The Wildberry Smoothie Company opened recently in west Fayetteville. | Photo by Emily Holverson. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Wildberry Smoothie Co. Founder Wade Crews says he wants to serve people “real food.” That means real fruit, local honey and no syrups or fillers. The shop opened its doors Aug.18 on Wedington Drive and is bringing the…Continue Reading New smoothie shop opens in West Fayetteville
Lee Creek in Devil’s Den State Park | Photo by Mark Collins; licensed under Creative Commons. A couple hiking with their two children in Devil’s Den State Park were found dead on a wooded trail in July. The incident sparked conversations about hiking safety and park security in Northwest Arkansas. Now, outdoor recreation leaders are reflecting on…Continue Reading Hiking safety in Northwest Arkansas: Lessons from Devil’s Den
A poster on display advertising the new exhibit at Crystal Bridges. | Photo credit: Leilani Judson. BENTONVILLE, Ark.- Crystal Bridges opened their new exhibit entitled “Get in the Game: Sports, Art and Culture” on Sept. 13. The exhibit contains sports-themed art in the form of fashion, mixed media, tapestries, videos, paintings and more. Organized by…Continue Reading Crystal Bridges Unveils New Sports-Focused Exhibit
Furniture Friends Provides for UA International Students. The items pictured were destined for the home of a new arrival in Fayetteville. | Photo credit: Lauren Davidson “When a foreigner lives with you in your land, don’t take advantage of him. Treat the foreigner the same as a native. Love him like your own” (Leviticus 19:33-34…Continue Reading More than a Mattress: How Furniture Friends Builds Community and Belonging for International Students
A member of the Fayetteville Arts Council presents during the organizations September meeting. | Photo credit: Karyk King FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Downtown Fayetteville has grown over the last 20 years, almost doubling in population size according to census data shared by the Long-Range Planning department. Since 2004, downtown Fayetteville has developed following a plan…Continue Reading Fayetteville’s downtown master plan under rework by long-range planning department