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Wi-Fi Now Available at Local Parks
By: Nitya Kumar FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.- The city’s IT department has worked hard to ensure that Wi-Fi is now available at our local parks. Wi-Fi is now available in numerous parks including the Fayetteville Square, Fayetteville Public Library and Fayetteville Senior Center. Locals can connect to the complimentary Wi-Fi via smartphones, tablets, laptops and other Wi-Fi…
Student Entrepreneurs Remember Arkansas Graduates
by Nanci Flores FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Known as the longest tradition in miles and years, Senior Walk carries the legacy of all Razorback graduates. For one student run, non-profit business the unique tradition serves as an opportunity learn about entrepreneurship outside the classroom. Students can enroll in the four thousand level marketing class called S.A.K.E.…
Fayetteville Police Department Warns About IRS Phone Scam
Fayetteville, Ark — Fayetteville Police Department warns residents about IRS phone scams during this tax season. The police department says that the scam callers will pose as IRS agents and tell victims that if they do not make a payment immediately then they will be arrested. Do not make a payment to these scammers and…
Northwest Arkansas City Recognized for Growth
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark — With a new master plan in place and more job opportunities, Springdale is growing. In fact, the city was ranked the sixth fastest growing small city in America by Wallethub.com. But it hasn’t always been this way. Despite Glenn Schnetzinger’s 30 years of experience as a florist, owning his flower shop, Organic…
Shelter Raises Awareness for Adoption
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark – One local Fayetteville animal shelter is informing the community about the benefits of adopting a pet. Fayetteville Animal Services is currently taking in around 15 dogs and cats per week but not all will be adopted. The number of pets in Washington County that are being put down per week is 2-percent…
Superfan Inspires Razorback Football Team
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Last weekend, the Razorback football team lost to the Texas A&M Aggies 50 to 43 in overtime. While many Razorback fans were upset, there is one fan that can teach people a little lesson about being positive. The loss was even emotional for Arkansas head coach Bret Bielema. “It’s just gut wrenching,”…
Fayetteville Resident Battles Chronic Disease
Fayetteville, Ark. — While other teenagers were hopping on planes to spring break or visiting potential universities they would like to attend, Channing Barker was traveling to New York to get a diagnosis that would change her life. It all started one day when she couldn’t feel the right side of her body. “I…
UofA Professor Fighting Illiteracy in NWA
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Help is on the way for students that suffer from dyslexia. One University of Arkansas professor developed curriculum to make it easier for those with the disorder. David Hanson, professor and dyslexic therapist, developed a program here at the UofA that could help those with dyslexia. “Right now we have a literacy…
United Way, University Food Pantry Aid in Childhood Poverty
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The United Way of Northwest Arkansas as well as the Jane B. Gearhart Food Pantry on campus are helping to lower poverty rates in Northwest Arkansas. One in every four children in the community suffer from childhood poverty. By definition, poverty means the state of being extremely poor. “If you look at…
Welcoming Fayetteville Aims to Integrate New Citizens
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Immigrants make up a sizable portion of the population in Northwest Arkansas. In fact, nearly half the area’s population increase stems from people migrating there. Fayetteville city officials are working to make sure these immigrants feel welcome. “I love the farmers market and every Saturday I go and hang out there,” said…