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Startup Junkie is hosting Demo Night at 5 p.m. Tuesday at Compton Gardens and Arboretum to let ten cycling startups showcase innovative products and boost Northwest Arkansas's cycling economy.

Novelist Richard Wright recalled his childhood in Elaine when a white man killed his uncle—an event that forced his family to flee the town and deeply shaped his views on race.

His memoir Black Boy later detailed the harsh legacy of rural life under Jim Crow.

Economist Mervin Jebaraj said consumers spent despite low confidence as personal expenditures reached nearly $22 trillion in April and Northwest Arkansas saw rapid multi-family construction with 32 new residents moving in daily.

He noted spending shifted from extras to necessities (even as worries about AI persist).

Fayetteville football coach Anthony Lucas led his team to a 32-0 win in the Elkins 7-on-7 Tournament championship against Farmington on Thursday in Elkins amid a light rain.

The Bulldogs advanced after earning a top seed in pool play and winning in the quarterfinals and semifinals.

Mumford & Sons Concert

7:30-9:00 PM — The Walmart AMP — Cost info TBA — Experience the uplifting folk sounds of Mumford & Sons with special guest Dylan Gossett.

AdventureCon 2026

— Fri, Jun 12 – Sun, Jun 14 — Rogers Convention Center — Entry fee information pending — Explore a whimsical forest of board games and tabletop gaming at this annual gathering.

Second Time Around Music

7-11 p.m. — Railyard Live at Butterfield Stage — Check the box for a night of high-energy covers from the ‘80s, ‘90s, and 2000s with Second Time Around!

Bob Dylan Concert

6:00-8:30 p.m. — The Walmart AMP — Tickets available — Experience the legendary Bob Dylan live with special guest Lucinda Williams.

2026 July 4th Fireworks Spectacular

8-11 p.m. — Walmart AMP — Tickets starting at $11 — Celebrate Independence Day with a breathtaking fireworks display at Walmart AMP.