The ringleader of a group who admitted to firebombing several police cars in Arkansas during the 2020 protests over the killing of George Floyd has been sentenced to five and a half years in federal prison.
Month: December 2023
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Spring youth soccer registration open through Jan. 19
Registration is open for the city’s spring youth soccer program in Fayetteville.
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NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week
A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week.
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Weekend Flyer: Nick Shoulders, Dylan Earl, Trae Crowder, and more
Live music, performances, community events, and more happening in and around Fayetteville this weekend.
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Arkansas educators examine revised AP African American Studies curriculum
Arkansas schools offering an AP African American Studies pilot are examining course revisions released Wednesday as they consider whether to offer the class next year, pending state approval.
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FHS Homeless Vigil set for Thursday, Dec. 7
The Fayetteville High School Student Council will hold its 26th annual Homeless Vigil on Thursday, Dec. 7.
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Sponsored Say goodbye to ‘hard pants’ and hello to Flyer Homes’ newest listing
Put on your comfy pants and head out to see Flyer Homes’ latest listing at 3160 N. Bellagio Dr.
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Citizen-initiated government transparency act proposal submitted to Arkansas Attorney General
Arkansas government transparency advocates proposed a ballot measure on Monday that would define a public meeting and create a special body to help citizens denied access to public records.
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University Auto and Tire owners purchase The Grease Pig locations
The owners of University Auto and Tire have purchased the business’s two Fayetteville locations.
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The Pop-Out at Gar Hole Records set for Saturday
A pop up party featuring music, an arts and craft market, food, and more is coming up in Fayetteville this weekend.
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Fayetteville’s Dromborg castle sells for $4.8 million
The 13th century Scottish-inspired fortress was built in 2008 to recreate the feel and ambience of a luxury home from a bygone era.
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NCAA President Charlie Baker calls for new tier of Division I where schools can pay athletes
NCAA President Charlie Baker is asking members to make one of the most dramatic shifts in the history of college sports by allowing highly resourced schools to pay some of their athletes.
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Drake Street Trail to help connect nearly 2,000 residences to greenway in Fayetteville
A new trail connector will provide a safer path to the greenway for nearly 2,000 residences in the north central part of town.
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Taking Back Sunday added to JJ’s Live lineup
The band on Tuesday announced a summer across the US that will kick off in New Orleans on May 19 before making a stop at JJ’s Live a couple days later on May 21.
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Symphony of Northwest Arkansas to perform holiday shows ‘A Very SoNA Christmas,’ ‘The Snowman’
The Symphony of Northwest Arkansas (SoNA) is set to ring in the holidays with two shows this month.