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Hogs send Gonzaga to the showers, seek to do the same to Coach K and Duke
The victory over Gonzaga cannot be minimized. It’s simply one of the biggest wins in Razorback basketball history.

Hogs need ‘elite’ performance to challenge Gonzaga
Certainly, facing Gonzaga is a daunting task for the Razorbacks, but it has to excite Hog fans for their favored team to have a shot at the biggest dog in the hunt.

‘Nostalgia’ show to feature work by 28 artists in vacant space at NWA Mall
The show will include more than 100 works by over two dozen artists, all curated around the theme of nostalgia.

Arkansas Craft Beer Week puts spotlight on growing industry
Arkansas Craft Beer Week runs through March 12, culminating with a special pint day to benefit the Arkansas Brewers Guild. It’s the third year that Gov. Asa Hutchinson has proclaimed the week in an effort to spotlight the state’s growing craft beer industry.

Black History Month commemorations planned in Northwest Arkansas
February is Black History Month, and a handful of events are scheduled to commemorate the occasion around the regional throughout the month.

New short film starring Fayetteville artist heads to national, international film festivals
The short film is called “South,” and tells the story of Fayetteville artist South Walker and his unique ability as a sculptor as an artist on the autism spectrum.

Fayetteville Roots Fest announces new downtown event, dates for 2022 festival
Fayetteville Roots Festival officials have revealed the dates for the 2022 version of the festival, and announced another 3-day event is in the works.

Fans build streetside shrine for Arkansas coach Sam Pittman in Fayetteville
A streetside shrine for Arkansas head football coach Sam Pittman was built at both intersections of Pittman Drive in Fayetteville.

Electric car company Canoo announces plans to relocate headquarters to NWA
If electric vehicles are the future, at least a portion of that future will soon be headquartered in Northwest Arkansas.

Gymbacks to host first-ever meet in Bud Walton Arena for matchup versus Olympian Sunisa Lee
UA officials on Monday announced the Gymbacks will host their first-ever meet inside the nearly 20,000-seat Bud Walton Arena when they take on Olympian Sunisa Lee and the Auburn Tigers in January.

NWA beer updates: Medals, magazines, and more
Gold medal for Maibock, Fossil Cove submits expansion plans, Social Project Brewing Co. arrives on the scene and more.

New book ‘The Riverman’s Guide to the Kings River’ now available
A new book highlighting a treasured local waterway was released recently.

Hog fans are eager and a bit anxious for season opener
We’ll know so much more about this Razorback squad Saturday evening than we do now. I personally think we will like what we see.

Pearl’s Books coming soon to downtown Fayetteville
Locals Leah and Daniel Jordan are planning to open a brand new locally-owned and independent bookshop just off the Fayetteville square this fall.