Disgruntled deputies targeted former Johnson County chief deputy, sheriff says
CLARKSVILLE -- The Johnson County sheriff said Wednesday that criminal sexual conduct allegations against his former chief deputy are false and originated with three or four former deputies who were...
View ArticleNorthwest Arkansas health care sector growing quickly, but needs to grow...
SILOAM SPRINGS -- The health care sector in Northwest Arkansas is growing faster than the rest of region's economy, but not fast enough to catch up to the needs of the growing population or with health...
View ArticleLET’S EAT! | Sipping in a Winter Wonderland: Holiday bar returns to spread...
As of today, Winter Nights at the Walton Arts Center is back to spread holiday cheer from 6 p.m. to midnight on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays through Dec. 21, according to the Walton Arts Center's...
View ArticleTop collegiate mountain bikers roll into Bentonville to contend for national...
BENTONVILLE -- Coler Mountain Bike Preserve will play host starting Thursday morning to the top collegiate mountain bikers in the country as they battle for national championships.
View ArticleFort Smith Board of Directors talks changing codes following a U.S. Supreme...
FORT SMITH -- A U.S. Supreme Court decision made in June could affect Fort Smith's ordinances regarding the city's homeless population.
View ArticlePHOTOS: New pickleball courts open in Farmington
The city of Farmington celebrated the opening of a new set of pickleball courts.
View ArticleControlled burning set to start next week at Pea Ridge National Military...
PEA RIDGE -- Pea Ridge National Military Park is preparing to begin prescribed burns next week with the work expected to be taking place throughout the end of the year.
View ArticleAfter healing from a wing injury, a Cooper’s Hawk will take flight again in...
GENTRY -- The public will have the opportunity to see a wounded bird take flight once more next week in Gentry.
View ArticleFayetteville police arrest three juveniles in connection with July robbery on...
FAYETTEVILLE -- Three juveniles have been arrested in connection with a July robbery involving a gun.
View ArticleFayetteville residents can sign up now for food waste collection pilot program
FAYETTEVILLE -- People can sign up now for a chance to participate in a food waste collection pilot program that begins in the new year.
View ArticleVotes added to Election Day totals in Washington County, but no outcomes...
FAYETTEVILLE -- Election officials on Thursday added 166 votes to the totals reported Nov. 5, but said no race outcomes were changed.
View ArticleDenali Water Solutions agrees to $610,000 fine for violations in Arizona,...
LENEXA, Kan. -- The public has until Dec. 16 to comment on a proposed settlement that requires Arkansas-based Denali Water Solutions LLC of Russellville to pay a $610,000 civil penalty due to alleged...
View ArticleFayetteville council presented $254 million budget for next year
FAYETTEVILLE -- City administrators plan to spend less on capital projects for water and sewer, but hire additional workers to repair line breaks in the coming year, City Council members heard during a...
View ArticleJudge orders evaluation for Alma man accused of molesting three young girls
VAN BUREN -- An Alma man who pleaded not guilty Thursday to sexual assault charges involving three young girls will receive a mental evaluation before any future court proceedings, a judge ruled.
View ArticleNorthwest Technical Institute receives $4 million state grant for workforce...
SPRINGDALE -- The Northwest Technical Institute Education Foundation received a $4 million training grant from the state, according to a news release Thursday from the office of Gov. Sarah Huckabee...
View ArticleFatal wreck reported Thursday in Centerton, second in as many days in the city
CENTERTON -- One person died and another person was injured in an accident involving three vehicles late Thursday afternoon, according to a Facebook post by the Centerton Police Department.
View ArticleBenton County committee approves pay increase for justices of the peace
BENTONVILLE -- Benton County justices of the peace moved to raise by more than 70% the total amount of money they can earn per year for attending meetings starting Jan. 1.
View ArticleOPINION | RICK FIRES: Hamburg faces long bus ride to Gravette for first-round...
First-round playoff games show the reason coaches place a priority in winning enough in conference play to begin the postseason at home.
View ArticlePaint Chaffee Pink joins with the Reynolds Cancer Support House in Fort Smith
FORT SMITH -- The future of breast cancer education in the River Valley is looking a little more pink.
View ArticleUniversity of Arkansas at Fort Smith, Arkansas Colleges of Health Education...
FORT SMITH -- Educational institutions in the River Valley are receiving a combined $7 million in state funding aimed at supporting workforce development efforts.
View ArticleCivics Bee finalist from Ozark Junior High visits with Sen. Boozman
Sen. John Boozman (right) visits with Cherese and Kelly Smith and their son, Joah (from left) in Washington, D.C. Joah is an eighth-grader at Ozark Junior High who competed in the National Civics Bee...
View ArticlePHOTOS: Art students learn metalworking from Rogers sculptor
Students learn metal-working and sculpture skills from artist Tom Flynn in Rogers.
