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Fayetteville
Thursday, September 4th, 2025
Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 4th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Assistant professor Nur Ahmed created The Vibe Tribe to fight social isolation and held the group’s largest Speedfriending and Social Hour event on Aug. 27 at TheatreSquared with 66 participants—seating them at random tables with prompts to spark conversation. The event, which grew from 12 people at its first meeting through Fayetteville Reddit, led to new friendships and plans for future gatherings. The Arkansas Traveler
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Tyson Foods has named Devin Cole as its new chief operating officer to oversee its poultry, beef, pork, prepared foods and international segments and noted his 30 years of experience. The company said it will share more leadership updates before Sept. 28 and that Brady Stewart has departed following a code violation — Cole. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Fall enrollment at UA reached a record 34,175 students—29,260 undergraduates and 4,915 graduate students—according to preliminary 11th day figures, with both undergraduate and graduate numbers setting new records for the fall semester. Fayetteville Flyer
- ➤ A new plan was announced on Sept 3 to grow the pool of Certified Academic Language Therapists in the state—students who finish the program can earn 12 credit hours toward a master’s degree in special education. The program aims to fill a critical gap since Arkansas currently has only 176 CALTs to help students with dyslexia. 5 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At Tuesday’s Wolverine Invitational at Bella Vista Country Club, Bentonville won the men’s tournament with a team score of 280 while Fayetteville finished second at 289 — Bentonville’s women’s team also took first with a score of 246 and Grace Abbruzzese hit a hole-in-one during her round. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Fayetteville volleyball dropped the first set but fought back to beat Bentonville West 22-25, 25-23, 25-22, 25-22 on Tuesday night at Wolverine Arena in Centerton. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Arkansas will host a fall exhibition series at Baum-Walker Stadium from Oct. 10th to Oct. 11th against Little Rock and Dallas Baptist—offering free admission and parking with first pitch at 6 p.m. on Oct. 10th and a final game at 1 p.m. on Oct. 11th. The Razorbacks will also hold their Fall Classic on Sept. 26th at 6 p.m. at the same stadium. 5 News
- ➤ Fayetteville junior quarterback Hank Hendrix broke school records last Friday by throwing for 471 yards and four touchdowns in the Bulldogs' 66-24 win over Cabot—earning him Athlete of the Week. The Bulldogs will play at home against the Broken Arrow Tigers this Friday as Hendrix aims to continue his strong play. 5 News
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Junkin' Market Days NWA
1 PM – 5 PM — Washington County Fairgrounds — Admission varies — Explore a curated market featuring unique products from small businesses in a fun shopping atmosphere.
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Maker Faire NWA
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Fayetteville Public Library — Free entry — Celebrate makers and innovators at this family-friendly showcase of creativity and resourcefulness.
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9th Annual International Festival
12-6 p.m. — Botanical Garden of the Ozarks — Complimentary tickets available — Celebrate diverse cultures with food, performances, and crafts at this community festival.
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Tyler Hubbard Live
7-9:30 p.m. — Ozark Music Hall — All ages welcome — Experience the sounds of Tyler Hubbard as he takes the stage for a night of country hits.
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Joe Nichols Live Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Ozark Music Hall — All ages welcome — Enjoy an evening with country music star Joe Nichols in a lively atmosphere.
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Avatar: The Last Airbender in Concert
7-10 p.m. — Walton Arts Center — Tickets required — Experience a live orchestral performance paired with a special recap of the beloved animated series.
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The Plot In You Concert
6-8:30 p.m. — Ozark Music Hall — Ticket prices range from $58 to $122 — Catch The Plot In You live for an unforgettable musical evening.
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Candlelight Concert: Coldplay vs. Imagine Dragons
8:30-9:30 p.m. — TheatreSquared — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting blend of Coldplay and Imagine Dragons under the glow of candlelight.
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Improvement Movement Concert
7-10 p.m. — George's Majestic Lounge — Ticket prices vary — Experience an evening of acoustic rock with the band Improvement Movement and special guests.
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Boundless Book Society Meeting
5-6 p.m. — Fayetteville Public Library — Free entry — A pressure-free book club exploring diverse titles with the opportunity to meet the author next month.
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