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Fayetteville Ale Trail Turns One Year Old
The Fayetteville Ale Trail is a self-guided tour of seven breweries in Northwest Arkansas. The trail includes Apple Blossom Brewing Company, Core Brewing and Distilling Co., Ozark Beer Company, Fossil Cove Brewing Co., Saddlebock Brewery, Tanglewood Branch Beer Co. and West Mountain Brewing Company, and is celebrating its one year anniversary this week. To celebrate the Fayetteville…
Miss Arkansas Excels in Miss America Pageant
Last night, Miss New York was crowned at the new Miss America but, one Arkansan was also in the spotlight. Miss Arkansas, Ashton Campell from Hindsville, was named second runner up at the Miss America Pageant after showcasing her vocal talent. Miss New York took home more than the crown she earning $50,000 in scholarship…
Gas Prices Drop
Gas prices have taken a turn for the better in recent weeks. US regular gasoline retail price fell to an average of $3.49 per gallon in August. That’s 12 cents below the average in July and 21 cents below the average in June. Here in Fayetteville, gas prices average $3.14. Prices are expected to…
Flu Shots Available at Pat Walker
It’s about that time of year again, flu shot season. The vaccine has arrived at the Pat Walker Health Center. It will be available for students who are showing symptoms as well as for those who are not. Walk in’s or appointments are now available.
New Computer Lab Open in Student Union
After a number of delays, the computer lab has reopened in the Arkansas Student Union. IT services announced today the grand re-opening of the general access computer lab. The lab is open from 8 A.M. to midnight on Monday through Friday and from 9 A.M. until midnight on Saturday and Sunday. An open house is…
Springdale Police Honor the Fallen with Touching Message
Today the Springdale Police Department honored all the fallen heroes with a sentimental message read over the police radio at the exact same time the first plane hit The World Trade Center in 2001. The message read as follows: “On September 11, 2001, 2,973 people perished, including 343 firefighters, 23 police officers, and 37 Port…
Bentonville Hosts World Championship Squirrel Cook-off!
If you’re feeling hungry, and little adventurous, head to Bentonville this weekend for a wild cooking competition. The 3rd annual World Championship Squirrel Cook-off is taking place on the Bentonville square this Saturday. Contestants have to chop and prep their squirrels on site the day of competition. Last year’s winner prepared squirrel sliders. The event…
Fayetteville Nominated for Best College Town
For local residents, Fayetteville is known as a “funky” town. Now it is getting some national recognition. USA Today nominated Fayetteville as one the best college town weekends. The reason? The number of restaurants, bars, and businesses of Fayetteville. To vote for Fayetteville as the best college town click below. http://www.10best.com/awards/travel/best-college-town-weekend/?CMPID=USAT-Cards
U of A ROTC Honors 9/11 Victims.
Today the U of A’s Army ROTC commemorated the September 11th terrorist attacks with the 2nd annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb. The group climbed the stairs of Donald W. Reynolds Football Stadium until the number of times they climbed equaled the height of the World Trade Centers. The event began at 4:30 A.M and finished…
Reading Rainbow Star to Visit Fayetteville Library.
The star of the PBS series “Reading Rainbow” will be paying a visit to the Fayetteville Public Library. Actor, Levar Burton is visiting Northwest Arkansas to celebrate ten years in the Blair Library Building. He will be speaking Wednesday October, 22nd at 7 P.M.. The event is free to the public. Doors open at 6…