News Briefs
A ribbon cutting was held Wednesday evening at Agri Park to celebrate the recent opening of Meadow Valley Trail.
Photo: Todd Gill, Flyer staff
Local TV news station KNWA will soon move from the downtown square to Dickson Street. The station will occupy the entire third floor of The Dickson.
A longtime health care consultant and former vice-chair of the Fayetteville Council of Neighborhoods is now the sixth person to announce plans to replace departing Ward 4 Alderwoman Sarah Lewis.
The Fayetteville Parks and Recreation Advisory Board on Monday voted unanimously to recommend building a 140-foot, lighted tunnel under the state highway as part of an upcoming project that will extend the trail south to Walker Park.
ESPN will air an interview with former Arkansas head football coach Bobby Petrino on SportsCenter later today.
Thursday Events
- Fayetteville Square: Farmers’ Market
- Fayetteville Public Library: Crimes & Clues Book Club
- JJ’s Grill: Russ Hutchison
- Jose’s: Uncrowned Kings
- Jammin’ Java: Acoustic jam
- George’s Majestic Lounge: Doo Froogley
- Legacy Blues Lounge: Jones ‘n Leah
- Smoke & Barrel Tavern: Teenagers / Tiger High
- Powerhouse Seafood: Groovement
- Rowdy Beaver Den: 100 Proof
- Gulley Park: Chase Missy
- Foghorn’s on College: Eli Amey
- Fresco Cafe & Pub: Anthony Ball & Friends
- Herman’s Ribhouse: Brick Fields Duo
- Dickson Street Pub: Singer/songwriter showcase
- The Lightbulb Club: Solo cup night w/ DJ Clunk
Thursday Public Meetings
| Time | Meeting | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10:30 a.m. | Keep Fayetteville Beautiful Logo Contest Winners | City Hall, Room 219 |
| 12:00 p.m. | Fayetteville Forward Inclusion Group | City Hall, Room 111 |
| 1:30 p.m. | Airport Board * | Airport Conference Room |
| 4:00 p.m. | Planning Agenda Session and Tour * | City Hall, Room 111 |
| 5:30 p.m. | Environmental Action Committee * | City Hall, Room 111 |
| 5:30 p.m. | Historic District Commission * | City Hall, Room 326 |
| 6:00 p.m. | Fayetteville Forward Creative Economy Group | New Design School |
» View all of this week’s public meetings
* Meetings scheduled to be televised by the Fayetteville Government Channel
Thursday Birthdays
*Send us your local birthday shout-outs.
Others: Actor Sam Elliott is 68, actress Melanie Griffith is 55, rapper Kurtis Blow is 53, actress Gillian Anderson is 44, Good Morning America co-anchor Chris Cuomo is 42, rapper Mack 10 is 41 and actress Anna Kendrick is 27.
