Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of September.
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🏘️ Community
St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Fayetteville received a $24,000 grant from the national church to fund programs addressing homelessness & renters’ rights.
The grant supports a study group and legal aid clinics, with events planned ahead of an Oct. 17–18 visit by the National Coalition for the Homeless executive director.
🎭 Culture
The Washington County Historical Society will honor Jan Lefler, Lindsley Smith and Stephen A.
Smith with Distinguished Citizen Awards at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 4 at the Bailey Center at Mount Sequoyah while members will also elect officers and board members for 2026-27.
🏥 Health
Northwest Arkansas’ first multiple sclerosis clinic held a ribbon cutting at UAMS Fayetteville on Friday.
Dr. Lee Archer now oversees care for local MS patients while the clinic is expected to serve about a third of the 1,000 community patients, and Mayor Molly Rawn said it boosts jobs & services.
📰 Lifestyle
Washington County Animal Shelter in Fayetteville spotlighted Leo—a 9-month-old boxer mix who behaves like a lapdog—as Pet of the Week today; pet lovers can visit the shelter at 2859 S.
Tim Helder Drive or apply online for adoption details.
🏈 Sports
Yesterday, UA Trustees in Fayetteville passed a resolution directing President Jay Silveria to review Razorback Athletics competitiveness and explore ways to improve the football program's resources.
Trustee Steve Cox stressed that failure is not an option.
Arkansas baseball held its inaugural fall tradition Friday, Sept.
18 at Baum-Walker Stadium with a Red-White Game and Home Run Derby—part of the Diamond Classic supporting student-athlete opportunities. Fans also attended the earlier Arkansas softball game at Bogle Park.
Arkansas finalized its 2026-27 men’s basketball nonconference schedule on Thursday, with eight games at Bud Walton Arena and marquee matchups against Virginia, Indiana, Michigan State, North Carolina and Arizona.
The Razorbacks will play home exhibitions against Gonzaga on Oct. 24 and Memphis on Oct. 28.
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