Fayetteville City Council recap: July 20, 2021
Signing bonuses for new law enforcement officers, public notification for appealed rezoning requests, a design contract for improvements at Millsap Road and College Avenue, and more.
Section: Local News
Vaccine news: A roundup of vaccine clinics and other opportunities for a COVID-19 shot in NWA this week
We’ve heard of several vaccine clinics and other opportunities to get the shot recently, so we rounded up several of them today.
Fayetteville Public Library to launch kitchen basics training program
The new program is intended to help locals gain skills to help them in the job market, and to help local restaurants find candidates for open positions.
Case update: Arkansas COVID-19 cases increase by 543 Monday, hospitalizations up 106 over the weekend
The Arkansas Department of Health announced that COVID-19 cases in Arkansas increased by 542 on Monday
Water service project to cause overnight closures on Gregg Avenue this week
A water service project will cause two overnight closures on North Gregg Avenue this week in Fayetteville.
Fayetteville public meetings: July 19-23, 2021
Environmental Action Committee, City Council, Board of Health and more.
Local COVID-19 unit doctor pleads with Arkansans to get vaccinated in new video
COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are once again rising in NWA, and Washington Regional on Friday released a new video featuring local doctor pleading with Arkansans who have not been vaccinated to go ahead and get their shot.
Case update: Arkansas COVID-19 cases increase by 980 Thursday, hospitalizations continue to rise
The Arkansas Department of Health announced that COVID-19 cases in Arkansas increased by 980 on Thursday.
Local gift shop Handmade Market to close Evelyn Hills store
The owners of local shop Handmade Market posted on their social media pages last week announcing the closure of their physical location.
Fayetteville purchasing employees awarded state’s first NIGP designation
Two employees with the city’s purchasing department are among the state’s first to be awarded a designation by the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP).
Case update: Arkansas COVID-19 cases increase by 1,476 Tuesday, hospitalizations hit highest mark since February
The governor said 98.3% of Arkansans hospitalized with the virus since January are unvaccinated.
Fayetteville makes top 10 list of best places to live for sixth year in a row
With its No. 4 ranking, it’s the sixth year in a row for Fayetteville to be included near the top of the list.
Case update: Arkansas COVID-19 cases increase by 288 Monday, hospitalizations continue to rise
The Arkansas Department of Health announced that COVID-19 cases in Arkansas increased by 288 on Monday. The state also today announced increases of 965 new cases on Sunday, and 760 on Saturday.
State, local police to step up speeding enforcement
Police across the state on Monday began a week-long speed enforcement campaign.
Lake Fayetteville water study could lead to recreational swimming
An upcoming water quality study could lead to recreational swimming opportunities at Lake Fayetteville.
Fayetteville public meetings: July 12-16, 2021
Planning Commission, City Council Agenda Session, Active Transportation Advisory Committee and more.
Fall soccer registration deadline coming up July 16
The deadline for registration for the city’s fall youth soccer league is fast approaching.
Case update: Arkansas COVID-19 cases increase by 1,000 Wednesday, active cases back over 5,000
The Arkansas Department of Health announced that COVID-19 cases in Arkansas increased by 1000 on Wednesday, marking the largest single day increase in new virus cases in the state since February.
Fayetteville makes parklets a permanent option for local businesses
City Council members on Tuesday agreed to allow businesses to continue to operate parklets on city-owned parking spaces.
Fayetteville to continue Board of Health meetings
City Council members on Tuesday agreed to continue operation of the city’s Board of Health and the volunteer city health officer position.
Fayetteville City Council recap: July 6, 2021
Dissolving, reconstituting, or repurposing the City Board of Health, making permanent the sidewalk café and parklet development processes, and several rezoning requests.
Case update: Arkansas COVID-19 cases increase by 238 Monday
Active cases in Arkansas have nearly since June 7, when active cases dropped below 1,600 briefly.
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