Author Archives: Nick Oliver
Parking Deck on Dickson Still in the Works
City council members approved the sale of $6.5 million in parking revenue bonds, as one of the first necessary steps in the long process of building a parking deck for the entertainment district in Fayetteville, officials said. “You don’t start …
Fayetteville Among Top Ten Digital Cities
Fayetteville was named a top 10 American digital city by the Center for Digital Governments and Digital Communities Program in early November. Fayetteville is ranked 7th overall in cities with the population range from 30,000 to 74,999, according to the …
Texting Against the Law in Construction Zones
Talking or texting on cell phones can be just as dangerous as driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, police said. “Anything that takes your attention away from that roadway can be a hazard. Your full attention needs …
Possible New Homes and Jobs for UA Students
Rezoning marks one of the first steps in the proposed Fayetteville master plan to develop areas in the southern part of the city. This decision lays the groundwork for future investors that would bring potential homes and jobs to UA …
UA Student Awarded for Research in Geosciences and Engineering
A UA student has been awarded for her research at Stanford University over the summer at the 2011 National Association of Black Geologists and Geophysicist Technology Conference, officials said.Chven Mitchell, senior geology major, won the award for best presentation and …
Fayetteville City Council Did Not Approve New Ward Boundaries
Fayetteville City Council members did not approve a new set of boundaries for the city’s four wards Tuesday, city officials said. In response to the 2010 Census results, which showed population growth in Fayetteville, the city did draw a new …
UA Officials Hire More Educators to Teach Record Number of Students
The UA recently added more faculty members in order to accommodate a record enrollment of students, which grew this semester by more than 1,500 students, a university official said. A total of 63 more faculty members have been hired compared …
