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From the Flyer
Work on a parking deck project at Spring Street and School Avenue was postponed in August after construction bids came in several million dollars over budget.
Todd Gill, Flyer staff
Aldermen agreed to use $2.1 million in general reserves to help cover a funding gap in the downtown parking deck construction project.
Council members also agreed what a “For” vote should mean in the upcoming civil rights special election. Opponents of the new anti-discrimination law want a “For” vote to be a vote against the ordinance, but aldermen disagreed with that suggestion.
Here’s a full list of items voted on during Tuesday’s meeting.
The No. 7 ranked Alabama Crimson Tide are coming to Fayetteville for a nationally televised football matchup against the Razorbacks on Saturday, and UA officials are planning something special for the TV cameras.
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Ozark Natural Foods has classes on greens and plant-based bacon this week.
Smoke & Barrel Tavern has a brand new outdoor patio. It’s a great place to enjoy a beverage.
From the UA
One woman and three men – all distinguished leaders in business and community service in Arkansas – make up the class of 2015 inductees to the Arkansas Business Hall of Fame.
Thursday Events
- 7 a.m. Fayetteville Square: Farmers’ Market
- 10:30 a.m. Fayetteville Public Library: FPL Expansion Public Meeting
- 5:30 p.m. Fayetteville Town Center: FPS Hall of Honor
- 6 p.m. Bear’s Place: Last Go Around
- 7 p.m. The AMP: Foster the People / Fitz and the Tantrums / Soko
- 7 p.m. Walton Arts Center: Home Free
- 7 p.m. Foghorn’s on Green Acres: Jamie Wolfe
- 7:30 p.m. Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall: UA Concert Choir and Women’s Chorus Fall Concert
- 8 p.m. UA University Theatre: Godspell
- 8 p.m. Mojo’s Pints & Pies: Jeff Horton Trio
- 8 p.m. Kingfish: Cody Jasper Band
- 9 p.m. George’s Majestic Lounge: Josh Abbott Band / Brandon Lay
- 9 p.m. JR’s Lightbulb Club: Vinyl Night
- 9 p.m. 21st Amendment: Rooftop Revival
Thursday Meetings
| Time | Meeting | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1:30 p.m. | Airport Board * | Airport Conference Room |
| 4:30 p.m. | Planning Agenda Session and Tour * | City Hall, Room 111 |
| 5:30 p.m. | Historic District Commission * | City Hall, Room 326 |
Thursday Birthdays
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Celebrities: Songwriter Jackson Browne is 66, reality star Sharon Osbourne is 62, actor Scott Bakula is 60, director Guillermo Del Toro is 50, musician PJ Harvey is 45, TV show host Steve Burns of Blues Clues is 41, composer Sean Lennon is 39, singer Breanne Duren is 27, rapper Lil Durk is 22.
