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Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 23rd of December.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UA students are staying in Fayetteville during the holidays because busy work schedules and blackout days at local stores leave little time to visit family. Tia West at Sephora and Hollen Hatherly at Meiji Japanese Cuisine balance school and job demands as they work through the break. The Arkansas Traveler
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fayetteville is asking residents for input on a new Animal Services facility; a survey online, open through January, seeks feedback on design, programs and capacity requirements plus in-person sessions will be scheduled later. Mayor Molly Rawn said the input will guide efforts to replace the outdated facility. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Bobby Petrino, the former Arkansas coach, is reportedly set to join North Carolina as offensive coordinator under Bill Belichick (with a contract estimated at $1.87 million through Feb. 2027), while UA defensive tackle Ian Geffrard entered the transfer portal as the Razorbacks adjust their football staff. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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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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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.
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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.
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Vanderbilt Commodores vs Arkansas Razorbacks Basketball
8-10 p.m. — Bud Walton Arena — Check local listings for ticket prices — Experience a thrilling college basketball showdown as the Razorbacks take on the Commodores.
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