Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 6th of October.
Good morning, Fayetteville.
Local businesses offer weekly deals to save you money this fall.
Enjoy flower delivery on the same day from Meus Floral Studio, patio brunch at Mockingbird Kitchen, wellness discounts at Co Op Ozark Natural Foods on Wednesdays, and free three month fiber internet from OzarksGo (check shop for specifics).
Tiny Tim’s Pizza will stay on the square after owner John Schmuecker paid the missed September rent plus late fees, October rent, and attorney fees; the lease now stands for another 18 months at 21 W.
Mountain St.
Brett Amerine, chief financial officer and chief operating officer of Startup Junkie Consulting in Fayetteville, has steered the company's growth since 2014 and launched its nonprofit foundation.
He aims to strengthen the local entrepreneurial ecosystem to support innovators in creating jobs and growing businesses.
The Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts is hosting The Age of Anxiety: German Expressionism in Art and Film from Friday, Oct.
9 to Sunday, Jan. 10, 2027; the exhibit features German artworks, silent film screenings + guided historical introductions provided by AMFA staff and is free to attend.
On Monday, Northwest Arkansas Community College held a meeting at its Washington County Campus to outline plans for a clean-up bill to let trustees start their terms sooner, increase early college funding to $125 per credit hour, and enable reduced-credit degrees.
College officials said these changes will lower student costs and streamline board elections.
House and Senate Education committees recommended raising per-student funding from $8,037 to $8,239 for 2027-28 and to $8,431 for 2028-29 to help cover rising costs.
Rep. Keith Brooks will file legislation when the Legislature meets early next year (marking a roughly $100 million boost for 2027-28).
The resident-led Parks and Recreation Advisory Board voted Monday to recommend that the city purchase 42 acres southwest of Wedington Drive and Broyles Avenue for park space—land with room for playing fields and a recycling dropoff.
The $7.6M asking price will be partly funded from the $25.5M parks bond.
Bentonville-based nonprofit Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies America will invest $10M in Arkansas over the next five years to expand postpartum care, home visits & maternal health services for mothers in rural areas facing limited access.
Arkansas reoffered Dumas junior running back Kentz Brown after his impressive season, where he recorded 13 touchdowns and over 600 yards on 79 carries.
He received his offer on Dec. 31 and had drawn interest from Purdue, Louisville, Missouri, Ole Miss, and others.
The Arkansas football team will face Vanderbilt at 6 p.m. on Oct.
10 at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville (the game is set to air on ESPN2).
Arkansas basketball extended an offer on Monday to 7-foot-5 Cherif Millogo after he impressed at the Border League in Las Vegas & top programs showed interest before his Razorback decision.
Arkansas football coach Ryan Silverfield said his team is working diligently to improve execution after a tough 34-7 loss at Texas A&M.
He asked fans to support the Razorbacks ahead of Saturday's game against No. 15 Tennessee at Reynolds Razorback Stadium.
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