News
Augustine Foundation To Hold Fundraiser
Posted: November 20, 2009 5:14 a.m.The M & N Augustine Foundation will hold its annual International Dinner, Raffle and Silent Auction from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Joseph’s School on Starr Drive in Fayetteville.
District To Receive $99,500 Grant For Technology
Posted: November 20, 2009 5:11 a.m.The Fayetteville School District will receive a $99,500 technology grant to aid geometry students to increase academic performance and technological literacy.
Drake Street Closing Scheduled
Posted: November 20, 2009 5:09 a.m.The city of Fayetteville will close Drake Street between Garland Avenue and Gregg Street today for repairs to the railroad crossing near Garland. The street closing will begin at 6 a.m. today and remain in place until 2 p.m.
Lowell Shelter To Host Adoption Day, Open House
Posted: November 20, 2009 5:08 a.m.Friends of the Lowell Animal Shelter will have an open house/adoption day from 1 to 3 p.m. Nov. 28 at the Lowell Animal Shelter, 214 N. Lincoln St. For more information, contact June Sayre at 770-6564 or visit www.flasonline.org.
Retired Firemen Seeks More Pension Advice
Board edges toward reduction in benefits to save fund
Posted: November 20, 2009 4:59 a.m.It may be with small steps, but some of Fayetteville’s retired firemen are inching toward the uncomfortable decision to reduce retiree benefits.
Records for Northwest Arkansas
Posted: November 20, 2009 4:55 a.m.Brian Peterson, 31, of 1218 Lewis Ave. in Fayetteville was arrested Wednesday in connection with felony third-degree domestic battery and parole violation. He was being held in the Washington County Detention Center without bond Thursday.
UA Fraternity’s Activities Suspended In Hazing Probe
Posted: November 20, 2009 4:49 a.m.Activities at a University of Arkansas fraternity house have been suspended pending the completion of a hazing investigation by the group’s international organization.
Compost Hours Set
Posted: November 20, 2009 4:46 a.m.The Bentonville compost facility will return to normal operating hours the week of Nov. 23. Normal facility hours will be 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
Film Commissioner Advances Creative Economy Ideas
Posted: November 20, 2009 4:44 a.m.Arkansas Film Commissioner Christopher Crane encouraged local advocates to develop the “creative economy” to recognize the benefits of the film industry.
Fayetteville Prepares For Another National Site Visit
Technology Education Meeting Scheduled For March
Posted: November 20, 2009 4:42 a.m.Another national site visit in the Fayetteville School District is being planned for March. This one will be broader and deal with the district’s technology education and its role in a 21st century curriculum.
Witnesses Face Perjury Charges
PROSECUTOR: PAIR WILL BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR LYING IN COURT
Posted: November 20, 2009 4:35 a.m.Two witnesses who provided alibi testimony for convicted felon Terry Hayes during his trial earlier this year now face felony charges of perjury.
Police Pursue Man Wanted On Warrants
Posted: November 20, 2009 4:33 a.m.Police poured into an area near Harold Street and North Loxley Avenue on Thursday morning in pursuit of a man wanted on felony forgery warrants after he reportedly fled from officers.
Panel OKs Liquor Permits
O WALMART STORES ALLOWED TO SELL BEER, SMALL FARM WINES
Posted: November 20, 2009 4:30 a.m.Fayetteville liquor stores have a new competitor, after the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board on Thursday granted wine and beer permits to two Fayetteville Walmart stores.
AT THE HELM: Tyson Names New CEO
SMITH CHOSEN BY BOARD FROM WITHIN MEAT GIANT’S RANKS
Posted: November 20, 2009 4:28 a.m.Tyson Foods tagged one of its own — 50-yearold Donnie Smith — to lead the meat giant into 2010.
Donnie Smith named Tyson Foods CEO
Posted: November 19, 2009 8:35 a.m.Donnie Smith, senior group vice president of poultry and prepared foods at Tyson Foods Inc., has been named the company’s president and chief executive officer, effective immediately, the company announced in a press release Thursday.