Good morning, Fayetteville.

This weekend, the Hogs play at Razorback Stadium on Saturday at 11 a.m., and a free wing competition with live music takes place Friday in the Upper Ramble.

A music festival from 2-10 p.m. Saturday will raise funds for community programs — Oktoberfest and baseball events add to the lineup.

Top retail executives including Walmart, Google, and National Retail Federation leaders along with UA business students met Thursday at The Compton Bentonville hotel to discuss how AI + customer trust can guide retail into the future.

Researchers from the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station are using AI to identify bacteria that affect beef color stability (funded by a $20,000 Arkansas Beef Council grant) in a year-long study designed to support natural beef preservation.

University of Arkansas recorded a record six-year graduation rate of 73.07% helped by new student support programs, which brought about 102 additional graduates compared to last year.

The four-year rate also reached a new high of 62.22% as the university works toward an 80% graduation goal.

Fayetteville Public Library saw eight of 10 employees leave over four months due to management issues + a report cited a hostile work environment with unsafe practices in the IT department.

Alice Walton broke ground on the $700 million Whole Health Campus in Bentonville on Sept.

17. The facility will include a 709,000 sqft Center for Advanced Specialty Care (scheduled to open in 2029) for cardiac and specialty services as Tyson announced a $50 million pledge.

Arkansas men’s basketball announced its full 2026-27 nonconference schedule on Thursday with a season opener at Bud Walton Arena against Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Nov.

3 and home games against Mississippi Valley State on Nov. 20 and UT-Arlington on Dec. 13; the slate also includes additional neutral-site and exhibition contests.

Arkansas football will host its second group of prospects on Saturday for the Georgia game at 11 a.m. in Fayetteville.

Top recruit Cannon Zubeck and in-state players including Pulaski Academy receiver Chase Hancock and Bryant running back Tavian Morris are among those attending.

Arkansas football must boost its run game before its Saturday matchup with Georgia as the Razorbacks averaged just 2.7 yards per rush in the opening game.

Coach Ryan Silverfield said the team will improve blocking and play calling (a key fix for the next game).