The city has announced an open call for artists to contribute to a collaborative mural project at the Yvonne Richardson Community Center.
Category: Local News
Fayetteville honored at 2024 MidAmerica GIS Consortium
The city’s Geographic Information Systems department received the GIS Innovation Award at the 2024 MidAmerica GIS Consortium, held last month in Omaha, Neb.
Fayetteville public meetings: May 13-17, 2024
Planning Commission, City Council agenda session, Fayetteville Arts Council, Black Heritage Preservation Commission and more.
UA Commencement to celebrate over 4,800 graduates
The ceremonies, scheduled for May 10-11 will include both graduate and undergraduate students, and will take place in Bud Walton Arena and Barnhill Arena.
Damgoode Pies closes Fayetteville location
The last remaining Damgoode Pies location in the world has closed its doors.
Resolution for Gaza ceasefire fails to gain enough support
Four City Council members abstained from voting on the measure, while three voted in favor and one voted against.
North Street corridor work to close lane continuously for 5 days
Improvements to the North Street corridor will require a continuous lane closure for five days.
Wilson Park Pool to open May 25
The Wilson Park swimming pool will officially open for the 2024 season on May 25, Fayetteville Parks, Natural Resources, and Cultural Affairs officials announced this week.
Fashion show, Queen tribute coming to The Medium next month
Local fashion studio Big Sister Studio will host an event called Fashion Fit for (a) Queen on Saturday, June 22 at The Medium in Springdale.
Public meeting scheduled to discuss new Drake Street trail
The city has scheduled a public meeting to discuss the upcoming Drake Street trail connector project.
Council approves remote parking lot permit for downtown apartment complex
The developers of a planned downtown apartment complex will receive a permit for an off-site parking lot after all.
UA faculty members, Fayetteville artist win design award for sculpture concept
A sculptural design collaboration involving a Fayetteville artist and several faculty at the UA has won a national award for its design.
Fayetteville seeks 13 volunteers for boards and committees
The list of vacancies includes seats on the Animal Services Advisory Board, Black Heritage Preservation Commission, Environmental Action Committee, Fayetteville Arts Council, and more.
Fayetteville City Council recap: May 7, 2024
An appeal of a denied rezoning request on Stone Street, an appeal of a denied permit for a housing complex parking lot, applying for a grant to hire school resource officers, six rezoning requests, and more.
Lloyd tabbed to lead Jones Center
Lloyd was this week named the new CEO for the organization by the Jones Center Board of Directors, replacing former CEO Terry Trotter who resigned back in November of last year.