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The South’s Push for the Ten Commandments in Classrooms
In compliance with a state law, copies of the Ten Commandments were hung at the University of Arkansas starting in October. They posters are still on display but their status remains in legal limbo. Photo Credit: Lauren Davidson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – A legal battle has sparked across the South, creating conflict between state lawmakers looking…Continue Reading The South’s Push for the Ten Commandments in Classrooms
Light Night and Fayetteville Festivities: The Downtown Square Light Ceremony
Fayetteville major Molly Rawn (left, in the red jacket) throws the switch to illuminate the lights on the Fayetteville downtown square. | Photo credit: Caitlyn Shaw FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The Fayetteville Downtown Square is now shining bright after its annual Light Night ceremony that took place on Nov. 21. Paired with a series of events…Continue Reading Light Night and Fayetteville Festivities: The Downtown Square Light Ceremony
Eddie Bowerman: Leading with Faith and Inclusion
Eddie Bowerman leads the Hispanic ministry efforts at Cross Church in Rogers. | Courtesy photo Every Sunday, pastor Eddie Bowerman leads the Hispanic ministry at Cross Church in Pinnacle Hills. A native of Arkansas, Bowerman has spent the past several years serving the Hispanic community in Northwest Arkansas. From missionary to pastor at one of…Continue Reading Eddie Bowerman: Leading with Faith and Inclusion
How Fayetteville Businesses are Combating the Depletion of SNAP Benefits
The food drive at the Dickson Street Bookshop collected items during the government shutdown. | Photo courtesy: Olivia Erwin. Kingfish bar, Ozark Natural Foods, Dickson Street Bookshop and Little Bread Company hosted food drives this month to donate to Fayetteville’s food pantries due to the depletion of funding for SNAP benefits. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance…Continue Reading How Fayetteville Businesses are Combating the Depletion of SNAP Benefits
WAVE event connects creatives in Northwest Arkansas through a no pressure, no competition environment
Programs created to promote the local create group WAVE. | Photo courtesy: BLK ELK Media. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – A local networking event is working to grow connections among creatives in Northwest Arkansas through a no-pressure get together designed to build connections, collaboration and break down barriers often created by competition. WAVE: Ideas in Motion is…Continue Reading WAVE event connects creatives in Northwest Arkansas through a no pressure, no competition environment
Your Work Matters to God: An Introspective Look into the Life of Brandon Swoboda
Brandon Swoboda outside of his office in Rogers. | Photo credit: Caitlyn Shaw ROGERS, Ark. – Brandon Swoboda is among the few men who has pursued passions in almost every job imaginable. Formerly a grocery store worker, junior varsity basketball coach, magazine publisher sales employee, pool cleaner, lawn care worker, pizza shop owner and pastor,…Continue Reading Your Work Matters to God: An Introspective Look into the Life of Brandon Swoboda