Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025

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Good morning, Fayetteville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 22nd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Buster Belly's, a longstanding dive bar in downtown Fayetteville, will shut down after nearly 25 years amid various challenges including increased rent and the cost of needed renovations. Arkansas Times
- ➤ The iconic cross on Mount Sequoyah in Fayetteville is being dismantled for renovation, including the installation of modern LED lighting to reduce energy consumption and improve maintenance. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Fayetteville City Council is set to vote on a 10-year plan aimed at enhancing arts and cultural experiences, seeking to improve quality of life and potential economic benefits from increased visitor engagement. 4029 News
- ➤ Fayetteville City Council unanimously approves a new 10-year Arts and Culture Plan aimed at promoting and growing the creative sector in collaboration with the community. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Tyler Spoon has been promoted to community president of The Bank of Fayetteville, overseeing retail and lending operations after a career in Major League Baseball and over ten years in banking. NWA Business Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fayetteville, Arkansas, launches a curbside food waste collection pilot program managed by Ozark Compost and Swap, aiming to divert food waste from landfills and process it into compost, with 1,280 pounds of food waste collected on its first day. 5 News
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Fayetteville's boys basketball team rallies in the fourth quarter for a 51-44 win against Bentonville West after a motivational talk by Coach Brad Stamps. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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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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