Good Luck For Black Cats/Dogs On Sat., Feb. 16, the Animal League of Washington County will be sponsoring adoption fees for all the adoptable black dogs and cats at the Washington County Animal Shelter. Your new furry friend can be found at 801 Clydesdale Dr. in Fayetteville. Contact Mike Emery for more information at memery@co.washington.ar.us…
“What these statistics, and many others, show, according to the CDC, is that sexual intercourse is happening, but so are unintended consequences of an abstinence-focused education system.” By Terrah Baker It’s nothing new that the U.S. has the highest rate of teen pregnancy of all the developed countries — up to nine times higher according…
By Stephanie Conway Northwest Arkansas has become home to several local breweries/wineries over the past few years. If you haven’t had a chance to visit these fine establishments and you are looking for something to shake up Valentine’s Day/weekend, grab some companions for a brewery tour. Here is your sample guide. Tanglewood Branch Beer Co….
By Mason Carr Shawn James is a local musician who can be seen playing his guitar and belting out bluesy-sounding tunes around town through many different avenues — be it busking, bars, restaurants or house shows. If you haven’t seen him, look for his long, dark beard, a sleeve of tattoos and a Subaru that…
Cathy Barton and Dave Para will be in concert Fri., Feb. 8, at the Underground
Staff Report It’s Mardis Gras season. Unlike the other seasons we so anticipate, Mardis Gras is actually fun. Masks, excessive jewelry — reused, not plastic if we’re keeping Fayetteville Funky — parades and of course, being free from judgment if we decide to drink way too much alcohol — at least from moderate circles. Since…
By Claire Ala Last year the Fayetteville animal shelter took in 4,500 pets. Most of these animals were taken in during the spring and summer months. Unfortunately, all these pets were not adopted. Shelter employees and advocates say if owners would spay or neuter their pets, then the number of dogs and cats left in…
Staff Report Memphis disc jockey, the late Dewey Phillips — also known as “Daddy-O-Dewey” is thought by many musical historians to be the person most responsible for integrating American radio from 1948 to 1958, is also the inspiration behind the culture-analyzing, Broadway musical MEMPHIS. His struggle to integrate American music and popular culture in the…
Staff Report Dark Secrets” is the first in a series of historical fiction novels, based on the life of Ollie McNew. In early childhood, a grandmother influenced Ollie’s belief in guardian angels and inspired her to heed premonitions as warnings sent by angels. The book begins with Ollie in a semiconscious state, guided by an…
By Claire Ala Alcohol is a temptation, especially in a college town. Underage drinking is becoming a bigger problem in Fayetteville, according to the Fayetteville Police Department. As the university’s student population grows so does an issue between alcohol and the under 21 crowd. The Fayetteville Police Department and liquor stores work together in an…