Good morning, Fayetteville.

Fayetteville earned the top rank for bicycling when PeopleForBikes gave the city a score of 51—well above the 30 national average—and scored higher than Bentonville and Bella Vista, which got 46 and 44.

Late Monday, Fayetteville police and other agencies used a PIT maneuver to stop a fleeing vehicle that began in Elkins at the corner of College Avenue and East Appleby Road — resulting in the arrests of Jacob Lewis on charges including aggravated assault and drug delivery and Michael Main for drug offenses and a parole violation.

Fayetteville police stopped a fleeing vehicle during a late-night chase from Elkins to the corner of College Avenue and East Appleby Road using a ramming technique — known as a PIT maneuver — and arrested Jacob Lewis, 44, on charges including aggravated assault and drug offenses and Michael Main, 40, on drug charges and a parole violation.

The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks will host its annual International Festival on Sunday, Sept.

7 from 2 to 6 p.m.—a family-friendly event with live music, dance, and cultural activities from over 15 nationalities with food and drink vendors present. Early-bird tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for children and proceeds will support the garden's education, conservation and community outreach programs—members pay less for admission.

Cynthia Sides joined the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station as the new associate vice president for agriculture-research and associate director for research development and compliance, where she will help researchers secure funding and keep grant rules.

She brings 13 years of experience from the U of A System—her appointment is expected to strengthen the station's research efforts.

Washington County judge Patrick Deakins said he is now sharing details after investigations found a sheriff's office maintenance supervisor used a skid steer and scissor lift at his home and that funds from sales of stripped air conditioner parts did not match its receipts — his team also discovered extra cash kept in a chief deputy’s office and a sergeant’s truck. The sheriff has declined to answer questions as Deakins pushes for clear policies to secure county property and restore public trust — urging full accountability from those involved.

Fayetteville is upgrading its water system by replacing old meters with new smart meters that send data to the cloud so residents can track usage on a mobile app & online.

The city has already replaced 27,000 of 51,000 meters and will complete the change by 2030.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Texas Tailgaters at Party Animals

7-10 p.m. — Baum–Walker Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the circus-like excitement of banana ball with the Party Animals in Fayetteville.

The Songwriters Guitar Workshop

1:30-4:30 p.m. — Folk School of Fayetteville — Price TBA — Explore the integral role of guitar in songwriting through engaging discussions and critiques.

New Found Glory Concert

7:00-9:30 p.m. — JJ's Live — Ticket prices vary — Experience the legendary pop-punk sounds of New Found Glory live in Fayetteville.

Concert with Clipse & Earthgang

8:00 – 9:30 PM — JJ's Live — Tickets available online or at the door — Enjoy a night of great music with Clipse and Earthgang while sipping on your favorite drinks.

Marshall Tucker Band Live Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — JJ's Live — Tickets available online or at the door — Enjoy southern rock legends live while sipping your favorite drinks.