News Briefs

Repairs are on the way for a severely damaged section of Frisco Trail.
Photo: Todd Gill, Flyer staff
Repairs to a heavily damaged section of Frisco Trail are set to begin this week just south of the Center Street trail crossing.
The argument over whether a popular shaved ice stand may continue operating on College Avenue this summer isn’t quite over. An appeal of a recent Planning Commission decision will send the issue to the City Council next month.
This week’s public meeting schedule is pretty light. Here’s the full list.
Arkansas pitchers DJ Baxendale and Brandon Moore combined to allow just one run on four hits, as the Hogs downed Kent State 8-1 in the first round of the College World Series.
Monday Events
- JJ’s Grill: Jones n’ Leah
- Tanglewood Branch Beer Co.: Matt Jenkins Group
- The Perk: Open acoustic jam
- Pesto Cafe: Darren Ray
- Walton Arts Center: Artosphere Festival Orchestra
- Fayetteville Public Library: Family Concert with Leonardo
- Powerhouse Seafood: Isayah’s Allstars Duo
Monday Public Meetings
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No meetings listed |
» View all of this week’s public meetings
* Meetings scheduled to be televised by the Fayetteville Government Channel
Monday Birthdays
*Send us your local birthday shout-outs.
Others: Musician Paul McCartney is 70, movie critic Roger Ebert is 70, actress Isabella Rossellini is 60, keyboardist Dizzy Reed of Guns N’ Roses is 49, singer Nathan Morris of Boyz II Men is 41, country singer Blake Shelton is 36, and actress Willa Holland is 21.