Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 24th of September.
Good morning, Fayetteville.
💼 Business
Commercial vacancy in Northwest Arkansas rose from 5.8% to 7.2% in the first half of 2025 as more warehouse, retail and office spaces became available.
Arvest Bank and CBER said the market stays healthy—building permits reached $290.2 million as non-Walmart development grew.
🎭 Culture
Eli Cranor—an Edgar Award-winning writer and former professional football player born in Forrest City—will speak at Six Bridges Book Festival from Sept.
28 to Oct. 5 and discuss his new crime novel Mississippi Blue 42 about an FBI rookie caught in college football greed.
Local artists Dana Idlet and Noah Richmond will host the Old Friends Reunion music festival near Prairie Grove from Sept.
25 to Sept. 28. The event offers an open stage, live musical performances and planned activities like trail runs and a bluegrass brunch+ tickets range from $50 to $200.
Mullins Library will host its first artist talk in the new Special Collections exhibit gallery at 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct.
3 — artist Jay Youngdahl will speak about his exhibit, What Did You Learn in School Today?
🎓 Education
University of Arkansas joined the Mid-South I‑Corps Hub with 11 partner institutions in five states to boost research and help ideas move from the lab to market.
The collaboration will offer training and commercialization programs that support faculty, students and researchers in driving regional economic growth.
On Sept 19, Arkansas unveiled a new school grading system that gave Fayetteville schools mostly A’s and B’s—nine schools earned an A, six received a B, and one got a C.
The updated method, based on student achievement and growth under the LEARNS Act and the ATLAS system, replaces the old statewide testing structure.
🏛️ Government
Local attorney Kristin Pawlik announced her candidacy for the Division 2 circuit judge seat in Washington & Madison counties as Judge John Threet will retire in December and the nonpartisan judicial election is set for March 3.
The Fayetteville native brings over two decades of legal experience & once served as president of the Arkansas Bar Association.
Fayetteville is inviting proposals to change four city-owned properties into mixed-income housing; requests for proposals will be open until Nov.
18 and selected teams will be able to lease or buy the land. Mayor Molly Rawn said the plan should lower land costs, helping people earning less than 60% of the area's median income access affordable homes (the four parcels cover about 16 acres across two wards).
🏈 Sports
Brew Pig Sooie returns to Fayetteville next month when Razorback Field hosts an outdoor beer festival on Sunday, Oct.
5—with unlimited sample pours from over 15 breweries, local food trucks, and a live DJ from 3:30 to 6 p.m.—before the Razorbacks take on the Bulldogs at 6 p.m.
🎉 Fayetteville Events
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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.
Preschool Story Time with Zeke Peña
3:00 – 4:30 p.m. — Fayetteville Public Library — Free entry — Explore the world of comics and illustration with award-winning artist Zeke Peña.
Heart of the Ozarks Craft Fair & Fall Festival
9 AM – 6 PM — Washington County Fairgrounds — Free entry — Explore over 300 booths, enjoy live music, delicious food, and family fun.
Lily Rose: I Know What I Want Tour
7-9:30 p.m. — Ozark Music Hall — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening with Lily Rose as she performs her latest tour hits.
Heart of the Ozarks Craft Fair & Fall Festival
9 AM – 6 PM — Washington County Fairgrounds — Free entry — Celebrate local crafts and enjoy food, music, and family fun.
Irie Lions & My Nextdoor Neighbor Sunday Show
5:30-9 p.m. — Prairie Street Live! — General Admission + Fees — Experience an evening of original reggae vibes and dynamic prog rock performances.
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