Good morning, Fayetteville.

During Black Music Month, Arkansas artists including Dazz 'King Honey' Murry, Rodney Block and Bijoux Pighee celebrate a rich musical legacy by blending Delta blues, gospel and jazz—fostering local teamwork that inspires new talent.

UA assistant professor Kevin Murach received a new NIH grant of $713,000 that will reduce his teaching load—letting him devote more time to research on exercise and aging—and fund lab expenses, travel, and collaboration with Benjamin Miller.

This five-year award strengthens his lab's work on how exercise impacts muscle health.

The University of Arkansas hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on the ground-floor terrace of its Studio and Design Center to mark the start of building the final Gallery and Foundations Building in the Windgate Art and Design District—supported by generous donations—and the project promises expanded art programs and community access.

Razorback Transit is asking local residents and the campus community to submit feedback on bus stops, service hours and shelter conditions using an online comment map by June 30.

Transit officials plan an in-person session in mid-August to collect further rider input.

Fayetteville leaders will soon decide the future of the city's Housing Crisis Task Force, which was started a year ago to help with a housing shortage, and councilman D'Andre Jones said the group still has a lot to do—its proposal will be presented on July 8 after the city approved hiring a housing officer to support the mission.

The Eighth Circuit ruled Tuesday that Arkansas may enforce Act 629 banning hemp-derived products with psychoactive THC levels, reversing a lower court’s injunction that stopped the law from taking effect.

The case returns to the Western District of Arkansas for further proceedings — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Attorney General Tim Griffin have been dismissed as defendants.

Adou Thiero had a brief message before the Razorbacks' 89-79 win at Kentucky on Feb.

1, and his former coaches urge NBA teams to draft him—citing his strong development at Arkansas.

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.