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Smithville woman claims $250,000 in Arkansas lottery

Smithville woman claims $250,000 in Arkansas lottery

Carmical purchased the winning Natural State Jackpot ticket through Lotto.com for the Dec. 14 drawing. The winning numbers were 6, 16, 20, 25, and 29.

Hogs hoping to improve against Abilene Christian

Hogs hoping to improve against Abilene Christian

Arkansas coach Eric Musselman has been working the Razorbacks twice a day since their last outing, but in shorter, more intense sessions.

Judge threatens to dismiss lawsuit from Arkansas attorney general in prisons dispute

Judge threatens to dismiss lawsuit from Arkansas attorney general in prisons dispute

An Arkansas judge on Tuesday threatened to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the state’s attorney general against the Corrections Board that he would normally represent

Fayetteville earns trendsetter award for development of Centennial Park

Fayetteville earns trendsetter award for development of Centennial Park

Fayetteville’s achievement is attributed to the development of Centennial Park, a cycling-activated park designed for both recreational use and hosting championship-level cycling events.

Cocktail bar ‘The Guisinger’ coming to Fayetteville square

Cocktail bar ‘The Guisinger’ coming to Fayetteville square

A new cocktail bar by the folks behind Feed and Folly and City Park will open soon on the Fayetteville square.

Sponsored The biggest New Year’s Eve Party in NWA returns to JJ’s Live

The biggest New Year’s Eve Party in NWA returns to JJ’s Live

Featuring Kansas City’s #1 party band, the original mash-up group Lost Wax, fresh off the NFL Draft and Chiefs Half-time performances.

Fayetteville fills 24 positions on city boards and committees

Fayetteville fills 24 positions on city boards and committees

The Fayetteville City Council on Tuesday approved 24 appointments to 10 of the city’s boards and committees.

Arkansas AG rejects proposed ballot measure meant to add clarity to Freedom of Information Act

Arkansas AG rejects proposed ballot measure meant to add clarity to Freedom of Information Act

Griffin rejected the proposed ballot title and popular name for the Arkansas Government Transparency Act a week after rejecting a companion proposal for a constitutional amendment.

Arkansas man identified from remains found sunk in Kentucky lake almost 25 years ago

Arkansas man identified from remains found sunk in Kentucky lake almost 25 years ago

Authorities in Kentucky have identified human remains found wrapped in heavy chains and sunk to the bottom of a lake more than two decades ago.

Walmart preps for opening of first amenity on new home office campus

Walmart preps for opening of first amenity on new home office campus

Walmart has closed its Walton Life Fitness Center in Bentonville in preparation for the opening of a new facility that will serve all of the company’s employees in Northwest Arkansas.

Restaurants open on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day in Northwest Arkansas

Restaurants open on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day in Northwest Arkansas

We’ve had a handful of requests for information on restaurants that will be open for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day so we scoured the internets doing our best to pull a list together.

Fayetteville to host sole U.S. qualifier for Gravel World Championships in 2024

Fayetteville to host sole U.S. qualifier for Gravel World Championships in 2024

Fayetteville will once again serve as the only city in the U.S. to host a qualifier race for the UCI Gravel World Championships.

Weekly deals & more: Gift card specials, gift ideas, a New Year’s Eve party, and more

Weekly deals & more: Gift card specials, gift ideas, a New Year’s Eve party, and more

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

Fayetteville City Council recap: Dec. 19, 2023

Fayetteville City Council recap: Dec. 19, 2023

Requesting that the USPS maintain all of its mail processing operations in Fayetteville, a 25-year solar services agreement, rezoning 0.8 acres on North 59th Avenue, and more.

Fayetteville to host “Canvas of Light” art installation on West Avenue parking deck

Fayetteville to host “Canvas of Light” art installation on West Avenue parking deck

The city’s new downtown parking deck will soon serve as a canvas for a unique nighttime art installation.

Fayetteville public meetings: Dec. 18-22, 2023

Fayetteville public meetings: Dec. 18-22, 2023

City Council Meeting, Fayetteville Arts Council, Housing Authority Board of Commissioners and more.

Arkansas sheriff facing obstruction, concealment charges ordered to give up law enforcement duties

Arkansas sheriff facing obstruction, concealment charges ordered to give up law enforcement duties

A federal judge has ordered an indicted southwest Arkansas sheriff to give up all his law enforcement duties and stay away from the sheriff’s office.

Arkansas almost blows 20-point second-half lead, edges Lipscomb 69-66

Arkansas almost blows 20-point second-half lead, edges Lipscomb 69-66

Tramon Mark scored 17 points and Arkansas edged Lipscomb 69-66 on Saturday despite giving up all but one point of a 20-point second-half lead.

Arkansas Republican who wanted to suspend funds to libraries suing state confirmed to library board

Arkansas Republican who wanted to suspend funds to libraries suing state confirmed to library board

A former Arkansas lawmaker who has proposed suspending funding to libraries suing the state over restrictions on materials was confirmed by the Senate Monday to a spot on the state library board.

Sponsored Civic crowdfunding platform ioby brings a new funding opportunity to NWA for locally-led public space projects

Civic crowdfunding platform ioby brings a new funding opportunity to NWA for locally-led public space projects

ioby.org, an online platform for resident-led projects, with support from the Walton Family Foundation, announces the Northwest Arkansas Neighborhood Match Program.