Good morning, Fayetteville.

Arkansas casinos recorded a total net win of $189.1 million in the second quarter of 2026—up 2.8% from last year—and saw mobile handle nearly double, while slot machines remained the main revenue driver.

Southland Casino led gains with a 30.5% increase in mobile win.

Walton Arts Center launches its 35th season with Broadway productions, concerts, and family shows as single ticket sales open Aug.

4. The center will host an open house (4:30-6:45 p.m.) at 495 W. Dickson St. on Aug. 27 for volunteer registration.

Fayetteville’s Acadia Kandora will represent Arkansas in the Women to Watch 2027: A Book Arts Revolution exhibition at the National Museum of Women in the Arts, Washington, D.C.

Locally, her show Words Become Matter — a summer tour through Aug. 15 with more stops before national opening on April 9.

The Ozark Blues Society will host its annual Ozark Blues Challenge at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville on Aug.

9 from 4 to 8:30 p.m., where seven blues acts each get a 25-minute set and two will earn a spot at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis next January.

Schools in the area are boosting career and technical education to secure high-demand jobs, a recent regional report showing progress in aligning programs with local workforce needs.

Bentonville High School will start its first construction design program in August while district partnerships work to expand student opportunities.

LifeWise Academy is expanding its opt-in released time program in local schools, letting students visit Abundant Life Church (across from Prairie Grove middle and high schools) for Bible lessons.

The voluntary, privately funded program has raised concerns after a teacher mistakenly enrolled a non-participating student.

State auditor Dennis Milligan oversaw the Great Arkansas Treasure Hunt that holds about $400 million in unclaimed property, including cash, checking accounts and insurance proceeds.

His team continues using Act 114's Data Match Initiative to send checks as more than $90 million has already been returned to Arkansans.

The Razorbacks defeated the Bahamas National Team 106-59 in their exhibition opener of the Baha Mar Summer League, with Jordan Smith Jr. scoring 22 points and Abdou Toure posting a double-double (16 points, 10 rebounds) while the Hogs forced 32 turnovers.

Arkansas football camp under coach Ryan Silverfield begins Wednesday in Fayetteville as the team tests its quarterbacks plus works to reduce turnovers before SEC play.

The team will practice on a shortened schedule ahead of classes starting Aug. 17.

After beating Canadian champion Carleton's Ravens 98-58 on Aug.

1 in Nassau, Bahamas, Arkansas players Chin Coleman, JJ Andrews, and Jeremiah Wilkinson answered reporters' questions during a postgame press conference.

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.