Arkansas women’s basketball releases 2023 non-conference schedule
The Arkansas women’s basketball team’s non-conference schedule was released Thursday, which features a home game against UCLA, a team that made it to the Sweet 16 last year and is expected to be ranked near the top of all preseason polls.
6 Arkansas schools say they are moving forward with AP African American studies course
The six Arkansas schools that planned to offer an Advanced Placement course on African American studies say they will continue to do so despite the state saying the class won’t count toward a student’s graduation credit.
Weekend Flyer: Dial M for Murder, Florist, Anna Moss, Beck, Phoenix, and more
Live music, performances, and community events happening in and around Fayetteville this weekend.
Boulevard Bread Company pulls out of Fayetteville plans for now
A plan to open a Fayetteville location for Little Rock-based Boulevard Bread Company is off the table for now.
Local artists selected for group show at Walton Arts Center
A group of more than 60 artists from the region have been selected for an upcoming group show at Walton Arts Center.
Arkansas school district says it will continue offering AP African American Studies course
The Little Rock School District announced the decision days after the Arkansas Department of Education said the course would not count toward state credit.
Fall Square to Square bike ride set for Oct. 7
The fall version of the annual Square to Square bike ride is coming up on Saturday, Oct. 7.
Permit approved for JJ’s sports complex in Fayetteville
Planning commissioners on Monday approved an updated plan for a proposed sports park in north Fayetteville.
Fayetteville police investigating fatal shooting on Leverett Avenue
Fayetteville police said they are investigating a shooting that occurred Tuesday night in Fayetteville which apparently left one person dead.
Fayetteville City Council recap: Aug. 15, 2023
Changes to water and sewer rates, consolidating the Fire Relief and Pension Program, rezoning 20.23 acres on North Truckers Drive, and more.
Wilson Park pool moves to limited hours to wrap up season
Wilson Park will have new hours to wrap up the season starting this week.
Arkansas pro soccer program hires Wes Harris as managing director
The state’s new professional soccer program has hired its first employee.
Gritty work ahead of Hogs as preseason camp wages on
The summer heat is reportedly on its way back toward the end of the week and isn’t supposed to break for the rest of the month.
AP African American Studies course won’t count toward graduation credit in Arkansas
Arkansas education officials on Monday said an Advanced Placement course on African American studies won’t count toward a student’s graduation credit.
New mini donut trailer set to open in Fayetteville
Driven Mini Donuts plans to open at the Yacht Club on College Avenue for the first time this weekend.
Recent deaths of Razorback heroes leave fanbase mourning
In recent weeks, the deaths of three prominent former Razorback players made all the consternation and fuss we feel over wins and losses seem light, momentary, and petty in contrast.
Weekly deals & more: Big concerts, fall dance, adopt a classroom, Second Helping benefit, and more
Sales, specials, deals, discounts, and more from the local places that keep the Flyer flying.
New traffic signals installed on Nelson Hackett Boulevard in Fayetteville
Crews over the weekend placed the new lights in “flash mode,” which officials said is a 3-5 day requirement before new signals can become fully operational.
Silver Dollar City to build new $30 million Fire in the Hole roller coaster
Silver Dollar City this week announced plans to build a new Fire In The Hole roller coaster that will open in spring 2024.
FLYER Q&A: Raif Box talks about Anvil Fest, a new local music showcase
When we last spoke with Raif Box of Holy Anvil Recording Co. as he was partnering with KUAF for The Anvil Sessions – a series that documents local and regional musicians.