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Block Avenue renovation project accepted
Expect to see nine-foot-wide sidewalks, new lamps and street trees as part of the revitalization project that’s aimed at creating a more friendly pedestrian link between the square and Dickson St.
Hammontree’s Grilled Cheese moving to West Ave.
Hammontree’s Grilled Cheese will move into the old Gullet’s Gourmet location on West Ave.
Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families hosts Soup Sunday
There’s a 100% chance of soup at the Northwest Arkansas Convention Center in Springdale on Sunday, as Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families hosts their annual Soup Sunday fundraiser.
Trail Trekkers information meeting set for tonight, Feb 25
Tonight, Feb. 25, the city will host an informational meeting at the Fayetteville City Hall at 5:30 p.m. for those interested in getting involved with the Trail Trekkers program.
Shortcuts: Fayetteville police tracking downtown graffiti vandal
Police say the same graffiti has been spotted on at least 20 other locations over the past 18 months. Once caught, the vandal will face at least 30 felony counts of criminal mischief.
United Way of Northwest Arkansas kicks off Generation Give Program
The United Way of Northwest Arkansas has created a program called “Generation Give” that will educate and train future community leaders and contributors.
Shortcuts: President of Panama visits Fayetteville
The President of the Republic of Panama, Ricardo Martinelli Berrocal spent some time in Fayetteville this weekend.
Shortcuts: Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to receive new concourse
XNA is set to receive a new $20 million concourse that will provide eight new gates.
Snow affects end of Fayetteville school year
The last day of school is now set for Monday, June 7 for all schools except Asbell and Happy Hollow, which will end the school year on June 17.
All ages venue, The Showcase, opens inside NWA Mall
The Showcase, an all ages venue inside the Northwest Arkansas Mall, opens this Saturday, Feb. 20.
It’s Restaurant Week in Fayetteville: Feb. 18-28
Do you like food? Do you like eating food? If so, you’ll love Restaurant Week in Fayetteville.
Flying Burrito owners to open Kingfish bar off Dickson St.
Kingfish will open in the old Smiling Jack’s building on N. School Ave. in early March.
Official City of Fayetteville website receives makeover
The City of Fayetteville has redesigned its website, according to my eyes, which saw that it looked different last week.
City accepting applications for board and committee vacancies
During last night’s City Council meeting, Alderman Kyle Cook announced the current vacant board and committee positions and noted that the deadline to submit an application is 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26.
City’s general fund down $700,000
The city’s general fund will close the books with a $700,000 deficit for the previous year, said Paul Becker, Fayetteville’s finance director, at Tuesday night’s City Council meeting.
Spring 2010 bulky waste clean ups scheduled
Need to get rid of some large bulky items? The City of Fayetteville will sponsor four Saturday bulky waste clean ups this spring.
Owner restructures operations at ddp gallery
Gallery owner Dede Peters announced last week that she will restructure operations of ddp gallery after her most recent Fayetteville First Thursday reception on Feb. 4.
Walton Arts Center lists criteria for additional location
The arts center is expanding, not moving, said officials before unveiling a list of criteria to aid their decision on an additional site location.
Walton Arts Center to announce criteria for new location
A media advisory was issued yesterday with a subject line of, “Walton Arts Center holds press event to announce criteria and timeline for new site selection.”
Shortcuts: False alarm at Hog Haus Brewing Co.
4029TV is reporting that the scene at Hog Haus earlier today was all for nothing.
