The City of Johnson is reinstating its recently fired police chief. Last Monday Mayor Buddy Curry sent a letter to Vernon Sisemore telling him he had been fired. City Council members deliberated for almost two hours last night before voting to overturn the decision and bring Sismore back. The Chief says his firing stemmed…

Two major companies are taking extreme measures to keep its female employees working. Facebook and Apple are telling their female employees “We will pay to freeze your eggs.” Facebook is already covering the procedure as part of its insurance benefits. Apple plans to offer the coverage in January. The practice allows women to put their…

The flu vaccine is now available at the Pat Walker Health Center with no appointment necessary Monday through Friday from 3 to 5 pm. Students, faculty and staff can make appointments if they are not able to go to the walk-in clinic. The flu shot will cost $20 for students and $40 for faculty and…

The City of Fayetteville has agreed to use $2.1 million in reserves to build a new parking deck. The new deck will be about a block away from Dickson Street in Fayetteville. The three-story deck, set to be constructed at the northwest corner of Spring Street and School Avenue, is expected to cost just over…

The top five Homecoming Court candidates were announced today. The 2014 Homecoming Court includes; Amy May West, nominated by Associated Student Government Amy Moorehead, nominate by the Student Alumni Board Cicely Shannon, nominated by Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society Kali Lantefield, nominated by Pi Beta Phi Margaret Watermann, nominated by Alpha Delta Pi These ladies…

Same-sex couples are now able to get marriage licenses in North Carolina. A federal judge struck down the state’s ban on same-sex marriages on Friday. The verdict came after a lawsuit filed in April that challenged the state’s 2012 amendment. Appeals against the new ruling are not expected to succeed.  

The Arkansas vs Alabama half time show was something to remember. The U of A Band performed some memorable classics from the 1960’s to honor the 1964 National Football Team. Songs played include: “I’m a Believer” by the Monkees,” I Want to Hold Your Hand” by The Beatles, “I Get Around” by The Beach Boys…

The tide is rolling into Fayetteville.
The University of Alabama will take on the Hogs Saturday at 5 p.m. at a sold-out Razorback Stadium.
Camping will not be allowed, but students will be able to line up starting at 11 a.m. 
Students are encouraged to wear red to help stripe-out the stadium. SEC Gameday will also be…

A new app is coming to the U of A that will help keep students safe on campus. Rave Mobile Safety has created an app called “Rave Guardian”. The app will turn your smart phone into a personal safety device that will deliver critical information to safety officials in real-time. Students can create safety profiles,…