In The News
Cowtown Delayed
Threats of continued ice and snow have canceled performances by Hot Club of Cowtown on Wednesday, Feb. 9 in Fort Smith and Thursday, Feb. 10 in Fayetteville. They will be rescheduled for some time in May.
Ron White Shows Rescheduled
Due to inclement weather, the Ron White shows for Feb. 2 and 3 have been rescheduled for May 25 and 26 at 7pm.
Parking Redux
Despite playing to a crowded house, the Fayetteville City Council heard zero public comments Tuesday night — on its regional urban stormwater education program. Parking? Well, that set some lips to flapping.
Time's Up
Yep, the 90-day review period for pay parking in the Entertainment District is coming to a end, and chances are the Fayetteville City Council will at least make some tweaks to the program on Tuesday. There’s also a good likelihood some business owners, patrons and residents will show up to voice concerns, questions, support, complaints and a variety of opinions.
Free HIV Testing
The NWA Center for Equality announced it will launch a new program on Dec. 1 — World Aids Day — to help prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS. The new program — NWA HIV/AIDS Outreach and Prevention Education (NWA HOPE) — will provide free HIV testing in Fayetteville by appointment from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Dec. 1.
Crystal Bridges Turns It Up To 11
Some long awaited news on a dramatic leap forward for the art scene in NWA was announced today: Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art will celebrate Nigel Tufnel Day. OK, not really. But museum officials did say Crystal Bridges will open for pubic consumption on Friday, Nov. 11, 2011 or 11-11-11.
Road Work On Sycamore Street
On Monday, November 15th, the City’ of Fayetteville Transportation Division will begin the process of milling, surface preparation, and asphalt overlay of the Sycamore Street roadway section between North College Avenue and Woolsey Avenue.
Senatorial Alternative
Chances are you didn’t even know there was a Green Party candidate for the U.S. Senate seat in Arkansas.
Professional Training Required
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration announced in August that it had contract work for up to 2,100 language specialists to transcribe wiretaps with immediate needs in the Atlanta field office for 144 Spanish experts, along with 12 for Vietnamese and nine each for Korean, Farsi and “Ebonics.”
Regional HIV Clinic Coming
Benton County is officially on board — finally — to partner with Washington County in the creation of the Northwest Arkansas Regional HIV Clinic.