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The new Woodland Junior High School will embrace nature with earthy masonry, mass timber construction, and outdoor learning spaces. Lots more info and images at the link:

What’s on the agenda for tonight? A potential repeal of the rental fee cap, a rezoning appeal for Foxtail Meadows, and a new employee pay plan. Also up for discussion: Farmers’ Market expansion and a proposed 'Truth in Leasing' ordinance.

The Momentary’s RØDE House Music Series continues this week with mix of indie, country and metal.

For bubble teams like the Razorbacks, ESPN Bracketologist Joe Lunardi pointed to the old Al Davis line of “Just win, baby.”

City officials and staff gathered Friday to celebrate the retirement of Chief Financial Officer Paul Becker, marking the end of an 18-year tenure.

A longtime flower shop and local coffee shop chain are coming to the Fayetteville square. fayettevilleflyer.com/2025/02/28/n...

City officials and public transit employees are putting their heads together to find a way to expand bus routes in the city.

XNA has opened a new Escape Lounge, giving travelers access to food, drinks, and a dedicated space to relax before their flights.

City officials are continuing their efforts to make City Council meetings more efficient, with another rule change set to take effect at the next meeting.

Much of tonight's discussion centered around a traffic study the project team provided to the commission.

Here's who was selected to paint that new mural we mentioned back in October.

This week, a reader shares a story of loss, betrayal, and resilience—and Laura responds with her own, exploring the power of vulnerability. A note: This column discusses loss, trauma, and difficult life decisions. Please take the care you need as you read.

Fayetteville Public Schools will be closed once again on Thursday due to slick road conditions resulting from this week’s winter storm. fayettevilleflyer.com/2025/02/19/f...

Members last night voted to urge state lawmakers to allow local control over short-term rental regulations as a proposed bill threatens to strip cities of any authority, including basic safety inspections.

With the additional revenue, there will be four new positions in engineering and three new positions in development services.

A project to bring a nature-based hospitality development to South School Avenue gained City Council approval tonight.

Tonight's meeting has been moved downstairs to Room 111 of City Hall.

The Walmart AMP will host a job fair later this month to fill dozens of day-of-show positions for the upcoming concert season.

The second episode of “Calipari: Razor’s Edge,” VICE TV’s six-part docuseries following Arkansas head basketball coach John Calipari, airs tonight at 9 p.m.

Another round of winter weather is on the way for Northwest Arkansas, with heavy snow, ice, and dangerously cold temperatures expected to impact the region starting Tuesday.

Fayetteville residents can once again receive a free native tree or shrub in exchange for removing invasive plants from their property.

The city is looking to add 7 new positions in its planning and engineering departments to address staffing shortages and improve development services. Funding would come from an increase in developer fees, which have remained largely unchanged for two decades.

Planning commissioners last night approved a development plan for a new parking deck at Fayetteville High School without any comment from the public.

The developer behind a student-oriented housing project on Dickson Street asked the Planning Commission on Monday for a couple of weeks to revise its plan.

The incident occurred at approximately 3:39 p.m. when Fayetteville Police Department school resource officers were alerted to a fight between two students.

The council waited to repeal an ordinance limiting the amount of fees landlords can charge prospective tenants for applications and background checks.

Planning efforts for the city to potentially get a mixed-use building dedicated to housing and work space for artists are in their early phases.

Our newest columnist is back with another round of advice for life’s tough questions. This week, she breaks down whether a self-diagnosis from social media is worth taking seriously.

The Razorbacks have now gone 2-0 on the road against the two basketball programs Hog fans arguably like the least.

Officials are looking to fill 20 positions on 10 of the city’s boards, commissions and committees. The list of vacancies includes seats on the Planning Commission, Youth Advisory Council, Black Heritage Preservation Commission and more.

Last night, the council settled an issue over upgrading a water line associated with development of a student-oriented housing complex near the UA campus.

The City Council affirmed its welcoming stance with a unanimous vote Tuesday.

Thiero, Wagner and Ivisic scored a combined 52 points against their former team in last night's win. It was head coach John Calipari’s first game back at Rupp Arena since leaving the Wildcats last season after 12 years.

The bad news: Construction of the Mission Boulevard trail is scheduled to last until summer 2026. The good news: It’ll be built in sections, with most of the project being finished this year. See the phase map in the story.

Arkansas athletics director Hunter Yurachek on Wednesday announced detailed plans for the upcoming reseating and reparking process at Bud Walton Arena.

Former Mayor Lioneld Jordan was recognized with two prestigious honors this month, celebrating his decades of dedication to equality, public service, and education in Fayetteville.

The Jones Center will host its annual indoor triathlon this spring. Registration is open.

Organizers of the annual Frost Fest winter beer festival have announced the brewery lineup for the 2025 event, set for this weekend.

A proposed nature-based hospitality development called the Farm at South School is planned on 22 acres near South School Avenue and 19th Street in Fayetteville.

The Board of Education reviewed some conceptual drawings of a new Ramay Junior High school during its meeting Thursday.

The long-standing Motel 6 at 2980 N. College Ave., across from Fiesta Square, has been acquired by a development firm co-founded by a UA graduate who is spearheading plans to reimagine the site as an independent boutique lodge.

The city is making changes to its bulky waste program, replacing its traditional fall and spring cleanup events with a new year-round drop-off system.

Residents will have a chance to talk about the city’s creative space needs at an upcoming public meeting. Attendees will have the opportunity to provide feedback, share ideas and engage in discussions about the future of the city’s creative spaces.

We're excited to debut the first edition of "Dear Laura," a new advice column tackling some complex questions.

Fland is a great loss to the Razorbacks as their floor general as well as their second-leading scorer. The team faces Georgia tonight at 8 p.m. on the SEC Network.

Accessibility and housing affordability were key concerns expressed during discussion of an arts and culture plan for the city on Tuesday.

The City Council on Tuesday asked Mayor Molly Rawn to talk with the Walton Arts Center about the future of the Porter Produce warehouse space downtown.

Police said two University of Arkansas students have fallen from balconies at The Cardinal at West Center apartments within the past week.

The Walmart AMP will transition to Ticketmaster as its ticketing service, the venue announced on Monday.

The day’s 20-degree temperature prompted the Northwest Arkansas MLK Council to move the annual MLK Day vigil and march indoors to TheatreSquared.