Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of November.
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🏘️ Community
Community members in Tontitown are working to save the 102-year-old former school at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church by planning to raise about $3 million to fix the building’s wiring, structure, and plumbing—so it can be used for events like the annual Grape Festival.
The committee led by Matt Clinkscales will share a final design plan with church members on Jan. 20.
💼 Business
Tyson Foods said it might never give another poultry growing contract in the Illinois River watershed—16 days after a judge denied growers a request to participate in the case.
The decision could end future contracts and affect local poultry operations.
Arkansas-made products are available this holiday season at local gift shops—foodie stores and big-box retailers, offering a range of choices for gift buyers.
Shoppers can find items that showcase local quality and celebrate the state’s unique spirit.
🏛️ Government
The Arkansas Department of Transportation urged drivers to check road conditions online and drive carefully during holiday travel as busy roads and changing weather are expected.
ARDOT will stop active construction zones from tonight through Monday morning—making it easier for drivers—and advises reporting road hazards.
🏈 Sports
Elkins' football team—known for its family feel with five sets of brothers—relies on key contributions from Connor and Josh Hamm as they prepare to face Arkadelphia in the Class 4A quarterfinals tonight.
The game is a rematch of the state championship match.
Arkansas played Duke at the United Center in Chicago on November 27, 2025 & both teams featured top freshmen as the Blue Devils held a 7-0 record and the Razorbacks were 5-1.
Several players from each squad were ranked among ESPN’s top 25 prospects in the class of 2025.
Fayetteville hosted top junior college lineman Jaylen Thomas, who canceled his Kansas State visit to see the Razorbacks—ESPN ranks him as one of the top recruits this season.
He is making more official visits before his team plays in the playoffs on Dec. 6.
Arkansas football will face Missouri's strong rushing attack—led by top rusher Ahmad Hardy—on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. as the Razorbacks try to break a nine-game losing streak at Reynolds Razorback Stadium, and interim coach Bobby Petrino said his team plans to pressure Missouri's quarterback and force key turnovers.
After a rough start, the Arkansas women's basketball team took control after halftime and beat Southern Illinois by a score of 73 to 63 at the Music City Classic in Nashville.
The team overcame an early deficit of twelve points — and will face Harvard in a home game Sunday at 12:30 p.m.
🎉 Fayetteville Events
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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.
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.
Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
6:30-7:29 p.m. — TheatreSquared — $51.4 — Experience the magic of Christmas carols performed by a string quartet under candlelight.
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