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Meeting planned to discuss Black historic district, bicycle safety at Walker Park
FAYETTEVILLE — A community meeting is planned this week to offer more information about a proposed Black historic district. The nonprofit group NWA Black Heritage is working to create the district as part of a plan to preserve Black history in Fayetteville, specifically in the Spout Spring neighborhood where many Black families settled following the Civil War.
Mark Your Calendar for the Staples Supplier Connection Event July 29
The U of A Business Services Procurement Team, together with Staples, would like to invite U of A faculty and staff members to a Supplier Connection Event. This event will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 29 in the Arkansas Union International Connections Lounge. Representatives from Staples and the U of A Business Services Procurement Team will be on site to help you get better acquainted with Staples' products and services and answer your purchasing questions. And, of course, there will be swag.
Celebrate the 10th Annual Native Youth in Food and Agriculture Leadership Summit Cohort Today
The Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative at the U of A School of Law recently welcomed its 10th class of Native Youth in Food and Agriculture Leadership Summit participants to the U of A campus. Nearly 40 Native youth travelled from across the United States for the opportunity to engage in professional and educational development and gain first-hand exposure with Tribal food and agriculture.
One dead, two injured after being hit by train in Van Buren
One person was killed and two others were injured after they were struck by a train on Saturday night in Van Buren, according to the Van Buren Police Department.
Welcome back Mr. Pendergrass! MH School Board makes its decision on appointment
The Mountain Home Public School Board unanimously voted to appoint recently retired board member Neal Pendergrass to fill a vacated position during their meeting on Thursday night. Pendergrass will serve until the spring election in May 2025. The decision came after an extensive interview process with multiple candidates: Cheyla Leaming,...
Red Wolves get commit from Missouri lefty
Mr. No-hitter has committed to the Arkansas State Red Wolves. Lee's Summit (Mo.) West left-handed pitcher Jake Riggin committed to Arkansas State. He is ranked No. 115 in the state's senior class. "An old teammate of mine (had that) nickname for me,'' said Riggin. "I threw 2 no-hitters in my...
Review: FOOTLOOSE THE MUSICAL at Arkansas Repertory Theatre
Everybody cut FOOTLOOSE and head to the Arkansas Repertory Theatre in Little Rock, because from now until July 28, this foot stomping, rule-breaking musical will have you dancing and singing to all of those songs you remember from your youth, ok, assuming you grew up in the 80s. With Direction by Anna Kimmell, this cast captures the spirit of the original film while bringing fresh energy to the stage. You don’t want to miss it.
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