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Arkansas man who beat officer with flagpole during Capitol riot is sentenced to over 4 years in prison

Arkansas man who beat officer with flagpole during Capitol riot is sentenced to over 4 years in prison

An Arkansas truck driver who beat a police officer with a flagpole attached to an American flag during the U.S. Capitol riot was sentenced Monday to more than four years in prison.

New $2 billion Disneyland-sized theme park planned in Oklahoma

New $2 billion Disneyland-sized theme park planned in Oklahoma

The Americana-themed park is planned near Vinita off Route 66, about 100 miles from Fayetteville.

Final bike races of the season set for this week in downtown Springdale

Final bike races of the season set for this week in downtown Springdale

The Natural State Criterium Series wraps up on Wednesday and the Arkansas State Criterium Championship is scheduled for Sunday.

Weekly deals & more: Fall dance classes, frozen drinks, Trout Fishing in America, and more

Weekly deals & more: Fall dance classes, frozen drinks, Trout Fishing in America, and more

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

Walker Park basketball courts closed for improvements and mural project

Walker Park basketball courts closed for improvements and mural project

The basketball courts at Walker Park will close this week for an improvement project that includes a new court surface and a mural installation.

Fayetteville public meetings: July 24-28, 2023

Fayetteville public meetings: July 24-28, 2023

Advertising and Promotion Commission, Planning Commission, City Council agenda session, special Arts Council meeting and more.

Motorcycle crash in Carroll County kills Fayetteville man

Motorcycle crash in Carroll County kills Fayetteville man

A Fayetteville man was killed in a motorcycle crash in Carroll County on Saturday afternoon, according to a preliminary report from the Arkansas State Police.

Media picks Georgia to win SEC by wide margin over Alabama, LSU

Media picks Georgia to win SEC by wide margin over Alabama, LSU

Two-time defending national champion Georgia is the overwhelming preseason pick to win the 2023 Southeastern Conference title.

Road Runner seeks permit for gas station on former Mr. Burger site

Road Runner seeks permit for gas station on former Mr. Burger site

It looks like a new gas station is in the works on the former Mr. Burger site off Garland Avenue in Fayetteville.

Criswell, Fortin play important role as Jefferson’s back-ups

Criswell, Fortin play important role as Jefferson’s back-ups

What does the depth at quarterback look like behind the Hogs’ All-Conference candidate?

‘Oppenheimer’ and ‘Barbie’ face off at the box office

‘Oppenheimer’ and ‘Barbie’ face off at the box office

The two films are both incredibly well crafted, scratch two entirely different itches, and feature outstanding and creative film-making.

Weekend Flyer: Arkansauce, The Phlegms, Jess Harp Band, Gone Country, and more

Weekend Flyer: Arkansauce, The Phlegms, Jess Harp Band, Gone Country, and more

Live music, performances, community events, and more happening in and around Fayetteville this weekend.

Sponsored Three things to love about four active listings from Flyer Homes

Three things to love about four active listings from Flyer Homes

Here are a few great houses currently available from Flyer Homes, along with a few things to love about each one.

West Street Live lineup includes John Fullbright, Monte Montgomery, and more

West Street Live lineup includes John Fullbright, Monte Montgomery, and more

A series of intimate folk performances inside Walton Arts Center’s Starr Theatre will return to the venue in 2023-24. 

Funk Factory to play final Gulley Park concert Thursday

Funk Factory to play final Gulley Park concert Thursday

Local party band Funk Factory will play the final Gulley Park Summer Concert Series show of the season.

UPDATED: $50,000 Powerball ticket sold at Fayetteville gas station on College Avenue

UPDATED: $50,000 Powerball ticket sold at Fayetteville gas station on College Avenue

A Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was recently sold at a gas station in Fayetteville.

Pittman looks to team unity and Jefferson’s leadership for a more productive 2023 season

Pittman looks to team unity and Jefferson’s leadership for a more productive 2023 season

Pittman’s good nature and humor showed up throughout his media appearances. He imparted some telling information while keeping the SEC Now crew in stitches.

New attainable-housing project announced for downtown Springdale

New attainable-housing project announced for downtown Springdale

A new, 77-unit mixed-income apartment project in downtown Springdale will include 30 apartments reserved for families earning below the area’s median annual income of $92,400, the Northwest Arkansas Council announced this week.

15th annual Putt for Paws benefit for Humane Society set for Aug. 19

15th annual Putt for Paws benefit for Humane Society set for Aug. 19

The 15th annual mini-golf tourney and fundraiser for the Humane Society of the Ozarks is coming up in August.

Bully to perform at George’s in October

Bully to perform at George’s in October

The indie rock project from Nashville-based Alicia Bognanno is set for a tour stop at George’s Majestic Lounge on Wednesday, Oct. 25.