the SEC level (she previously played at Louisiana Tech, where she was one of three players to score from beyond the arc in every game).

Former Houston right-hander Connor Udland committed to join Arkansas baseball yesterday in Fayetteville.

The 6-foot-4 (210 lb) rising sophomore is the sixth pitcher and 10th overall addition this offseason.

The 2026 World Cup spurs a surge in local sports betting in Arkansas—wagers are up 50% from the last event and Saracen Casino Resort reports 15% of this month's bets are on soccer.

Mobile betting, which began during the 2022 World Cup, continues to grow rapidly.

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.

Pirates of Dinosaur Island!

12-2 p.m. — Gear Gaming - Fayetteville — Bring your water bottle — Adventure awaits with pirates and dinosaurs on a tropical island!

Summer Art Workshop: Drop-In Artsy Craftsy

1-3 p.m. — Fayetteville Public Library — Free entry — Create your own masterpiece with provided art supplies in a fun drop-in session.

Bob Dylan Concert

6:00-8:30 p.m. — The Walmart AMP — Ticket prices vary — Experience the legendary Bob Dylan live in concert.

I LOVE R&B Party

8-11 p.m. — Ozark Music Hall — From $22.29 — Experience the ultimate celebration of R&B with throwbacks, dance floors, and good vibes.

Rock 101 Camp

9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. — School of Rock — Tuition required — A fun-filled week of music exploration for budding rockstars aged 8-11.

Bryan Bielanski Live

7-11 p.m. — Prairie Street Live! — Entry fee unknown — Enjoy the captivating sounds of singer-songwriter Bryan Bielanski as he delivers a blend of rock and folk music.

Full House

7-10 p.m. — Railyard Live at Butterfield Stage — Check for ticket prices — Experience Fayetteville's premiere horn band covering legends from Wilson Pickett to Bruno Mars.