Good morning, Fayetteville.

Southwest Tailgate is a country-themed event scheduled at Stonebreaker Hotel Saturday, Oct.

3 (6 p.m.) that offers live music by Gone Country, food, drinks, and attractions to raise funds for school safety improvements.

Yvonne Richardson Center (serving Fayetteville youth since 1996) will mark 30 years on Thursday, Sept.

17 from 5:30-8 p.m. at 240 E. Rock St. The free event offers food, music, games and inflatables and provides shuttle service from Combs Street Church of Christ due to a Rock Street closure.

Arkansas Folk and Traditional Arts is hosting its Fall 2026 Community Scholars training online in partnership with the Tennessee Folklore Society, which began Thursday, Sept.

10 and will run biweekly until Nov. 5 to help participants document community culture + traditional arts. Registration remains required.

The University of Arkansas reported that more than 7,100 incoming freshmen have enrolled this fall + the class boasts a record 3.87 GPA and a high number of local students, which officials say will boost scholarship support and graduation rates.

After a 31 to 14 win against North Alabama, the Razorbacks showed offensive struggles that raised concerns.

They will face No. 20 Utah tomorrow at 9:15 p.m. on ESPN — a challenge that may prompt improvements.

Washington County Circuit Judge Doug Martin did not rule over the eligibility case for Arkansas football players Caleb Wooden and Sean Williams, keeping the restraining order in place so they can join the team flight for Saturday's 9:15 p.m. game against No. 20 Utah (they missed the opener).

Arkansas athletics director Hunter Yurachek joined Matt Jones at the Hawgs Illustrated Sports Club for the WholeHogSports Daily Podcast interview.

They discussed Razorback football and the Baum-Walker Stadium reseating in a clear Q&A session.

Arkansas Razorbacks soccer team defeated No. 19 Texas 3-1 on Thursday at Razorback Field after scoring early and sustaining a strong defense.

Bella Field, Zoe Susi, and Kennedy Ball led the attack—building momentum for continued SEC play.

ESPN 5-star power forward CJ Rosser, ranked among top recruits, has included Arkansas among his top school choices and will visit the university on Sept.

28 — his schedule also includes stops in North Carolina, NC State, Miami, Kentucky, Southern Cal, and Louisville.

Experience Fayetteville is the title sponsor of the half marathon, now running through Razorback Stadium and John McDonnell Field, and offering four race distances (half, 10K, 5K, fun run).

The event is set for Dec. 5 at The Gardens with packet pickup and expo on Dec. 4 at Town Center.