Good morning, Fayetteville.

The Compass Report released by the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith showed Arkansas Q2 economy earned a C+ as rising unemployment and flat manufacturing countered higher tax revenue and job gains—Northwest Arkansas added 8,600 jobs while Central Arkansas, Fort Smith, and Jonesboro had modest improvements.

Student organizations may nominate students for the 2026 Homecoming Court Student Selection Committee by submitting applications on HogSync by 11:55 p.m. Monday, Sept.

14. Only eligible groups including registered student, Greek Life, fee-funded, and departmental organizations may nominate candidates who meet academic and enrollment standards.

The U of A Center for Community Engagement invites student leaders to be table captains for Sharing Spaces: A Sunday Supper on Sept.

20 from 4 to 7 p.m. to encourage dialogue among students and community members; selected captains must attend a training session on Sept. 9 or 10 from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Multicultural Center Classroom.

Schools now can register for the 2026 Generation Conservation Pre-Summit and Regional competitions by Sept.

21 — open to all school types without fees — and teams will later compete at the summit on Nov. 4-5 at Bank OZK Arena and Convention Center in Hot Springs.

Local cattle ranchers are facing early hay shortages and low water supplies amid severe drought in the River Valley, according to Ogden Ranch manager Steve Bartholomew (he noted that short pastures could lead to a long winter).

Mercy partnered with Family Network & the Arkansas Department of Human Services to launch Maternal Life360 on Aug.

31 at Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas in Rogers, offering home visits and referrals for pregnant women in ARHOME. The program aims to improve maternal and infant outcomes and may expand statewide.

Razorbacks soccer built momentum with shutout wins against Little Rock and Jackson State and will face Texas at 8 p.m. Thursday at Razorback Field — a key SEC opener that will test the team’s recent improvements against a tougher opponent.

Arkansas women's golf (after a historic NCAA run reaching the semifinals) entered a new season led by Augusta National champion Maria José Marín.

The Razorbacks started at the Cougar Classic in Charleston and will compete in the Blessings Collegiate Invitational in October.

Nationally rated linebacker prospect Kaiden Buchanan visited Fayetteville Saturday for the North Alabama game and spent time exploring the unique practice facility on top of a parking garage.

His family felt welcomed by the staff and appreciated meeting the coaches who made him a priority.

Arkansas coach Ryan Silverfield criticized quarterback KJ Jackson’s interception during Saturday’s season opener versus North Alabama and noted his improved play after tough coaching in the locker room — the Razorbacks won 31 to 14 while Ben Bogle impressed in his debut and injured players are under evaluation ahead of the Utah game.