Fort Smith sex offender arrested in regard to registration
List of felony arrest by the Sebastion County Sheriff's Office.
View ArticlePart of McNelly Road in Benton County to be closed starting June 2
BELLA VISTA -- McNelly Road -- also known as Benton County 40 -- from Spanker Road to Spanker Creek Road will be closed for part of June while the county performs work on the road.
View ArticleNew round of air quality testing begins in Tontitown in landfill dispute
TONTITOWN -- The state's most extensive air quality testing yet in Tontitown began Friday in hopes of settling whether the Eco-Vista landfill is the source of pollutants found in prior tests.
View ArticleFort Smith police investigate shooting
FORT SMITH -- Police are currently investigating a shooting that occurred in the area of North 7th and North 8th Streets.
View ArticleRogers man ordered held without bond in connection to fatal Springdale shooting
FAYETTEVILLE -- A judge ordered a Rogers man to be held without bond in the Washington County Detention Center after his arrest in connection with a shooting that left one person dead and another injured.
View ArticleCave Springs man arrested in connection with ‘spy camera’ found in women’s...
FAYETTEVILLE -- A Cave Springs man is in jail after police say he placed a miniature camera in a woman's restroom and filmed seven women using the toilet.
View ArticlePODCAST: Recapping Thursday baseball and softball wins with Clay Henry, KB...
Matt Jones is joined by Clay Henry in the studio to discuss the Razorbacks' 9-0 victory over top-ranked Texas. KB Sides, the 2022 SEC player of the year at Arkansas and analyst on SEC Network+, also...
View ArticleSteel Horse Rally marks 10th anniversary, returns to Fort Smith with crowd...
FORT SMITH -- Downtown Fort Smith will be busy Saturday as hundreds of bikers enjoy the 10th annual Steel Horse Rally along Garrison Avenue, temporarily dubbed "Steel Horse Alley."
View ArticleThree candidates in the running for Rogers School Board seat
ROGERS -- Three political newcomers with educational backgrounds are vying for an open School Board position.
View ArticleBentonville West students win $100K for cancer-detection app
CENTERTON -- A team of Bentonville West High School students is being recognized nationally for developing an app capable of detecting oral cancer.
View ArticlePrairie Grove council considers dropping yard waste pickup after being told...
PRAIRIE GROVE -- The City Council plans to consider an ordinance later this month that would end the city's free service of picking up curbside clippings and yard waste.
View ArticleFort Smith attorneys sue city over FOIA request on internal auditor hiring;...
FORT SMITH -- Two local attorneys have filed a lawsuit claiming city officials violated the Freedom of Information Act by not producing public records related to the recent hiring of an internal auditor.
View ArticleRogers girls set sights on resetting 4x800 relay mark, while Bentonville’s...
ROGERS -- Katherine Scudder admitted she and her Rogers 4x800-meter relay teammates didn't have their best performance Friday afternoon.
View ArticleJustices of the Peace discuss funding shortage for new Greenwood library
FORT SMITH -- County officials have reported a $886,318 shortfall in funding for construction of the new library in Greenwood, although construction continues.
View ArticleFort Smith officials OK door-to-door sales permit for Moxie Pest Control
FORT SMITH -- The Fort Smith Planning Department has approved a door-to-door sales permit for Moxie Pest Control, allowing their representatives to conduct sales in residential areas, according to a...
View ArticlePHOTOS: Fayetteville High seniors bid farewell to teachers
Fayetteville High School graduating seniors were given a chance to say goodbye to teaches and coaches while clubs and athletics teams were recognized during the school's annual Moving Up Ceremony and...
View ArticlePolice: Man dies after jumping from I-49 overpass in Rogers
ROGERS -- A man died Friday after he jumped off an Interstate 49 overpass and was hit by a vehicle, according to a report from Arkansas State Police.
View ArticleDivorces granted April 24-30 in Washington, Benton counties
The following divorces granted were recorded April 24-30 in the Benton and Washington county clerks' offices:
View ArticleNeighbors, Chickamauga leaders say it’s ‘extremely likely’ proposed prison...
CHARLESTON -- J.B. Jackson answered the call when members of the Chickamauga Nation in April asked area residents to document local burial sites near the Franklin County land where the state wants to...
View ArticleDivorces granted in Crawford, Sebastian counties, April 22-28
The following divorces granted were recorded in the Crawford and Sebastian county clerks' offices April 22-28.
View ArticleArkansas Tech University-Ozark inducts students into honor society
OZARK -- Fifty-nine Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus students were inducted into the National Technical Honor Society during the spring 2025 semester.
View ArticleArkansas Tech Esports club marks progress, looks to future
RUSSELLVILLE -- Hayden Eason has seen participation in the Arkansas Tech University Esports club triple during his four years on campus.
View Article31 couples apply for marriage licenses in Sebastian County
The following marriage license applications were recorded April 22-28 in the Sebastian County Clerk's Office.
