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Springdale woman wins big after last-minute purchase at a gas station on E. Robinson Avenue
SPRINGDALE, Ark — One Springdale woman's whim paid off big-time when she collected her winnings from a lottery ticket she purchased at the Kum and Go on E. Robinson Avenue. The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery (ASL) announced a Springdale woman claimed her prize on July 11, to the tune of $75,000. She has reportedly only informed her husband, and is remaining anonymous so as to "secretly share her winnings."
SOAR NWA returning for its fifth year with musical guest Coffey Anderson
BENTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, Ark. — Open Avenues, a Rogers nonprofit assisting adults with disabilities to reach their work-related goals, is set to host its fifth annual SOAR NWA fundraising event this August. "We’re extremely excited to be able to bring this unique event back to Northwest Arkansas," Ocean Avenues...
Weekly deals & more: Wing Wednesday, summer sandals, cold brew cocktails, tomato salad, and more
Weekly deals content comes from our sponsors. For more info on how to become a sponsor of the Fayetteville Flyer, call Dustin at 479-387-1002 or send us an email. Summer is here, and that means local live music on the patio at Kingfish every weekend!. Leverett Lounge. New misters in...
Best Friends in Bentonville takes in pets displaced by Beryl
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Houston residents are still recovering from the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl. To help relieve stress on animal shelters, Best Friends Pet Resource Center in Bentonville took in animals from Houston on July 13. On Saturday, around 15 to 20 animals arrived from shelters with flooding or...
Catching up with Fayetteville artist Aaron Bleidt
After several years collecting and supporting the work of others, Fayetteville entrepreneur Aaron Bleidt a few years ago decided to take his place on the other side of the easel for a change. Bleidt, who has worked as a publisher and an advertising executive among other pursuits over the years,...
How Arkansas animal shelters deal with summer heat
ARKANSAS, USA — In these dog days of summer, keeping our four-legged friends cool should mimic our escape from the heat. "If you're too hot, they're probably too hot, and if you're too cold, they're probably too cold," Linda DeBerry with Best Friends Animal Society said. "In temperatures like this, if you're feeling muggy, they're feeling uncomfortable too."
On The Map Show's Roger Barrett on independent booking, promotion
Fayetteville resident Roger Barrett has become somewhat of a staple in the city’s music scene. If you don’t recognize his name, you’ll likely recognize On The Map Shows, Roger’s independent music booking and promotion project. On The Map Shows acts to bring a wider, more diverse assortment of artists to venues in the northwest Arkansas area. He spoke with Ozarks at Large's Sophia Nourani in the Harold and Blanche Caulk News Studio.
Big Diamond comedy festival, featuring nationally known acts, set for October debut
The first time Raj Suresh booked fellow comedian Sam Tallent for a show, it was for a small crowd at a local brewery. The gig paid about $75, and Tallent slept on Suresh’s couch after the gig. But the show left Suresh convinced that Tallent would turn into a...
Monday Munchies: Mockingbird brunch and pie
Mockingbird Kitchen showed me want I want for brunch.State of play: This Fayetteville eatery has some twists on brunch staples that are worth noting.If you can get a shrimp cake benedict anywhere else in town, I am unaware of it. Like a crab cake but with shrimp, it's topped with a poached egg, greens and hollandaise sauce. The shrimp cakes ($22) have a nice crunch and have that bit of seafood flavor some of us want on a late Saturday morning.The intrigue: A chicken-and-waffle combo is usually just how it sounds — a sweet and savory mix of a traditional...
International sports pub in Bentonville hosts European Championship watch party
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — The European Soccer Championship was Sunday, July 14. Fans in Arkansas gathered at a local English pub to watch one of the biggest soccer games of the year unfold. The Botanical at 8th and A's owner Alan Gooding said he wanted to make visitors feel like...
Explore ‘Place Types’ in Second Round of Plan Bentonville Input Opportunities
Proposals reflect input from February’s ‘Design Week’. Bentonville, AR — Earlier this year, Bentonville residents were invited to consider different growth and development models and their potential impacts on future land preservation, financial accountability, and community connection. That input has since informed a new round of recommendations for community review, kicking off with an Open House, Thursday, July 18, 4-6pm at Thaden Field House, 2205 SW I Street.
KHBS/KHOG launches 4 p.m. newscast on Monday, August 5th
FAYETTEVILLE/FORT SMITH, Ark. — Beginning Monday, August 5th viewers will be able to watch a full hour of 40/29 News at 4:00 p.m. on KHBS/KHOG, ABC 40/29. 40/29 News at 4 will offer local viewers an earlier option and a full hour of LIVE. LOCAL. LATE BREAKING. coverage. 40/29...
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