The new schedule also adds 15 minutes to the length of the school day for grades 5-12.
Category: Local News
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Fayetteville seeks public input on 71B Corridor rezoning
The city is inviting residents to participate in a series of public input meetings regarding planned rezoning efforts along the 71B corridor.
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City Council snapshot: May 21, 2024
In this feature, we offer a few highlights from the previous evening’s council meeting.
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Xuma Kitchens restaurant to close in Fayetteville
A restaurant that has served Mexican cuisine and brunch items just off the Fayetteville square for several years will close their doors this week.
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Fayetteville to consider new stormwater utility fee
City staff are proposing the creation of a dedicated funding mechanism for stormwater management through a new utility fee.
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Fayetteville City Council recap: May 21, 2024
Creating a new stormwater utility fee, appropriating funds for recommendations from the Housing Crisis Task Force, vacating an easement for a new 7-story building on Dickson Street, and more.
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USL Arkansas plans under-20 boys soccer team
A new program to develop and keep local soccer talent in the area is set to debut later this year.
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Fayetteville public meetings: May 20-24, 2024
Advertising & Promotion Commission, Public Library Board of Trustees, Environmental Action Committee, City Council and more.
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More lane closures planned for North Street corridor work
The city will close a section of the westbound lane on North Street to make way for new sidewalks and street improvements as part of the North Street Corridor project.
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Crystal Bridges and the Momentary name Lela Davidson as new chief operating officer
Davidson was promoted from her previous position as the museum’s business innovation officer.
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Grand opening postponed for WOKA trails in Siloam Springs
A grand opening celebration of the WOKA Trail System has been postponed due to wet weather.
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Underwood makes 20 under 40 in Jewelry Retail list
A third generation jeweler from Fayetteville has been named to a national 20 under 40 list.
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Fayetteville High School commencement set for Thursday at Bud Walton Arena
Fayetteville High Commencement will take place at 7 p.m. at Bud Walton Arena, located at 1270 Nolan Richardson Dr. in Fayetteville.
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Fayetteville passes 100,000 residents, while Tontitown grows the fastest in latest census estimates
Fayetteville passed the 100,000 mark after adding nearly 2,000 residents last year, according to the latest population estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Artist Joelle Storet begins work on Nelson Hackett mural
Storet this week began painting a 90-foot section of the wall on the west side of the street, with a design that includes a depiction of what Nelson Hackett may have looked like.