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Prairie Grove issues .2 million in school construction bonds to fund trio of projects
Prairie Grove Issues .2 Million in School Construction Bonds. Prairie Grove School District has issued .2 million in school construction bonds, marking a significant step towards funding a trio of projects aimed at enhancing the district’s infrastructure. This move comes as part of the district’s broader plan to invest in its facilities and improve the educational environment for students.
Quality Inn on MLK in Fayetteville to be converted into affordable housing complex
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Affordable housing is an ongoing issue across Northwest Arkansas. In April, the Fayetteville City Council declared a housing crisis. At the last council meeting on June 25, the manager for Countdown Properties LLC Brandon Scallion proposed the plan of converting the Quality Inn motel off Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard into affordable housing.
Fayetteville City Council rejects idea of adding renter to housing task force
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — At a Fayetteville City Council meeting on July 2, Councilmembers D'Andre Jones and Sarah Moore brought forward a resolution to bring a renter onto the newly formed Mayor's Housing Crisis Task Force. Back in April, the city declared a housing crisis and planned to create a...
Fayetteville public meetings: July 1-5, 2024
Fayetteville gears up for another week of public meetings, with various bodies and commissions gathering to discuss and address key community issues. Similar to previous weeks, the agendas are diverse and tailored to the specific responsibilities of each group. Meetings Highlights. Planning Commission and City Council Agenda Sessions are scheduled...
Mission Boulevard Trail work to close Eastwood Drive at Mission Boulevard for two weeks
FAYETTEVILLE — The entrance to Eastwood Drive from Mission Boulevard will be closed to vehicle traffic for two weeks starting today (July 2). The closure will occur during working hours, from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., with traffic detoured to the nearby Kings Drive. The closure is part of...
Celebrate July 4th at an annual fireworks spectacular
You can celebrate July 4th with an annual event at the Walmart AMP. Watch as Jennifer Wilson, with Walton Arts Center joins KNWA Today/FOX24 to share details on Walmart AMP presents: Fireworks Spectacular with the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas. Tickets are free for Rogers residents, however, tickets need to be picked up in person at […]
Arkansas receives $40 million in federal infrastructure grants
Three Arkansas infrastructure projects will receive $40 million in federal funding as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced Wednesday. The funding is part of $1.8 billion in awards from the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) discretionary grant program. Wednesday’s announcement brings...
Fayetteville installs new EV charging station near Dickson Street
FAYETTEVILLE — Drivers of electric vehicles have another option for charging their EV in the downtown area. The city last week installed a new EV charging station on Level 2 of the West Avenue parking deck. It’s the fifth location to receive a public charging station in the downtown and Dickson Street entertainment districts.
Potentially toxic chemicals found in Tontitown’s air in latest round of testing
A new report released by the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment shows five potentially toxic chemicals were discovered in the air surrounding Tontitown's Eco-Vista Landfill, exceeding certain Environmental Protection Agency levels.
Fayetteville City Council preview: July 2, 2024
New rules for short-term rental business license suspension and revocation. Intent to implement new user fee study recommendations. Rezoning request at 4260 W. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. Requiring new appointments to the Housing Crisis Task Force. Rush Truck Centers purchase agreement approval. Lewis Ford Sales purchase agreement approval. Potable...
Fayetteville to host Startup World Cup regional qualifier
A regional qualifier for the global finale of the Startup World Cup will take place in Fayetteville this summer. Startup Junkie Consulting of Fayetteville was selected to host the event, which will offer local entrepreneurs a platform to showcase their ideas and compete for a chance to win a $1 million investment.
Yvonne Richardson Community Center breaks ground on expansion, improvement project
Last Friday, Fayetteville Mayor Lioneld Jordan kicked off the groundbreaking ceremony for the Yvonne Richardson Community Center's new expansion. “My friends, this expansion will enable us to serve more youth, teens, and adults, and provide new opportunities for our community,” he said. “This place, my friends, sometimes gives people some hope where they don’t even think they’ve got a prayer.”
20th annual Pride Festival held in Fayetteville
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The 20th annual pride festival kicked off in Fayetteville on Saturday. It’s the largest pride festival in the state of Arkansas. The event turned Dickson Street into the venue of a day-long party. Many people say they make it a priority to attend each year.
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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