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Wednesday, July 30th, 2025
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Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fayetteville Farmers’ Market is planning a Watermelon Festival on Aug. 9 at Fayetteville Square—featuring a watermelon speed eating contest for kids and adults, a taste test and a cooking demo by Chef Albert Rey of Margret’s. The festival will begin around 10 a.m. during market hours as officials also announced upcoming Tomato, Flavors of Fall and Sourdough festivals. Fayetteville Flyer
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Fayetteville local attorney Tony Pirani was found liable by a federal court jury Monday evening and was ordered to pay over $14 million in damages after he joined a scheme that recruited grieving families at funeral homes as clients for wrongful death lawsuits following a fatal tractor-trailer crash. The verdict, which involved federal RICO and state civil conspiracy claims, may lead to further sanctions — a strict warning to uphold legal ethics. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ A Fayetteville man was convicted of capital murder by a Washington County jury for fatally shooting Edwin Swan outside a McDonald’s on College Avenue in September 2022—he will spend his life in prison. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Taxpayers in Arkansas now have more time to file since the state moved the tax return deadline to December 3 due to spring storms that affected all 75 counties. This change comes after an earlier extension to July 31 and requires filers to attach an IRS form (AR-2025-03) to their returns to avoid penalties. Arkansas Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A new Arkansas law forces Fayetteville City Council members to attend meetings in-person unless a disaster is declared—prompting the council to propose repealing its virtual attendance rule at the Aug. 5 meeting. The public can still join via Zoom during meetings and public comment sessions. Fayetteville Flyer
- ➤ Today, the Fayetteville Advertising and Promotion Commission is reviewing the lease for the historic Walker-Stone House as Folks School operators plan to leave the country in September and request transferring the lease with a five-year extension to Ozark Folkways. Some commissioners, including Chairman Elvis Moya, favor setting market rent due to financial concerns — while others defend the Folk School's community role; additional details on expenses and repair costs will be discussed at the August 25 meeting at Town Center. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Northwest Arkansas' commercial real estate market remained strong in Q2 2025 with office vacancies at a 15-year low of 4.02% and retail spaces at 3.4%, while the industrial sector faced a sharp decline with a nearly 902,000-square-foot drop in new deliveries and negative net absorption — pending deals are expected to improve the industrial figures later this year. NWA Business Journal
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UA players Cam Ball and Ja'Kayden Ferguson will wear patches honoring Darren McFadden’s famed No. 5 jersey this season as part of a tribute marked by a ceremony on Oct. 18 at Razorback Stadium against Texas A&M—this gesture will remind fans of his record-setting career. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Arkansas' special teams show promise for the new season as senior punter Devin Bale returns with strong past performance—while wide receiver Kam Shanks and freshman kicker Scott Starzyk aim to boost punt returns and field goals ahead of preseason practice on Friday. Fayetteville Flyer
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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2000s Nostalgia Party
8-9:30 p.m. — Ozark Music Hall — Ticket purchase required — Relive the unforgettable 2000s with hits from Britney Spears and Eminem while embracing Y2K fashion.
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Funk Factory Live
8:30-10 p.m. — George's Majestic Lounge — Ages 18+ — Fayetteville legends Funk Factory bring their signature funk R&B vibes to the mainstage.
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Luxury New Construction off of College Ave Now Available
Four bedroom four ensuite bathroom luxury homes steps from College Ave. in the center of Fayetteville now available for $789,000. Come see these quality built homes with premium features throughout. Exclusively listed by Adam Flemming at Keller Williams Market Pro Realty
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