The Traveler

Last weekend, hundreds of thousands of bikers swerved into Fayetteville to attend the biggest charitable motorcycle rally in the nation: Bikes, Blues & BBQ. The rally - centered around Dickson Street - grows in size each year as its reputation spreads, and such a bombardment of people helps boost the economy for Fayetteville businesses.… 1 Comment

With 29 days until the election, campus organizations have worked tirelessly to get thousands of students and local residents registered to vote, but they aren't done yet as massive voter registration drives continue until the deadline.… 1 Comment

The UA chapter of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity raised more than 43,000 pounds of food at its annual "Watermelon Bust" event Thursday.

The goal of the event was to collect as many nonperishable canned food items as possible for various NWA food banks and shelters, such as The Benton County Women's Shelter, Life Source International and the Seven Hills Homeless Shelter.… Post the First Comment

The Center for Business and Economic Research in the Sam Walton College of Business and the Northwest Arkansas Chambers of Commerce will host a Quarterly Business Analysis breakfast 6:45 a.m. Oct. 24 in the Clarion Hotel.

The goal of the QBA meetings is to work toward solid and sustainable economic development in Arkansas by building networks of leaders from business, academic and governmental sectors in the region, according to a press release.… Post the First Comment

The Blair Center of Southern Politics and Society will conduct the tenth annual Arkansas Poll this October, and there will be new improvements in the poll this year, said professor Janine Parry, poll director and UA associated professor of political science

"It will be so much larger than before," Parry said.… Post the First Comment

Coody runs with goal of sustainability ahead

Fayetteville Mayor Dan Coody seems like he doesn't know a stranger. When he arrives at Jammin' Java, he admits he is tired from a long day and grabs a cup of coffee, saying hello to everyone who passes in and out.… Post the First Comment