Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of October.
Good morning, Fayetteville.
The Arkansas Air and Military Museum hosts a free historic trunk or treat event tomorrow at 7 p.m. in its hangar at 4290 S.
School Ave.—families can join in celebrating Halloween with treats and fun.
Life Styles, founded in 1976, celebrates 50 years today by helping over 250 adults with disabilities secure supported employment and gain independence in Fayetteville, with businesses like Crepes Paulette offering job opportunities (Supported Employment Month).
On Oct. 9, in Springdale a business panel addressed challenges faced by Hispanic business owners in Northwest Arkansas amid increased immigration enforcement.
Geovanny Sarmiento explained that rising law enforcement activity is reducing customer traffic and urged the community to stay informed.
Deborah Samuel, a Rogers native and former educator, will share insights from her memoir Grace Through Fire at 6 p.m. today at Fayetteville Public Library and at 2 p.m. Oct.
25 at Rogers Public Library — Pearl's Books will offer copies for purchase.
Fossil Cove Brewing Co. announced the 10th Frost Fest winter beer festival will take place Saturday, Feb.
6, 2027 at the Washington County Fairgrounds — featuring craft beers from over 60 regional breweries, live music, food trucks and local arts vendors with tickets and lineup details coming soon.
Downtown will light up with the 33rd season of Lights of the Ozarks starting Friday, Nov.
20 until Jan. 1. The free display features 47 miles of lights, a 20-foot Christmas tree and holiday events like Light Night and a parade.
Representatives from the Benton County and Boston Mountain waste districts met in Springdale on Wednesday to discuss merging operations that aim to boost recycling and cut administrative costs.
Some Benton County officials worry the new board may reduce local control — concerns that keep the committee weighing consolidation against collaboration.
Several local commercial properties closed recently, signaling active real estate activity in our community.
In Springdale, a shopping center anchored by Harps sold for $11.5 million on 8.42 acres and a Fayetteville hospice sold for $8 million, while industrial parcels in Lowell and Gravette also changed hands.
Shortstop Brooks Bond (Iowa’s No. 1 prospect in the 2028 class) committed to Arkansas baseball on Sept.
24 after visiting coach Dave Van Horn’s program from Sept. 18 to Sept. 20; he said Fayetteville’s culture made him feel right at home.
Arkansas football is set to welcome junior college defensive back La’Zeric Johnson for an official visit in Fayetteville this weekend.
Johnson, a 6-foot-1 sophomore with 74 tackles this season, is evaluating the campus and coaches as he considers his scholarship offers.
The No. 12 Arkansas women’s golf team posted its best round on Wednesday at The Fin in Fairfield, Texas but finished fifth at 25-over par + 20 shots behind Texas A&M.
The Razorbacks will play their final fall event at the East Lake Cup in Atlanta next week.
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