Daily Flyer: Monday, Nov. 25, 2013

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Local news

Traffic moves along a recently widening section of Cato Springs Road near the east entrance to the Arkansas Research and Technology Park on Wednesday.

Staff photo

A ribbon cutting ceremony is planned for today to mark the end of a two-year rehabilitation and widening project on roughly a one-mile stretch of Cato Springs Road in south Fayetteville.

Motorists in north Fayetteville can expect slower traffic this week as a result of continued work on the College Avenue flyover bridge.

Here’s a list of 10 restaurants that are opening, closing or moving in Fayetteville.

Memphis rock veterans Lucero are headed back to Fayetteville for another two-night stand next month. Enter our ticket giveaway.

Sports

The Arkansas football team dropped a school record eighth straight game in a 24-17 overtime loss to Mississippi State on Saturday.

The Razorback men’s basketball team opens the Maui Invitational today at 2 p.m. against California.

 

Monday Events

5:30 p.m.  Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall: Voice Studio Recital of Prof. Malis
7 p.m.  Powerhouse Seafood: Voxana
7 p.m.  The Perk: Open acoustic jam
7:30 p.m.  Fayetteville High School: UA Wind Ensemble and Wind Symphony Concert

Monday Meetings

5:30 p.m.Planning Commission ** (agenda)City Hall, Room 219
6 p.m.Ward 4 Meeting *City Hall, Room 111

Monday Birthdays

Locals/Expats: Crescent Dragonwagon, Dudley Beckers, Gina Gee, Candra Davis, Shawnna Caldwell, Jarrod London, Ranaga Farbiarz, John Phongsavath, Tiffany Caston, Jacob Tankersley, Melissa Sisemore, Kate Cross,Barry Disney and Ben Ragsdale.
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Others: Actor Ben Stein is 69, actor John Larroquette is 66, author Charlaine Harris is 62, singer Amy Grant is 53, musician Tim Armstrong of Operation Ivy and Rancid is 47, actor Billy Burke is 47, actress Christina Applegate is 42, actress Katie Cassidy is 27 and singer Jamie Grace is 22.