View ArticleThe Southern Fried Podcast: Miguel Lopez on boosting political and financial...
In this week's episode, Miguel Lopez, lead for Hispanic and Latino market outreach at Southern Bancorp, shares his immigration story. From Guadalajara, Mexico, to Arkansas, Lopez discusses how his...
View ArticleJury trial set for Springdale man charged with swindling incompetent person
FAYETTEVILLE -- A February jury trial is set for a Springdale man accused of taking advantage of an incompetent person.
View ArticleGetting it straight
Maj. Stacie Rhoads is the commander of the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division. Her title was incorrect in a report in Thursday's editions.
View ArticleChester woman, 81, dies after single-vehicle crash in Crawford County
RUDY -- A Crawford County woman died from injuries suffered in a single-vehicle accident near Rudy on Sunday morning.
View ArticleBenton County fire department’s bid for dues increase ends in 57-57 tie after...
ROGERS -- Residents served by the Pleasure Heights Fire Department won't have to pay more in annual dues after a vote on the matter ended in a tie in the Nov. 5 election.
View ArticleOPINION | RICK FIRES: Cabot uses late field goal to end season for Springdale
SPRINGDALE -- The cold night air seemed aligned with 2005 Springdale when AJ Woods kicked a 28-yard field to give the Bulldogs a 32-30 lead in the fourth quarter against Cabot.
View ArticleWalmart earnings report due Tuesday morning
Analysts will be looking for signs of how Walmart Inc.'s Christmas sales are shaping up when the company releases its third-quarter earnings Tuesday.
View ArticlePHOTOS: That’s a wrap
J.K. Burchett of Country Ridge Studio in Fort Smith shrink wraps a mural on the southern wall of First National Bank Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. Burchett said the mural process is similar to a wrap on a...
View ArticleSebastian County Election Commission certifies election, prepares for runoffs
FORT SMITH -- Results of the Nov. 5 general election are now official in Sebastian County, with only a few procedures left for election workers.
View ArticlePHOTOS: Small ruminant workshop in Bentonville
Farmers take part in a workshop for small ruminants led by the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service at a farm in Bentonville.
View ArticleFarmington schools using $1.2 million in federal money for electric buses
FARMINGTON -- A federal grant is providing a spark to transportation changes in the Farmington School District.
View Article2 killed in separate crashes on state roads
Two people were killed in as many crashes on Arkansas roads Wednesday and Thursday, according to preliminary reports from law enforcement.
View ArticleNew Bentonville communications and airport heads talk breaking ground as main...
BENTONVILLE -- The two people the city hired to fill positions it recently created hope to advance the city in new directions while it continues growing.
View ArticleMaternal health provides entry point to culturally adapted care in Northwest...
Medical workers and researchers in Northwest Arkansas are trying to address cultural barriers to health care by adapting their offerings to best serve communities of different backgrounds, especially...
View ArticleDivorces granted Nov. 7-13 in Washington, Benton counties
The following divorces granted were recorded Nov. 7-13 in the Benton and Washington county clerks' offices:
View ArticleOPINION| RICK FIRES: ‘Feel good’ story doesn’t feel so good now
One of the 'feel good' stories of the year for college football is the rise of the Vanderbilt Commodores, who stunned the sports world with a 40-35 victory over then-No. 1 ranked Alabama on Oct. 5.
View Article12 couples apply for marriage licenses in Sebastian County
The following marriage license applications were recorded Nov. 5-12 in the Sebastian County Clerk's Office.
View ArticleDivorces granted in Crawford, Sebastian counties
The following divorces granted were recorded in the Crawford and Sebastian county clerks' offices Nov. 5-12.
View ArticleSanta House, built by students, joins Fort Smith synthetic ice rink at new...
FORT SMITH -- The Fort Smith Ice Rink will have a new addition this season, thanks to a construction apprentice program led by the Greater Fort Smith Association of Home Builders.
View ArticleGreenwood schools outpace the state academically, superintendent reports
GREENWOOD -- No child is being left behind in Greenwood, according to the School District's annual report.
View ArticleThanksgiving in the Park eases food insecurity for many in Fort Smith
FORT SMITH -- First in line Saturday for Thanksgiving in the Park were two grateful grandmas who arrived at 1:30 a.m. to secure their spot for the annual food giveaway, scheduled to begin at 10 a.m.
View ArticleCrawford County Quorum Court and library spar as book spat legal bills near...
VAN BUREN -- Crawford County's legal quagmire over LGBTQ-related books in its library system has thrust other volumes into the spotlight: specifically, the budget books for both the library system and...
View ArticleFort Smith man killed following high-speed chase; driver arrested on felony...
FORT SMITH -- a 25-year-old Fort Smith man died due to injuries he sustained Saturday in a wreck following a high-speed pursuit that began on Towson Avenue in Fort Smith.
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