View ArticleAiring of the Quilts returning to Greenwood for 14th year
GREENWOOD -- A patchwork of quilts will brighten up Greenwood next weekend as an annual event once again comes to town.
View ArticleCity of Fort Smith officials to hold final community meeting on tax election
FORT SMITH -- City officials will hold the final community meetings ahead of the May 13 special election regarding the city of Fort Smith's sales tax revenue use at 6 p.m. Monday at the Fort Smith...
View ArticleSchool board seats, millage increases and fire dues to be decided in May 13...
Voters throughout Northwest Arkansas will be able to start casting their ballots in school district board and millage elections next week, as well as elections pertaining to fire dues.
View ArticleFayetteville housing assessment shows gap widening between supply and demand
FAYETTEVILLE -- The gap in housing availability and affordability in Fayetteville is widening.
View ArticleWashington County restaurant inspections
Violations marked as priority contribute directly to the elimination, prevention or reduction in the hazards associated with foodborne illness. Priority violations include prevention of contamination,...
View ArticleMarriage licenses issued in Washington County, April 17-23
The following marriage license applications were recorded April 24-30 in the Washington County Clerk's Office.
View ArticleParking chief concern for downtown Bentonville businesses amid construction...
BENTONVILLE -- Heading downtown? You might want to leave a little extra time.
View ArticleScalise running second time for Washington County judge
FAYETTEVILLE -- Mark Scalise has announced his candidacy for the office of Washington County judge.
View ArticleGreenwood City Council to consider rules on members participating in meetings...
GREENWOOD -- The City Council will consider amending its procedural rules, as well as other issues, at its monthly meeting Monday.
View ArticleGibbins, Thomas, White named Arkansas Tech’s top seniors
RUSSELLVILLE -- Arkansas Tech University named the winners of the institution's top three undergraduate senior awards for 2025 during an awards reception at the Hull Building Student Union on April 27.
View ArticleBenton County Restaurant Inspections
Violations marked as priority contribute directly to the elimination, prevention or reduction in the hazards associated with foodborne illness. Priority violations include prevention of contamination,...
View ArticleFort Smith parents to be tried together on criminal charges after toddler...
FORT SMITH -- Two Fort Smith parents accused of endangering their children after their 18-month-old son overdosed on THC will face trial in the case together.
View ArticleFort Smith man thwarted in home invasion attempt by girl who fights back,...
FORT SMITH -- Authorities are praising a girl for fighting off an intruder during a Friday home invasion after which police say the suspect was tracked down and arrested.
View ArticlePODCAST: Bubba Carpenter recaps sweep of No. 1 Texas
Matt Jones and Bubba Carpenter give their thoughts and a breakdown of the Razorbacks' weekend dominance against the top-ranked Longhorns.
View ArticleE-Z Mart robbed twice in one day, Fayetteville man arrested
FAYETTEVILLE -- Police say a man was arrested Friday for robbing the same convenience store twice in one day.
View ArticleFormer Arkansas Arts Academy teacher accused of grooming students pleads not...
BENTONVILLE -- A former teacher accused of sexually grooming students at a Rogers charter school pleaded not guilty Monday to charges against him in Benton County Circuit Court.
View ArticleSpringdale panel recommends ambulance purchases
SPRINGDALE -- Officials endorsed a request to spend $574,000 to buy one new ambulance and remount one in the Springdale Fire Department's existing vehicle fleet.
View Article13 people arrested in connection with various charges in Northwest Arkansas
Benton County Sheriff's Office
View ArticleGentry School District to spend more than $400,000 updating math, English...
GENTRY -- The School District will spend more than $400,000 to upgrade its math and literacy teaching materials and to avoid being out of compliance with a state law passed two years ago.
View ArticleAlma gets crucial 5A-West win over Harrison
The 5A-West Conference will go down to the final night of the regular season and maybe beyond.
View ArticlePrime Prints team wins Arkansas Tech University business plan pitch competition
RUSSELLVILLE -- An idea to manufacture and sell goods produced by a 3D printer took top honors in a business plan pitch competition for Arkansas Tech University students conducted at the Co-Create...
View ArticleRiver Valley gets ready as early voting in local school board and special...
FORT SMITH -- Voters across the state can start heading to the polls Tuesday to cast their ballots in local school board and ballot elections.
View ArticleBaptist Health-Fort Smith to offer Saturday breast screening appointments for...
FORT SMITH -- Baptist Health Breast Center-Fort Smith will offer Saturday appointment times for breast cancer screenings from 8 a.m. to noon May 17.
View ArticleParties head to mediation in 2 lawsuits over property near Fayetteville...
FAYETTEVILLE -- A Washington County circuit judge has given the sides in two lawsuits over property near the Fayetteville National Cemetery 90 days to work their issues out through mediation.
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