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Diamond Hogs meet Aggies with final SEC West title on the line

Diamond Hogs meet Aggies with final SEC West title on the line

If you dig into the Arkansas-A&M series and the histories of the two proud programs, the series becomes more compelling.

Velvet Horn Quintet to play ‘Weekend Starts’ series on Friday

Velvet Horn Quintet to play ‘Weekend Starts’ series on Friday

The City of Fayetteville will offer free music, art and more as part of their Weekend Starts series of events this weekend.

Artist Joelle Storet begins work on Nelson Hackett mural

Artist Joelle Storet begins work on Nelson Hackett mural

Local artist Joelle Storet this week began painting a 90-foot section of the wall on the west side of the street, with a design that includes a depiction of what Nelson Hackett may have looked like.

Duckpin bowling, Full Swing sports simulators coming to new Leroy Pinhouse and Sporting Lounge

Duckpin bowling, Full Swing sports simulators coming to new Leroy Pinhouse and Sporting Lounge

Bowling is coming back to the UARK Bowl, just on a smaller scale this time around.

Sheriff faces questions from Arkansas lawmakers over Netflix series filmed at county jail

Sheriff faces questions from Arkansas lawmakers over Netflix series filmed at county jail

Lawmakers on Tuesday raised questions about a sheriff’s decision to allow a Netflix documentary series to be filmed at the Pulaski County jail.

Walmart lays off hundreds of employees and requires others to relocate

Walmart lays off hundreds of employees and requires others to relocate

The entrance to a Walmart store is shown on June 25, 2019 in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) Walmart on Tuesday announced layoffs affecting several hundred jobs at the retail giant’s campus offices. It also said it will require most remote workers and personnel in its Dallas, Atlanta and Toronto offices to relocate to its

Summer reading club kickoff set for June 1 at Fayetteville Public Library

Summer reading club kickoff set for June 1 at Fayetteville Public Library

The library will celebrate the beginning of its summer reading club with the annual kickoff party from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 1.

Extension granted for Alamo Drafthouse project on former 112 Drive-In property in Fayetteville

Extension granted for Alamo Drafthouse project on former 112 Drive-In property in Fayetteville

The developers of a mixed-use project on the site of the former 112 Drive-In have asked for an extension to keep the project alive.

Center Street parking lot closed May 15-16

Center Street parking lot closed May 15-16

The Center Street surface parking lot will be closed on Wednesday, May 15, and Thursday, May 16 for surface treatment maintenance,

Designs by local artists featured on new construction fence banners

Designs by local artists featured on new construction fence banners

Five regional artists have been selected to have their work displayed on the fence around the Upper Ramble construction site, and those banners are now in place and on display.

Two longtime Fayetteville restaurants in running for state’s Food Hall of Fame

Two longtime Fayetteville restaurants in running for state’s Food Hall of Fame

Public nominations are accepted each year, while finalists and winners in four categories are decided by a panel of judges. A people’s choice award is also given each year.

Weekly deals & more: Summer drinks, summer camps, summer vibes

Weekly deals & more: Summer drinks, summer camps, summer vibes

Deals, discounts, sales, specials, news, and more from the local places that keep the Flyer alive.

City seeks artist for murals at Yvonne Richardson Community Center

City seeks artist for murals at Yvonne Richardson Community Center

The city has announced an open call for artists to contribute to a collaborative mural project at the Yvonne Richardson Community Center.

Census launched to study region’s live music ecosystem

Census launched to study region’s live music ecosystem

CACHE has launched an online survey to gather information on the state of the region’s music and live entertainment sectors.

Fayetteville honored at 2024 MidAmerica GIS Consortium

Fayetteville honored at 2024 MidAmerica GIS Consortium

The city’s Geographic Information Systems department received the GIS Innovation Award at the 2024 MidAmerica GIS Consortium, held last month in Omaha, Neb.

Fayetteville public meetings: May 13-17, 2024

Fayetteville public meetings: May 13-17, 2024

Planning Commission, City Council agenda session, Fayetteville Arts Council, Black Heritage Preservation Commission and more.

Here’s the full schedule for Fayetteville Strawberry Festival

Here’s the full schedule for Fayetteville Strawberry Festival

The schedule is out for the new Fayetteville Strawberry Festival, coming up next Sunday, May 19 on the square.

UA Commencement to celebrate over 4,800 graduates

UA Commencement to celebrate over 4,800 graduates

The ceremonies, scheduled for May 10-11 will include both graduate and undergraduate students, and will take place in Bud Walton Arena and Barnhill Arena.

Damgoode Pies closes Fayetteville location

Damgoode Pies closes Fayetteville location

The last remaining Damgoode Pies location in the world has closed its doors.

Arkansas lawmakers adjourn session, leaving budget for state hunting, fishing programs in limbo

Arkansas lawmakers adjourn session, leaving budget for state hunting, fishing programs in limbo

Arkansas lawmakers adjourned this year’s session without approving a budget for the Game and Fish Commission on Thursday.