Good morning, Fayetteville.

TheatreSquared in Fayetteville begins its 21st season with August Wilson’s 'Fences,' previewing on Wednesday and Thursday before officially opening (9/11) with evening shows on Tuesdays through Saturdays and weekend matinees, running through Sept.

27.

The U of A Press has acquired Butler Center Books to strengthen its 25-year partnership with CALS in publishing Arkansas history and culture — this new deal will expand the reach of local stories.

WSAN (established in 2025) connects Walmart and Sam's Club associates with internships and corporate mentoring at Walmart Home Office to help U of A students turn in-store experience into promising career opportunities.

Angie Ramirez, a junior journalism student from Rogers at U of A, was selected in September for a year-long mentorship with The New York Times—she will work with a senior staff editor to build her reporting skills.

Officials said hot, dry weather will persist statewide through September as severe drought conditions continue; Independence County was declared a disaster area Saturday for extreme conditions that threaten life, property, and farming (burn bans cover 73 counties amid high wildfire risk).

The U of A School of Law's Community and Rural Enterprise Development Clinic today released a five-part report that studies small towns' legal needs and resource challenges in Arkansas.

The report, produced with the Arkansas Municipal League and law graduates, offers recommendations to boost local governance (and spark community conversations).

After a mixed weekend where the Razorbacks lost 10-3 and won 31-14, players and coaches admitted fault and vowed to improve ahead of their trip to Salt Lake City to face No. 20 Utah this Saturday at 9:15 p.m.

Arkansas baseball and softball will open fall exhibition play on Sept.

18 at Baum-Walker Stadium and Bogle Park. The Diamond Classic will include Red-White games, home run derbies and scrimmages to evaluate rosters for the upcoming 2027 season + offer fans an early look.

Fountain Lake’s talented quarterback, Cooper Buss (the Class of 2027), completed 52 of 69 passes for 689 yards and 6 touchdowns with 2 rushing scores in two games this season.

He received an offer from Ouachita Baptist University and his coach praised his fast release and leadership.

On Tuesday, longtime coach Guz Malzahn recounted his storied career at the Little Rock Touchdown Club — emphasizing his deep Arkansas ties from his early playing days through his coaching achievements.

He expressed gratitude for his journey while noting a memorable Razorbacks tailgate ahead of their recent win.