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Saturday, August 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mount Sequoyah is a community gathering space off N Skyline Drive that offers scenic views, art installations, and a pottery studio. The 27-acre site has 50 structures—30 of which are historic and will host a Festival of Trees event starting on Nov. 14. 5 News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A Fayetteville man died from injuries in a crash involving a motorcycle and another vehicle at the intersection of Apple Hill and U.S. 62 in Prairie Grove at 4:10 p.m.—police are investigating the incident and a 16-year-old was also involved. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police in Fayetteville are searching for a suspect who robbed a business at gunpoint on Thursday evening—he demanded money from an employee before fleeing on foot and is described as a Black male about 5 feet 6 inches tall with a stocky build wearing black shorts, a white tank top and white shoes while possibly carrying an olive green backpack. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ A Fayetteville man charged with first-degree murder waived his formal arraignment at Washington County Circuit Court Friday in connection with the shooting death of an Elkins woman. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The City of Fayetteville applied a fresh white base coat to the Community Art Wall at 691 W. Poplar St yesterday to set the stage for University of Arkansas students to begin mural projects in September (the wall remains open to community art as a temporary display). City of Fayetteville
- ➤ Nobody 2 is a B-grade action film that stars Bob Odenkirk as a retired fixer who returns to work to pay off a bank debt and fight local criminals when his family is threatened — it opened in theaters on August 15 and mixes family drama with vivid violence. Fayetteville Flyer
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ With UAConnect retiring this fall, students now have new ID numbers in Workday and should use these for forms, scantrons, and university activities. Faculty and staff can view the new number when searching for a student in Workday (the number appears next to their name). University of Arkansas
- ➤ The Marinoni family donated $1.5 million to create the Professor Antonio Marinoni and Rosa Zagnoni Marinoni Endowed Chair in Italian at U of A’s Fulbright College to support the Italian program with new courses, research, and scholarships—honoring their lasting legacy in education and culture. University of Arkansas
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fayetteville has added three new keypad-activated food waste bins at the Public Library, Bryce Davis Park, and Veterans Memorial Park—each bin displays accepted food items and is funded by a $10,000 grant to lower contamination and turn waste into nutrient-rich compost. If the pilot is successful, the city will upgrade other drop-off sites. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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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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NWA TechFest - Monthly Meetup
6-9 p.m. — GOAT Lab Brewery — Free drinks — Engage in STEM conversations and presentations with local professionals.
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Niko Moon Live Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Ozark Music Hall — $20 all-in tickets — Celebrate the venue renaming with an exciting performance by Niko Moon and Brooke Lee.
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Railyard Live Concert Series: Reggae Fest Featuring Rochelle Bradshaw & Hypnotion
7-10 p.m. — Railyard Live at Butterfield Stage — Ticket info not provided — Experience the unique reggae fusion sounds of Rochelle Bradshaw & Hypnotion with captivating rhythms and powerful vocals.
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