Good morning, Fayetteville.

Jack McAuliffe, who founded the first microbrewery in the United States and sparked the craft beer movement, died on July 15 at his home in Siloam Springs at age 80—his impact continues to inspire brewers today.

The Fayetteville School Board approved an additional $10,157,846 for the Woodland Junior High project to keep it on schedule, with construction underway on Joyce Boulevard and the school set to open for the 2027-28 school year—Board members also approved an AI Visioning Report to guide the district’s future technology policies, with a vote on new AI guidelines expected next month.

New state rules for Education Freedom Accounts now limit spending to no more than 25% on transportation or extracurricular expenses—updated lists of allowed and ineligible items were released.

Voucher funds of $6,864 per student are disbursed quarterly during the school year, and education groups are discussing allowed expenses on social media.

The Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science recently hosted its 11th high school workshop on the Mathematics and Computer Science of DNA Nanotechnology—where Northwest Arkansas students learned about computability theory, complexity theory, and DNA design through hands-on projects. Faculty and student mentors led the event, which attracted the largest and most diverse group of participants to date.

An Arkansas teacher from Hot Spring County completed an intensive course on the Holocaust that lasted five days last month in Newark with two dozen educators and experts including a scholar from Yad Vashem.

The Jewish Foundation for the Righteous provided the program—aiming to boost Holocaust education and classroom resources after a new state law mandated lessons in public schools.

Freshman tight end Gavin Garretson improved his blocking at Pleasant Valley after he followed advice from his coach that came from an Arkansas assistant and posted strong numbers before earning a scholarship offer from the Razorbacks.

He enrolled early and now trains with coach Morgan Turner — he is set to bring his competitive edge to the team.

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.