Daily Flyer: Monday, Jan. 27, 2014

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Local news

A car lot near the corner of College Avenue and Millsap Road is an area being considered for a new Whole Foods store.

Staff photo

Whole Foods is shopping around Fayetteville for what could be its first location in Northwest Arkansas.

A north Fayetteville restaurant was closed by the state due to apparent non-payment of sales tax.

This week’s public meetings include Town and Gown Advisory Committee, Planning Commission and more.

Our latest beer review takes a look Anchor Brewing’s role in helping launch the modern craft brewing movement.

Actor and comedian Jim Belushi is coming to Fayetteville this spring.

Sports

Ky Madden scored a career-high 24 points as the Arkansas men’s basketball team beat Auburn 86-67 Saturday evening at Bud Walton Arena.

Kentucky came back from a 10-point deficit to defeat the Razorback women’s basketball team 68-58 Sunday in Lexington.

The Razorbacks are ranked No. 25 in the preseason Baseball America Top 25 poll.

 

Monday Events

4:30 p.m.  Fayetteville Public Library: Friends of the Fayetteville Public Library
6 p.m.  JJ’s Grill: Clint Scrivner
7 p.m.  The Perk: Open acoustic jam

Monday Meetings

TimeMeetingLocation
3 p.m.Town and Gown Advisory Committee *AR Research & Technology Park
5:30 p.m.Environmental Action Committee *City Hall, Room 326
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: Ben Schlegel Jr., Alexandra Buell, Joseph Lindquist, Patsy Chance, Bob Caudle and Jack MacKenzie.
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Others: Drummer Nick Mason of Pink Floyd is 69, guitarist Janick Gers of Iron Maiden is 57, TV commentator Keith Olbermann is 55, singer Margo Timmins of Cowboy Junkies is 53, keyboardist Gillian Gilbert of New Order is 53, actress Bridget Fonda is 50, singer Mike Patton of Faith No More is 46, country singer Tracy Lawrence is 46, comedian Patton Oswalt is 45 and actor Josh Randall is 42.