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North Street corridor work to close lane continuously for 5 days

North Street corridor work to close lane continuously for 5 days

Improvements to the North Street corridor will require a continuous lane closure for five days.

Ex-major league outfielder Monte Harrison, 28, plans to walk on with Arkansas Razorbacks football

Ex-major league outfielder Monte Harrison, 28, plans to walk on with Arkansas Razorbacks football

Former major leaguer Monte Harrison plans to walk on with the Razorbacks’ football program.

Sponsored Fayetteville soccer club FC Arkansas to hold tryouts May 13-16

Fayetteville soccer club FC Arkansas to hold tryouts May 13-16

Local competitive soccer club FC Arkansas will host tryouts seeking new players next week in Fayetteville.

Arkansas cannot prevent 2 teachers from discussing critical race theory in classroom, judge rules

Arkansas cannot prevent 2 teachers from discussing critical race theory in classroom, judge rules

A federal judge has ruled Arkansas cannot prevent two high school teachers from discussing critical race theory in the classroom.

Wilson Park Pool to open May 25

Wilson Park Pool to open May 25

The Wilson Park swimming pool will officially open for the 2024 season on May 25, Fayetteville Parks, Natural Resources, and Cultural Affairs officials announced this week.

Fashion show, Queen tribute coming to The Medium next month

Fashion show, Queen tribute coming to The Medium next month

Local fashion studio Big Sister Studio will host an event called Fashion Fit for (a) Queen on Saturday, June 22 at The Medium in Springdale.

Public meeting scheduled to discuss new Drake Street trail

Public meeting scheduled to discuss new Drake Street trail

The city has scheduled a public meeting to discuss the upcoming Drake Street trail connector project.

Sponsored New businesses and grand openings: Pink Fern and Voyage Ink Studio

New businesses and grand openings: Pink Fern and Voyage Ink Studio

Get two know plant and home decor shop Pink Fern and mobile tattoo studio Voyage Ink Studio, two new businesses now open in Fayetteville.

Council approves remote parking lot permit for downtown apartment complex

Council approves remote parking lot permit for downtown apartment complex

The developers of a planned downtown apartment complex will receive a permit for an off-site parking lot after all.

Walton Arts Center’s Trail Mix concerts set for Friday

Walton Arts Center’s Trail Mix concerts set for Friday

Performers include Ragtaggle, March to August, Devanee Williams, Shannon Wurst, and Mariachi Aguilas de Guerra.

UA faculty members, Fayetteville artist win design award for sculpture concept

UA faculty members, Fayetteville artist win design award for sculpture concept

A sculptural design collaboration involving a Fayetteville artist and several faculty at the UA has won a national award for its design.

Fayetteville seeks 13 volunteers for boards and committees

Fayetteville seeks 13 volunteers for boards and committees

The list of vacancies includes seats on the Animal Services Advisory Board, Black Heritage Preservation Commission, Environmental Action Committee, Fayetteville Arts Council, and more.

FLYER Q&A: Catching up with Arkansas pop-punk band Idle Valley

FLYER Q&A: Catching up with Arkansas pop-punk band Idle Valley

The Northwest Arkansas-based pop-punk group is immensely fun, with live shows that are jubilant and memorable.

Patti Labelle, Gladys Knight, TLC, and Shaggy added to Momentary lineup

Patti Labelle, Gladys Knight, TLC, and Shaggy added to Momentary lineup

Two more shows have been added to the lineup of big concerts coming to the Momentary this year.

Fayetteville City Council recap: May 7, 2024

Fayetteville City Council recap: May 7, 2024

An appeal of a denied rezoning request on Stone Street, an appeal of a denied permit for a housing complex parking lot, applying for a grant to hire school resource officers, six rezoning requests, and more.

Diamond Hogs still making adjustments down the homestretch of SEC play

Diamond Hogs still making adjustments down the homestretch of SEC play

Sometimes it takes a series loss to add more of an exclamation point to the finer points of coaching.

Lloyd tabbed to lead Jones Center

Lloyd tabbed to lead Jones Center

Lloyd was this week named the new CEO for the organization by the Jones Center Board of Directors, replacing former CEO Terry Trotter who resigned back in November of last year.

Walker Park Splash Pad to reopen May 11

Walker Park Splash Pad to reopen May 11

The splash pad includes floor geysers, colorful interactive above-ground spray features.

Weekly deals & more: Strawberry season, spring menus, Mother’s Day and more

Weekly deals & more: Strawberry season, spring menus, Mother’s Day and more

Sales, specials, deals, discounts and more from the local places that keep the Flyer flying.

Walmart AMP hiring for parking staff

Walmart AMP hiring for parking staff

No appointment is needed to apply for the position but applicants must be 16 years of age or older to be considered.