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News Briefs
Better stock up today.
Photo: Todd Gill
Today is the last day to purchase fireworks in Fayetteville. Better stock up if you plan to shoot fireworks on the make-up day which was set for Sept. 3, Labor Day.
University of Arkansas officials are expected to ask the Fayetteville A&P Commission for a $1 million pledge toward conversion of the old Field House building into a 700-seat performing arts center on the university campus.
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Arkansas head football coach John L. Smith may soon file for bankruptcy as a result of several failed real estate investments in Kentucky, the Associated Press reports.
Thursday Events
- Fayetteville Square: Farmers’ Market
- Fayetteville Public Library: Atari to Xbox – Retro Teen Gamers Night
- Fayetteville Square: First Thursday
- Sound Warehouse: Artworks by Eli Rickard and Jeanie Hall
- JJ’s Grill: Mo Brothers
- Foghorn’s on College: Sarah Hughes
- Powerhouse Seafood: Leah & The Mojo Doctors
- Jammin’ Java: Acoustic jam
- Rowdy Beaver Den: Catfish Jackson
- Fresco Cafe & Pub: Anthony Ball & Friends
- Jose’s: Joe Giles & The HomeWreckers
- The Lightbulb Club: Solo Cup & Old School Hip Hop Night
- George’s Majestic Lounge: Revolution Butterfly / Animal Noise / People in the Paper
Thursday Public Meetings
| Time | Meeting | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 4:00 p.m. | Planning Agenda Session and Tour * | City Hall, Room 111 |
» View all of this week’s public meetings
* Meetings scheduled to be televised by the Fayetteville Government Channel
Wednesday Birthdays
Locals: Sam Whiteside, Wade Cunningham, Alain Scaggs, Bret Schulte, Beth Goodwin, Kim Coats, Jennifer Bryant, Tiffany Mayes, Wayne Smith, Sue Thompson and Doug Wilkerson.
*Send us your local birthday shout-outs.
Others: Singer-songwriter Robbie Robertson (The Band) is 69, singer Huey Lewis is 62, drummer Terry Chimes (The Clash) is 56, actress Edie Falco is 49, actor Michael Stuhlbarg is 44, music producer RZA (Wu-Tang Clan) is 43 and actress Eva Green is 32.
*Send us your local birthday shout-outs.
Others: Singer-songwriter Robbie Robertson (The Band) is 69, singer Huey Lewis is 62, drummer Terry Chimes (The Clash) is 56, actress Edie Falco is 49, actor Michael Stuhlbarg is 44, music producer RZA (Wu-Tang Clan) is 43 and actress Eva Green is 32.
