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Moxy Hotel breaks ground at South Yard in Fayetteville

Moxy Hotel breaks ground at South Yard in Fayetteville

Officials on Tuesday held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new 7-story hotel in south Fayetteville.

School district to recommend assistant band director for new Director of Fine Arts position

School district to recommend assistant band director for new Director of Fine Arts position

Fayetteville Public Schools will recommend Trey Antonetti for the district’s new Director of Fine Arts position, officials announced this week.

Black Owned Northwest Arkansas Business Expo set for Saturday

Black Owned Northwest Arkansas Business Expo set for Saturday

An annual event to celebrate and promote local Black-owned businesses is scheduled in downtown Fayetteville this weekend.

FlavorSmith’s Craft Barbecue to open in former Beer Keg location

FlavorSmith’s Craft Barbecue to open in former Beer Keg location

A new barbecue restaurant is set to open in the space formerly home to The Beer Keg.

Fayetteville endorses petition to join Spout Spring district

Fayetteville endorses petition to join Spout Spring district

City property could become part of a new historic preservation district in the south part of town.

Arkansas attorney general to appeal rulings in Board of Corrections disputes

Arkansas attorney general to appeal rulings in Board of Corrections disputes

Arkansas’ attorney general on Tuesday filed notices that he plans to appeal both circuit court rulings that favored the state prison board over the state in recent legal disputes.

Arkansas holds off Texas A&M for season sweep

Arkansas holds off Texas A&M for season sweep

Arkansas will look for its second straight win when it hosts Missouri on Saturday.

City seeks volunteers for invasive species removal event

City seeks volunteers for invasive species removal event

The City of Fayetteville’s Environmental Action Committee is looking for volunteers to help with an invasive species removal event next week.

Dan + Shay added to Walmart AMP lineup

Dan + Shay added to Walmart AMP lineup

Country pop stars Dan + Shay are coming to town this summer.

Early voting underway in primary, judicial elections

Early voting underway in primary, judicial elections

Early voting is underway in the Washington County preferential primary and non-partisan judicial general election. 

NIT bid not totally off the table for below .500 Hogs

NIT bid not totally off the table for below .500 Hogs

Based on a new set of standards for bids to the NIT Tournament announced in October, the Razorbacks are still in the hunt for a bid.

Diamond Hogs see road-map for improvement in James Madison series

Diamond Hogs see road-map for improvement in James Madison series

The Razorbacks will be back in action this weekend in the Kubota College Baseball Series held at Globe Life Field in Arlington Texas.

Weekly deals & more: Patio weather,  another eBike giveaway,  Randy Rogers Band, and more

Weekly deals & more: Patio weather, another eBike giveaway, Randy Rogers Band, and more

Sales, specials, deals, discounts, news, and more from the local places that keep the Flyer alive.

Fayetteville City Council recap: Feb. 20, 2024

Fayetteville City Council recap: Feb. 20, 2024

Bridging the gap on Stearns Street, allowing city property to be included within the proposed Spout Spring Historic District, prohibiting dumping mulch on vacant lots, and more.

Deadline nears for city board applicants

Deadline nears for city board applicants

Fayetteville residents who want to serve on city boards, committees or commissions have until Friday, Feb. 23 to apply.

USL Super League gets D1 status as group plans for pro soccer in Arkansas

USL Super League gets D1 status as group plans for pro soccer in Arkansas

At least eight more teams are expected to join the league in the coming years, including one in Northwest Arkansas in 2026.

Nick Offerman, Dennis Quaid movie ‘Sovereign’ filming in Fayetteville

Nick Offerman, Dennis Quaid movie ‘Sovereign’ filming in Fayetteville

A new film starring Nick Offerman, Dennis Quaid, and Jacob Tremblay is currently in production in Fayetteville, people involved in the project told the Flyer over the weekend.

Fayetteville public meetings: Feb. 19-23, 2024

Fayetteville public meetings: Feb. 19-23, 2024

A&P Commission, Public Library board, City Council meeting, Youth Advisory Board workshop, Arts Council and more.

Hubbard scores 19, Mississippi State holds off Arkansas, 71-67

Hubbard scores 19, Mississippi State holds off Arkansas, 71-67

The game featured nine ties and five lead changes. Arkansas travels to face Texas A&M Tuesday.

Diamond Hogs open season against James Madison

Diamond Hogs open season against James Madison

Friday’s first pitch has been moved to 2 p.m. because of expected dropping temperatures.