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Arkansas police officer helps drivers stranded in flood waters

BENTONVILLE, Ark. — A Bentonville police officer was caught on camera on Wednesday helping stranded motorists to safety amid rising flood waters. Tammy Gilliland of Pea...

Crime & Safety4 years ago

Marshallese accomplice to illegal adoptions sentenced

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Maki Takehisa, 40, of Springdale was sentenced Tuesday to one year of home confinement for her role in an illegal adoption scheme involving...

COVID-194 years ago

Almost 30% of adults vaccinated against COVID-19 in Arkansas

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Federal health officials say more than 24% of the Arkansas population has been vaccinated against COVID-19. State officials say those include almost...

Arkansas4 years ago

Bid to end Arkansas’ Confederate Flag Day fails before panel

ARKANSAS — An effort to end Arkansas’ day set aside to commemorate the flag of the Confederacy has failed before a Senate panel. The proposal to...

Arkansas4 years ago

Arkansas lawmakers approve bill declaring new federal gun restrictions invalid

ARKANSAS – Arkansas lawmakers on Wednesday approved a reworked bill that aims to preempt federal gun restrictions following objections from the governor, law enforcement and prosecutors that...

Arkansas4 years ago

Arkansas legislature passes reworked gun bill

ARKANSAS — Arkansas lawmakers on Wednesday approved a reworked bill that aims to preempt federal gun restrictions following objections from the governor, law enforcement and prosecutors...

Arkansas4 years ago

Earthquake reported in Northeast Arkansas

ARKANSAS – The U.S. Geological Survey said a quake that struck Northeast Arkansas was minor but deep. The magnitude 1.6 earthquake struck at 8:11 a.m. Wednesday, April...

U.S. News4 years ago

Legislation would halt mask mandate plans, UA forum told

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — No mask mandate would be possible this fall at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville should a bill on the desk of Gov. Asa...

U.S. News4 years ago

UA panel urges removal of Fulbright statue, name from college

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – A University of Arkansas, Fayetteville committee has recommended the removal of a bronze statue of former U.S. Sen. J. William Fulbright from its...

U.S. News4 years ago

Benton County roads impassable due to flooding

BENTON COUNTY, Ark. — Some roads in Benton County are starting to open back up after being closed Wednesday (April 28) because of flooding. At one...

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Arkansas police officer helps drivers stranded in flood waters

Marshallese accomplice to illegal adoptions sentenced

Almost 30% of adults vaccinated against COVID-19 in Arkansas

Bid to end Arkansas’ Confederate Flag Day fails before panel

Arkansas lawmakers approve bill declaring new federal gun restrictions invalid

Arkansas legislature passes reworked gun bill

Earthquake reported in Northeast Arkansas

Legislation would halt mask mandate plans, UA forum told

UA panel urges removal of Fulbright statue, name from college

Benton County roads impassable due to flooding

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The City of Fayetteville invites members of the public to learn about proposed plans for improving a half-mile stretch of College Ave. between North and Sycamore streets

Beginning Aug. 15, N. Frisco Ave. will be closed to through-traffic so crews can install a crosswalk at Frisco Ave. and W. Prospect St., as part of work to create the Mission-Razorback Connector Bikeway

The City of Fayetteville is seeking proposals for its Utility Box Art Program

Governor Hutchinson signed two bills into law bringing the state income tax to a historic low and creating a School Safety Grant program

Governor Asa Hutchinson released the Interim Report of the Arkansas School Safety Commission

The University of Arkansas Professional and Workforce Development division of the Global Campus has issued a call for local subject matter experts to teach courses for Northwest Arkansas residents to build their personal, professional and workforce skills

Gov. Hutchinson appointed A.J. Gary, Director of Arkansas Division of Emergency Management, to Secretary of the Department of Public Safety

19-year-old man charged with first degree attempted murder following shots-fired incident on N. Colorado Dr

Authorities offering $10,000 reward for any information regarding April homicide case