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🌱 What Fayetteville families should know about the new Ramay Junior High

Fayetteville, Arkansas Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good morning Fayetteville! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Fayetteville families should know about the new Ramay Junior High
  • How new infill rules could reshape housing and parking in Fayetteville
  • How Fayetteville’s new Black Historic District could affect your neighborhood

Also on today's calendar: Overeaters Anonymous and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What has four eyes and can’t see? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 95 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Warm with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 95, low: 73.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, a stray t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Fayetteville breaks ground on new Ramay Jr. High School (4029tv.com) — Fayetteville Public Schools just broke ground on a new Ramay Junior High campus, set to open in fall 2028 and eventually part of a broader attendance zone realignment. The plan will convert Colbert Middle into a third junior high and turn the current Ramay site into the city’s second high school, aiming to cut travel times and keep student groups together.
   

2. Fayetteville council OKs 2 code amendments aimed at promoting infill developments (nwaonline.com) — Fayetteville’s City Council just approved two development code changes to encourage infill housing and narrower lots, while tabling a major proposal to loosen parking requirements for further study. Supporters say the moves will boost housing supply and affordability, but several council members and neighbors raised concerns about parking spillover and whether the benefits will truly reach Fayetteville residents.
   

3. Fayetteville City Council approves establishment of Black Historic District (5newsonline.com) — Fayetteville’s City Council has officially created the Fayetteville Black Historic District in South Fayetteville, recognizing an area long known as “the Holler” for its deep Black history. The new designation, backed by a majority of local property owners, will help preserve historic homes and institutions while adding extra review for certain construction and demolition projects in the neighborhood.
   

4. Back-to-School Safety: Police urge drivers to watch for children and school buses (4029tv.com) — Fayetteville police are stepping up enforcement around school zones as students head back to class, urging drivers to slow down, stay off their phones and watch closely for children and buses. Officers remind motorists they must stop at least 30 feet from buses with red lights flashing and stop arms extended, and to expect longer commutes as traffic around Fayetteville schools increases.
   

5. 2026-27 exhibition lineup released for new Alexander Gallery (fayettevilleflyer.com) — A new season of free art exhibitions is set for the Alexander Gallery at the Porter Art Warehouse just off Dickson Street in downtown Fayetteville. Starting this fall, the gallery will host a regional group show, a collaboration with University of Arkansas collections, a feature on Arkansas artist Kevin Kresse, and an Arkansas Pottery Festival exhibit, all open to the public with regular weekly hours.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday August 5
  • B.Y.E. Open House
    Bernice Young Elementary Springdale, AR 72762
    4:00 pm
  • Holt - Open House
    Holt Middle School , 2365 Rupple Rd, Fayetteville, AR 72704, US
    4:30 pm
    • Thursday August 6
  • Owl Creek Meet the Teacher Night
    Owl Creek School Fayetteville, AR 72704
    5:00 pm
    • Saturday August 8
  • Wichita Wind Surge at Northwest Arkansas Naturals →
    Arvest Ballpark, 3000 S Gene George Blvd, Springdale
    6:05 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • HELP, LOST KITTY!
    ROOT ELEMENTARY AREA. We were out of town for the weekend, and came back last night and our indoor/outdoor kitty Luna was not home. This is very rare… (Nextdoor Broadview)
  • This library has a lot to offer.
    The children’s library is great, I have been to several events held there. It is a great library for all ages. (Nextdoor Maxwell)
  • Cardinal Group Companies posted a job opening for Porter in Fayetteville. Apply here.
  • Lincoln Consolidated Schools posted a job opening for Substitute Teacher K-12, Flexible Hours in Fayetteville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fayetteville here.

Ok Fayetteville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Mississippi (Thank you Eloy R. for sending it in!)
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