
May 29, 2026
Fayetteville's new blue recycling carts will go into service starting June 1 with weekly pickups. Residents should use their green bins for glass and follow updated guidelines as part of expanded city services.
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May 27, 2026
Fayetteville officials are inviting residents to share their ideas for a new neighborhood park near Owl Creek. A drop-in community workshop is scheduled for May 28 with an online survey option also available.
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May 12, 2026
Fayetteville will hold an open house on May 14 for residents to review and discuss proposed safety upgrades along East Joyce Boulevard. Community feedback is encouraged both in person and online as part of ongoing efforts funded by federal grants.
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May 5, 2026
Fayetteville is inviting residents to give feedback on planned safety improvements along North College Avenue and East Joyce Boulevard through upcoming open houses or online surveys. The projects aim to reduce crashes as part of the city's Vision Zero initiative.
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May 5, 2026
Fayetteville has begun installing permanent litter capture devices along local streams with help from Osprey Initiative. The effort targets improved water quality through regular monitoring and continued cleanups based on previous audit findings.
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April 29, 2026
Fayetteville's Walker Park Splash Pad and Gulley Park Interactive Fountain will open for summer on May 9. Both attractions are free of charge and offer various interactive water features for families.
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April 28, 2026
Fayetteville has updated its schedule for the final planned water conservation period due to ongoing infrastructure improvements by Beaver Water District. Officials do not expect any noticeable impact on services but ask residents to limit non-essential use temporarily.
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April 24, 2026
Fayetteville will hold a 'Flip the Switch' ceremony at City Hall on April 27 as it activates its new Solar Array. The project aims for nearly all city operations to run on clean energy by entering into a long-term agreement projected to save millions.
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April 23, 2026
The City of Fayetteville has rescheduled its final planned water conservation shutdown due to weather concerns. Officials say no customer impact is expected but continue urging limited non-essential water use.
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April 23, 2026
Raven Cook has been appointed as Fayetteville's new Arts and Culture Director starting May 26. Her background includes museum education leadership roles focusing on race history initiatives throughout Arkansas.
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