Good morning, Fayetteville.

Cody Yancey, a University of Arkansas alum and Army veteran who runs a hot dog stand on Dickson Street from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, pledges to help late-night visitors by offering rides, phone charging, and a safe spot (no purchase required).

Greenwood's new inclusive playground at 400 Westwood Ave now has 10% of its features installed, with completion expected in early October (Parks Director Casey Craig noted local contractors and a community nonprofit helped move the project forward).

The two-day Mid-America Aerospace and Defense Summit in Bentonville has drawn over 300 industry professionals and government officials to boost Arkansas' defense industry.

Protesters gathered and challenged Swarm Aero's new drone site in Fayetteville (a focus of community concern).

Fayetteville hosts Arkansas Music Week this weekend with live shows at Stonebreaker, George’s, Kingfish, and West End + a Skynyrd tribute at AMP, while the Washington County Fair and Air Power History Tour run at the fairgrounds and museum.

Razorbacks volleyball and soccer will take place on Saturday.

The Board of Education approved a maximum cost of $116,960,128 for a new Ramay Junior High on a 27-acre wooded site east of College Ave — preliminary work has begun and the school will open in fall 2028 as part of a district effort to realign feeder patterns.

City forestry officials in Fayetteville advise residents to focus water on vulnerable trees showing signs of drought stress—such as wilting leaves—and let lawns go dormant to conserve water during the drought.

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced nearly $150M for rural health transformation funds in Arkansas — the funding will improve care in rural communities and support local health services.

ESPN national recruiting director Paul Biancardi released updated rankings for the 2027 class on Thursday — listing Beckham Black as the nation’s top prospect and noting Razorbacks interest with scheduled official visits, including Chase Lumpkin.

Alma and Van Buren will face off for the 80th Battle of the Bone today as first-year head coach Jeremie Burns leads Alma into their season opener.

The rivalry draws packed stands and fans lining Main Street (a long-held local tradition) to cheer the teams.