Amazon agreed Wednesday to pay a $25 million civil penalty to settle Federal Trade Commission allegations it violated a child privacy law and deceived parents by keeping for years kids’ voice and location data recorded by its popular Alexa voice assistant.
Month: May 2023
Body of Missouri ER doctor found in Beaver Lake had apparent gunshot wound
A missing emergency room doctor from Missouri was found dead in Arkansas from an apparent gunshot wound, authorities confirmed Wednesday.
Fayetteville Public Schools to offer free meals to kids this summer
Fayetteville Public Schools will once again offer free meals to anyone 18 years old and younger this summer.
NWA Trans March, Pride Parade set for June 23-24 in Fayetteville
The nineteenth annual NWA Pride Parade and third annual Trans March are coming up this month in Fayetteville.
Mojo’s Pints & Pies closes original location on Garland Avenue
Mojo’s Pints & Pies permanently closed their original location on Garland Avenue on May 27, they announced on their Facebook page.
Weekly deals: Summer cocktails, a birthday party deal, wine club, and more
Deals, discounts, sales, specials, news, and more from the local places that keep the Flyer flying.
No looking back for Van Horn and the Hogs
The No. 3 overall seed is the second highest seed the Hogs have earned in the program’s history. Good luck getting a ticket if you haven’t already secured one.
Fayetteville public meetings: May 29-June 2, 2023
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Subcommittee, City Council agenda-setting session, Transportation Committee and more.
Sonia Harvey resigns from Fayetteville City Council
Sonia Harvey has resigned from the Fayetteville City Council. The remaining council members have two options for replacing Harvey, whose term wasn’t set to expire until the end of 2026.
9 injured in shooting near beach in Hollywood, Florida
Nine people were injured when gunfire erupted along a beachside promenade in Hollywood, Florida, sending people frantically running for cover along the crowded beach on Memorial Day.
Thompson, Wansing help Texas A&M reach SEC final with 5-4 win over Arkansas
Trevor Werner and Austin Bost had RBI doubles and a pair of bases-loaded walks staked Texas A&M to a 4-0 lead through six innings.
Arkansas judge temporarily blocks state from enforcing education overhaul law
An Arkansas judge on Friday temporarily blocked the state from enforcing Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ education overhaul, siding with opponents who argue legislators didn’t follow correct procedures to enact the law immediately.
Arkansauce added to Gulley Park Concert Series lineup
Local band Arkansauce was on the stage a couple years ago at one of the most crowded Gulley Park Concert Series performances we’ve ever seen, and it looks like the band will be back for a repeat performance this year.
Diamond Hogs to meet A&M-LSU winner on Saturday in SEC semifinals
The Razorbacks advanced to Saturday’s semis by upending No. 5 LSU, 5-4, Thursday afternoon in a highly competitive game that left the two Western Division rivals tied at 2-2 in meetings this season.
Review: Great cast highlights fun but unnecessary Disney remake of ‘The Little Mermaid’
The cast, led by the thoroughly enchanting Halle Bailey as Ariel, was sharp and imminently watchable. Bailey has the makings of a super star with a magnificent voice and an exotic look that combines powerfully on the big screen.