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The Don Tyson School of Innovation held commencement Saturday at Barnhill Arena in Fayetteville, marking another milestone for Northwest Arkansas's project-based learning pioneer. Graduates walked across the stage carrying diplomas and big dreams for the future.
A historic furniture store in Fayetteville, North Carolina, is getting a second life as a 35,800-square-foot innovation center where companies can train workers, test cutting-edge technology, and help veterans launch careers. The $10+ million transformation turns empty retail space into opportunity space.
At 98, Ben Walker stood before a Georgia congregation to share his story of surviving the Holocaust as a child, reminding a packed room why bearing witness still matters today. In Fayetteville, more than 80 people from different faiths came together to honor victims and turn remembrance into action.
The Fayetteville State women's bowling team just claimed their fourth consecutive championship with a perfect season. The Broncos went 48-0 in regular season play before sweeping through the tournament undefeated.
A three-time state champion coach and Arkansas Razorback Hall of Famer is coming home to lead Fayetteville High School football. Anthony Lucas brings a winning legacy and deep ties to the community.
Dozens of volunteers gathered in Fayetteville to pack thousands of meal kits for children facing hunger across North Carolina's Sandhills region. One in four children in the area struggles with food insecurity, especially on weekends when school meals aren't available.
Down by five entering the fourth quarter, Fayetteville State women's basketball stormed back to defeat Bowie State 49-46 and earn a spot in Saturday's CIAA Championship. The Broncos held their opponents scoreless for the final four minutes in a defensive masterclass.
Arkansas teens now face a 75-hour volunteer requirement to graduate, but Fayetteville's Youth Advisory Council just made finding the right opportunity way easier. They've created a curated list matching students with causes they actually care about.
The Fayetteville State University women's indoor track and field team just made history with their sixth consecutive CIAA championship. This powerhouse program continues to dominate conference competition while showcasing excellence at one of America's historically Black universities.
A 21-year-old indoor world record crumbled in Fayetteville as professional sprinter Khaleb McRae shattered the men's 400-meter mark, while former Arkansas star Jordan Anthony clocked the world's fastest 60-meter time of 2026. The Tyson Invitational's opening day showcased track and field at its finest, with athletes rewriting history on the same track that has witnessed legendary performances for decades.
Hundreds of volunteers braved freezing temperatures Saturday to retire holiday wreaths at Fayetteville National Cemetery, clearing the entire site in under an hour. The annual tradition, led by Gold Star mother Jannie Layne, is teaching a new generation to honor fallen service members year-round.