News Briefs
Arkansas Athletic Department staff tested the new high-definition LED video board at Razorback Stadium Tuesday afternoon.
Photo: Todd Gill, Flyer staff
Nightbird Books recently opened a coffee shop inside the bookstore, and an all-ages venue in the breezeway.
Some members of the Walton Arts Center’s board of directors want to know if the arts center is considered a public entity, and therefore subject to the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
University of Arkansas and Northwest Arkansas Community College officials on Tuesday signed a collaborative agreement that will allow UA credits to go toward an NWACC degree, and vice versa.
The next cash mob event is set for Saturday, Aug. 18 at Sound Warehouse and Hugo’s.
Wednesday Events
- Greenhouse Grille: Chooch
- JJ’s Grill: Jeff Fox
- Foghorn’s on College: Effron White
- Jose’s: Karaoke
- Tanglewood Branch Beer Co.: David Bright
- Arsaga’s on Crossover: Singer-songwriter circle
- Smoke & Barrel Tavern: Tavern Trivia
- Legacy Blues Lounge: Ashley McBryde
Wednesday Public Meetings
| Time | Meeting | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 a.m. | Technical Plat Review (agenda) | City Hall, Room 326 |
| 1:30 p.m. | Fourth Judicial District Drug Task Force | Washington County Sheriff’s office |
| 3:00 p.m. | Special Housing Authority Board meeting | City Hall, Room 111 |
| 5:00 p.m. | Washington County Regional Ambulance Authority | Station 1 |
» View all of this week’s public meetings
* Meetings scheduled to be televised by the Fayetteville Government Channel
Wednesday Birthdays
*Send us your local birthday shout-outs.
Others: Singer-guitarist Tom Johnston of The Doobie Brothers is 64, actress Phyllis Smith (The Office) is 63, actress Debra Messing is 44, actor Ben Affleck is 40 and actress Jennifer Lawrence is 22.
