Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 9th of December.
Good morning, Fayetteville.
🎓 Education
Georgette Madewell, supervisor of the U of A Student Financial Processing team for over 42 years, will retire Dec.
31. An open reception is set from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11 at Uptown West's first floor common area, 1001 E. Sain St.
Four School of Art faculty, staff and students received a $5,000 Individual Artist Fellowship from the Arkansas Arts Council.
The honorees are Jean Schmitt (Foundations), Andrew Blackwell (technician), Elizabeth Muscari (communications) and MFA candidate Serena Caffrey, and they will be celebrated at a reception in Little Rock in February.
Students traveling home for winter break are advised to check weather conditions and avoid cell use while driving safely.
The Arkansas Department of Transportation recommends using the IDrive Arkansas app (with over 500 cameras) to access real-time road updates and plan routes for icy spots.
📰 Real Estate
Recent local real estate deals saw a Cave Springs firm buy and sell 73 Tontitown lots for $15.76 million, a Centerton tunnel car wash for $6.43 million, a Rogers apartment complex for $5.3 million, and three Fayetteville homes for $4.4 million.
On Monday, the Planning Commission approved Meadow Valley Trail student housing project with 630 bedrooms on 15 acres at West Elm Street near the UA agri farm.
Razorback Housing LLC’s plan — which includes parking, street extensions, and a public plaza — will break ground in spring or summer 2026.
🏈 Sports
Arkansas head coach Ryan Silverfield boosted his staff this week in Fayetteville by hiring Memphis offensive coordinator Tim Cramsey and senior analyst Nick Mathews—he is targeting running backs coach David Johnson, defensive coordinator Ron Roberts, and wide receivers coach Larry Smith for the Razorbacks.
The Razorbacks defeated Fresno State 82-58 Saturday at Simmons Bank Arena in North Little Rock before heading to Dallas to face Texas Tech at 11 a.m. Darius Acuff Jr. earned MVP honors with 18 points, boosting Arkansas’ record to 7-2.
🎉 Fayetteville Events
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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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