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Thursday, June 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ U of A Housing’s Leave Green program collected nearly 40 tons of usable items during May — 53 truckloads of donated furniture, clothing, and electronics were picked up by Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore and Potter’s House to benefit local families and campus programs. The drive reflects a growing commitment among students to save items from landfills and support sustainability in Fayetteville. University of Arkansas
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Fayetteville-based Nicolas McLeod has led his wealth management firm from a local business to nearly $46.5 million in annual revenue, serving over 1,100 clients in 48 states (its revenue grew from $12 million in 2020 to $46.5 million in 2021). He will hire three new advisers for his Fayetteville office and expand the firm two- to three-fold in the next three years (the business now also has offices in Denver and San Antonio). NWA Business Journal
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An Elkins couple, accused of exploiting an elderly woman for over $400,000, were given court dates for August by a Washington County judge on Wednesday. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ City leaders, artists and residents gathered on June 25 to see a new 100-foot mural on Nelson Hackett Boulevard that honors Nelson Hackett—a man who escaped enslavement. The artwork by NTEL shows symbols like the apple blossom and mockingbird and is the fourth part of a plan to cover 500 feet of wall by 2028. Fayetteville Flyer
- ➤ NWA Pride weekend is set for June 27 to 29 with Friday events beginning with a Trans March at 7 p.m. — a rally at 7:30 p.m. and a festival with live music near Dickson and Church. Saturday features a parade along Dickson Street with community floats and a Glitterville afterparty — Sunday concludes with a Hi Tea pool party at Mount Sequoyah Center. Fayetteville Flyer
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A study by the University of Arkansas found that canaries fed a high-protein diet showed higher immune gene activity and less eye inflammation when exposed to infection compared to birds fed a high-lipid diet—researchers say this diet better prepares birds to fight off bacteria. The findings were published in Molecular Ecology. University of Arkansas
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, Arkansas softball signed Arizona transfer outfielder Dakota Kennedy — a two-time All-American and 2024 Gold Glove winner — as the team’s second transfer addition. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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