Good morning, Fayetteville.

At the Washington County Fair on Tuesday, Aug.

25, students like Jack Wynn and Joshua Bailey showcased their animal showing skills and dedication to farming and ranching — a sign of a strong next generation in agriculture.

The Washington County Fair in Fayetteville offers air-conditioned exhibit halls and family safety stations with water and cooling towels as temperatures climb, and it runs through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

At Rabbit Ridge Farms near Bee Branch, lightning struck during a Monday morning storm and killed six Katahdin-Dorper mix sheep and Buck, a livestock guardian dog; the shock left the remaining 130 sheep temporarily unresponsive.

Chick-fil-A plans a new restaurant on Wedington Drive and requested a separate driveway upgrade that city engineers worry would increase traffic hazards near the intersection.

The proposal was tabled until the Sept. 14 meeting at City Hall (113 W. Mountain St.) for further review.

A new double issue of the Oxford American hit newsstands a couple weeks ago in Conway.

The magazine features stories on the meaning of home, including a piece by Northwest Arkansas journalist Jordan P. Hickey about the sustainable Meadowcreek Project in Fox.

Fayetteville Farmers' Market will host Tomato Fest on Saturday, Sept.

12 at the market on Fayetteville Square (tomato tasting starts at 10 a.m.) with a salsa contest, cooking demo, and more free events. Locally grown tomatoes will be sold separately.

Twenty-one new faculty from the College of Education and Health Professions shared key career moments during a recent campus event — including stories of mentorship and transformative trips — that highlighted their passion for teaching and research.

The event underscored the college's commitment to nurturing educational excellence.

The U of A School of Law announced new Law Alumni Society officers and board members for the 2026-27 academic year.

Austin Todd + Tyler Mlakar were named as president and vice president while board members join a three-year term to sponsor six awards at Alumni Reunion Weekend.

Northwest Arkansas National Airport's board approved a contract for a new western concourse that will add 111,000 sqft to the terminal, while also awarding work on a solar canopy walkway + fuel farm improvements.

Plans rely on timely bond issuance to secure a TIFIA loan by early October.

Researchers at the University of Arkansas and the USDA are testing eBeam (a non-thermal method that uses high-energy electron beams to damage bacteria DNA) on ground poultry to reduce pathogens and preserve meat quality; results published in Poultry Science may guide future food safety practices locally.

Defensive lineman Steven Soles and defensive back Carter Stoutmire met with media Tuesday to discuss preseason practices and outline early plans for Arkansas football.

The Arkansas football team added former Liberty defensive back Brylan Green on Tuesday to bolster its defense.

The 5-foot-9 athlete earned FWAA second team All-American honors last season and is now on campus but his practice schedule remains unconfirmed.

Fayetteville boys won the Bulldog Classic at Paradise Valley Golf Club with a team score of 296 (finishing two strokes ahead of Bentonville).