Case update: State announces record 42 new COVID-19 deaths Monday
The state on Monday announced that 42 Arkansans died as a result of COVID-19, marking the largest single day increase in deaths since the pandemic began.
Section: Local News
Records broken at 1,000-mile bike race that started and finished in downtown Fayetteville
A 1,000-mile bike race that started and finished on the Fayetteville square ended with new records in both the men’s and women’s solo categories.
Spring youth soccer registration now open in Fayetteville
Signups are available for kids ages 3 to 15 through Friday, Jan. 15.
Lights of the Ozarks nominated for Best Public Light Display by USA Today
The annual event was nominated for Best Public Light Display by USA Today.
Fayetteville public meetings: Nov. 16-20, 2020
Advertising and Promotion Commission, City Council, Board of Health and more.
Governor announces task force as virus infections continue to increase
The new group will explore and make recommendations on four topics.
Fayetteville health board issues updated guidelines as state virus cases rise
Marti Sharkey, the city’s public health officer, said research shows the virus is spreading through home gatherings when people from separate households aren’t wearing masks.
Case update: COVID-19 cases increase by 2,312 Friday
The number of new confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases in Arkansas increased by 2,312 on Friday, the largest single-day increase since the pandemic began.
King Burrito to open central Fayetteville location
The local giant burrito chain will soon open its third Fayetteville location in the space formerly home to Wendy’s at 2050 N. College Ave.
City Council approves cluster housing permit near Crossover Road
City Council members voted in favor of a permit to allow a cluster housing project just west of Crossover Road, about a half-mile south of Mission Boulevard.
Case update: Arkansas new COVID-19 cases increase by 1,962 Wednesday
The number of new confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases in Arkansas increased by 1,962 on Wednesday, the largest single-day increase since the pandemic began.
Arkansas Fresh Start program offers rent payment assistance
Arkansans who have fallen behind on their rent due to the health and economic impacts caused by the Coronavirus can apply for assistance through a new program launched recently.
Trash and recycling pickup will continue as usual on Veterans Day
Residential and commercial trash and recycling pickup will continue as usual on Wednesday, Nov. 11.
Case update: Arkansas COVID-19 cases lower Monday after record-setting weekend, hospitalizations continue to rise
The number of new confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases in Arkansas increased by 945 on Monday, down a bit from the record setting numbers recorded over the weekend. The state added a record 1,870 new cases on Friday and 1,598 on Saturday.
Fayetteville adds backpacking and mountain biking to new outdoor program
Officials have expanded the Outdoor Fayetteville program to include backpacking and mountain biking classes.
Future of Slow Streets program uncertain, city seeks public input
The program included “soft closures” of several streets each Sunday to provide more space for biking and walking during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fayetteville public meetings: Nov. 9-13, 2020
Planning Commission, African American Advisory Council, City Board of Health and more
Fayetteville City Council recap: Nov. 5, 2020
A cluster housing development on Crossover Road, changing city alcohol laws to match state law, an R-PZD near Sain Street and four rezoning requests.
Case update: Virus cases in Arkansas increase by 1,548 Thursday, marking largest single-day increase
The number of new confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases in Arkansas increased by 1,584 on Thursday, marking the largest single-day increase in new cases since the pandemic began.
Fayetteville police officers Eucce and Floyd chosen for national award
The officers have been awarded the Attorney General’s Award for Distinguished Service in Policing.
Green Submarine moving to new location in south Fayetteville
A west Fayetteville sandwich shop will soon move to a new home in south Fayetteville.
All-way stop coming to intersection of Church and Mountain in downtown Fayetteville
A change is coming to the intersection at Church Avenue and Mountain Street in downtown Fayetteville.
