Fayetteville City Council recap: Jan. 2, 2024
Annual adoption of the council’s rules of order and procedure, rezoning 3.23 acres north of Mount Comfort Road, approving the annual per capita jail fee agreement with Washington County, and more.
Fayetteville public meetings: Jan. 1-5, 2024
City Council, Urban Forestry Advisory Board, Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board and more.
Man arrested in Flippin in connection with the death of a co-worker in Maine
A suspect was arrested in Arkansas on Sunday in the death of a co-worker in Waterville, Maine, according to Maine State Police.
Menifield scores career-high 32 and Arkansas defeats UNC Wilmington 106-90
Keyon Menifield Jr. scored a career-high 32 points, four teammates also reached double digits, and Arkansas defeated UNC Wilmington 106-90 on Saturday.
Fayetteville police investigate shooting on Deane Street
Police have announced an investigation into a shooting which took place Friday morning that left one person with non-life-threatening injuries.
Bradley Renfro named deputy police chief in Fayetteville
Renfro replaces Jamie Fields, who retired last week after over 29 years of service with the department.
Four Fayetteville artists make Paste Magazine’s list of best country, folk & Americana music of 2023
According to a Paste magazine article from earlier this week, four artists with ties to Fayetteville have made the list of the 30 Best Country, Folk, and Americana Albums released in 2023.
2023 was a year to cheer in Arkansas beer
Despite national trends that point downward, the amount of beer produced in the state is increasing as existing breweries enjoy success and new breweries enter the scene.
Hogs close out 2023 against tough UNC-Wilmington
Will the Hogs pull their game together before SEC play begins or will they stumble a bit out of the gate as usual?
Review: Lukewarm “The Boys in the Boat” is just another sports movie
The film is competently made but lacks the essential thrills or emotional resonance that a winning sports movie must have to break into the winner’s circle.
Weekend Flyer: Protohive, Arkansauce, New Year’s Eve parties, and more
Put on your sequined overalls (everyone has those) and your shiny boots, everyone. It’s New Year’s Eve weekend in Fayetteville.
Celebrating 16 years of the Flyer with a look back at College Avenue
Some of these places are still around, some have moved to other parts of town, and others are no longer with us. We hope they bring back some good memories.
Lyfe Jennings, Yung Joc, more to perform at Arkansas Black Film & Music Expo Feb. 9-10
A two-day event intended to celebrate Black and African American music and culture is coming back to Fayetteville this winter.
Fam Jam series at Jones Center continues Jan. 6 with Latin Grammy winners 123 Andres
Entertainment for the Jan. 6 event will be provided by Latin Grammy Award-winning duo, 123 Andres, who perform bilingual songs featuring “vibrant sounds from all corners of Latin America.”
The Year in Music 2023: One guy’s opinion
Let’s talk music. I’m highlighting my favorite albums of 2023 along with a few bonus callouts for each in a similar(ish) style.
Lake Fayetteville marina closed for annual winter break
The marina, vessel launch, and boat stalls at Lake Fayetteville will be closed for an annual winter break through Sunday, Jan. 14.
Christmas tree recycling available through January in Fayetteville
The city’s Recycling & Trash Collection division will collect live Christmas trees through the month of January at no charge.
Bella Vista man charged with possession of live pipe bombs, and accused of trying to flee country
An Arkansas man was arrested after police said six homemade pipe bombs were found at his home.
Magnitude 3.8 earthquake shakes part of eastern Arkansas
A magnitude 3.8 earthquake rattled parts of northeastern Arkansas on Wednesday, according to geologists.
A guide to the 2023 New Year’s Eve events in and around Fayetteville
Here’s a list of all the New Year’s Eve-themed events, live music celebrations, and dance parties we could find to help Fayetteville ring in the New Year.
