Good morning, Fayetteville.

Two shelters in Fayetteville and Bentonville exceeded capacity Sunday night as The Salvation Army provided beds, meals, and showers for the homeless during harsh winter conditions.

Genesis Church partnered with local agencies (city, Seven Hills, and Potter House) to offer cots, blankets, and on-site health care.

Fayetteville hosts a busy pre-holiday weekend with a Broadway show (Mrs. Doubtfire) at Walton Arts Center, TheatreSquared performances and concerts at George’s and Nomad’s, Razorback women’s basketball at Bud Walton Arena, and local markets with holiday lights.

The Arkansas Times has published a holiday gift guide featuring unique gifts from local shops such as Woodrow Craft, Krystal Bijoux and Slugknives – a mix of rustic finds and artsy treasures.

Shoppers are encouraged to check updates on social media for current hours and details.

Sheri Deaton, a teaching assistant professor in career and technical education at U of A, was named the 2026 ACTE National Postsecondary Professional of the Year for her innovative curriculum and commitment to students over 20 years of teaching experience.

Today, the Lowell intersection is closed through early January — contractors are finalizing the roundabout construction work.

Entergy Arkansas presented its Next Generation Arkansas program on Thursday at the state Capitol — the utility plans to add 2,600 megawatts of new power and repower 1,600 megawatts over five years to reduce outages and boost economic growth.

The projects now await approval from the Public Service Commission.

Arkansas sprinter Jordan Anthony won The Bowerman as college track’s best male athlete on Thursday in Grapevine, Texas—marking the first time a football player earned the award while making his program the first to have three winners.

The Fayetteville Lady Bulldogs rallied from a 6-point halftime deficit to beat Greenland 48-35 at Bulldog Arena on Thursday night (Coach Vic Rimmer praised the team's improved defense) as they held Greenland to just 10 second-half points.

Arkansas football’s new offensive coordinator Tim Cramsey detailed his offensive plans Tuesday on the Razorback Daily Podcast at the Smith Center.

His scheme uses multiple personnel formations & pre-snap motion to match players’ strengths with game tempo.

The University of Arkansas announced on Thursday that three new football coaches are joining the Razorbacks, including running backs coach David Johnson, defensive line coach Marion Hobby, and cornerbacks coach Eddie Hicks on two-year deals through Feb.

28. Hobby earns $700,000 per season and contracts include non-compete clauses until 2026.

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.