News Briefs

Fayetteville Police Department and Transportation Division staff watch as traffic stops on North Street under the new Scull Creek Trail traffic crossing signal.
Photo: Todd Gill, Flyer staff
The employee strike has ended at Ozark Natural Foods and the co-op is open for business.
A major change to the city’s permit process could soon be up for approval, thus removing a rule that requires mobile vendors to apply for extensions if they wish to operate for longer than 90 days at a specific location.
Washington County Democrats recently opened their 2012 campaign headquarters in near downtown Fayetteville.
John Fullbright and MilkDrive were added to Fayetteville Roots Festival lineup, set for August 23-26.
Walton Arts Center officials released more details on Taste of Country music festival. Three more names were added with the possibility of at least a few more to come.
Wednesday Events
- Greenhouse Grille: Joe Mack
- JJ’s Grill: Jamie Wolfe
- Legacy Blues Lounge: Barrett Baber
- Herman’s Ribhouse: Effron White & The Sticker Freaks
- Tanglewood Branch Beer Co.: Justin Leflar
- Smoke & Barrel Tavern: Video Game Tournament
- George’s Majestic Lounge: Jeff Kearney & Friends
- Fix Ultralounge: Ramsey
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Time | Meeting | Location |
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9:00 a.m. | Technical Plat Review (agenda) | City Hall, Room 326 |
2:00 p.m. | Bid Opening: Bid 12-53, Construction – Wilson Park Pool Renovations | City Hall, Room 326 |
4:00 p.m. | Urban Forestry Advisory Board * | City Hall, Room 111 |
5:00 p.m. | Nominating Committee Interviews | City Hall, Room 326 |
» View all of this week’s public meetings
* Meetings scheduled to be televised by the Fayetteville Government Channel
Wednesday Birthdays
*Send us your local birthday shout-outs.
Others: Magician Siegfried of Siegfried and Roy is 73, comedian Tim Allen is 59, actress Ally Sheedy is 50, singer David Gray is 44, musician Rivers Cuomo is 42, actor Steve-O is 38 and actresses Ashley and Mary Kate Olsen are 26.