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Fayetteville
Saturday, November 8th, 2025
Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 8th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, Fort Smith holds its 13th annual Veterans Day Parade with a Veterans Honor Ceremony at 10 a.m.—featuring live music, posting of colors and storytelling to mark 250 years of military service before a noon parade led by WWII veteran Charles Payne. In Fayetteville, a parade and trade show begin at 11 a.m. along North East Avenue as parts of Dickson Street and West Avenue close for staging. 4029 News
- ➤ The NWA Animal Alliance is partnering with the NWA Food Bank to distribute 21,000 pounds of pet food to help local families care for their pets. Fayetteville Animal Services—one of 13 shelters in the alliance—received 1,000 pounds of dog food and 230 pounds of cat food on Nov. 6 and will distribute food at 1640 S. Armstrong Ave. during regular hours. City of Fayetteville
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A small fire damaged the baseball team’s locker room at the Bulldog Athletic and Recreation Center at Fayetteville High School early Friday, and a restoration company began cleaning the area while the cause was under investigation — the rest of the building remained accessible for practice ahead of a football game. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas singer-songwriter Jesse Welles has been nominated for four Grammy awards, including Best Americana Performance for 'Horses' and Best Folk Album for 'Under the Powerlines'—the 68th Annual Grammy Awards will take place on Feb. 1 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Ozark Catholic Academy has signed a 100-year land lease for a 17-acre property in Tontitown—planning to build its permanent facility as growing enrollment drives its expansion. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fayetteville will close streets today for its Veterans Day parade—the city's first in 10 years—with the event starting at 11 a.m. on Dickson Street and a veterans trade show to follow at Upper Ramble. City officials urge motorists to use alternate routes during the closures. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The University of Arkansas women’s basketball team routed Arkansas-Pine Bluff 101-49 at Walton Arena on Friday when Jenna Lawrence scored a career-high 26 points off the bench. A crowd of 13,032 fans from 67 schools filled the arena+ the Razorbacks will host Central Arkansas at 8 p.m. Monday. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Friday's high school basketball games ended with varied results as Boys team Bergman beat Ozark Mountain 77 to 50 & Girls team Bergman won 88 to 40 over Ozark Mountain while other schools finished with competitive margins. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Today at 6 p.m. Central, the No. 14 Arkansas men’s basketball team will face No. 22 Michigan State at the Breslin Center in East Lansing — a rematch where Coach John Calipari will face his longtime friend Tom Izzo. Freshman Darius Acuff Jr. returns for his homecoming game and is eager to lead his team to a win. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Will Tieman from Spartan Media Network joined Matt Jones to preview the game scheduled for tonight between the 14th-ranked Razorbacks and 22nd-ranked Spartans — Ethan Westerman also noted Friday’s win for the Arkansas women’s team in an earlier check-in. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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November AI Meetup
6-8 p.m. — UofA Collaborative — Free entry — Connect with fellow enthusiasts and dive into the world of artificial intelligence.
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Ashtyn Barbaree Concert
10 AM – 2 PM — Record Downtown — Free entry — Enjoy a live performance by the talented Fayetteville singer/songwriter Ashtyn Barbaree.
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Family-Friendly Event at Northwest Arkansas Mall
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Northwest Arkansas Mall — Tickets required for ages 2 and up — Enjoy an entertaining evening with family friendly activities and a great view from the venue.
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In Conversation with Dave Eggers
7-8 p.m. — Fayetteville Public Library — Free entry — Engage in an insightful discussion with bestselling author Dave Eggers, followed by a book signing.
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Sassafras Succulent Pumpkin Workshop
6-7:30 p.m. — Sassafras Springs Vineyard and Winery — $40 — Create a stunning succulent pumpkin while enjoying wine and snacks in an immersive workshop.
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ARKAST Podcast Festival
10 a.m.-8 p.m. — Mount Sequoya Center — General Admission — Celebrate podcasting achievements and learn from top creators at this annual festival.
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Fayetteville Family Event
2-4 p.m. — Northwest Arkansas Mall — General Admission 40% off — Enjoy a family-friendly experience with discounted admission options and comfortable seating.
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Missouri Tigers vs. Arkansas Razorbacks Football
1-4 p.m. — Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium — An exciting SEC showdown between two fierce rivals.
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Cirque Italia: Water Circus
1:30-3:00 p.m. — Pinnacle Hills Promenade — Tickets start at $74 — Experience a mesmerizing performance under the water-themed circus tent.
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Postmodern Jukebox: Magic, Moonlight, and Mistletoe Tour
7-9:30 p.m. — Ozark Music Hall — Ticketed event — Experience a vintage musical journey featuring genre-twisting covers of holiday classics and pop hits.
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