President of University of Arkansas System gets 2-year contract renewal
The University of Arkansas System’s president will keep his job for two more years with no pay raise, under a contract extension approved this week.
The Summer of Meh: Mediocre movies chilling the summer box office
The summer movie season hasn’t quite gone as planned. Films that appeared to be highly anticipated by audiences going into summer have been flopping left and right.
Meaty middle of schedule is problematic for Hogs’ gridiron futures
There is not a program in the nation that would savor the four-week stretch that pits the Hogs against LSU, Texas A&M, Ole Miss, and Alabama.
Fayetteville lowers city-wide cap on short-term rentals
The City Council has lowered the density cap on short-term rentals by nearly half.
Fayetteville fills 11 positions on city boards and committees
The Fayetteville City Council on Thursday approved 11 appointments to seven of the city’s boards and committees.
Arkansas treasurer, Mark Lowery, hospitalized after second stroke
Arkansas State Treasurer Mark Lowery has been hospitalized after suffering another stroke, his office said.
Fayetteville City Council recap: July 6, 2023
Filling the Ward 1 council vacancy, lowering the cap on short-term rentals, a rezoning on Dead Horse Mountain Road, and more.
Weekend Flyer: West Fest, John Baumann, Tim Meadows, and more
Live music, performances and community events happening in and around Fayetteville this weekend.
Hawaiian Bros expansion includes new restaurants in Fayetteville, Rogers and Bentonville
A restaurant franchise specializing in Hawaiian-style food will expand to all of the major cities across Northwest Arkansas over the next few years.
Dead Horse Mountain Band to play Gulley Park Concert Series Thursday
The local group will perform as part of this summer’s concert series at Gulley Park on Thursday, July 6.
Fayetteville Farmers’ Market returns to the square on Thursdays
The market’s new Thursday hours will mirror the open hours for their Tuesday markets, open each week from 7 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Arkansas ends fiscal year with $1.1 billion surplus, state’s second largest
The fiscal year ended in Arkansas with a surplus of more than $1.1 billion, which is the state’s second largest, finance officials announced Wednesday.
VOTE 2023: Fayetteville council approves special election for member vacancy
The City Council tonight will discuss whether to hold a special election to fill the vacancy left when a council member resigned in June.
Dog-themed First Thursday coming to the square this week
This month’s event has a dog theme, and in addition to the regular festivities, the party will include a pet pageant, a pet food drive, puppy portraits, paint-by-paw activity, and more for locals and their furry little buddies to enjoy.
Arkansas governor names state GOP chairman, former federal prosecutor to Supreme Court seat
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Monday named state Republican Party chairman and former federal prosecutor Cody Hiland to the Arkansas Supreme Court, giving it a conservative majority as justices prepare to take up a challenge to her education overhaul.
New ice cream shop to open on College Avenue in Fayetteville
The new shop, called Creme Ice Cream Co., is set to host a soft opening at 2730 N. College on Saturday, July 8 in the space formerly home to Z’s Pizza.
XNA adding guest pass program and robotic coffee bar, plans apron expansion
Northwest Arkansas National Airport this month will introduce a guest pass program and a new robotic coffee bar, all while preparing for a major expansion project
Auction to benefit local artist Chad Maupin
A longtime local illustrator and organizer of art market events has been experiencing some challenges with his health, and several local artists will host a benefit this weekend to raise funds to help out.
Midsummer Razorback outlook feels partly sunny
With the Fourth of July in the rearview mirror and less than two weeks until SEC Football Media Days is held in Nashville, Tenn., the upcoming season is feeling more and more tangible.
PHOTOS: Work underway on world’s largest knitted American flag at the Momentary
Multidisciplinary artist Dave Cole is working in northwest Arkansas on the world’s largest knitted American flag.
