News Briefs
Fayetteville High School students gather Thursday morning for the first pep rally held inside the Bulldogs’ new gymnasium.
Photo: Todd Gill, Flyer staff
An approved plan for wider sidewalks along East Center Street was revisited and eventually abandoned Tuesday night by the Fayetteville Street Committee.
Fayetteville police made a third arrest in connection with a November 2011 home invasion at 232 N. Olive Ave. that left one burglar dead and another man shot.
The League of Women Voters will host a Sept. 19 panel discussion on ballot issues voters will face this November, including local liquor-sales votes and the statewide medical marijuana issue.
About 75 people stood in line Thursday morning to be the first to shop at a new Goodwill store in Fayetteville. It’s the sixth Goodwill location in the region and the 31st in the state.
Thursday Events
- Fayetteville Square: Farmers’ Market
- Rowdy Beaver Den: Isayah and the Allstars
- Botanical Garden of the Ozarks: Chefs in the Garden 2012
- Sound Warehouse: The Vine Brothers
- Rogue: Effron White, Richard Hartrick and John Davies / John Henry and the EarthShakers with Shawn James
- Foghorn’s on College: Jamie Wolf
- Fresco Cafe & Pub: Anthony Ball & Friends
- Jammin’ Java: Acoustic jam
- Powerhouse Seafood: Uncrowned Kings
- JJ’s Grill: Tim Meitzen
- Legacy Blues Lounge: Adam Collins / Cadilllac Jackson
- Nadine Baum Studios: TheatreSquared’s Noises Off
- UARK Bowl: Comedians NWA Present: Fools on Parade
- Mojo’s Pints & Pies: The Vine Brothers
- George’s Majestic Lounge: Ozark Blues Challenge
- Smoke & Barrel Tavern: Blind Pets
Thursday Public Meetings
| Time | Meeting | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 a.m. | Subdivision Committee * (agenda PDF) | City Hall, Room 326 |
| 12:00 p.m. | Fayetteville Forward Inclusion Group | City Hall, Room 111 |
| 1:30 p.m. | Airport Board * | Airport Conference Room |
| 5:30 p.m. | Environmental Action Committee * | City Hall, Room 111 |
| 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: Actress Barbara Bain is 81, singer Peter Cetera of Chicago is 68, singer Randy Jones of the Village People is 60, singer-guitarist Dave Mustaine of Megadeth is 51, radio and TV personality Tavis Smiley is 48, guitarist Joe Don Rooney of Rascal Flatts is 37, singer Fiona Apple is 35 and actor Ben Savage is 32.
