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Comedian Jeff Foxworthy will perform at the Walmart AMP in Rogers on May 15 as part of the 2026 Synchrony Concert Series.

Ticket presales open today at 10 a.m. and public sales start Friday at 10 a.m., with gates opening at 6:30 p.m. and the show beginning at 8 p.m.

A University of Arkansas Fayetteville graduate has been stranded in Doha since Saturday when Qatari airspace closed amid regional conflict (there is no update on his return), leaving him stuck abroad amid unfolding international events.

On Feb. 19, the Game and Fish Commission proposed to simplify 2026 hunting and fishing rules by cutting over 65 outdated regulations and standardizing deer and fishing limits (antlered versus antlerless for deer).

Public comments are open until March 6, and changes will take effect July 1.

A new report from the Northwest Arkansas Council said artificial intelligence is more likely to augment healthcare roles than replace them, suggesting that local providers may use AI to support patient care.

A study released Monday by the Northwest Arkansas Council and Accenture shows that artificial intelligence will help, not replace, local health care workers by automating tasks and supporting clinical roles.

The report (which notes a 41.8% job boost over the past decade) urges improved AI training for providers.

A sports commentary notes that coach Dave Van Horn is expected to refine the Razorbacks’ hitting and boost SEC contention based on his proven track record (as local analysts observe) following two recent losses in Fayetteville.

The Arkansas Razorbacks fell three spots to No. 9 in the USA Today Baseball Coaches Poll after a 3–2 record last week that included a split with Arkansas State and a 2–1 win over Texas-Arlington on Monday.

They remain one of the top 10 teams in college baseball.

Arkansas men's basketball team remains at No. 20 for the third straight week—after a 99-84 win over Texas A&M and a 111-77 loss to Florida—and is set to host Texas at 6 p.m. Wednesday before facing Missouri at 11 a.m. Saturday.

Six former Razorback football players participated in an NFL combine in Indianapolis (Thursday to Sunday) ahead of the NFL draft on April 23.

Quarterback Taylen Green broke combine records while running back Mike Washington ran the quickest 40-yard dash.

Former Arkansas baseball players will play for ORU at Baum-Walker Stadium today; Will Edmunson returns to Fayetteville for his second visit as two pitchers make their first trip back (details confirmed by officials).

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