News Briefs
Expect at least a two-long closure of the southbound lanes of North Hills Boulevard in front of Washington Regional Medical Center.
Photo: Todd Gill, Flyer staff
Construction preparation is underway at the site of a planned roundabout in north Fayetteville. The work requires closure of the southbound lanes of North Hills Boulevard at Futrall Drive and south toward the entrance of Washington Regional Medical Center.
A group of local residents and City Council members are looking at ways to help speed up the process of lowering the euthanasia rate – or E Rate – at the Fayetteville Animal Shelter.
The 8th annual Wingfest, sponsored by local radio station 98.3 The Keg, is set for Saturday in the parking lot of the Northwest Arkansas Mall.
Also on Saturday, the Northwest Arkansas Veterans Home Poker Run kicks off at Agri Park just off Garland Avenue in Fayetteville.
Thursday Events
- Fayetteville Square: Farmers’ Market
- JJ’s Grill: Mo Brothers
- Fresco Cafe & Pub: Anthony Ball & Friends
- Dickson Street: Artosphere classical music pub crawl
- Jose’s: Uncrowned Kings
- Legacy Blues Lounge: Walter Savage
- Pesto Cafe: Sarah Hughes
- Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall: Summer Chamber Music Festival
- Foghorn’s on College: Jones and Leah
- Rowdy Beaver Den: Chester P & The Vinyl Kings
- Jammin’ Java: Open acoustic jam
- Rogue: Shawn James / Trashcan Bandits / Candy Lee / Chooch and the SideHill Gougers
- Gulley Park: LaFuSo
- Powerhouse Seafood: The 1 oz. Jig
- Mojo’s Pints & Pies: Catfish Jackson
- Dickson Street Pub: Keith Nicholson
- Kingfish: Brother Bagman
- George’s Majestic Lounge: Space Camp
- Smoke & Barrel Tavern: Tony Presley / Spencer Hastings
- UARK Bowl: Stand Up Open Mic
Thursday Public Meetings
| Time | Meeting | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 p.m. | Fayetteville Forward Inclusion Group | City Hall, Room 111 |
| 1:30 p.m. | Airport Board * | Airport Conference Room |
| 4:30 p.m. | City Council Tour | City Hall, Mayor’s office |
| 5:30 p.m. | Environmental Action Committee * | City Hall, Room 111 |
| 5:30 p.m. | Historic District Commission * | City Hall, Room 326 |
| 6:00 p.m. | Fayetteville Forward Creative Economy Group | New Design School |
» 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 Rod Argent is 67, businessman-TV personality Donald Trump is 66, singer Boy George is 51, actress Traylor Howard is 46 and actor Kevin McHale is 24.
