Fayetteville City Council recap: June 15, 2021
Changes to the city’s drainage standards, allowing the fire department to contract with a software company for data compilation, and three rezoning requests.
Section: Local News
Case update: Arkansas COVID-19 cases increase by 103 Monday
The Arkansas Department of Health announced that COVID-19 cases in Arkansas increased by 103 on Monday.
Committee scraps roundabout at North Street and Mission Boulevard
A previously suggested roundabout at North Street and Mission Boulevard does not have the support needed to be built.
Fayetteville to induct five members into Hall of Greats honoring local athletes
The Fayetteville High School Hall of Greats plans to induct five new members in the fall.
Fayetteville public meetings: June 14-18, 2021
Planning Commission, City Council, Fayetteville Arts Council and more.
Case update: Arkansas COVID-19 cases increase by 393 Friday
The Arkansas Department of Health announced that COVID-19 cases in Arkansas increased by 393 on Friday.
Litter-Gitter now collecting floatable waste in Fayetteville
The City of Fayetteville, in partnership with the Osprey Initiative, the Illinois River Watershed Partnership, and others, have installed a ‘Litter-Gitter’ across a portion of the waterway to help collect floatable waste from the creek.
Walton fund to support Arkansas LGBTQ organizations
A new fund established by the Walton Family Foundation has been created to support LGBTQ work in Arkansas.
Case update: Arkansas COVID-19 cases increase by 201 Wednesday
The Arkansas Department of Health announced that COVID-19 cases in Arkansas increased by 201 on Wednesday.
City to host blood drive June 16
The city of Fayetteville and the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks will host a blood drive next week.
7hills CEO Jessica Andrews leaving in June
Jessica Andrews, chief executive officer of 7hills Homeless Center, will soon step down from the position.
Fayetteville public meetings: June 7-11, 2021
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, Transportation Committee, and more.
Fayetteville partnership helps launch low-cost, guided gravel bike rides
The city’s tourism bureau has joined a local partnership to help fund low-cost, beginner gravel bike rides in the Fayetteville area.
Case update: Arkansas COVID-19 cases increase by 242 Wednesday
The Arkansas Department of Health announced that COVID-19 cases in Arkansas increased by 242 on Wednesday.
New trail segment will complete 5-mile pedestrian and bicycle loop in south Fayetteville
A new trail segment will soon create a continuous 5-mile loop in south Fayetteville.
Fayetteville Public Schools to offer free meals this summer
Fayetteville Public Schools will offer free meals to those 18 years and younger this summer.
Fayetteville council calls special election to renew city’s 1-cent sales tax
Fayetteville voters will head to the polls this summer to decide whether to renew the city’s 1-cent sales tax.
Fayetteville revises mask mandate, new ordinance simply recommends face coverings for unvaccinated people
People in Fayetteville are no longer required to wear masks in indoor places.
Fayetteville City Council recap: June 1, 2021
Revising the city’s mask mandate, designating Juneteenth as a paid city holiday, calling a special election to renew the city’s 1-cent sales tax, and more.
Case update: Arkansas COVID-19 cases increase by 30 on Monday
The Arkansas Department of Health announced that COVID-19 cases in Arkansas increased by 30 on Monday.
Fayetteville public meetings: May 31-June 4, 2021
City Council, Ward 1 meeting, Ward 3 meeting, and more.
Case update: Arkansas COVID-19 cases increase by 183 Wednesday
The Arkansas Department of Health announced that COVID-19 cases in Arkansas increased by 183 on Wednesday.
