As recommended, the commission will seek a written opinion from Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel regarding the University of Arkansas’ request for $1 million in A&P funds.
Month: July 2012
Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg visits Walmart officials in Bentonville
The billionaire (bazillionaire?) Facebook chief executive is in Northwest Arkansas this weekend to try and add a few friends from the world’s largest retailer.
Coming here: Dayglow, Oct. 18 at Arkansas Music Pavilion
The tour will visit several college towns this summer, and while the specific DJs have not been announced yet, it looks like tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Monday, July 23.
REVIEW: La Fin Du Monde
The name La Fin Du Monde means “the end of the world,” but don’t wait until doomsday to try this one. It’s a really great beer from a solid brewery.
Flyer Profile: Holy Shakes
Holy Shakes are taking over. You’ve seen them in cramped bars, clubs with wobbly floors, and on a boat overlooking the Arkansas River. If not, you’ve probably heard stories.
Weekend Flyer: July 20-22, 2012
News, weather, and events for the weekend of July 20-22, 2012.
City Hospital to close by mid-September
Officials said residents will be moved to other long-term care facilities and nursing homes in the area, and that job placement assistance will be offered for the facility’s 99 employees.
Local musicians to pay tribute to Los Angeles punk band X
Some local musicians, calling themselves The Once Over Twice (after X’s song by the same name), are planning a tribute to X this Friday, July 20 at the Lightbulb Club.
Library to host Native American Genealogy workshop on July 21
Registration is not required and the event is free and open to anyone interested in tracing Native American roots.
WITH POLL: Are cyclists using bike lights on the trails at night?
Matt Mihalevich, the city’s trails coordinator, said he hadn’t received any complaints about cyclists riding without lights, but said people should be cautious when using the trails at night.
Locals plan new bar, The Stolen Glass, on Center Street in Fayetteville
The bar will host live bands and DJs on certain nights of the week, but will also show sporting events such as Monday Night Football and UFC fights on occasion. A “Brew & View” movie night is in the works as well
Keep Fayetteville Beautiful seeks entries for logo contest
Organizers of a new litter prevention group called Keep Fayetteville Beautiful are asking for the community’s help in establishing a local brand.
Daily Flyer: Thursday, July 19
News, weather, events and more for Thursday, July 19, 2012.
Two men arrested following reported robbery on Frisco Trail
Fayetteville police arrested two men in connection with a reported robbery on Frisco Trail near the Maple Street crossing early Wednesday morning.
City attorney raises legal concerns about UA’s $1 million request for A&P funds
In a memo sent to A&P commissioners on Friday, Kit Williams urged the group to obtain a formal attorney general opinion on the legality of contributing $1 million in A&P funds to the University of Arkansas.