News Briefs
Joe Alexander, a longtime local sign painter, paints a logo Thursday on the awning of Supernova Tattoo on Block Avenue in Fayetteville.
Photo: Todd Gill, Flyer staff
A lawsuit filed by four residents challenging the city’s rezoning of land for Project Cleveland, a planned apartment complex at North Hall Avenue and West Cleveland Street, was dismissed Tuesday.
A crew with the city’s transportation department installed five different bike racks along Block Avenue Tuesday morning.
Fayetteville’s hotel, motel and restaurant (HMR) tax receipts saw another record-high month this year compared to the same months in past years.
A limited number of general admission tickets for the Nov. 23 Arkansas-LSU football game went on sale at 8:30 a.m. today.
Speaking of the LSU game, University of Arkansas officials will unveil a statue of Frank Broyles prior to that game. A dedication ceremony is planned for 10 a.m. at the front entrance of the Broyles Athletic Center.
Wednesday Events
- Fayetteville Public Library: Playreading Workshop: Period Of Adjustment
- Fayetteville Public Library: Free Screening: Up Among the Hills
- Greenhouse Grille: Chooch
- JJ’s Grill: Jeff Fox
- Nightbird Books: Beth Stockdell
- Tanglewood Branch Beer Co.: Derek and Ricky
- UA Student Union: Jamie Lono
- George’s Majestic Lounge: Drew Barker
- UARK Bowl: Standup Open Mic Night
Wednesday Public Meetings
| Time | Meeting | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 a.m. | Technical Plat Review (agenda) | City Hall, Room 326 |
| 1:30 p.m. | Fourth Judicial District Drug Task Force | Wash. Co. Sheriff’s Office |
| 4:00 p.m. | Urban Forestry Advisory Board * | City Hall, Room 111 |
| 5:00 p.m. | Street Committee * (agenda) | City Hall, Room 326 |
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* Meetings scheduled to be televised by the Fayetteville Government Channel
Wednesday Birthdays
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Others: Writer P.J. O’Rourke is 65, Britain’s Prince Charles is 64, former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is 58, pianist Yanni is 58, actor Harland Williams is 50, rapper Reverend Run of Run-DMC is 48, singer-musician Brendan Benson of The Raconteurs is 42, drummer Travis Barker of Blink-182 is 37, actress and model Olga Kurylenko is 33.
