After months of discussions with students, teachers, architects and the public, the school board is expected to decide on a direction to take for the FHS renovation project this week.
Category: Local News
Monday Public Meetings: Jan. 25
Public meetings for Monday, January 25, 2010.
Osage Creek Performing Arts Center approved by planning commission
The new Osage Creek Performing Arts Center cleared its final legislative hurdle this week when the Benton County Planning commission approved their long term use plan at a meeting on Wednesday night.
No public meetings Jan. 22-24
There are no public meetings scheduled for Friday, Jan. 22, 2010. Also, there are no meetings scheduled for the weekend of Jan. 23-24.
Nolan Richardson biography coming soon
The hardcover ($24.99) or e-book ($19.99) biography is scheduled to for a Feb. 9, 2010 release date.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of NWA begins annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake events
Big Brothers Big Sisters needs you to go bowling with them. That sounds easy.
UA announces measures to meet budget cuts
Parts of the plan include dipping into reserve funds, a hiring freeze, across-the-board cuts and using an already-committed $1 million from intercollegiate athletics TV revenue.
University of Arkansas faces budget cuts
KFSM reported last week that the University of Arkansas would be looking for ways to trim its budget after the state announced a reduction in 2009-2010 appropriations.
Walton Arts Center planning May 2010 arts festival
Rumors of a Walton Arts Center arts festival have been circulating around town over the last few weeks and now things are pretty clear: The rumors are true.
Crowd turns out for Bikes, Babes & Bling discussion
Public comment ran for about two and a half hours. The discussion was a non-action item, so Bikes, Babes and Bling will continue to move through the permitting process.
Public Meetings: Thursday, January 21, 2010
Public meetings for Thursday, January 21, 2010.
Bryce Davis Park fire under investigation
The late night fire damaged parts of the construction site of a new park restroom and destroyed roofing panels, timbers and various other construction materials that were waiting to be installed.
Best and worst of times, mayor says
For Mayor Lioneld Jordan’s state of the city address last night, he recalled Charles Dickens’ famous line, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.”
Mayor breaks tie in favor of new parking rules, Oakbrooke approved
An ordinance was already on the books to limit four vehicles in the front yard area. The new rule sets the four-car limit to include the entire property.
Improvements planned for Block Avenue in 2010
New sidewalks, street trees, and decorative street lighting are all part of the city transportation division’s Sidewalk and Overlay Construction Plan for 2010.