Like Many Households, Government Looks For Savings

The grass will grow a little closer to the trails in Fayetteville this year. Cleaning supplies for the city now come from the same source. It’s cheaper that way. Read More »

By Skip Descant posted March 21, 2010 at 5:51 a.m.

Visitor Center To Operate First Thursday

FAYETTEVILLE — First Thursday, the popular downtown art party, will continue with more to offer. The First Thursday events began through an organized and committed group of volunteers. The events will now be led and organized by the Fayetteville Visitors Bureau. Read More »

By Skip Descant posted March 20, 2010 at 6:02 a.m.

City Increases Builder Regulations On Hillsides

FAYETTEVILLE — Homes built on hillsides in Fayetteville in the future will have to undergo a bit more expert evaluation. The City Council has beefed-up the city’s Hillside-Hilltop Overlay District to require foundations for homes or apartments within the district get the approval of a licensed engineer or architect. The Hillside Overlay District applies to areas in town with more than 15 percent slope. Read More »

By Skip Descant posted March 19, 2010 at 5:58 a.m.

Paid Parking Coming By July

CITY TO INSTATE FEES IN DICKSON STREET ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT

FAYETTEVILLE — Paid parking via credit cards, debit cards, prepaid reservations, and of course, cash, could be in the Dickson Street Entertainment District by July, say city officials. The Fayetteville Parking Division says it plans to keep the prices manageable. Read More »

By Skip Descant posted March 18, 2010 at 5:28 a.m.

CITY COUNCIL: Books To Remain Closed

FAYETTEVILLE OFFICIALS WILL NOT REVIEW FESTIVAL FINANCES

FAYETTEVILLE — Festivals and other special events in Fayetteville will not be required to turn over financial statements to city officials. Read More »

By Skip Descant posted March 17, 2010 at 5:36 a.m.

Panel To Mull Hillside Standards

PROPOSED ORDINANCE CHANGES ADDRESS FOUNDATION GUIDELINES

FAYETTEVILLE — Future homes built on hillsides may see some shoring-up with sturdier foundations if the Fayetteville City Council approves changes to the Hillside Overlay District ordinance. Read More »

By Skip Descant posted March 16, 2010 at 5:51 a.m.

BIKES, BLUES & BBQ: Festival Books May Get Look

NEW ORDINANCE COULD ALLOW PUBLIC REVIEW OF INFORMATION

FAYETTEVILLE — Festivals like Bikes, Blues & BBQ may have to open up their books for public review if the Fayetteville City Council approves a proposed ordinance. Read More »

By Skip Descant posted March 16, 2010 at 5:46 a.m.

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.