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Public Meetings: Monday 10/26

Public meetings for Monday, October 26, 2009.

School board approves bonds for FHS overhaul

Fayetteville School Board approved a resolution to authorize the district to take advantage of $52.3M in construction bonds.

New animal shelter superintendent hired

The City of Fayetteville announced yesterday that Justine Middleton has been hired as the new Animal Shelter Superintendent.

Local540 News: Gameday specials, Zombie Movie Night, Live Theatre

Gameday deals, drink specials, and events found on Local540.com

Lake Fayetteville cleanup set for Saturday, Oct. 24

Wants to help clean up Lake Fayetteville? Need a good excuse to get out your canoe one last time this season?

Weekend: Oct 23, 24, 25

There are about a million completely different things happening in Fayetteville this weekend.

Public Meetings: Friday 10/23

Public meetings for Friday, October 23, 2009.

ABC denies Walmart, Target beer and wine permits

ABC Director Michael Langley denied a request by Walmart Stores to sell retail beer and wine in three Fayetteville store locations on Wednesday.

C-SPAN’s Book TV to visit Nightbird Books Oct. 23

C-SPAN will be at Nightbird Books on Friday for a reading and book signing of “Judging Bush.”

Annual Trick or Treat on the Square set for Oct. 30

Parking will be free in the Town Center parking deck for those wishing to attend the eighth annual event.

Giveaway: Ole Miss game predictions

This week will re-awaken a new grudge match against Houston Nutt, err, rather the Ole Miss Rebels. Time to pick the score.

To-do: Thursday 10/22

Fayetteville newcomer Miles Ralston comes to us from nearby Tulsa, Okla. He studied at the University of Tulsa and received a degree in music with an emphasis in jazz. Trout Fishing in America’s Ezra Idlet says Ralston is “a gifted guitarist and songwriter.” Tulsa World called his music unique, poignant and profound. He’ll be at

Halloween will not be moved in Fayetteville

4029TV is reporting that despite several calls from local residents who are conflicted between trick-or-treating and watching the Razorback homecoming football game, Mayor Jordan will not be advising residents to celebrate Halloween a day early. The Mayor’s Facebook page received about a dozen comments on the issue. One person argued in favor saying that “Auburn,

Sale barn owner files for appeal

Sale barn owner Billy Joe Bartholomew has filed a notice of appeal in Washington County Circuit Court.

Second annual Finger Mountain Breakdown set for this weekend

The Finger Mountain Breakdown is a festival celebrating the Ozarks tradition of roots and bluegrass music.

Public Meetings: Thursday 10/22

Public meetings for Thursday, October 22, 2009.

Arkansas-Florida officiating crew suspended by SEC

The officiating crew from Saturday’s Arkansas at Florida football game will not be officiating any Southeastern Conference games until at least Nov. 14.

Quarry ordinance passes council 6-2

Two ordinances that set regulations on quarry and mining operations passed the City Council in a vote 6-2 on Tuesday night.

To-do: Wednesday 10/21

Bear Colony, Chase Pagan, Destry and O’ Brother at George’s. Emily Kaitz at Goodfolk and DJs at FIX. And more…

Public Meetings: Wednesday 10/21

Public meetings for Wednesday, October 21, 2009.