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The Weight of a Solider’s Heart
Beloved by the Fayetteville community for his kindness and moral strength, Jacob David George, 32, was a humble man. He committed suicide Sept. 17, 2014 in his home in Fayetteville, about a week after President Obama announced military action would be taken on Syria and the Islamic State.
What’s Up on the Buffalo? Rolling Out the Science
So, what is up on the Buffalo River? Many people in Arkansas are now aware that a 6500 head confined animal feeding operation (CAFO) for swine was granted a permit to operate in Mount Judea.
The Bikers of Bikes, Blues and Barbecue 2014
In an effort to avoid a general bird’s-eye view of the festival, a different approach was taken to get to know who makes the festival what it is: the people. Or in this case: the bikers.
JR’s Lightbulb Club Celebrates 25 Years
There’s a lot to be said about JR’s Lightbulb Club, no-frills locals-driven bar and live music venue on Block Street that just turned 25.
Bring On The Bikes, The Blues, & The BBQ
It’s that time of year again. Students are back, the trees are changing color, and several hundred thousand bikers from all over the continent will soon make their way to our streets.
Fayetteville to Participate in Compassion Games
A year ago this week, acts of kindness were being reported by citizens of Fayetteville and the Northwest Arkansas area like crazy.
A Celebration of Folk Music and Ozark Culture: Fayetteville Roots Fest 2014
So normally, when you think of “music festivals,” you might imagine a bunch of young people wearing strange neon clothing — or not even clothing at all — crazy loud music going well into the night, camping in hot temperatures, lots of boozin’ and partaking in substances, and partying until 6 in the morning.
Displaced: Turkish Citizen Overcomes Adversity
In March 2011, Sirin (pronounced shir-reen) Duman Alkarim waited on the veranda of her Damascus, Syria, home, scared, thinking about what could happen to her husband, Taysir Alkarim.
Fayetteville Anti-Discrimination Ordinance Passes
The Fayetteville City Council voted 6-2 to pass a controversial Anti-Discrimination city ordinance near the end of a 10 hour-long council meeting that ended early Wednesday morning.
Cultivating Sustainability: Organization to Build Edible Art Park
In the rolling hills of Northwest Arkansas, there’s more than 100 acres of farmland nestled near Dead Horse mountain in southeast Fayetteville.
