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Wednesday, August 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 126th Tontitown Grape Festival started Tuesday night with a carnival at 5 p.m. and a grape stomp with live entertainment at 7 p.m., and wristbands cost $32 from Tuesday through Thursday and $37 on Friday and Saturday. The festival will include an Italian spaghetti dinner on Thursday from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.; bingo at 6 p.m. on Thursday through Saturday; a coronation for the 126th Queen Concordia on Friday at 8 p.m.; and Saturday festivities beginning with a Run for the Grapes 5K at 7 a.m. and a carnival at noon — inclement weather is not expected to affect the event — with free admission, parking and entertainment throughout. 4029 News
- ➤ The Sundays on the Square event will be held downtown on August 24 from noon to 4 p.m. as a back-to-school celebration featuring live music by Lariat and Maud Crawford + a Razorback pep rally, a Slow Roll bike ride at 3 p.m., local art, food vendors, and free admission. Fayetteville Flyer
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A judge determined that Noah Lee Cargill is mentally fit to stand trial after he fled a traffic stop and crashed head-on into a car that killed David Michael Pemberton on Jan. 16; Cargill faces charges of first-degree murder and more while he is held on a $750,000 bond at Washington County Detention Center. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A new idea says that switching from single-member districts to proportional representation (like many other countries do) could end gerrymandering and give every vote a fair chance. Experts believe Arkansas might lead this change by amending its state constitution through a citizen initiative. Arkansas Times
- ➤ The City Council denied the developer Core Spaces’ appeal for a 312-unit student housing project that would have replaced 37 apartments — the move came after concerns related to affordable housing and neighborhood fit. Councilman D'Andre Jones proposed a Residential Renters’ Council, which was tabled for two weeks before a vote at the next meeting on Aug. 15 at City Hall. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Arkansas Razorbacks will face six Top 25 opponents this fall — including No.15 Ole Miss on Sept. 13 and No.1 Texas on Nov. 22 — as part of a schedule that also features matchups with Memphis, Auburn, and Missouri, making it one of the toughest in the conference. Fayetteville Flyer
- ➤ ESPN 5-star shooting guard Jordan Smith Jr.—rated the nation’s top shooting guard—narrowed his list to six colleges Tuesday that include Arkansas; he will visit the Razorbacks from Sept. 20 through 22 and Kentucky from Oct. 10 through 12. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Analysts say the Razorbacks wide receiver group faces challenges as key players left and many new faces join while assistant coach Ronnie Fouch is confident that added speed and toughness will help the team make quick plays—Fouch expects receivers to run 30 yards downfield in practice to build separation for the upcoming season. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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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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Sundays on the Square
12-4 p.m. — Square Gardens — Free entry — Celebrate back-to-school season with performances, food trucks, and a community bike ride.
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AJJ Concert
7-10 p.m. — George's Majestic Lounge — Check event page for ticket info — Experience the energetic sounds of AJJ from Phoenix, Arizona.
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