Wednesday, January 15th, 2025

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Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 15th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fayetteville has been honored as the 2024 Volunteer Community of the Year for its comprehensive environmental initiatives and community volunteer engagement. City of Fayetteville
- ➤ Fayetteville Collaborative Response for Extreme Weather, including Genesis Church and Potter's House, is prepared to offer resources and warming centers amid forecasted cold weather. 4029 News
- ➤ The City of Fayetteville is inviting nominations for the 2025 Historic Preservation Awards to honor contributions to preserving the city's cultural heritage. City of Fayetteville
- ➤ The iconic cross at Mount Sequoyah, Fayetteville, is being temporarily removed for an upgrade to energy-efficient LED lighting and safety improvements, funded by a grant from the Fayetteville Restoration Endowment. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Humimic Biosystems, a startup spun off from a university lab, won $2,000 in seed funding for developing models that mimic human organs for applications in drug screening and disease research. University of Arkansas
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fayetteville city initiates a cleanup project for 10 priority streams to tackle litter, with Osprey Initiative handling the cleanup efforts starting next week. City of Fayetteville
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fayetteville's Planning Commission deadlocked on a student housing project's waterline upgrade, pushing the decision to the City Council after a 4-4 vote. Fayetteville Flyer
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Washington Regional Medical Center introduces the Watchman FLX Pro device, aiming to lower stroke risk in AFib patients without the need for lifelong blood thinners. NWA Business Journal
SHOP NEWS
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Northwest Arkansas Junior Cotillion Formal Mardi Gras Ball
A formal Mardi Gras ball hosted by the Northwest Arkansas Junior Cotillion at the Fayetteville Town Center in Fayetteville, AR.
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Time Travel Themed 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon
This event features a variety of race options including a 5K, 10K, and half marathon, all set in a fun, time-travel theme with unique swag and activities for participants of all ages.
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NWA TechFest Monthly Networking Meetup
The NWA TechFest Monthly Meetup at GOAT Lab Brewery offers STEM professionals an opportunity to network over free drinks, with a presentation on the University of Arkansas Collaborative and a community Q&A session.
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Pecos & The Rooftops Live at JJ's
Enjoy an all-ages concert featuring live music from Pecos & The Rooftops at JJ's Live, with drinks available for purchase.
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2025 Razorback Invitational
The Razorback Invitational is a track and field event taking place at the Randal Tyson Track Center featuring various competitions and athlete rankings.
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Robert Ellis Concert at Folk School of Fayetteville
The concert featuring Robert Ellis showcases his latest album, 'Yesterday's News', in an intimate setting with general admission seating.
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Ballroom Dance Basics: A Four-Part Series
This event offers a four-part series for adults to learn the basics of ballroom dancing, covering styles such as waltz, cha-cha, and swing, with no prior experience required.
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University of Arkansas All Careers Fair
The All Careers Fair at the University of Arkansas connects students and alumni with 70 recruiters from diverse industries, providing valuable networking and job opportunities.
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Larry Fleet Live Performance
Experience live music from Larry Fleet while enjoying drinks at JJ's Live, an all-ages event in Fayetteville.
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Palentine's Day Pre-Show Mixer
Enjoy an afternoon of American-style Mah Jongg and Mimosas at TheatreSquared, with games, drinks, and snacks, all while supporting the theater's mission.
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