Together With

Starting Jan 12, the nationally ranked Arkansas Gymnastics team will host five home meets this season, with three at Barnhill Arena and two at Bud Walton Arena for the very first time. Get the best seats and best per-game ticket cost with Season Tickets for just $25.

Recap

NWA Daily’s 2023 Year In Review

We’ll be taking a brief hiatus next week to celebrate Christmas, so this will be the last email of 2023! That said, instead of our usual Weekend Roundup section, here are some highlights from this past year… and what a year it was.

Most Opened Email Subject Lines

Coming up with witty subject lines in an attempt to bring a smile to your face is one of the best parts of the job. Here are the subject lines from the top five most opened emails of 2023.

• 🔥 Dante’s Inferno 

• 🤖 Domo Arigato, Dr. Roboto 

• ❄️ People of NWA, Frost Yourselves! 

• 🐍 There’s A Snake In My Boot 

• 🧀 Craft Mac & Fleas

Most Clicked Links

We do our best to compile the top stories from the area to keep you informed and involved with all the amazing things happening in Northwest Arkansas. Here are the top ten stories, events, and guides that piqued your interest enough to click and learn more.

• 📊 Relocation Trends: Where Are New Residents Moving From?

• 🍁 Six Scenic Drives For Viewing Arkansas's Best Fall Foliage 

• 🏢 Interactive Map Of Walmart’s New Home Office

• 🌊 Open the Floodgates for Fun at WOKA Whitewater Park

• 🇫🇷 Bienvenue Brings Unique French Dining Experience to Northwest Arkansas

• 🥞 Northwest Arkansas Daily’s Brunch Guide

• 🍴 Conifer Makes Southern Living’s Best New Restaurants Of 2023

• 🎈 Open Avenues’ SOAR NWA Returns to Bentonville for Fourth Year

• 🍪 Walmart Celebrates Completion of 10,000+ Drone Deliveries With Epic Oreo Dunk

• 🏊 Northwest Arkansas Daily's Swimming Spots and Splash Pad Guide

To all of our Readers, Fan Club Members, and Sponsors – THANK YOU!

We love being part of this incredible little corner of the Natural State, and we can't wait to keep sharing all the exciting things going on around town in 2024! We’ll be back in your inbox on Jan 2.

Merry Christmas, NWA!

Sports

Fayetteville To Host Qualifier For UCI Gravel World Championships

Fayetteville is set to host the Highlands Gravel Classic on April 27 as a qualifier race for the UCI Gravel World Championships — the only city in the U.S. to host a qualifier race for this prestigious global event.

• Rock Shredding: The Gravel World Series, now in its third year, spans 25 races across 16 countries, culminating with the finale in Belgium. The top 25% of the Highlands Gravel Classic finishers in each age group qualify for the world championship.

• Going The Distance: The 2023 Fayetteville race drew participants from 38 states and eight foreign countries. Set in the scenic Boston Mountains, the 2024 race includes a 66-mi course for men ages 19-59 and women ages 19-49, while men 60+ and women 50+ will compete on a 52-mi course.

Have what it takes? Register for the Highlands Gravel Classic HERE.

Events

The Chillest Craft Beer Festival In The South Returns To Fayetteville

Mark your calendars! Frost Fest Outdoor Beer Festival will showcase the region’s best breweries at the Washington County Fairgrounds on Saturday, Feb 3, from 2-7p.

• Chill party: Organized by the folks behind Fossil Cove Brewery, the festival showcases local breweries and supports local organizations with lots of craft beer, food trucks, vendors, live music, and artists.

• Frost This: Frost Fest ticket holders will be given a keepsake-tasting glass to sample beer from over 50 local and regional breweries. Last year, Frost Fest saw a record turnout, and expects this year to surpass 2,500 attendees from across the region.

Surprise your craft beer enthusiast with Frost Fest tickets for Christmas HERE.

NWA Daily Picks

In other news

• 🍩 Get Dunked On: Walmart has opened two Dunkin’ Donuts locations in NWA, in the Fayetteville Supercenter on MLK Blvd. and the Springdale Supercenter on Elm Springs Rd. — Walmart+ members can redeem one free hot or iced coffee per day.

• 🏈 Dugout To Gridiron: Sophomore pitcher Austin Ledbetter announced this week that he’s stepping off the Arkansas Baseball team to join the Razorbacks Football program.

• 💡 Night Light: Creative works from seven local artists are currently on display in a temporary exhibit called Canvas of Light in Fayetteville, being projected onto the new West Avenue Parking Deck.

• ⛰️ Super Natural: Only In Your State recently highlighted 15 Natural Wonders From Arkansas. How many have you been to?

• 📅 Ditch the FOMO: Post your upcoming events on our Events Page, and stay in the know about upcoming events mentioned in the newsletter.

• 🥳 Join the Club: Our NWA Daily Fan Club keeps this thing going. In return for being awesome, they get access to exclusive giveaways — ranging from gift cards and concert tickets to bikes and kayaks!

• 🚀 Take Off: Share your message with our growing community of 35,300+ readers. We have several advertising opportunities to help you share your story with Northwest Arkansas.

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Employment

Cool Jobs In NWA

Looking for a job? Find opportunities in the Retail, Health, Education, Arts, and more listed on our Jobs Board.

Looking to hire? Post open jobs HERE.