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Fayetteville City Council reconsiders Dickson student housing vote; denial stands

3 days ago | fayettevilleflyer.com | Stacy Ryburn

FAYETTEVILLE — The City Council on Tuesday reconsidered a vote from last month to reject the plan for a student housing project on Dickson Street, but the outcome remained the same. Council members voted 5-3 Tuesday to reject the plan. Council members Teresa Turk, Monique Jones, Bob Stafford, Sarah Moore and Mike Wiederkehr voted against the plan. Sarah Bunch, D’Andre Jones and Scott Berna voted in support.
Social worker announces bid for Fayetteville City Council Ward 3 seat

4 days ago | fayettevilleflyer.com | Stacy Ryburn

FAYETTEVILLE — A social worker with a local nonprofit says she intends to run for a seat on the City Council representing the northeast part of town. Hayley Hall, 35, has launched a campaign to become the next holder of the Ward 3, Position 1 seat for the Nov. 3, 2026 election. Scott Berna has held the position since 2023. The filing period will begin in July 2026. Hall said she wanted to get an early start on fundraising by announcing her candidacy a year and a half in advance of Election Day.
Developer files lawsuit against Fayetteville over denial of student housing project on Dickson

5 days ago | fayettevilleflyer.com | Stacy Ryburn

FAYETTEVILLE — The developer behind a proposed student-oriented housing project on Dickson Street has filed a lawsuit against the city. Local attorney Suzanne Clark, representing Trinitas Ventures in Lafayette, Ind., filed the lawsuit on Friday (May 30) in Washington County Circuit Court.
Fayetteville council should reconsider Dickson student housing vote, city attorney says

1 week ago | fayettevilleflyer.com | Stacy Ryburn

FAYETTEVILLE — The City Council may vote again on Tuesday about whether to grant an appeal for a student-oriented housing project on Dickson Street. In a memo to the City Council dated Friday (May 23), City Attorney Kit Williams said the council needs to reconsider its May 21 vote to deny an appeal from student-housing developer Trinitas Ventures because Council Member Teresa Turk should not have abstained.
Adam Fire Cat has permit granted for drive-through coffee shop on South School Avenue

1 week ago | fayettevilleflyer.com | Stacy Ryburn

FAYETTEVILLE — Frequent mayoral and City Council candidate Adam Fire Cat has been granted a permit by the Planning Commission to operate a drive-through coffee shop on School Avenue. Planning commissioners voted 7-0 Tuesday to approve a conditional use permit for a drive-through only coffee shop at the former Bank of Fayetteville that sits in the same lot as Mountain Man Supplies and Pawn. Adam Fire Cat is the applicant. Fire Cat ran unsuccessful bids for mayor in 2008 and 2024.
Girls Gone BBQ to close June 14

1 week ago | fayettevilleflyer.com | Dustin Bartholomew

A barbecue restaurant on the east side of town will soon close its doors. According to a social media post on Wednesday, Girls Gone BBQ at 2630 E Citizens Drive will permanently close on Saturday, June 14. “Our location, high rent, & lack of consistent community support have made it impossible to keep our doors open. This decision wasn’t easy, & it hurts deeply,” the post read.
Washington County Master Gardeners to host Garden Gate Tour June 14

1 week ago | fayettevilleflyer.com | Dustin Bartholomew

A self-guided tour of some great local gardens around the region is happening in and around Fayetteville next month. Washington County Master Gardeners will host their annual Garden Gate Tour of local gardens on Saturday, June 14 this year. This year’s tour will include six privately owned gardens in Fayetteville and near Elkins, along with the Elkins Community Center Master Gardener project, and the Beaver Watershed Alliance riparian and prairie restoration project at Bunch Park in Elkins.
Major, Mike Jones, more to play Freedom Fest Juneteenth event in Springdale

1 week ago | fayettevilleflyer.com | Dustin Bartholomew

An annual Juneteenth celebration by local non-profit Music Moves will return for year five in 2025. The organization’s annual Freedom Festival is set for Saturday, June 21 at Luther George Park in Downtown Springdale. This year’s event will include performances by Grammy nominated soul artist and singer/songwriter, MAJOR, along with hip hop artist Mike Jones, funk band ConFunkShun, along with several local and regional acts to be announced at a later date.
Fayetteville launches community forester program

1 week ago | fayettevilleflyer.com | Todd Gill

FAYETTEVILLE — A new program launching this summer will help connect residents with nature while deepening their knowledge of trees and urban forestry. The city’s Urban Forestry Division will kick off the a community forester program in June. The free initiative is open to residents ages 16 and older, and includes a series of classes and volunteer opportunities designed to teach tree identification, care and advocacy.
Development plan approved for student housing complex along Duncan Avenue

1 week ago | fayettevilleflyer.com | Stacy Ryburn

FAYETTEVILLE — Planning commissioners on Tuesday approved a development plan for another proposed student-oriented housing complex downtown. The commission voted 6-1 to approve the plan for a student housing project along a section Duncan Avenue east of the Fayetteville High School football stadium. Endeavor Real Estate Group in Austin, Texas, is the owner and developer of the project. The plan shows 294 units and 1,011 bedrooms.