Good morning, Fayetteville.

After two summers of construction, Maple Street now links the University with the Razorback Regional Greenway with a protected bike path, pedestrian crossings and landscaped buffers.

City officials held a ribbon-cutting Friday — a $7.5 million project funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation and local partners.

Half Baked Goodness has opened its second Arkansas location in Fayetteville at 2518 N College Ave. The store offers unique cookie varieties, cookie cakes, mini cookies, and dirty sodas (hours are yet to be confirmed).

The War Eagle Fair returns in Hindsville for its 72nd year, drawing thousands of visitors to support local small business vendors selling handmade decorations and goods.

The event runs through Sunday, Oct. 18 & offers free admission with paid parking.

The Alzheimer’s Association will host its annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s today at Razorback Gardens on the UA campus with registration starting at 9 a.m., an opening ceremony at 10 a.m. and a walk beginning around 10:30 a.m. The event funds research and support for those with Alzheimer’s.

Local horticulture expert Janet Carson explained that chamberbitter, a prolific weed possibly introduced via wildflower seed mixes, may multiply in exposed, tilled gardens if not controlled by timely weeding & mulching, while drought and heat have stressed arborvitae, so residents should water deeply and postpone pruning until spring.

Bon Jovi, a playful 10-month-old border collie mix, is the latest pet of the week at Washington County Animal Shelter.

Interested adopters can fill out an application online & visit the shelter at 2859 S. Tim Helder Drive.

Friday high school football games produced varied results as teams across several conferences battled.

Notable scores included a 48-0 win for Bryant in 7A-Central and a 44-10 win for Bentonville over Fayetteville in 7A-West.

Arkansas football could have a breakthrough moment as they face Vanderbilt at 6 p.m. today in Nashville, with coach Silverfield leading a team looking to improve after a 2-4 start and a 14-game SEC losing streak.

Jags kicker Cam Little said Harry Kane has the talent to switch to NFL kicking but will face cultural and mental challenges moving from soccer to football.

He made the remarks in London after his winning 57-yard field goal in last Sunday's game.