News Briefs
The city’s transportation division is constructing a portion of concrete curb and gutter along the east side of Garland Avenue between Ernie Jacks Boulevard and Morrill Avenue today. The work is part of the Meadow Valley Trail project. Construction should be complete by the end of the day, but will require a partial closure of the northbound lane of Garland Avenu. Flaggers will direct traffic around the work zone.
How many beers do you think you can sample in three hours? If you’re not sure, you can find out at Fayetteville Foam Fest, set for Saturday, May 5 at the Washington County Fairgrounds.
Crews with the city’s transportation department are making pavement repairs which require closure of a portion of Township Street for three weeks.
Six officers with the Fayetteville Police Department who were involved in a weekend shooting, including wounded officer Blake Williamson, have been cleared in the incident, according to a news release issued Wednesday.
There’s been a lot of discussion lately regarding the accessibility of the Fayetteville Advertising and Promotion Commission’s by-laws. Here they are.
Thursday Events
- UA Student Union: Sarah Colonna
- UA Campus: “The Store” Closing Reception
- JJ’s Grill: Art Bentley
- Legacy Blues Lounge: Jones and Leah
- Dickson Street Pub: Singer-Songwriter Showcase
- GoodFolk: Ginger Leigh
- Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall: UA Tuba and Euphonium – Studio Recital
- Walton Arts Center: Circus Oz
- Jammin’ Java: Open Acoustic Jam
- George’s Majestic Lounge: Jason Boland and The Stragglers / The Dirty River Boys
- UARK Bowl: Stand-Up Open Mic
- Mojo’s Pints & Pies: Jeff Kearney
- Kingfish: Ben Wardlaw
- Smoke & Barrel Tavern: Soda Gardocki
Thursday Public Meetings
Time | Meeting | Location |
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9:00 a.m. | Subdivision Committee * | City Hall, Room 326 |
2:00 p.m. | Bid Opening: Bid 12-26, Fine Band Screen | City Hall, Room 326 |
6:00 p.m. | Fayetteville Council of Neighborhoods * | City Hall, Room 326 |
6:00 p.m. | Housing Authority Board of Commissioners * | City Hall, Room 111 |
» 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: Comedian Eric Idle is 69, actor Brendan Gleeson (Harry Potter) is 57, singer Perry Farrell is 53, comedian Amy Sedaris is 51, model Elle Macpherson is 49, actress Lucy Lawless (Xena: Warrior Princess) is 44, and actress Megan Hilty (Smash) is 31.