In The News
$50 Million For Organic Farmers
Farmers and ranchers transitioning to organic as well as established organic producers have another opportunity to apply for $50 million from the USDA.
Chipotle & Signage
A nice spokeswoman from Chipotle left me a phone message about the restaurant opening in the historic train depot — the first for the chain in Arkansas, she said — on May 10.
The Big Smokeout
It may be the final nail in the coffin for coffin nails … at least for indoor settings.
Smoking Ban Part II
Ward 1 council member Adella Gray officially announced she will bring forward her proposed amendment at the next council meeting to remove the exemption for bars, effectively banning smoking in all workplaces within the city of Fayetteville.
Streets Opened
Days of deluge led the city of Fayetteville to close some streets Monday (April 25), but city crews worked constantly to combat the flooding.
Bad Weather/Street Closings
Because of really bad weather — i.e., unbelievable neverending rain and thunderstorms — the city of Fayetteville is advising residents to stay off roads or use extreme caution if they must drive.
Cow Paddy Success
At more than 300 registrants, the Cow Paddy greatly exceeded expectations, and in doing so, raised more than $6,000 dollars for public education.
Bush Examined
C-SPAN, professors, experts and Q&A — all centered around a examination of the presidency of George W. Bush.
More For Your Market
The initial two weeks of the Fayetteville Farmers’ Market turned out nearly 5,000 attendees, according to the market manager Peggy Maringer. Two more divisions of the farmer’s market will open the first week of May.
High Security For His Holiness
The Dalai Lama will arrive in Northwest Arkansas on Tuesday, May 10.