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Tuesday, September 9th, 2025
Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 9th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ City officials and residents gathered Monday at Underwood Park as the groundbreaking began work on a new community park in northwest Fayetteville. The first phase, costing about $3.6 million and featuring a natural playground, sports courts and more, will take about a year to complete — funded by a 2019 Bond Initiative and Parks Development funds. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Fayetteville police confirmed that Brandon Poulter, 42, died after shooting at officers at The Cliffs apartments around noon on Sunday—officers returned fire and his body is now headed to the state crime lab for investigation. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Experience Fayetteville is hosting the outdoor festival Sundays on the Square on Sept. 14 to kick off Arkansas Music Week with live acts by Tristen, Stepmom and Malibu Moon. The event runs from noon to about 4 p.m. and features a Rock & Roll Yard Sale—food trucks, local brews and a kids area add to the fun. Fayetteville Flyer
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The College of Education and Health Professions partnered with the Nelms Dyslexia Center and the Academic Language Therapy Association on Sept. 3 to launch a new program that lets Arkansans earn college credit while training as Certified Academic Language Therapists. The program speeds up earning a master's in special education—cutting tuition costs and addressing the shortage of dyslexia specialists in schools. University of Arkansas
- ➤ Nicole Turner, a second-year graduate student in the Communication Sciences and Disorders program at the U of A, was awarded the Benjamin Franklin Lever Tuition Fellowship—she is set to graduate in 2026 and plans to work in medical speech-language pathology. University of Arkansas
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A University of Arkansas-led team received a $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation to study how tobacco promotions on social media affect youth addiction over the next four years. The researchers will develop AI tools to detect tobacco content and safeguard privacy — an effort aimed at protecting public health. University of Arkansas
- ➤ PJ Koopmans, a doctoral student at U of A, is using his strength training background to research how exercise may slow muscle loss in aging—he studies the molecular steps that help muscles work and adapt to exercise. His work in the cell and molecular biology program aims to find new ways to reduce muscle atrophy and improve health. University of Arkansas
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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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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.
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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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Yoke Lore Concert
8:30-11:30 p.m. — George's Majestic Lounge — Tickets available online or at the door — Enjoy great music from Yoke Lore and Wells Ferrari with your favorite drinks.
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