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Drivers traveling through the intersection of West Maple Street and North Gregg Avenue will encounter new stop signs beginning Thursday. fayettevilleflyer.com/2025/09/15/f...
Four-way stop coming to Maple and Gregg intersection
Drivers traveling through the intersection of West Maple Street and North Gregg Avenue will soon encounter new stop signs.
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September 15, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Drivers traveling through the intersection of West Maple Street and North Gregg Avenue will encounter new stop signs beginning Thursday. fayettevilleflyer.com/2025/09/15/f...
A downtown Fayetteville folk school may soon change hands, but not in name or mission. The founders of the Folk School of Fayetteville are preparing to leave the country. fayettevilleflyer.com/2025/07/28/n...
New nonprofit may take over folk school in downtown Fayetteville; future of house discussed
The people behind a local folk school are proposing to transfer the operation to another nonprofit, while tourism commissioners are contemplating the future of the historic property the school calls h...
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July 29, 2025 at 2:58 PM
A downtown Fayetteville folk school may soon change hands, but not in name or mission. The founders of the Folk School of Fayetteville are preparing to leave the country. fayettevilleflyer.com/2025/07/28/n...
In her latest column, Laura responds to a letter writer who's been struggling for a long time—and now they're struggling to find a therapist. fayettevilleflyer.com/2025/07/24/d...
Dear Laura: I’m trying to find a therapist and I’m feeling discouraged. Is it supposed to be this hard to get help?
All of this is making me question everything. Am I too much? Is this even worth it?
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July 24, 2025 at 8:42 PM
In her latest column, Laura responds to a letter writer who's been struggling for a long time—and now they're struggling to find a therapist. fayettevilleflyer.com/2025/07/24/d...
Fayetteville’s new tourism leader has officially taken the helm. You may recall that he was selected for the role back in April following the departure of former CEO Molly Rawn, who became the city’s mayor in December. fayettevilleflyer.com/2025/07/23/n...
New Experience Fayetteville CEO begins role, reception planned
The commission selected Hauck for the role in April following the departure of former CEO Molly Rawn.
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July 24, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Fayetteville’s new tourism leader has officially taken the helm. You may recall that he was selected for the role back in April following the departure of former CEO Molly Rawn, who became the city’s mayor in December. fayettevilleflyer.com/2025/07/23/n...
A developer hoping to build new student housing in downtown Fayetteville is offering $10,000 payouts and early access to new units for tenants who would be displaced by the project. fayettevilleflyer.com/2025/07/24/s...
Student housing developer offering cash, first dibs on new units to displaced tenants in downtown Fayetteville
The developer is offering a $10K payout and early access to new units.
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July 24, 2025 at 3:57 PM
A developer hoping to build new student housing in downtown Fayetteville is offering $10,000 payouts and early access to new units for tenants who would be displaced by the project. fayettevilleflyer.com/2025/07/24/s...
The city has one again earned the top spot in Arkansas on the annual list of the best places for bicycling. fayettevilleflyer.com/2025/07/22/f...
Fayetteville again ranks as best Arkansas city for bicycling
The rankings use mapping data to assess how safely and easily people can travel by bike to key destinations such as homes, jobs, schools, shopping centers and parks.
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July 23, 2025 at 3:54 PM
The city has one again earned the top spot in Arkansas on the annual list of the best places for bicycling. fayettevilleflyer.com/2025/07/22/f...
City officials are reminding residents that bicycles can be donated year-round at the Recycling and Trash Collection office as part of an ongoing partnership with the nonprofit Pedal It Forward. fayettevilleflyer.com/2025/07/21/c...
City reminds residents of bike donation site at recycling office
City officials are reminding residents that bicycles can be donated year-round at the Recycling and Trash Collection office.
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July 23, 2025 at 2:17 PM
City officials are reminding residents that bicycles can be donated year-round at the Recycling and Trash Collection office as part of an ongoing partnership with the nonprofit Pedal It Forward. fayettevilleflyer.com/2025/07/21/c...
For the second straight year, Fayetteville’s Public Works Fleet Operations has been named the No. 1 mid-sized fleet in the nation. fayettevilleflyer.com/2025/07/21/f...
Fayetteville fleet named best in nation for mid-size cities
The award was presented last month at the Government Fleet Expo and Conference in Charlotte, N.C.
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July 22, 2025 at 8:43 PM
For the second straight year, Fayetteville’s Public Works Fleet Operations has been named the No. 1 mid-sized fleet in the nation. fayettevilleflyer.com/2025/07/21/f...
The city has formally responded to a lawsuit from an Indiana-based developer whose proposed student housing project on Dickson Street was denied earlier this year. fayettevilleflyer.com/2025/07/15/c...
City files response to developer’s lawsuit over student housing project on Dickson Street
The city says Trinitas wasn’t guaranteed approval for its Dickson Street project and isn’t entitled to damages over the denial.
