Mayor appoints Susan Norton as chief of staff following resignation of Don Marr
Marr plans to move to Virginia to be closer to family and continue his human resources and operations career.
Section: Local News
Arkansas adds online driver license skills test scheduling
Starting Jan. 6 anyone with a valid Arkansas driver learner’s permit can use an online scheduling tool to arrange the final step toward becoming a motor vehicle licensed driver.
Restaurant specializing in all-day breakfast plans Fayetteville location
Black Bear Diner, a California-based restaurant chain specializing in “breakfast all day,” is planning to expand to Fayetteville soon.
Prosecutor: Fayetteville officers justified in shooting of gunman who killed Stephen Carr
The officers were justified in their use of deadly force, according to the Washington County prosecutor.
Fayetteville reminds residents not to feed or bait deer
City officials are reminding residents about a new state law that prohibits the baiting and feeding of deer.
Fayetteville public meetings: Dec. 30-Jan. 3
City Council Agenda Session, African American Advisory Council and more.
Christmas tree recycling available throughout January in Fayetteville
The city’s Recycling & Trash Collection division will collect live Christmas trees throughout the month of January at no charge.
New tactical urbanism project adds painted tree stump seating to bus stops
A new project by the UA’s Office of Sustainability will bring some creative seating options to residents waiting for the bus in Fayetteville this winter.
Restaurants open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in (and around) Fayetteville
Here’s a list of restaurants that will reportedly be open for the holidays this year.
Here’s the holiday recycling and trash collection schedule for Fayetteville
Recycling, trash, and yard waste collection routes will be delayed by one day on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday during the weeks of Dec. 23 and 30.
Fayetteville public meetings: Dec. 23-27
No public meetings on the calendar this week.
14 positions filled on Fayetteville boards and committees
The Fayetteville City Council on Tuesday approved 14 appointments to nine board and committee positions.
Fayetteville police chief thanks community for reaction after officer’s death
Fayetteville police this week released a letter from Chief Mike Reynolds thanking residents for their overwhelming support following the death of officer Stephen Carr.
Renovation work to close lanes on Dickson Street and West Avenue through December
Officials said detour routes will be marked.
Discussion about new parking deck goes past midnight, no decision made
A discussion on where to build a replacement parking deck went past midnight during the final City Council meeting of the year that began at 5:30 p.m.
Fayetteville City Council recap: Dec. 17, 2019
Approval of the City Plan 2040, approval of a work plan for the 71B Corridor Plan, and two resolutions regarding the location of a new parking deck near Dickson Street.
Mayor recommends location for replacement parking deck
A discussion about where to build a new parking deck to replace the Walton Arts Center parking lot will happen a little earlier than expected.
Fayetteville public meetings: Dec. 16-20
Advertising and Promotion Commission, City Council, Fayetteville Arts Council, and more.
Details and video footage released in killing of Fayetteville police officer
An autopsy from the state medical examiner found that Carr was shot 10 times in the head. Any of those shots alone would have been fatal.
Taco Bueno closes Northwest Arkansas locations
We found both of the restaurant’s Fayetteville locations closed on Friday, with exterior signage removed.
Tokyo House Sushi & Ramen now open in Fayetteville
A new restaurant focused on sushi and ramen will open in Fayetteville today
XNA changes name to Northwest Arkansas National Airport
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport is now known as Northwest Arkansas National Airport.
