Good morning, Fayetteville.

On Saturday, a local church, nonprofit and fire department teamed up at a Centerton fire station to help over 150 students head back to school with new shoes, socks + hygiene supplies and handwritten notes.

The event aimed to support local families by removing learning barriers.

Fayetteville cooling centers offer relief during extreme heat as volunteers provide snacks and cold water; the Rooted City Center is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. from today to Aug.

21 while other sites adjust their hours (the Yvonne Richardson Community Center opened Sunday).

Fans faced extreme heat while lining up for Lil Wayne's concert at the Walmart AMP on Sunday.

The venue provided cooling tents & a spray station with medical staff on-site to help keep everyone safe in the triple-digit temperatures.

Huda Sharaf, M.D. received the Staff Gold Medal Award at the Jim and Joyce Faulkner Performing Arts Center for her dedication, mentorship and support to students applying for scholarships.

She has been a key figure in guiding student health and academic success at the university for over 18 years.

Education Secretary Jacob Oliva said state education cooperatives now support school districts more actively after reforms began in March 2024.

At a recent meeting in Little Rock, he noted improved teacher support and stronger principal management helped statewide test scores climb from 36.9% to 42.2%.

During a Hot Springs briefing, legislators discussed Issue 3, a ballot measure that would let local governments finance private development through bonds backed solely by new tax revenue — enabling legislation is expected early next year so districts could be formed by next summer if voters approve in November.

After a 12-day practice with a scrimmage at Razorback Stadium, coach Ryan Silverfield said classes began today and morning workouts will start Tuesday ahead of the Sept.

5 opener against North Alabama, noting tight end Maddox Lassiter is out for the season and tailback Sutton Smith has a leg injury.

Arkansas soccer played a 1-1 draw with Loyola Maryland on Sunday at Ridley Athletic Complex in Baltimore and showed more clear chances than before, coach Colby Hale said.

The team will face No. 8 North Carolina on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Razorback Field.