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From the Flyer
The Wilson Park history interpretive sign is located along the Wilson Park Trail on the east side of the park between the swimming pool and softball field.
A new sign depicting the history of Wilson Park was installed earlier this month.
About 25 residents showed up to hear Ward 4 City Council candidates answer questions on Tuesday. Here’s our coverage of the event.
We’re giving away tickets to see Foster The People with Fitz and the Tantrums on Oct. 9 at the AMP. Enter here through 5 p.m. Friday.
Bikes, Blues & BBQ is underway. Here’s a schedule of events in case you missed it.
Remidner: State officials will hold a public meeting to discuss plans to widen another section of Interstate 49 to six lanes today at Asbell Elementary School.
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From the UA
University Programs will host the Throw Down Thursday Rap Battle at 8 p.m. tonight in the Verizon Ballroom at the UA Student Union.
Thursday Events
- 7 a.m. Fayetteville Square: Farmers’ Market
- 9 a.m. Dickson Street: Bikes, Blues & BBQ music and events
- 1 p.m. Jose’s: Steve Hester and Dejavoodoo
- 4:30 p.m. Jose’s: Red Ambition
- 5 p.m. Ozark Natural Foods: Vegetarian Class
- 5 p.m. Kingfish: Will Brand
- 5 p.m. George’s Majestic Lounge: Gary Hutchison / Foley’s Van
- 7 p.m. Tanglewood Branch Beer Co.: EEF and the Blues Express
- 7 p.m. Foghorn’s on Green Acres: Isayah Warford
- 7:30 p.m. UA Campus: Poor Relations & V is for Violin
- 8 p.m. Washington County Fairgrounds: Bikes, Blues & BBQ music
- 8 p.m. UA Student Union: Throw Down Thursday Rap Battle
- 8 p.m. Jose’s: Joe Giles and the Home Wreckers
- 8 p.m. Mojo’s Pints & Pies: Jeff Horton Trio
- 8:30 p.m. Kingfish: Benjamin Del Shreve
- 9 p.m. LaLaLand: CJ Boyd / Phillip Farris
- 9 p.m. George’s Majestic Lounge: Samantha Fish / Andy Frasco
- 9 p.m. 21st Amendment: Rooftop Revival
Thursday Meetings
| Time | Meeting | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 4-7 p.m. | I-49 widening meeting | Asbell Elementary School | 5 p.m. | Fayetteville School Board (agenda) | Adams Leadership Center |
| 6 p.m. | Housing Authority Board of Commissioners * | City Hall, Room 111 |
Thursday Birthdays
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Celebrities: Journalist Barbara Walters is 85, actor Michael Douglas is 70, model Cheryl Tiegs is 67, actor Mark Hamill is 63, reality star Jamie Hyneman of Mythbusters is 58, actress Heather Locklear is 53, NWA Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen is 49, actor Will Smith is 46, actress Catherine Zeta Jones is 45, rapper T.I. is 34, actor/rapper Donald Glover is 31
