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Eat My Catfish closes Fayetteville location
A Central Arkansas-based catfish restaurant chain has closed their Fayetteville location. Eat My Catfish owners Travis and Jessica Hester announced on the company Facebook page recently that their location at 32 W. Joyce Blvd. in Fayetteville permanently closed on June 23. According to the post, the owners are seeking a...
Shaq coming to Fayetteville for DJ gig
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal is headed to JJ's Live in Fayetteville later this year for a DJ gig ahead of a Razorback football game. Shaq will play a DJ set under his stage name "Diesel." JJ's says that it booked Shaq, or "Mr. LSU," the night...
'It breaks my heart' | Local coffee shop closing its doors due to ongoing construction in downtown Springdale
SPRINGDALE, Ark. — Trailside Coffee Company closed its doors on Saturday, June 29, after being in downtown Springdale for eight years. "I'm having to close my doors," Trailside's owner Katie Schneider said through tears. "That's the worst that could happen to me." Schneider said she has fought hard to...
Pride parade marches on in Fayetteville as crowds beat the heat
Pride Parade Marches On in Fayetteville Despite Sweltering Heat. Despite the scorching temperature reaching 98 degrees and a heat index of 108, the crowds at the annual Pride parade in Fayetteville showed their solidarity and dedication to the LGBTQ+ community. The event, which kicked off at 11 a.m., was well-attended, with thousands braving the heat to celebrate diversity and inclusivity.
PHOTOS: KURM signs off after 45 years on the air in Rogers
Rogers radio station KURM Radio, known for its local focus and dedication to superserving Benton County, is set to close at the end of June. This marks the end of a nearly 45-year journey that began on November 9, 1979, when the station first went on the air. Founder and radio personality Kermit Womack has been a driving force behind the station’s commitment to local news and community engagement.
Fayetteville Animal Services extending free adoption event
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Fayetteville Animal Services is waiving adoption fees now through Independence Day celebrations for its Big Summer Blowout adoption event. According to Animal Services Superintendent Justine Lentz, shelters tend to reach their capacity during the summer. "We have numerous amazing pups and a few adorable kitties eagerly...
Fayetteville Animal Services offers advice on pet safety for Fourth of July
With Independence Day on Thursday, fireworks will be popping off in the night sky, and experts want you to keep your pets in mind during the holiday.
Exquisite Creatures | Art Made by Nature
This spring, a unique exhibit crawled into the hallways of Crystal Bridges and will linger through the end of July. Exquisite Creatures by Christopher Marley is on the top of summer visitors’ bucket lists for Northwest Arkansas. As slang, it’s been called “the bug art” by Northwest Arkansas residents,...
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Shaquille O’Neal coming to JJ’s Live as Diesel just before Razorbacks play LSU
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Former NBA star, sports analysis, actor and DJ Shaquille O’Neal is headed to JJ’s Live in Fayetteville as Diesel on October 18, the night before the Arkansas Razorbacks football team plays the Louisiana State Tigers. According to the event post on Facebook, tickets...
Fay Jones School students aided by benefactor’s scholarships
Fay Jones School Students Aided by Benefactor’s Scholarships. The Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design has announced several scholarships and awards for its students, thanks to the generosity of various benefactors and donors. Over 6,000 in financial assistance is being provided to 120 students through various scholarships and recognition programs.
Walton Arts Center accepting work for fourth annual local art exhibit
The Walton Arts Center is now accepting submissions for their fourth annual "Our Art, Our Region, Our Time" group art exhibition. Curated by local artist Kathy Thompson, the exhibit will feature and celebrate works exclusively from Northwest Arkansas visual artists. Sophia Nourani speaks with curator Kathy Thompson and executive director Jason Smith about the exhibition and what artists should know before submitting their work.
Teatro Paraguas Hosts Poetry Reading With Jim Barnes
Teatro Paraguas will present a poetry reading with Jim Barnes on Sunday, July 21 at 5:00 p.m. Jim Barnes has published a dozen full-length collections of poetry, including The Sawdust War, Visiting Picasso, The American Book of the Dead, and most recentlySundown Explains Nothing: New and Selected Poems. He holds a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature from the University of Arkansas. Among his several honors are a Rockefeller Bellagio Residency Fellowship, a Camargo Residency Fellowship, and a Senior Fulbright Fellowship to Switzerland. He and his wife, the artist Cora McKown, hold dual citizenships with a casa in Santa Fe and a hacienda in Atoka (OK).
Arkansas Air and Military Museum celebrates 80th anniversary
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The Arkansas Air and Military Museum celebrated its 80th anniversary on Saturday. The museum was originally built in 1944 for World War II training. The museum is now a place to share aviation history and the stories of Arkansans in the military. The museum has over 2,000 artifacts.
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