Despite being the largest city in Washington and Benton counties, Fayetteville trails Springdale and Rogers for the amount aldermen are paid each month for their civic service.
Month: December 2012
NEW COLUMN: The Pet Scoop: The cure for the gassy lab
My lab has terrible gas. Frequently. He’s stinking us out of house and home. Are we doing something wrong with his diet, or is this normal?
Fayetteville strip club makes national news with ‘Toys for Tatas’ campaign
A Fayetteville gentlemen’s club made its way onto Anderson Cooper 360’s Ridiculist Thursday for their holiday-themed toy drive with a twist.
Parks department hires local artist to paint utility boxes around the square
City of Fayetteville horticulturist Roxanne Worthy commissioned local artist Jason Jones to paint the utility boxes in the gardens on the Fayetteville square this spring.
Fayetteville police warn residents about Green Dot card scam
Fayetteville police are warning residents of a new scam that uses reloadable debit cards to get cash from victims.
Former Tennessee offensive coordinator Jim Chaney to join Bielema’s staff
Chaney spent the last four seasons at Tennessee as the Vols’ offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach, and was the interim coach for UT’s 37-17 win against Kentucky in the 2012 season finale.
A&P selection committee recommends year-end audit firm
The audit is being required by a new city policy and will be the first formal end-of-year financial audit in the commission’s 35-year history.
Daily Flyer: Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012
News, events, weather and more for Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012.
FHS quarterback Austin Allen named Arkansas Gatorade Player of the Year
Allen is only the second Gatorade Arkansas Football Player of the Year to be chosen from Fayetteville High School, and the first since Brady Washburn won the award in 1997.
Arkansas running back Knile Davis to enter the NFL draft
Arkansas junior running back Knile Davis will enter the 2013 NFL draft, according to a message posted to his Twitter account Wednesday.
2013 Waka Winter Classic set for Jan. 25 at George’s
The festival will host an installment of their annual Waka Winter Classic in Fayetteville for the fifth consecutive year, and the winner of the battle-of-the-bands style competition will earn a place on Wakarusa stage.
Giveaway: TheatreSquared’s Period of Adjustment, Dec. 30 at Nadine Baum Studios
TheatreSquared has another hit on their hands with their version of Tennessee Williams’ “Period of Adjustment.” We’ve got two tickets
Daily Flyer: Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012
News, events, weather and more for Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012.
Bielema hires former Wisconsin defensive coordinator Chris Ash
Bielema announced that Chris Ash, who called the defense for him Wisconsin, will join him as Defensive Coordinator after Wisconsin’s Rose Bowl appearance on January 1, 2013.
Four Fayetteville businesses closed for non-payment of sales tax
Four Fayetteville restaurants, including three located in the Dickson Street area, were closed over the weekend due to non-payment of sales tax.