Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 6th of September.
Good morning, Fayetteville.
The Community Creative Center in Fayetteville offers classes in ceramics, painting, drawing, leather working, sewing and more taught by local artists.
It uses a custom-built Winnebago bus—fitted with nine pottery wheels—to bring pottery directly to residents at the Walton Arts Center's Nadine Baum Studios.
A Fayetteville man was sentenced to more than 40 years in prison — he was convicted in the 2024 fatal stabbing of his roommate — on Friday.
Fayetteville campus employees, graduate assistants, and Division of Agriculture GAs must now submit tuition payroll deduction requests directly through Workday by 11:59 p.m. on Sept.
10—this ensures payroll deductions are ready for the fall semester.
A new 2+2 agreement lets students spend two years at UARM earning an Associate of Arts in Teaching before transferring to Fayetteville to complete a Bachelor of Science in Education.
College officials said the deal offers a clear and affordable path to teacher certification—reflecting a strong commitment to Arkansas education.
Chancellor emeritus G.
David Gearhart and his wife Jane donated $50,000 to expand the Honors College Path Program—supporting first-generation and financially needy students. Their gift builds on a long legacy to help more U of A students access honors education.
Experience Fayetteville’s CEO Ryan Hauck was placed on paid administrative leave on Friday after five hours of discussion by the Advertising and Promotion Commission, which oversees the city’s tourism bureau.
The commission said an independent review of an internal personnel matter will be conducted—no interim CEO will be named during the probe.
A judge ruled Friday that the commission did not act in a random or unfair way when it denied Tontitown’s appeal over the permit to expand the Eco-Vista Landfill—upholding the legal process.
Experience Fayetteville's CEO Ryan Hauck was placed on paid administrative leave Friday after a five-hour meeting by the Fayetteville Advertising and Promotion Commission—an investigation by an independent third party will follow while the agency continues operations with no interim CEO appointed.
Today the Arkansas Razorbacks face Arkansas State at War Memorial Stadium just after 4 p.m. — the historic in-state matchup plays before a sold-out crowd of 54,120 as both teams aim for a win while Arkansas State copes with a key injury.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cut Worms Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Ozark Music Hall — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening with Cut Worms as they bring their music to Fayetteville.
Ziggy Marley and Burning Spear Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — The Momentary — $72 General Admission — Experience the legends of reggae live on stage in an outdoor setting with unforgettable music.
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