Archive for November, 2009


U.S. Census Bureau hiring thousands in Arkansas

The U.S. Census Bureau will hire thousands of people for temporary work throughout Arkansas.

Some local arts and crafts for your holiday shopping list

It’s time to geek out about the huge number of Northwest Arkansas artists and crafters making unique gifts for everyone on our list

City receives grant to replace trees lost in ice storm

Thanks to a grant from the Arkansas Forestry Commission, about 230 of the more than 3000 trees lost in January’s ice storm will be replaced.

NWA Roller Derby season tickets on sale

The Arkansas Killbillies, and the Backwoods Betties kick off their 2009 season in January, and season tickets are now on sale.

To-do: Monday 11/30

The Rocketboys, Christmas Fuller Project and more.

Arkansas loses to LSU in overtime

Alex Tejada missed a 36 yard field goal that would have sent the game into a second overtime on Saturday, and the Razorbacks lost to LSU 30-33

Public Meetings: Monday 11/30

Public meetings for Monday, November 30, 2009.

Arkansas loses to East Tennessee State

Arkansas loses its second straight game at Bud Walton Arena 94-85 to East Tennessee State

Weekend: Nov 27, 28, 29

Black Friday, shmlack shrimday. The sun is out, and it’s almost 60 degrees out there. It doesn’t feel very black at all.

Film Review – An Education

“An Education” is a nice, little (just about an hour and a half) movie with a lot to say. This is a pre-Beatles time where everyone is still buttoned up and stubborn.

Local540 News: Thanksgiving/Black Friday Edition

Specials, deals, etc for Thanksgiving week on Local540.

Downtown paid parking could mean parking deck

Three resolutions geared toward the entertainment district’s parking will be before the city council at next week’s meeting.

Arkansas loses to freakin’ Morgan State

Arkansas loses to Morgan State at home Tuesday night, 97-94. Boo.

To-do: Wednesday 11/25

Thanksgiving Eve Dance Party at FIX, Scott Leeper at Smoke & Barrel and more.

Giveaway: LSU game predictions

Gol-den Boot! Gol-den Boot!

It’s Office Olympics Day

The Wednesday before Thanksgiving is the day that the Office Olympics are held.

Fayetteville Fire Chief search down to three candidates

David Dayringer, Christopher Neal, and John Neal are the final three candidates for the Fayetteville Fire Chief position.

To-do: Tuesday 11/24

Once we get through the day, the gloomier weather leaves us and we’ll look at lots of aw-yeah for the rest of the week.

Rice Pudding – Thanksgiving Remix

I took a standard rice pudding recipe and turned up the volume by adding pumpkin, spice and a generous helping of brown sugar and bourbon whipped cream.

Public Meetings: Tuesday 11/24

Public meetings for Tuesday, November 24, 2009.

Fayetteville police cracking down on seat belt violations

The campaign will extend through Nov. 29. Expect officers to intensify seat belt law enforcement this week.

Hogs beat Appalachian State in overtime

Powell scores 29 points to lead the Razorbacks to a win Friday night in Bud Walton Arena.

To-do: Monday 11/23

Make it a brassworks night. Or not.

Public, education and government channels now available on AT&T U-verse

According to a release issued Friday, the channels are now viewable on the AT&T U-Verse system’s Channel 99.

Arkansas wins the game against Mississippi State

Arkansas won its fourth game in a row with a 42-21 victory over SEC West foe Mississippi State on Saturday at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock.

 

 

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