Good morning, Fayetteville.

Freckled Hen, a Fayetteville gift shop at 1904 N.

College Avenue, will close in mid-January after the holidays as owner Natalie Freeman said she needs more time with her family. The shop has served the community for several years.

University of Arkansas alumni and a student contributed $775,000 to the Land of Opportunity Scholarship campaign, a three-year effort to expand educational access, raise graduation rates and boost university-business ties statewide.

As of Oct. 31, the campaign had raised 68% of its goal from pledges and commitments.

Fayetteville City Council approved rezoning a College Avenue property Tuesday night for a new Ramay Junior High School + the district will now submit project plans to address concerns and may begin construction as early as May.

A developer plans a 324-unit apartment complex in south Fayetteville.

Project timeline and design details have not been released.

Arkansas will square off with Queens today at Bud Walton Arena with tipoff at 8 p.m. The Razorbacks, coming off a three-game win streak with wins over Louisville & Texas Tech, aim to build momentum before their next high-profile matchup.

Arkansas announced Tuesday that first-year football coach Ryan Silverfield added Tim Cramsey as offensive coordinator, Ron Roberts as defensive coordinator, and Chad Lunsford as special teams coordinator.

The new staff, many of whom bring experience from Memphis, Baylor, and Auburn (among others), will help lead the Razorbacks in their season.

Lizzy Gunsalus claimed her third cyclocross title of the week at the USA Cycling National Championships at Centennial Park on Sunday, Dec.

14 — a win that added to her strong performance in Fayetteville. She brought home extra hardware to mark her victory.

Arkansas football head coach Ryan Silverfield announced three new coordinators—Tim Cramsey, Ron Roberts, and Chad Lunsford—to boost team performance after a challenging season.

The Razorbacks will open their 2026 campaign in Fayetteville on Sept. 5 against North Alabama.

Former Razorback Kamani Johnson joined Ethan Westerman to discuss Arkansas basketball and his experience with coach John Calipari during a recent interview & shared insights on playing locally and the game’s impact.

The Arkansas gymnastics team was ranked No. 10 in the WCGA preseason poll released Tuesday, marking its second consecutive top 10 ranking.

The team will face SEC opponents and opens its season against Minnesota on Jan. 10.

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.

Time Travel Half-Marathon and 5k/10k

9 AM — MY-T-BY-DESIGN Therapeutic Art Studio — Family-friendly race — Lace up for a race that promises a dash through time and fun.

The Music Man

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Walton Arts Center — Family-friendly show — Watch Harold Hill's charming antics as he attempts to con a town into believing in music.