NWA Leads Aggressive Census Count Campaign

FAYETTEVILLE — A smoky bar on a Thursday night may not be the most obvious place to discuss federal census policy, but Kyle McDonald, a 22-year-old pre-med student at the University of Arkansas, was surprised to learn he would not be counted this year in his hometown of Jonesboro. Read More »

By Skip Descant posted March 14, 2010 at 5:55 a.m.

Brochure To Show Off Fayetteville Architecture

FAYETTEVILLE — Historic buildings and sites in Fayetteville will get their due with the publication of a brochure to chronicle not just the architecturally significant, but Fayetteville’s history as well. Read More »

By Skip Descant posted March 12, 2010 at 5:59 a.m.

City To Start Pet Food Bank

RECESSION AFFECTS ANIMAL CARE

FAYETTEVILLE — It’s not just parents and children feeling the effects of the recession. Some of those four-legged residents — pets — may be noticing some not-so-filled food bowls. Read More »

By Skip Descant posted March 12, 2010 at 5:58 a.m.

Proposal May End Dispute In Johnson

OFFICIALS WORK OUT PLAN TO ‘DE-ANNEX’ 99 ACRES

FAYETTEVILLE — Commercial development in north Fayetteville along the proposed extension of Van Asche Drive may have a rosier future, free of litigation. Read More »

By Skip Descant posted March 11, 2010 at 5:44 a.m.

Farmers Market Considering Longer Saturday Hours

FAYETTEVILLE — Sleeping in on Saturdays could still get you to the market in time. The City Council will consider allowing the Fayetteville Farmer’s Market to remain open one hour later — until 2 p.m. — on Saturday. The farmers market begins operation April 3. Read More »

By Skip Descant posted March 10, 2010 at 5:22 a.m.

Compost Program Not Looking To Grow

FAYETTEVILLE — Rich dark compost is plentiful these days for Fayetteville residents. Read More »

By Skip Descant posted March 10, 2010 at 5:19 a.m.

Snow Days Bad For Restaurants

FAYETTEVILLE — Snow days in January kept more than just school children home. It kept diners out of restaurants. Read More »

By Skip Descant posted March 9, 2010 at 5:52 a.m.

Life Styles Granted OK For New Campus

FAYETTEVILLE — More training opportunities for the developmentally disabled are on the way with plans for a new Life Styles campus in Fayetteville. Read More »

By Skip Descant posted March 9, 2010 at 5:38 a.m.

City Governments Keeping Headcount Lean

Job growth this year in Northwest Arkansas is not likely to happen in the local government sector. Read More »

By Skip Descant posted March 8, 2010 at 4:03 p.m.

Historic Cemetery Needs Upkeep

GROUP MAINTAINING CONFEDERATE GRAVES

FAYETTEVILLE — Trees need to be trimmed or replaced. A 100-year-old rock wall has a section that was crushed after a falling tree crushed it. Read More »

By Skip Descant posted March 8, 2010 at 5:50 a.m.