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State Department of Health: Airborne Dangers Could Extend Beyond Tontitown
The recent air assessment report by CTEH reflects E&E’s ongoing efforts to analyze volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the Tontitown area. Despite the sensitive analytical results, sulfur dioxide and hydrogen sulfide were not detected during the testing period, but other hazardous compounds were found. Two notable carcinogens, benzene and...
Arkansas Air Museum to offer flights on historic WWII plane
A unique opportunity to experience a bit of history is coming up in Fayetteville next month. The Arkansas Air Museum will offer locals a chance to tour, and even a brief flight, in the historic C-47A Skytrain troop carrier “That’s All Brother’ that carried 101st Airborne Division paratroopers into France at the start of the D-Day invasion in 1944 at a special event coming up Aug. 3-4.
Week Ahead in NWA: Mainly Music
Thursday is shaping up to be the most musically inclined day of the week in Northwest Arkansas, with multiple live music events happening across the region. Bentonville is buzzing with the free event “Collide @ The Momentary.” This exciting night will feature live DJ Haus of Untz and a skating rink, all open from 8pm to 11pm.
Stakeholders weigh in on Arkansas water plan update
Last week, a coalition of water, agriculture and environmental experts and PR actioners filled the Don Tyson Center for Agricultural Sciences located in the agriculture park of the the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. The annual Agriculture, Forests and Water Conference is hosted by the University of Arkansas Water Resources...
Washington County Marriage Licenses – Arkansas
Washington County issues marriage licenses through the County Clerk’s office. To obtain one, you must visit their office at 280 N. College Ste 300 in Fayetteville between 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. Monday through Friday. The license costs .00 in cash only. Payment methods such as checks or credit cards are not accepted.
East Fayetteville restricts water usage to prevent shortage
The city of Fayetteville’s water and sewage division recently announced new water-use restrictions in certain parts of the city as an attempt to combat potential shortages from now until September. Assistant operations manager for Fayetteville water and sewage Aaron Watkins said these restrictions come in response to the rapid growth of the area.
Homebuilding permits set for slight rise in Northwest Arkansas this year
Data: Census Bureau via housingdata.app; Chart: Axios VisualsNorthwest Arkansas is on track to permit more new housing units than last year, but only by about 2%, according to Census Bureau data.Why it matters: That's a problem for people facing steep housing prices. Experts estimate America is short more than 3 million units of housing, either to rent or buy.The big picture: U.S. metros overall are on track to permit fewer new housing units than last year. Higher interest rates for loans are slowing new-home and apartment construction, according to the National Association of Home Builders.Labor and lot shortages are also...
Fayetteville public meetings: July 22-26, 2024
The following is a list of public meetings received from the Office of the City Clerk Treasurer. Meeting agendas are gathered by Flyer staff and included when available. For questions, call the City Clerk’s office at 479-575-8323. Monday, July 22, 2024. TimeMeetingLocation/Link. 2 p.m.Advertising & Promotion Commission (agenda)Town Center.
Arkansas official says state unsure when Rogers Revenue Office will reopen after storm damage
Arkansas Official Says State Unsure When Rogers Revenue Office Will Reopen After Storm Damage. Arkansas is still grappling with the aftermath of severe storms that hit the state in late May. One of the critical infrastructure components affected was the Rogers Revenue Office, which has been closed since the storms damaged the roof.
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