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July 16, 2025 at 5:40 PM
The city has formally responded to a lawsuit from an Indiana-based developer whose proposed student housing project on Dickson Street was denied earlier this year. fayettevilleflyer.com/2025/07/15/c...
The City Council adopted a rate study for recycling and trash but stopped short of implementing its recommendations on Tuesday. fayettevilleflyer.com/2025/07/15/f...
Fayetteville council adopts recycling study, holds off on implementing cart-based program
The City Council adopted a rate study for recycling and trash but stopped short of implementing its recommendations on Tuesday.
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July 16, 2025 at 1:55 PM
The City Council adopted a rate study for recycling and trash but stopped short of implementing its recommendations on Tuesday. fayettevilleflyer.com/2025/07/15/f...
A pair of iconic train cars that once housed the Bank of Fayetteville’s unique “train bank” are set to move, though not far. fayettevilleflyer.com/2025/07/15/t...
Train cars formerly home to landmark ‘train bank’ to be relocated along Razorback Greenway
A pair of iconic train cars that once housed the Bank of Fayetteville’s unique “train bank” are set to move, though not far.
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July 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM
A pair of iconic train cars that once housed the Bank of Fayetteville’s unique “train bank” are set to move, though not far. fayettevilleflyer.com/2025/07/15/t...
The Planning Commission last night granted a permit for a student housing development near the UA agri park. The permit follows a recent change in city code that made student housing a conditional use, which requires special approval. fayettevilleflyer.com/2025/07/14/c...
Commission approves permit for student housing near UA agri park
The Planning Commission on Monday approved the first conditional land use permit for a student housing project in the city.
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July 15, 2025 at 2:02 PM
The Planning Commission last night granted a permit for a student housing development near the UA agri park. The permit follows a recent change in city code that made student housing a conditional use, which requires special approval. fayettevilleflyer.com/2025/07/14/c...
This week, Laura responds to a reader who regrets opening up to people who "didn't deserve" their honesty. fayettevilleflyer.com/2025/07/10/d...
Dear Laura: I regret being vulnerable with others. How do I deal with these feelings?
I regret opening up to some people, because they didn’t deserve to know me that way and weren’t worthy of my vulnerability.
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July 10, 2025 at 4:26 PM
This week, Laura responds to a reader who regrets opening up to people who "didn't deserve" their honesty. fayettevilleflyer.com/2025/07/10/d...
Fayetteville is poised to make a major shift in how it collects recyclables. A consultant-backed proposal would replace the city’s long-running curbside sorting program with a more automated, single-stream system. fayettevilleflyer.com/2025/07/10/f...
From bins to carts, Fayetteville may change the way it collects recyclables
Fayetteville may soon overhaul its recycling program with a new system that officials say would cut costs, improve worker safety and double the amount of material collected.
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July 10, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Fayetteville is poised to make a major shift in how it collects recyclables. A consultant-backed proposal would replace the city’s long-running curbside sorting program with a more automated, single-stream system. fayettevilleflyer.com/2025/07/10/f...
City leaders have a framework for addressing housing-related issues after a yearlong task force presented its recommendations. fayettevilleflyer.com/2025/07/09/h...
Housing task force presents final recommendations to Fayetteville City Council
City leaders have a framework for addressing housing-related issues after a yearlong task force presented its recommendations.
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July 9, 2025 at 4:26 PM
City leaders have a framework for addressing housing-related issues after a yearlong task force presented its recommendations. fayettevilleflyer.com/2025/07/09/h...
A new historic marker commemorating the city’s LGBTQ+ history was unveiled Thursday in the Upper Ramble. fayettevilleflyer.com/2025/06/26/m...
Marker unveiled honoring Fayetteville’s LGBTQ+ history
A new historic marker commemorating Fayetteville’s LGBTQ+ history was unveiled Thursday in the Upper Ramble.
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June 26, 2025 at 9:24 PM
A new historic marker commemorating the city’s LGBTQ+ history was unveiled Thursday in the Upper Ramble. fayettevilleflyer.com/2025/06/26/m...
Fayetteville High School now has its own association for alumni to connect, gather at events and know the latest happenings at their former alma mater. fayettevilleflyer.com/2025/06/26/f...
Fayetteville Public Education Foundation launches FHS alumni association
Fayetteville High School now has its own association for alumni to connect, gather at events and know the latest happenings at their former alma mater.
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June 26, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Fayetteville High School now has its own association for alumni to connect, gather at events and know the latest happenings at their former alma mater. fayettevilleflyer.com/2025/06/26/f...
Here's a story and some photos from this morning's event. fayettevilleflyer.com/2025/06/25/f...
Fayetteville celebrates new mural honoring Nelson Hackett’s legacy
The mural is the latest in a series of public artworks commemorating the life and legacy of the formerly enslaved man for whom the street is named.
