Good morning, Fayetteville.

The 16th Fayetteville Film Fest will take place at the Fayetteville Public Library from Sept.

18–21 and will show 98 films along with live events like the Script to Screen production. Organizers say the festival will help local filmmakers share their work by bringing together local talent and visitors.

The Bessie Moore Center for Economic Education has moved to the College of Education and Health Professions and named Sheri Deaton as its new director—she will develop online economic resources and hands-on programs for kindergarten through 12th grade students.

The University of Arkansas Honors College will offer a new course called 'From Fayetteville to Freedom and Back' that tells the story of Nelson Hackett, an enslaved man who ran away from Fayetteville in 1841 and whose case helped change the treatment of fugitive slaves.

Taught by Michael Pierce—students will gather newspapers, maps, and court records to build a website that shares Hackett’s journey.

Arkansas universities showed strong enrollment increases, with UA-Fayetteville reaching record undergraduate numbers and UA-Little Rock marking its largest gain since 2001—Arkansas State University-Jonesboro recorded nearly 18,000 fall enrollees while SAU will launch a Bachelor of Science in emergency management next year. These developments underscore growing post-high school education opportunities statewide.

Fulbright College hosted a Civil War panel at Old Main on Sept.

4—historians discussed how community studies show the many small conflicts behind the war and its lasting impact on local areas. The panel stressed that learning from these varied experiences helps us understand why the war was fought and how it still affects communities today.

Residents will get their first chance to share ideas on an updated Downtown Plan during Sunday's event from noon to 4 p.m.—held at Sunday on the Square as part of Welcome Week NWA.

Their feedback will help guide the city's efforts to balance growth and preservation downtown.

Bentonville senior Kavya Kurichety played her first singles match on Thursday at Memorial Park and lost 6-3, 6-3 to Fayetteville's Montse Perez in the Lady Bulldogs’ 8-6 win.

Other boys and girls contests saw close wins for both schools — each team worked hard as they prepared for the Class 6A state tournament.

The Arkansas volleyball team lost a close five‐set match at Barnhill Arena when Boston College won 15—12 in the final set, marking the Hogs' fourth straight loss.

The team will travel to Boulder for the Buffs Invitational today at 7 p.m. on ESPN.

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.

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.

Fayetteville Tequila Fest

3-7 p.m. — Mount Sequoyah Center, Inc. — VIP tickets required — Discover agave spirits and enjoy live music at the 2nd Annual Fayetteville Tequila Fest.