News Briefs
Two cyclists ride south along Scull Creek Trail while a jogger heads west on the newly constructed Meadow Valley Trail.
Photo: Todd Gill, Flyer staff
Now that Meadow Valley Trail is open, it’s time to celebrate. A ribbon cutting ceremony is planned for 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 8 at the Barton Pavilion at Agri Park.
Fayetteville police are searching for a man suspected of shooting a woman on Wedington Drive on Sunday.
Here’s a list of public meetings scheduled in Fayetteville for this week.
A new season of Razorback football begins in less than a month, marking the Hogs’ official start of the 2012-13 season as a Top 10 team.
Monday Events
- JJ’s Grill: Bill Dollar
- West Mountain Brewing Company: What’s Brewing: Brown Ales & Stout
- The Perk: Open acoustic jam
- Pesto Cafe: Darren Ray
- Powerhouse Seafood: Copelin Bates
- Rogue: Wretched / The Battle Within / Slag Hammer
Monday Public Meetings
| Time | Meeting | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 3:45 p.m. | Board of Adjustments * | City Hall, Room 111 |
| 5:30 p.m. | Parks and Recreation Advisory Board * | City Hall, Room 111 |
» 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: Jazz bassist Charlie Haden is 75, writer-director M. Night Shyamalan is 42, singer Geri Halliwell is 40, actress Vera Farmiga is 39, actress Soleil Moon Frye is 36 and actress Melissa George is 36.
