Good morning, Fayetteville.

The longstanding Halloween pop-up bar Nightmare on Block Street returns to Pinpoint on Sept.

25 — hosting a month-long celebration with themed drinks and special pinball machines. Details on upcoming performances by Arkansas Classical Theatre will be shared later.

This past Sunday, the UARK Speech and Debate Society joined the Just Keep Swimming Charity Debate Tournament to raise funds for childhood brain cancer research.

Participants engaged in playful debates to honor Emilie Gibson and raised $1,850 over the weekend.

Twenty-two faculty members, scientists and researchers were honored at a Sept.

3 ceremony at the Janelle Y. Hembree Alumni House—awarding service milestones from 10 to 30 years and including endowed chair medallions and career awards.

Arkansas high school seniors can apply to U of A for free during Free Application Days from Sept.

14-20 as the Office of Admissions covers the fee for eligible applicants, and more information is available on the admissions website.

On Tuesday, City Council discussed further evaluation for the aquatic center after voters narrowly approved bond funds, and Councilwoman Moore proposed a $75,000 study (to review Lewis Park and other site options) but the proposal was tabled indefinitely.

City staff are considering an 11-acre site on 15th Street, about 1 mile west of the current shelter, to build a new animal facility that supports increased accessibility.

A land purchase agreement will be reviewed by City Council on Oct. 6 + design work will begin early next year.

The Idea Alley column celebrates chicken and rice as a local favorite during National Chicken and National Rice Month.

It offers recipes (from classic Arroz con Pollo to a quick-cook dish) that highlight Arkansas' role as a top producer of these staples.

Fayetteville's Lady Purple Bulldogs swept Fort Smith Southside Tuesday night in Bulldog Arena by winning 25-20, 25-15, 25-17 to remain atop the 6A-West conference (Coach Kele Luigs praised the team’s smart play) as they head into upcoming matches.