KIMMI NETTLES &TARA MARTIN are part of the mission; helping low income families get their kids into a Summer Camp. Cumberland Community Foundation Summertime Kids Summertime Kids Grants Program has been there for every summer since 1992, the Summertime Kids program has helped thousands of youths have life-changing summer experiences. Many of these youth are from low-income families and underserved communities. All donations benefit recreational, enrichment, and mentoring activities for youth in summer camps that are offered by local nonprofit organizations, neighborhood groups, and other community groups.

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REBECCA SAPPINGTON is the Fayetteville Cumberland Entrepreneur Business Hub Program Director. The HUB is to provide impactful support to small, disadvantaged business enterprises, minority, women-owned, and veteran-owned businesses that wish to create and grow profitable, scalable, and sustainable business ventures. The HUB promotes economic empowerment through entrepreneurship education and business development.

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DR. JENNIFER GREEN 

Dr. Jennifer Green is an award-winning Public Health Administrator. Earlier this year, she was the recipient of the 2025 American Medical Association Award for Outstanding Government Service., Dr. Green oversaw the opening of a Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) clinic at Fort Liberty, expanding access to critical health services for mothers and babies.

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JEFF THOMSON aka The Blooming Idiot  at Bells Seed.

Fayetteville It May 1st. What should you be doing at this time of the season to get the most out of your lawns and gardens?

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Fayetteville Mayor Mitch Colvin PROPOSES SWEEPING NEW LAWS TO ERADICATE RECENT SPIKE IN GUN VIOLENCE. The recent spike in gun violence demands decisive action by Fayetteville’s Mayor and Council. Elements under consideration include:*Possible declaration of a Public Safety State of Emergency.    City-wide 9 p.m. curfew for unattended minors*Stiff penalties for parental non-compliance Restrictions at large gatherings...a Ban on masks and backpacks at City-owned property or City-sponsored events (medical exemptions allowed) *Enhanced technology and surveillance, as well as expanded camera network with license-plate readers, facial recognition and other AI-driven tools.

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KAYLYNN SUAREZ is the Fayetteville Dogwood Festival Executive Director. Kaylynn shares her after-action report on the Dogwood Festival. What went wrong? What went right? What improvements are needed for next year’s event.

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JIM BARTLINSKI and Renee Lane of The Airborne and Special Operations Museum talks about ASOM's biggest attractions and of the most unique museums in the USA, right here in the All American City.

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BILL BOWMAN is the owner of Up & Coming Weekly. This morning he surprised Gilbert by bringing Commissioner Henry Tyson with him. they talked about many things important to Fayetteville.

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MICHAEL BOOSE and JIMMY KEEFE, Former County Commissioners, talk about the impact delaying the Crown Event Center and how it could have financial issues for years to come.

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