News Briefs
A SWEPCO crew works to install a utility pole Wednesday near the corner of West Avenue and Maple Street as part of the ongoing development of Sterling Frisco, a 637-bedroom downtown student apartment complex.
Photo: Todd Gill, Flyer staff
The 11th Annual Trick or Treat on the Square event is set for 3-5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31 on the Fayetteville downtown square.
There’s another cash mob event coming up, and instead of visiting one or two small businesses, this time the group will visit five local places, all on wheels.
A deer jumped through the window of a Fayetteville home Tuesday morning, according to several reports.
With the general election just weeks away, Fayetteville residents have probably noticed political signs appearing on seemingly every street corner and along every popular thoroughfare in town. According to some candidates, however, political signs are disappearing almost as quickly as they’re popping up.
Thursday Events
- Smoke & Barrel Tavern: Matt & Gus
- JJ’s Grill: Cable Hogue
- Legacy Blues Lounge: Adams Collins
- Walton Arts Center: Caravanserai: Majid Bekkas Gnawa Ensemble with Brahim Fribgane
- The AMP: Dayglow
- Rogue: Emily Cole
- UARK Bowl: Dave Waite
- Fayetteville Square: Farmers’ Market
- UA Global Campus: Sustainable Communities Leadership Summit
- Pesto Cafe: Sarah Hughes
- Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall: UA Children’s Choir
- St. Paul’s Episcopal: An Evening of Music for Trumpet and Organ
- Mojo’s Pints & Pies: El Dude Bros
- Jammin’ Java: Acoustic jam
Thursday Public Meetings
| Time | Meeting | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00 p.m. | Policemen’s Pension and Relief Board of Trustees * | City Hall, Room 326 |
| 4:00 p.m. | Planning Agenda Session and Tour * | City Hall, Room 111 |
| 5:30 p.m. | Environmental Action Committee * | City Hall, Room 111 |
| 5:30 p.m. | Telecommunications Board * | City Hall, Room 326 |
| 6:30 p.m. | Southeast Fayetteville Community Center | Yvonne Richardson Center |
» View all of this week’s public meetings
* Meetings scheduled to be televised by the Fayetteville Government Channel
Thursday Birthdays
*Send us your local birthday shout-outs.
Others: Singer-guitarist Chuck Berry is 86, actress Dawn Wells is 74, Hall of Fame football coach Mike Ditka is 73, actor Jean-Claude Van Damme is 52, jazz trumpeter Wynton Marsalis is 51, actor Zac Efron is 25 and actor Tyler Posey is 21.
