Fayetteville police headquarters building dedication set for May 24
City officials will commemorate the completion of the new police headquarters with a dedication ceremony that will include comments from Mayor Lioneld Jordan and Police Chief Mike Reynolds as well as public guided tours of the new facility.
Folk School of Fayetteville to host open house May 27
School officials will host an open house event on Saturday, May 27 at their new headquarters, located in the Walker-Stone House at 207 W. Center St. just off the square in Fayetteville.
Free screening of Walk the Line, live music event set for May 21 at Walker Park
The Arkansas Cinema Society plans to kick off a new series of film screenings this weekend.
FreshGrass festival set for May 19-20 at the Momentary
This year’s event will feature performances by CAAMP, Elle King, The Del McCoury Band, Mavis Staples, Sierra Ferrell, and more.
High-speed bike racing returns to downtown Fayetteville
The Joe Martin Stage Race enters its 46th year with what organizers are calling the largest field of professional competitors in the history of the race.
Arkansas House Speaker Matthew Shepherd said he won’t seek another term leading chamber
Republican Matthew Shepherd, Arkansas’ longest-serving House speaker, said Tuesday he won’t seek another term leading the House next year.
West Fayetteville gym closes after building sells for $16 million
The building will soon be home to CTHREE, a college ministry affiliated with neighboring Cross Church.
John Cusack coming to Fayetteville this fall
Actor John Cusack will host a screening of the cult classic film Sixteen Candles at Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville this fall.
Diamond Hogs hit the road with overall and division titles in their sight
The Hogs have important business in Nashville where they will play a key final regular-season series with the No. 12 Vanderbilt Commodores Thursday through Saturday.
Fayetteville ranked as top 10 place to live for eighth straight year
Fayetteville ranked No. 10 in this year’s rankings released this week, down a few spots from the No. 7 ranking last year.
Fayetteville to begin investigating illegal short-term rentals
The city may soon have a better idea of how many people are operating illegal short-term rental businesses around town.
Weekly deals & more: Roasted strawberry rose ice cream, burrata, a pinball tourney, and more
Deals, discounts, sales, specials, new menu items, and more from the local places that keep the Flyer alive.
Arkansas weighs 3% pay bump for top elected officials, none for lawmakers
Top elected officials in Arkansas could see a 3% salary increase but legislators’ pay would stay flat under a proposal from a state panel.
Fayetteville City Council recap: May 16, 2023
Hiring a company to investigate illegal short-term rental properties, repealing the city’s ban on the retail sale of dogs and cats, changes to the city’s parking regulations and more.
Amazeum announces $10.35 million donation and expansion plan
Museum officials said the money will be used to expand STEAM education initiatives, create new spaces and programs, and build a 5,000-square-foot community gathering building.
Costco plans first location in Northwest Arkansas
The location is less than a mile east of the Interstate 49 exit at Pleasant Grove Road, which is about 15 miles north of Fayetteville.
Fayetteville public meetings: May 15-19, 2023
City Council, Arts Council, Airport Board, Black Heritage Preservation Commission and more.
Teen identified as body found in burned truck in Stuttgart
Arkansas authorities say the body found inside a burned pickup truck has been identified as a teenager who was reported missing. According to the Arkansas County Sheriff’s Office, teams at the Arkansas State Crime Laboratory identified 19-year-old Johnny Howard of Stuttgart. Deputies discovered his body inside the burned vehicle May 4 near Stuttgart, KARK-TV reported.
Downtown Fayetteville group hires director, new events coming soon
Experience Fayetteville has hired a director to lead its new Downtown Fayetteville initiative, and the first event coming out of that initiative is coming up next week.
Gamecocks visit Baum-Walker for top-10 showdown with Hogs
It’s a huge weekend for the No. 3 Arkansas Razorbacks at Baum-Walker Stadium as the Hogs play host to the No. 6 South Carolina Gamecocks in a key Southeastern Conference series.
