News Briefs
The Fayetteville Public Library will host a free Native American genealogy workshop on Saturday.
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In a memo sent to Fayetteville A&P commissioners, City Attorney Kit Williams urged the group to obtain a formal attorney general opinion on the legality of contributing $1 million in A&P funds to the University of Arkansas.
Fayetteville police arrested two men in connection with a reported robbery on Frisco Trail near the Maple Street crossing early Wednesday morning.
Organizers of a new litter prevention group called Keep Fayetteville Beautiful are asking for the community’s help in establishing a local brand using a logo contest.
The Fayetteville Public Library and the Washington County Arkansas Genealogical Society will present a free workshop, Native American Genealogy with Gene Norris, at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 21 in the library’s Walker Community Room.
Thursday Events
- Fayetteville Square: Farmers’ Market
- Mojo’s Pints & Pies: Keith Nicholson
- JJ’s Grill: Jerrod Mounce
- Jose’s: Leah and the Mojo Doctors
- Legacy Blues Lounge: Gary Hutchison and Jody Andrews
- Foghorn’s on College: Meagan White
- Fresco Cafe & Pub: Anthony Ball & Friends
- Herman’s Ribhouse: Brick Fields
- Powerhouse Seafood: Oreo Blue
- Rowdy Beaver Den: Blew Reed & The Flatheads
- Kingfish: Carter Samson & Cody
- Dickson Street Pub: NWA Singer-Songwriter Showcase – Jules Dylan Brown
- Common Grounds: Sam Thompson
- Jammin’ Java: Open acoustic jam
- UARK Bowl: Stand Up Open Mic
- The Lightbulb Club: Messy Sparkles / The Rich Hands / Doom Ghost
- Smoke & Barrel Tavern: Betse Ellis / Wally & Nathan
- Fix Ultralounge: FIX Thursdays w/ Baby Armie & Beat Bachs
Thursday Public Meetings
| Time | Meeting | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00 a.m. | Policemen’s Pension and Relief Board of Trustees * | City Hall, Room 326 |
| 4:00 p.m. | Planning Agenda Session and Tour * | City Hall, Room 111 |
| 5:30 p.m. | Telecommunications Board * | City Hall, Room 326 |
| 6:30 p.m. | Southeast Fayetteville Community Center | Yvonne Richardson Center |
» 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: Country singer George Hamilton IV is 75, guitarist Brian May (Queen) is 65, actress Beverly Archer is 64, drummer Jason McGerr (Death Cab for Cutie) is 38 and actor Jared Padalecki is 30.
