Good morning, Fayetteville.

Bebe is a friendly 66-pound coonhound mix who was adopted in 2022 and later returned due to cost concerns — she remains gentle with kids.

Contact Washington County Animal Shelter — call 479 695 3450 — or visit 2859 S. Tim Helder Drive in Fayetteville if you want to adopt her.

On Thursday, local service providers met in Fayetteville & revealed an app made to help coordinate care for the homeless, agreeing that better resource coordination is needed for effective support.

Centerton Cares is helping 30 local families get Thanksgiving dinner baskets that include a turkey, eggs, sides, desserts, and cookware—items donated by neighbors and local fundraisers.

The nonprofit started as a food pantry in Wendy Henson’s yard and now works to bring unity to Centerton residents.

John ‘JR’ Dockery, a WWII veteran who fought in the Battle of the Bulge, celebrated his 100th birthday Saturday at Mt. Comfort Church of Christ with family and friends—he recalled harsh winter conditions and decades of service for the V.A. while also preaching for his church.

He said he stays active by taking early morning walks and doing 50 push-ups daily—proving his enduring strength and gratitude for a long, hardworking life.

Today, TheatreSquared is showing 'It's a Wonderful Life' with Terry Bell debuting as George Bailey—bringing Broadway and regional stage experience to a production that highlights community, kindness and empathy.

The play connects local audiences with a timeless story of love and generosity while celebrating the spirit of togetherness.

Ben Rosenblum’s trio will join jazz vocalist Laura Anglade in a Dec.

4 candlelight concert — organized with the Northwest Arkansas Jazz Society at Crystal Bridges in Bentonville.

In December, world-renowned artist Sally Dolly will visit Mount Sequyoah campus in Fayetteville to showcase her newest work (Still Life with Water Pitcher) just before it is placed in the Louvre.

The event is expected to add holiday theater gold to the campus.

Santa Chris Kennedy will visit Crystal Bridges Museum on Nov.

28 for a holiday event—one of several cultural activities planned in the region; the visit is part of upcoming theater productions, book clubs, and outdoor gatherings—bringing festive art to Northwest Arkansas.

Fort Smith conductor John Jeter and NWA’s Jesse Welles have been nominated for music awards—while the Ozark Mountain Music Festival and Send It South have set their lineups for upcoming events.

Willy Johnston from Hamburg bagged a large buck on Nov.

15 in Madison County—he measured it at 125 inches after a hunt that began with mostly does earlier in the week. Emily Romine also shot her biggest buck at about 9 a.m. on Nov. 15 in central Arkansas, marking a notable success in a season of strong buck activity.

College football teams in the AP top five use different recruiting methods — Ohio State and Georgia focus on high school talent while Indiana and Ole Miss rely more on transfers, and Texas A&M uses an almost equal mix.

These strategies shape how each team prepares for upcoming contests.

Missouri Tigers vs. Arkansas Razorbacks Football

1-4 p.m. — Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium — An exciting SEC showdown between two fierce rivals.

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.

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.

Kimberly Akimbo Musical

7:00–8:30 p.m. — Walton Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the five-time Tony-winning musical featuring an engaging story and stunning performances.

Super Saturday: Ozark Ballet Theater's The Nutcracker

10-11 a.m. — Fayetteville Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy delightful excerpts from The Nutcracker performed by the Ozark Ballet Theater.

The Nutcracker: International Ballet Stars

7 p.m. — Jim & Joyce Faulkner Performing Arts Center — Tickets required — Celebrate the magic of the holiday season with a delightful performance of The Nutcracker.

MeatEater Live: The Christmas Tour

7 PM – 12 AM — Ozark Music Hall — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the holidays with Steven Rinella and the MeatEater crew in a night filled with laughs and outdoor insights.