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June 25, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Here's a story and some photos from this morning's event. fayettevilleflyer.com/2025/06/25/f...
With continued demand for student housing, developers have focused on downtown Fayetteville and beyond, proposing a wave of large-scale projects near campus. But with so many in motion, keeping track isn’t always easy. Here's our guide.
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Here’s a guide on student housing projects in Fayetteville
We've heard a few of y'all asking for a guide on the student housing projects that have been popping up lately in the city.
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June 24, 2025 at 10:26 PM
With continued demand for student housing, developers have focused on downtown Fayetteville and beyond, proposing a wave of large-scale projects near campus. But with so many in motion, keeping track isn’t always easy. Here's our guide.
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A long-planned mural by Dutch artist Leon Keer will now appear in two parts across downtown Fayetteville. The piece was initially slated for the West Avenue parking deck, but new hotel construction on a neighboring private lot would block the view. fayettevilleflyer.com/2025/06/19/w...
West Avenue mural to become two pieces at Fayetteville Public Library, Town Center
The proposed mural by Leon Keer was intended to be installed on the south-facing vertical wall of the deck west of the West Avenue parking deck.
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June 20, 2025 at 1:25 AM
A long-planned mural by Dutch artist Leon Keer will now appear in two parts across downtown Fayetteville. The piece was initially slated for the West Avenue parking deck, but new hotel construction on a neighboring private lot would block the view. fayettevilleflyer.com/2025/06/19/w...
This week Fayetteville clarified its police officers don’t enforce federal immigration law. A state legislator called that a violation of Arkansas’s sanctuary cities ban. The city attorney says nothing about the law was broken. Here's the full story. fayettevilleflyer.com/2025/06/19/s...
State legislator says Fayetteville violated state sanctuary cities law, seeks to withhold funding
City Attorney Kit Williams said Fayetteville has done nothing that violates the law.
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June 19, 2025 at 6:05 PM
This week Fayetteville clarified its police officers don’t enforce federal immigration law. A state legislator called that a violation of Arkansas’s sanctuary cities ban. The city attorney says nothing about the law was broken. Here's the full story. fayettevilleflyer.com/2025/06/19/s...
Fayetteville’s safe camp proposal for displaced residents failed in a close vote. Opponents cited cost and long-term impact. Supporters called it a moral obligation. A new plan is in the works, says Mayor Rawn. fayettevilleflyer.com/2025/06/18/s...
Safe camp proposal for unsheltered fails with narrow Fayetteville City Council vote
A proposal to create a safe camp for residents experiencing homelessness was narrowly rejected by the City Council on Tuesday.
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June 19, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Fayetteville’s safe camp proposal for displaced residents failed in a close vote. Opponents cited cost and long-term impact. Supporters called it a moral obligation. A new plan is in the works, says Mayor Rawn. fayettevilleflyer.com/2025/06/18/s...
After months of talk and adjustments, the City Council has adopted a measure aimed at improving transparency for renters. The ordinance requires landlords to disclose all fees upfront–before a prospective tenant pays an application fee or sees a lease. fayettevilleflyer.com/2025/06/17/f...
Fayetteville council adopts rental fee disclosure measure
The City Council unanimously decided landlords and property owners need to disclose all fees to prospective renters before they sign a lease.
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June 18, 2025 at 12:48 AM
After months of talk and adjustments, the City Council has adopted a measure aimed at improving transparency for renters. The ordinance requires landlords to disclose all fees upfront–before a prospective tenant pays an application fee or sees a lease. fayettevilleflyer.com/2025/06/17/f...
Fayetteville school leaders are moving ahead with plans for a new Ramay Junior High on wooded, hilly land near College Avenue, despite acknowledging that the site presents environmental and logistical challenges. fayettevilleflyer.com/2025/06/17/f...
Fayetteville school administrators discuss location of new Ramay with environmental panel
The School District is trying to make its project for a new Ramay Junior High as sustainable as possible given the wooded acreage of the selected site.
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June 17, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Fayetteville school leaders are moving ahead with plans for a new Ramay Junior High on wooded, hilly land near College Avenue, despite acknowledging that the site presents environmental and logistical challenges. fayettevilleflyer.com/2025/06/17/f...
Gage Wood’s 19-strike-out, no-hitter Monday in the College World Series is a feat Razorback fans of all ages will carry with them for the rest of their lives. fayettevilleflyer.com/2025/06/17/w...
Wood’s no-hitter a performance for the ages
It was a performance for the ages. The type that marks time. The kind that grandparents will tell and retell to their grandkids.
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June 17, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Gage Wood’s 19-strike-out, no-hitter Monday in the College World Series is a feat Razorback fans of all ages will carry with them for the rest of their lives. fayettevilleflyer.com/2025/06/17/w...