💰 The state has paid Vanir Construction for consulting services related to building the Franklin County prison about $952,000 and has twice issued warnings about excessive spending, including upgrading flights to first-class. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)
🎅 Maxine's Tap Room in downtown Fayetteville's annual "Nog Off" egg nog making competition on Dec. 8, plus an event and fashion show, "Holiday Spirit" on Dec. 14, will raise money for Fayetteville Independent Restaurant Alliance. The organization supports hospitality workers facing financial hardship. (Fayetteville Flyer)
