Good morning, Fayetteville.

Next Gear Outdoors will open a 4,300 sqft outdoor gear and apparel consignment store this fall at 1221 S.

School Ave in south Fayetteville — part of the South School Strip redevelopment that will also host Fossil Cove Brewing’s new location.

AAA reports that regular unleaded gas in our region has risen to $3.80 per gallon today, nearly $1 more than last year.

Prices in nearby Oklahoma have similarly increased to $3.79 per gallon over the past month.

Prairie Grove native Rhiannon Umfleet became the first woman to graduate from UCA Aviation Academy, earning her private license, instrument rating, and commercial license.

She is now pursuing flight instructor certification and plans to work at UCA as a pilot instructor.

Rachel Callahan (since 2024) is creative services manager at the Fay Jones School and is leading a website redesign project while overseeing events such as the lecture series, Alumni Design Awards, Design Camp and ReView magazine, gathering insights from other top schools to shape its identity.

Highlands Oncology celebrated its 30th anniversary Saturday at the Rogers Convention Center in Rogers, marking decades of progress in local cancer care in Northwest Arkansas.

The event showcased a cocktail reception + remarks from leaders, survivors, and community partners, emphasizing updated treatments and ongoing research advances.

Springfield Cardinals clinched a 9-3 series win on Sunday at Arvest Ballpark when left fielder Zach Levenson hit three home runs + a grand slam to drive in six runs.

The Naturals will open a six-game series at Tulsa on Tuesday.

Coach Justin Shults left a family vacation in Myrtle Beach early June to join Arkansas as associate head coach, and he is now busy recruiting transfers & settling into Fayetteville while balancing his family life.

At the USATF Outdoor Championships held over the weekend, six Arkansas track athletes medaled.

Sydney Vaught won gold in the 10,000, Nikki Hiltz secured her fourth 1,500 title, Sandi Morris earned sixth pole vault win by clearing 16 ft+1/4 inch, and Chris Bailey claimed the 400 title after a disqualification.

Arkansas center Caden Kitler, who transferred from Central Florida last year to play closer to home, said he is excited to excel under new coach Ryan Silverfield and aims to win the Rimington Trophy as the Razorbacks build a winning culture.

2026 Annual Agriculture, Forest, and Water Conference

Jul 28-30 — Don Tyson Center for Agricultural Sciences — Registration required — Explore crucial topics in agriculture, forestry, and water management at this state-wide gathering.

Killer Queen Tribute Concert

7:00-9:30 p.m. — Ozark Music Hall — Tickets available — Experience an electrifying tribute to Queen by Killer Queen, renowned for their extraordinary energy since 1993.

Honestav Live Performance

7-11 p.m. — Ozark Music Hall — Ticket info available — Enjoy an evening of live music with Honestav in the heart of Fayetteville.