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Fayetteville to test pedestrian-only street closures in Dickson Street area Saturday

FAYETTEVILLE — Portions of streets in the Dickson Street entertainment district will be closed to vehicle traffic Saturday evening as part of a trial aimed at improving pedestrian safety, Mayor Molly Rawn announced Tuesday. The closures will coincide with the Arkansas Razorbacks’ home football game against South Carolina, which...

Fayetteville, AR · 2d

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10 Arkansas Weekend Events Stranger And Bigger Than You’d Expect Before The Year Ends

Arkansas weekends can get surprisingly unusual once you look past the usual state park trip. Between the Ozarks and the Delta, a handful of annual events draw big crowds for reasons that sound almost made up. There are festivals built around hot air balloons, a gathering of hobby fans, a toy-filled downtown celebration, and a parade of lights on the river.

Little Rock, AR · 21h

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Delaware honors veterans, unveils new memorial at Oak Grove Cemetery

DELAWARE — Community members gathered at Oak Grove Cemetery on Wednesday, Nov. 11, for a Veterans Day ceremony honoring the men and women who have served in the U.S. military. The ceremony also marked the unveiling of a new memorial, “Unmarked but Unforgotten,” dedicated to veterans buried in unmarked...

Delaware County, OK · 2d

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Oklahoma shelter dog Ares finds home with Marine veteran after rescue effort

After the animal community stepped up to save him, an Oklahoma shelter dog has found his forever home and is changing a veteran’s life in the process. Ares was unresponsive, overheated, and injured when he was brought to Shawnee Animal Services. He was also covered in fleas. The shelter did not have the resources to care for all of Ares' needs, but a connection with Best Friends Animal Society gave Ares hope.

Bentonville, AR · 1d

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Infrastructure needs continue to be a top Northwest Arkansas priority

The Northwest Arkansas Council held its annual meeting in Bentonville on Thursday (Nov. 12) to discuss achievements and challenges, with infrastructure needs selected by 55% of council membership as the region’s top priority. The range of needs include transportation, wastewater capacity, workforce development, and early-stage capital funding. Council CEO...

Bentonville, AR · 23h

Country Herald

Arkansas Porch Pirate Warning as Christmas Nears in Conway, Rogers

Holiday deliveries bring porch pirate concerns to Little Rock, Fayetteville and communities across Arkansas.

Arkansas · 3d

talkbusiness.net

Dunkelman talks about challenges in getting projects done

Author Marc Dunkelman discussed the difficulty of completing projects even with support, the laws implemented after bad projects were completed, the importance of public input and the need for decision-makers. Dunkelman, a fellow in public policy at the Taubman Center for American Politics and Policy at Brown University, was the...

Fayetteville, AR · 23h

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Fayetteville announces entertainment district road closures for Saturday evening

The city of Fayetteville has announced a pair of road closures in downtown for Saturday night.

Fayetteville, AR · 1d

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Historic Marker for the First Courthouse in Benton County: Bentonville, AR

Hey, Friend! Welcome back to another post. Today, I want to show you the historic marker for the site of the first courthouse in Benton County, Arkansas. Let’s get started!. “The first courthouse in Benton County, built of hewed logs was erected on this site (at Bentonville) in 1837, the year after the county was created. It was named for Thomas Benton.”

Benton County, AR · 4d

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Vintage market, concert set for Saturday in the Upper Ramble

Dickson Street will have a little extra bustle on Saturday afternoon. That’s because the folks behind Ozark Vintage Market and the University of Arkansas’s record label Hill Records are throwing a party in the Ramble. The market will be set up from 11 a.m until 5 p.m. in...

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Fayetteville planners hear proposals with reduced residential parking

FAYETTEVILLE — The Planning Commission praised a pair of workforce housing projects proposed for two well-known buildings downtown that could only be built if the city’s requirements for residential parking were changed. Local architect Alli Quinlan presented a pair of conceptual projects to the Planning Commission on Monday,...

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Plan for combo dog park and bar in Fayetteville gains commission approval

FAYETTEVILLE — Dog and beer lovers rejoice. The Planning Commission on Monday voted 7-0 to approve a development plan for Wagbar, an off-leash dog park and bar concept originating in North Carolina. The combo spot for dogs and their humans is proposed on 2.7 acres near Shiloh Drive, north of the Northwest Arkansas Mall and west of College Avenue.

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Part of North Old Wire in Fayetteville closed this week

A section of North Old Wire will be closed this week.

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Fayetteville Housing Choice Vouchers open for low-income families in Washington County

The Fayetteville Housing Authority has opened the waitlist for the Housing Choice Vouchers.

Washington County, AR · 4d

Axios NW Arkansas

Several NWA races head to runoffs Dec. 1

Election season is not over for many Northwest Arkansans as several local offices remain undecided, requiring voters to return to the polls. How it works: Early voting for runoffs begins Nov. 24, with Election Day on Dec. 1. Check the Arkansas Secretary of State's website to find your polling places. Washington County Quorum Court — Incumbent Republican Justice of the Peace Butch Pond vs. Democrat Ashley Harvey to represent District 15 in the eastern part of the county, including Elkins. Pond led with 49% of the vote, compared to Harvey's 42%, according to final but unofficial election results from Washington County. Context: Democrats have already won a majority of the 15-person court after the general election. The runoff will decide whether Democrats further their influence or whether Republicans maintain a seat. Bella Vista mayor — Mayor John Flynn vs. City Council member Wendy Hughes . Flynn led with 43% of the vote, compared to Hughes' 39%, according to final but unofficial election results from Benton County. Hear what the candidates had to say in a forum . Elm Springs mayor – City Council member Roberta Peters vs. Ira Coker Peters led with 45% of the vote. Coker and candidate Mark

Washington County, AR · 3d

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The Agenda: Banning high speed vehicles on trails, Shiloh museum renovations

Here's a preview of what your city councils plan to discuss tonight. Bentonville will vote on: 🏍️ Banning high-speed electric-powered vehicles on city trails and sidewalks. 🎾 A contract worth about $224,900 with Ozark Tennis Academy for 2027 tennis and pickleball programming services at Bentonville parks. Springdale will vote on: 🚧 Entering into a contract with CDI Contractors, guaranteeing that the maximum price of renovations to the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History does not exceed $781,246. 🔮 Accepting a revised master trail plan for the city designed "to meet the needs of a growing population." ( See map on page 29 .) 📍 If you go: 6pm at Springdale City Hall and 7pm at Bentonville City Hall.

Bentonville, AR · 3d

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Designing communities that work for everyone

When the Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU) hosted its annual conference in Northwest Arkansas this spring, thousands of planners, architects, engineers, developers and civic leaders gathered to exchange ideas about the future of cities. For me, the biggest takeaway wasn’t a single keynote or breakout session. It was something...

Northwest Arkansas, AR · 3d

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Washington County committee advances proposed data center moratorium

The Washington County Quorum Court’s County Services Committee has advanced a proposal for a yearlong moratorium on data centers to the full quorum court for consideration. The committee discussed the proposal and potential amendments to the original draft during Monday night’s meeting. The measure will move to the full quorum court for formal discussion and a possible vote.

Washington County, AR · 3d

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