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Residents Celebrate Juneteenth
People at this year’s Juneteenth festival bobbed their heads and swayed in place as the band Soulful Sound performed on stage at Murphy Park. Continue reading...
New Charter School Proposed In Springdale
Emphasis To Be On At-Risk, Low Income Students
A public charter school is planned to open in Springdale in 2014, if approved by Arkansas' Department of Education. Continue reading...
Police: Man Arrested Had Weapons In Van
Relatives Say Rasphoumy Had Mental Problems
A man arrested after a standoff at a Walmart Neighborhood Market has a history of mental problems, according to a family member. Continue reading...
Search of van in Springdale standoff finds handgun, other weapons
A thorough search executed under warrant Thursday turned up a loaded .40-caliber handgun, an axe, handcuffs, knives and nunchucks in a van involved in a Springdale standoff Wednesday, according to a news release from the Springdale Police Department. Continue reading...
Standoff Ends With Surrender
Incident Shuts Down Grocery Store, Bank
A simple trip to the grocery store for milk turned into a life-threatening event for one resident. Continue reading...
Trailhead To Be Community Hub
Mountain Bike Parks Proposed For Springdale
Wednesday’s groundbreaking for the city’s portion of the Razorback Greenway is the start of a project which will draw people to the area from around the country, according to the trail designer. Continue reading...
Students Learn Bilingual Skills
Some Springdale students might be able to communicate better with family members because of a bilingual summer program, said Luis Restrepo, Continue reading...
UPDATE: Toy gun found after police fire shots in Springdale incident
A man was arrested this morning at a Springdale Neighborhood Market after he brandished what turned out to be a toy gun at officers and barricaded himself in his vehicle, according to a news release from the Springdale Police Department. One officer fired seven shots during the incident but did not hit the man, according to the news release. Continue reading...
Man Arrested For Threatening With Gun
Clip Pops Out of Pistol
Police arrested a man Tuesday they said pointed a handgun at a parts-store employee. Continue reading...
City Considers Building Donation
Brown Building Faced Demolition
A downtown property that has faced demolition may soon belong to the city. Continue reading...
Police: Man arrested after chase in Springdale, brandished gun
A man was arrested Tuesday afternoon following chase during which he brandished a pistol at a store employee, according to a news release from the Springdale Police Department. Continue reading...
SCHOOL NEWS: Washington County
• Austin Baccus of Springdale was presented the Chancellor’s Spirit Award at the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith, which is given to students who excel academically, have an established long-term record of service in leadership and membership roles on campus, have made a significant impact on campus co-curricular life, display a strong sense of school pride and spirit and utilize an ethical leadership style that is an example for others to follow. Continue reading...
Kids Learn About Nature Through Art
A local camp will help some children in Northwest Arkansas become more conscious of the environment, said Delia Haak, executive director of the Illinois River Watershed Project. Continue reading...
Cuts Hamper Senior Center Activities
Some Northwest Arkansas seniors could have a harder time getting meals because of cuts in federal money. Continue reading...
Richardson Center To Offer Life Skills Workshop
“The Future is Now,” a planning resource for families with a special needs member is being presented by the Elizabeth Richardson Center. Continue reading...
