Good morning, Fayetteville.

Local rock band Ted Hammig and the Campaign — from Fayetteville — will perform at Austin City Limits Music Festival on Oct.

11. U of A students from Hill Records will join the band to network with music professionals.

The Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts has opened an exhibition called Architects of Being today that shows art by immigrant artists Louise Nevelson and Esphyr Slobodkina who turned hardship into creative strength—curator Catherine Walworth will speak about the show on Oct 29 at 6 p.m. and the exhibit runs until Jan 11.

A new interactive exhibit about Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley opened Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at Mosaic Templars Cultural Center and will run through Jan.

4. The free exhibit—designed by the Indianapolis Children’s Museum and the Emmett Till Interpretive Center—offers interactive displays, video segments and special programs featuring music and traditional food.

Gov. Sarah Sanders joined Google executives, West Memphis Mayor Marco McClendon, and Entergy officials for a groundbreaking of a new AI data center in West Memphis yesterday — on 1,100 acres, Google will invest $4 billion through 2027 to build a facility that is set to create thousands of construction jobs, hundreds of permanent roles, and millions in property taxes.

The University of Arkansas Libraries expanded their digital holdings over the summer with new e-books and journals to support teaching, learning and research across campus—resources include O'Reilly for Higher Education, Elsevier All Access Books and an extensive journal archive.

These additions give students and faculty immediate access to a broad range of academic materials.

Next spring, the Honors College will offer three Trajectory courses for law, med and creative studies to help students plan life after graduation—applications are due by Oct.

9 at 5 p.m. as seats are limited.

Associate professor Theresa Delaplain won first place in the American Prize for Instrumental Performance today after she submitted recordings of her original compositions and album selections; the award honors excellence in musical performance — a significant achievement for her and the music department.

On Sept. 12, the Women’s Giving Circle at the University of Arkansas awarded $125,000 for nine innovative campus projects and to expand its scholarship endowment.

It has supported over $2 million in grants in 23 years, working to boost programs and research across campus & community.

City staffers reviewed initial designs for a new civic plaza building—a five-story mixed-use mass timber structure planned at Dickson Street and West Avenue—that will include a public food hall, flexible commercial space, condominiums, and a rooftop bar.

Designers said the plan will be discussed at the Oct. 15 technical plat review meeting so the project can move forward with permitting.

A nationally recognized religious scholar filed a brief in Fayetteville in support of the Arkansas Ten Commandments law that requires schools to display the Ten Commandments—arguing the law is constitutional and the lawsuit should be dismissed.

Arkansas researchers released the first statewide health survey that gathered detailed physical and mental health data from nearly 10,000 Arkansans using new methods — the results will help guide policymakers with census tract-level data available via an online dashboard in early 2026. The survey invited 70,000 people from all 75 counties and is housed in the Arkansas Health Equity and Access Lab.

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.

Fayetteville Haunts Ghost Tour

5-7 p.m. — Fayetteville Public Library — Registration required — Explore the haunted history and ghostly legends of Downtown Fayetteville on a spooky walking tour.

Whitney Cummings Live

7:00–8:30 p.m. — Walton Arts Center — Tickets from $69 — Enjoy an evening with the talented comedian Whitney Cummings in Fayetteville.

First Encounters NWA: Speed Dating for 40+

7-9 p.m. — Six Twelve Coffeehouse & Bar — Ticketed event includes one drink — Sip, flirt, and spark connections at this guided speed dating night for the 40s and beyond.