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News Briefs
University of Arkansas students, parents, alumni and faculty gather outside the Pi Beta Phi Centennial Gate shortly before an official dedication ceremony Friday afternoon on the UA campus.
Photo: Todd Gill, Flyer staff
The University of Arkansas and Pi Beta Phi communities celebrated the dedication of the recently completed Pi Beta Phi Centennial Gate Friday afternoon in Fayetteville. The gate, located on Maple Street at the intersection of the former Campus Drive near Memorial Hall, was built in commemoration of the chapter’s 100-year anniversary on campus.
Those who have visited Dickson Street over the past week or so may have noticed a graphic featuring a nearly six-foot-tall Russian boar on the side of the Hog Haus Brewing Company building.
Fayetteville residents will have several opportunities to learn more about the candidates running for mayor and City Council during a series of independently organized public forums planned throughout next week.
Rutgers quarterback Gary Nova finished with a career-high 397 passing yards and five touchdowns in a 35-26 win over Arkansas Saturday night in Fayetteville.
As frustration sets in for fans of Hogs football, here are the harsh realities surrounding Arkansas’ terrible start to the 2012 football season.
Monday Events
Jimmy Herring
- Fayetteville Public Library: University of Arkansas Documentary Production I and II Film Screenings
- JJ’s Grill: Audrey Dean Kelley
- Pesto Cafe: Darren Ray
- The Perk: Open acoustic jam
- Powerhouse Seafood: Jed Clampit
- George’s Majestic Lounge: The Jimmy Herring Band
- Rogue: Battle Within / Fiera / Population:0 / Hellbeast / Scorned
Monday Public Meetings
| Time | Meeting | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11:30 a.m. | Washington County Regional Ambulance Authority-Central EMS Board of Director’s Annual Meeting | 800 S. Church Ave. |
| 5:30 p.m. | Planning Commission * (agenda) | City Hall, Room 219 |
| 6:00 p.m. | Ward 4 Meeting * | City Hall, Room 111 |
» View all of this week’s public meetings
* Meetings scheduled to be televised by the Fayetteville Government Channel
Monday Birthdays
*Send us your local birthday shout-outs.
Others: Singer Sonny Turner of the Platters is 73, news anchor Lou Dobbs is 67, drummer Janet Weiss of Sleater-Kinney is 47, actress Jessica Lucas is 27, actor Kyle Sullivan is 24.
Jimmy Herring 4 jazz-fusion fans and Widespread Panic / Grateful Dead fans as well. This is going to slay so hard. All the musicians in this band are absolutely killer on their instruments. If you enjoy the complexities of music and improvisation, GO.
See you at the show. Dgold, Honest Tunes Radio