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December 8, 2020

Sports

Hogs Fall to the Tigers

The Arkansas Razorbacks fall to the Missouri Tigers for the fifth straight year...

  • Despite Arkansas' back up QB, KJ Jefferson, making an outstanding appearance in his second career start, the Razorbacks were unable to hold onto a late lead, falling to the Tigers 50-48. Jefferson threw for 274 yards completing 18 of 33 passes and 3 TDs.
  • Highlights can be found HERE
  • The Razorbacks are scheduled to host the Alabama Crimson Tide this Saturday (Dec. 12) at home in Fayetteville. Kick off will be at 11am and broadcast on ESPN.

COVID-19

FREE COVID-19 Testing Following Record High Month of Deaths in NWA

The Schmieding Center for Senior Health is Hosting FREE Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing and Flu Vaccinations.

  • NWA hit a record high of 398 deaths since April of 2020, 103 of those in November. 109 of the 398 have come from nursing homes in Benton and Washington counties. -Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
  • The clinic is open Monday - Friday, 12pm to 7pm. No appointment is necessary.

Community

New Fayetteville Law Requires Landlords to Register Contact Information

  • Effective in April 2021, Fayetteville landlords owning 3 or more long-term properties will be required to provide contact information made easily accessible to tenants.
  • This is in response to an increase in concern among tenants who found it difficult to reach landlords due to the property being owned by an LLC, corporation, or trust. -Fayetteville Flyer

Education

Accredited Bicycle Technician Program Coming Soon to NWA Community College

  • BIEA is planning to launch its second-ever technician program in Bentonville, following the first in Minneapolis.
  • The sole purpose of this program is to expand diversity and inclusion in a rapidly growing industry.

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