Good morning, Fayetteville.

At Saturday’s game at Arvest Ballpark, fans honored the late Isaiah Arrington, who died in a 2024 house fire that claimed the lives of his sister and mother.

His family, friends and coaches partnered with the Naturals to raise funds for a scholarship for Greenwood High School senior Daniel Isaiah Arrington—known as Ike—designed to keep his memory alive.

NWA Pride Weekend will take place from June 27th to 29th as organizers plan parades and community events — a chance for residents to celebrate — in Fayetteville.

College of Engineering Dean Kim Needy received the Frank and Lillian Gilbreth Industrial Engineering Award on June 1 at the IISE annual conference in Atlanta— the highest honor given by the institute to recognize leaders in industrial engineering.

Assistant professor Kevin Murach received a $713,000 NIH award that will reduce his teaching load so he can focus on research into how exercise affects tissue aging.

He will work with Benjamin Miller from the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation to study the role of MYC in muscle growth — expanding on an earlier $2.5 million grant.

U of A seeks eight more LB Mentors for the fall service-learning course to pair undergrads with 4th and 5th graders during lunch at local elementary schools.

Mentors will meet twice a week and must have a 3.0 GPA, reliable transportation, and pass a background check—requirements that earn them three course credits.

Razorback Transit is studying its service and asks Fayetteville residents to share feedback on an interactive comment map by June 30 — suggestions include bus stop locations, service hours and shelter conditions.

Representatives already held an in-person session and will hold another this fall.

At a meeting last week, Kevin Thornton from the state Department of Transportation said tariffs have not driven major price rises in highway construction but warned that costs on some items could go up in the future—measures like the Build America Buy America Act and competitive bidding have helped keep prices low—even as uncertainty remains.

Law enforcement officials in Northwest Arkansas spent the week teaching local youth about public safety jobs and building community trust — a program aimed at inspiring future careers in safety.

Inspectors cited 54 restaurants in Washington County for health violations — including failures to prevent contamination, cook, reheat, cool and wash hands — which increase the risks of foodborne illness.

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.

Happy Hour Concert with Earl & Them

6-8 p.m. — George's Majestic Lounge — Cost TBD — Enjoy an evening of uplifting live music in a beloved local venue.

Folk Music Workshop: Makin' Progress

1-2:30 p.m. — Folk School of Fayetteville — Cost info not provided — Explore and update folk songs for modern themes with Simon Flory.