In brief presentation during the City Council agenda session on Tuesday, transportation officials shared photos taken during a survey of the Monday afternoon flood damage.
Month: April 2011
Wednesday To-do: April 27
NAMA DJ showcase at FIX, Little Big Town at Walton Arts Center and more.
Community photos and videos from the April 25 flood
Something tells me that years from now, we’ll be telling our great grandkids about the “great flood of 2011” that overtook the area on Monday, April 25.
Weekly Deals & More: April 25-May 1
Well, this week started off with some weirdness. For the first time that I can ever remember, the University of Arkansas closed early because of flooding yesterday. There was more water flowing down the streets than I have ever seen in Northwest Arkansas, and I’ve been here for my whole life. In other words, unless
What roofing company should I call for a free estimate on a new roof?
I have some damage from last week’s hail. I’d like to use someone local whom others have had good experiences with.
Candy Lee & The Sweets farewell show set for May 1 at Greenhouse Grille
Singer/songwriter Candy Lee will be moving her songwriting talents to Jacksonville, Florida after a farewell show on Sunday, May 1 at Greenhouse Grille.
All Fayetteville roads open except Persimmon Street
Storm debris and flash flooding left several roads and bridges impassable Monday evening, but only one street remained closed Tuesday morning in Fayetteville.
TheatreSquared announces Arkansas New Play Fest 2011 lineup
T2 on Tuesday announced the lineup for the 2011 Arkansas New Play Fest, set for May 19-22 at Nadine Baum Studios in Fayetteville.
Tuesday To-do: April 26
The Whigs at George’s, Spring Market at North Forty, and Razorback baseball at Baum Stadium.
UA Board to host public forums on presidential search
The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas will host public forums Tuesday in Little Rock and Pine Bluff as part of a search for a new president of the University of Arkansas System.
Disaster emergency proclamation issued for Washington County
WASHINGTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS DISASTER EMERGENCY PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, heavy rains have occurred throughout Washington County over the last week and caused flash flooding and other damage, and additional heavy rains are expected; and, WHEREAS, immediate attention to such is required to protect the public health and safety; THEREFORE, I, Marilyn Edwards, County Judge, do find that
Severe flooding causing dangerous conditions in Fayetteville
We had one of the largest snows in the history of Fayetteville this year, and now it appears a historic flood is taking over the city.
Recap: Gulley Park Cow Paddy Run
At over 300 registrants (an impressively small fraction skipped out), Cow Paddy greatly exceeded expectations, and in doing so raised over $6,000 for public education.
Historian Charles Robinson to discuss latest book
The Fayetteville Public Library will host an author talk with historian Charles Robinson on Sunday, May 1 at 2 p.m. in the library’s Walker Community Room. Robinson, vice provost for diversity at the UA, will discuss his latest book, Forsaking All Others: A True Story of Interracial Sex & Revenge in the 1880s South. Robinson’s
Monday To-do: April 25
Unnecessary weather graphic by Todd Gill As evidenced by the completely unnecessary weather graphic we made this morning (above) that illustrates the 7-day forecast provided by weather.com, we think it’s safe to say this weather is getting to us. Between the rain, the hail, the rain, the more hail, the more rain and then the