Local Notes
A large field of dinosaur tracks was discovered in southwest Arkansas. The site covers an area of about two football fields and contains fossilized tracks of several species, some of which have never been previously documented in Arkansas. (UA Newswire)
Enrollment at Arkansas universities is up 2.1 percent over the previous year. Of course, Fayetteville is leading the way. (KHOG)
Good news, Hog fans. It looks like Arkansas wide receiver Joe Adams will play Saturday against Auburn after leaving last weekend’s game with a rib injury. (Arkansas Traveler)
Speaking of injured Razorbacks, it’s Knile Davis’ birthday. (Facebook)
And speaking of birthdays…
Happy Birthday!
Locals: Knile Davis, Bob Kramer, Jenny Neal, Angela Lehren, Matthew Boyd, Robin Lehman, Rusty Garrett, Abel Tomlinson and Laurie Harris.
Others: Singer-guitarist Steve Miller is 68, singer Brian Johnson (AC/DC) is 64, director Clive Barker is 59, singer Colin Meloy (The Decemberists) is 37 and actress Kate Winslet is 36.
*Send us your local birthday shout outs.
Wednesday To-do
If you’re planning on saving your to-do-ing for tomorrow night, we’ll understand. It’s First Thursday time again and tomorrow’s events are looking good so far. We’ll have more on that tomorrow morning.
Until then, there’s country rocker Stoney Larue at George’s, UK DJ Kannamix is at FIX, DJ Mixx Tenn is at Smoke & Barrel and Twilight Sloan is at Legacy Blues.
There’s more, too.
The list
- JJ’s Grill: Barett Baber
- Legacy Blues Lounge: Twilight Sloan / Ben Harris Group
- Greenhouse Grille: Shawn Porter
- Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall: Guest artist, Yoonjung Han – piano
- George’s Majestic Lounge: Stoney Larue
- Smoke & Barrel Tavern: Mixx Tenn
- Mojo’s Pints & Pies: Nate Hancock
- Fix Ultralounge: FIX Wednesdays w/ Kannamix
Public Meetings
- City Hall, Room 326: Parking Deck Committee – 10:00 a.m.
* Meetings scheduled to be televised by the Fayetteville Government Channel are indicated with an asterisk
