Khaki Onion Makes Noise in Arkansas

The rock band Khaki Onion during a performance at George's Majestic Lounge.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The sound of ringing cymbals and lingering guitar riffs fills the air at George’s Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The music on stage fulfills the promises of a forgotten youth. This is The Khaki Onion, a band of six local rock stars, not chasing fame, but the feeling of a revived Friday night. …Continue…Continue Reading Khaki Onion Makes Noise in Arkansas

From Hometown Teammates to D1 Rivals: A Reunion on the Field

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The Arkansas women’s soccer team played Mississippi State on Oct. 5 at Razorback Field. The game was a grueling matchup between the two teams with Arkansas taking the win by a 4-2 margin. This game was an important match for two players on opposite sides of the pitch. Razorback Soccer Player Natalie…Continue…Continue Reading From Hometown Teammates to D1 Rivals: A Reunion on the Field

New smoothie shop opens in West Fayetteville

Store front of the Wildberry Smoothie Company in Fayetteville

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Wildberry Smoothie Co. Founder Wade Crews says he wants to serve people “real food.” That means real fruit, local honey and no syrups or fillers. The shop opened its doors Aug.18 on Wedington Drive and is bringing the community more options for healthy, locally made smoothies.   Wildberry offers vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free…Continue…Continue Reading New smoothie shop opens in West Fayetteville

Hiking safety in Northwest Arkansas: Lessons from Devil’s Den

Sun shines on a creek nestled between trees at Devil's Den State Park.

A couple hiking with their two children in Devil’s Den State Park were found dead on a wooded trail in July. The incident sparked conversations about hiking safety and park security in Northwest Arkansas. Now, outdoor recreation leaders are reflecting on hiking safety, and, in a separate action, state legislators have approved measures to increase…Continue…Continue Reading Hiking safety in Northwest Arkansas: Lessons from Devil’s Den

Crystal Bridges Unveils New Sports-Focused Exhibit

Exterior shot of Crystal Bridges museum of American art

BENTONVILLE, Ark.- Crystal Bridges opened their new exhibit entitled “Get in the Game: Sports, Art and Culture” on Sept. 13. The exhibit contains sports-themed art in the form of fashion, mixed media, tapestries, videos, paintings and more. Organized by the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, the exhibit has five sections: Winning and Losing, Field…Continue…Continue Reading Crystal Bridges Unveils New Sports-Focused Exhibit