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Tuesday, July 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Boys and Girls Clubs in Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley may close if federal funds remain frozen—causing many families to lose safe spaces, meals, and after-school help. Officials warn that the 21st Century Community Learning Centers funds are essential and advise checking social media for updates. 4029 News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Fayetteville-based Field Agent is changing its name to Storesight to show its growing services and its 2024 purchase of AI-powered Shelfgram — which joins data from 3 million shoppers and 6 million shelf photos across 50,000 stores — while the app used by shoppers remains the same. NWA Business Journal
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A former Farmington High School agriculture teacher pleaded guilty to misdemeanor harassment and surrendered a teaching license in Washington County Circuit Court on Friday. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, two Arkansas students from Fayetteville High School were named National Merit Scholarship winners, earning college-sponsored awards for high test scores. Alora C. Eary will study chemistry at UAF while Josephine Patitz pursues biomedical engineering at UA. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ The University of Arkansas’ Department of Geosciences will use two new gift endowment campaigns—totaling $2.5 million—to expand field learning for future students. The McGilvery-Storm Field Experience Endowed Chair will attract leading faculty while the Endowment for Field Experiences will fund essential trips, supplies, and scholarships. University of Arkansas
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ St. James Food Pantry in Fayetteville has kept over 1,000 pounds of recyclables out of landfill since January (as part of its NexTrex program). Pantry officials are now challenging other local organizations to join the effort. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Arkansas Department of Transportation is spending $100M to improve traffic flow at the I-49 interchange exit 62 near the University of Arkansas. The project—done with Manhattan Road and Bridge and APAC-Central—starts now and will finish mid-2028. 5 News
- ➤ Today, Fayetteville holds a 2 p.m. bid opening for compostable cups at City Hall, Room 101 on Zoom—followed by a 4:30 p.m. City Council meeting in Room 219 on Zoom; Friday has no scheduled public meetings. Fayetteville Flyer
- ➤ Fayetteville’s Planning Commission unanimously approved the first student-housing conditional use permit for a dormitory project on North Leverett Avenue south of the University of Arkansas Agriculture Farm—required by a May 20 ordinance—allowing the developer to move forward with a formal plan. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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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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Ozark Enduro Lite Race 2
9 a.m. — Centennial Park — Registration required — Test your skills in a friendly Enduro mountain bike race designed for beginners.
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Song Camp 2025
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Folk School of Fayetteville — Cost varies — A week-long day camp for kids to explore singing and music-making through cultural songs and fun activities.
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Rob Schneider Live Performance
7:30-9 p.m. — JJ's Live — Tickets required — Enjoy laughs with Rob Schneider during his You Can Dooo It! The Tour.
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Vincent Neil Emerson Live Concert
8:30-10:00 p.m. — George's Majestic Lounge — Tickets available online or at the door — Enjoy great music from Vincent Neil Emerson with Agalisiga 'Chuj' Mackey while sipping your favorite drinks.
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Awakening Vitality: Community Qigong
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Lower Ramble, Fayetteville — Free entry — Experience a gentle outdoor Qigong practice that promotes harmony and connection with nature.
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