Fayetteville Flyer

1 day ago | fayettevilleflyer.com | Dustin Bartholomew

The Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce unveiled a new name and new logo this week. Chamber officials announced a new brand identity at a Women of all Generations panel and celebration event held Tuesday at Fayetteville Town Center. The organization will be called Chamber Fayetteville moving forward, and unveiled a new logo designed by local company, Brittany Phillips Design.

1 day ago | fayettevilleflyer.com | Dustin Bartholomew

An annual celebration of comic books and fandom intended to promote literacy is coming to Fayetteville next month. The event, called Free Comic Book Day, will take place at Fayetteville Public Library on Saturday, May 3. Attendees will receive free comic books during the two hour event, while supplies last. In addition, there will be bounce houses, games, crafts, spray-on tattoos, a teen comics and manga workshop, a Pokemon trivia contest with prizes, and more.

1 day ago | fayettevilleflyer.com | Todd Gill

More than 300 artists, crafters, and creators will showcase their work at the NWA Makers’ Market this Sunday, April 27, at the Washington County Fairgrounds. Hosted by the NWA Makers Facebook group, the annual event features everything from original artwork and handmade furniture to locally crafted clothing, jewelry, pottery, and more. The market runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and spans both indoor and outdoor spaces—rain or shine.

1 day ago | fayettevilleflyer.com | Dustin Bartholomew

A free laser light show and silent disco event scheduled for this weekend has been cancelled due to the threat of inclement weather in the forecast. The event, called Phantasma in the Ramble, was scheduled to take place in the Lower Ramble area on April 24-25 and then in the new Upper Ramble area near the corner of Dickson Street and West Avenue on April 26. Organizers from Downtown Fayetteville Coalition announced the cancellation on social media Wednesday morning.

2 days ago | fayettevilleflyer.com | Todd Gill

An aircraft made an emergency landing at Fayetteville’s Drake Field Tuesday afternoon after reportedly losing engine power and catching fire. While we weren’t able to report from the scene, several local news outlets provided early accounts of the incident. Here’s a look at what’s been confirmed so far:According to reports from multiple agencies, the pilot of a 1979 single-engine Cessna T210 Turbo Centurion radioed in an emergency shortly after takeoff from Drake Field.