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In today's newsletter:
- How a new Drake Field flight school could reshape Fayettevilleās job market.
- See whatās new inside UAās $38 million Fine Arts Center makeover
- Why a UA professor is suing top university leaders in Fayetteville
Also on today's calendar: Overeaters Anonymous and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Warm with periods of sun, with a high of 81 and low of 47 degrees.
- Saturday: Cooler; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 63, low: 34.
- Sunday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 43 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Commercial Pilot Training School Set for Fayetteville's Drake Field (armoneyandpolitics.com) ā A new commercial pilot training school is coming to Fayettevilleās Drake Field, with OSM Aviation Academy partnering with the city to create a major U.S. training hub. The program could eventually support up to 100 aircraft, graduate about 700 pilots a year, and create hundreds of local jobs, positioning Fayetteville as a growing center for aviation and workforce development. 
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2. Renovated UA Fine Arts Center unveiled to public after $38 million renovation (fayettevilleflyer.com) ā Fayetteville residents can now explore the University of Arkansasā newly renovated Fine Arts Center, reopened after a $38 million overhaul that modernizes classrooms, galleries, and public spaces. The upgraded building, backed by major Walton and Windgate foundation gifts, expands flexible art-making, teaching, and exhibition areas while preserving the historic Bauhaus-style landmark for students and the wider community. Ā Ā Ā
3. U of A professor files lawsuit amid removal as African American Studies director (5newsonline.com) ā A University of Arkansas political science professor in Fayetteville has filed a federal lawsuit claiming he was removed as African American Studies director in retaliation for discrimination complaints against his dean. The suit details alleged racially biased comments, a hostile work environment, and punitive actions tied to a disputed research trip, naming top UA administrators and the Board of Trustees as defendants. Ā Ā Ā
4. Red Cross donors have personal reason for giving blood (redcross.org) ā A Fayetteville blood drive at the University of Arkansas is getting heartfelt support from donor Amber Thomas, whose son once survived thanks to multiple transfusions. With the Red Cross reporting a sharp national blood shortage, sheās urging locals to spend an hour donating, noting that a single visit can help save several lives. Ā Ā Ā
5. Public Safety Telecommunications Week honors 911 heroes (nwahomepage.com) ā Public Safety Telecommunications Week is being marked in Fayetteville, highlighting the 911 dispatchers who connect callers with police, fire, and EMS when emergencies strike. Arkansas State Police officials are urging residents to recognize these behind-the-scenes professionals, suggesting simple thankāyou calls or emails to local departments to show appreciation beyond this week. Ā Ā Ā
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Upcoming Events in
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2026 Citywide Earth Day Cleanup
Fayetteville, AR Calendar , 735 W. North Street , Fayetteville
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Overeaters Anonymous
The Alano Club , 568 W Sycamore St , Fayetteville
9:30 am -
Tentative: Fayetteville Public Library Board of Trustees
Fayetteville, AR Calendar , 401 W Mountain St , Fayetteville
4:00 pm -
Tentative: Friends of YRCC
Fayetteville, AR Calendar , 240 E Rock St , Fayetteville
4:00 pm -
Tentative: Environmental Action Committee
Fayetteville, AR Calendar Fayetteville, AR 72701
5:30 pm -
Tentative: City Council Meeting
Fayetteville, AR Calendar , 113 W Mountain St , Fayetteville
5:30 pm -
Washington - Family Connection Night - Library Love
Washington Elementary School Fayetteville, AR 72701
5:30 pm -
Bike-to-Work Day Energizer Station
Fayetteville, AR Calendar , 251 N West Ave , Fayetteville
7:00 am -
Tentative: RPC / Policy Committee (NWARPC)
Fayetteville, AR Calendar , 1311 Clayton St , Springdale
1:30 pm
Saturday April 18
Monday April 20
Tuesday April 21
Wednesday April 22
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Prairie Grove Tigers vs Morrilton Devil Dogs
Prairie Grove High School , 500 Cole Dr , Prairie Grove
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Soccer- JVB/G/B @Cardinal Stadium vs Alma 4:00PM
Cardinal Stadium Farmington, AR 72730
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BB vs Gravette
Elkins School District Elkins, AR 72727
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Baseball Vs. Ozark Catholic Home ( Carter Park) V/JV
Carter Park West Fork, AR 72774
4:30 pm
Friday April 17
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- It is a noble and deeply historical project to care for neglected veterans' graves.
Cleaning old cemeteries requires specific, non-abrasive materials to avoid damaging historic markers, especially when removing moss, grass, trying toā¦ (Nextdoor Leverett Row)
- Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Team Member in Fayetteville. Apply here.
- Sweetgreen, Inc. posted a job opening for Fayetteville - Core Team Member in Fayetteville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fayetteville here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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