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How safe are carnival rides at Arkansas fairs?
WASHINGTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, Ark. — You may have always wondered who inspects all the carnival rides you get on every year. The Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing is in charge of that. Inspections for each ride are different. State inspectors check every ride by following the manufacturer's guidelines...
Washington County Democrats and Republicans gear up for November election by rallying voters
WASHINGTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, Ark. — As the Democratic National Convention (DNC) began this week, both the Washington County Democrats and the Washington County Republican Committee say they are gearing up for November with an emphasis on volunteers and voters' enthusiasm. The Washington County Democrats opened their election headquarters on...
Your week ahead: County fair, art, "A Raisin in the Sun"
We hope August is treating you well.🎡 Go play at the Washington County Fair — The fair with a petting zoo, pageant, carnival rides and classic fair food kicks off tomorrow and runs through Saturday at the fairgrounds off North McConnell Avenue in Fayetteville. Tickets are $5 cash or $7.50 with a credit card for ages 6 and up. Kids under 6 get in free.🎨 Explore an art exhibit — "Scrap" features artwork from recycled materials at Fenix Arts Gallery at Mount Sequoyah in Fayetteville; it recently opened and is on display until Sept. 29. Weekday gallery hours include 1-5pm Thursday and Friday, plus 10am-6pm Saturday and 1-4pm Sunday.🎭 See a play — "A Raisin in the Sun" runs Wednesday through Sept. 15 at TheatreSquared in Fayetteville. Get tickets starting at $27, although some $15 tickets are available for people under 30.
Fishback School
Fishback School was established in 1885 as Washington County School District 68. At that time, the school was about two miles southeast of Springdale (Washington and Benton counties), in an area known for its fruit orchards. Two families, the Grahams and the Boyds, donated one-half acre each from their adjoining orchards as a location for the schoolhouse, a one-room wood-frame building. According to former Fishback student Truman Stamps, the school was named for William Meade Fishback, a prominent Fort Smith (Sebastian County) attorney and legislator who served as governor of Arkansas from 1893 to 1895. As was the case with most rural schools, grades one through eight were offered at Fishback.
Onyx Coffee receives ‘Living Wage’ status
Rogers-based Onyx Coffee Lab has been certified by Living Wage for Us for the company’s commitment to paying all workers a living wage. According to Lilburn, Ga.-based Living Wage, Onyx is the first Arkansas company to attain the recognition. Living Wage for Us defines a living wage as employee...
Historical society’s annual ice cream social set for Aug. 17
The Washington County Historical Society’s 2024 ice cream social is coming up in Fayetteville. The 52nd annual event is scheduled from 3-5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17 on the lawn of Headquarters House Museum at 118 E. Dickson St. The event is the primary annual fundraiser for the nonprofit organization...
2024 Washington County Fair runs Aug. 20-24 in Fayetteville
Get ready for some Ferris wheels and funnel cakes. The 2024 Washington County Fair midway opens on Tuesday, Aug. 20 and runs through Saturday, Aug. 24 in Fayetteville. Gates open at 10 a.m., and carnival rides start at 5 p.m. (noon on Saturday). Cost for adults is $5, or $7.50...
Fayetteville man tied to Washington County Fair shooting sentenced to 60 years in prison
A Fayetteville man has been sentenced to 60 years in prison in connection with two Fayetteville shootings, one at the Washington County Fair in 2022 and another at a convenience store in 2023.
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