Northwest Arkansas News

House speaker's office invader to be put under house arrest An Arkansas man photographed sitting at a desk in House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's office during the riot at the U.S. Capitol last week was put under house arrest F... by The Associated Press - January 15, 2021

State adds 3,124 new covid cases; ventilator use falls for 2nd day Arkansas' count of coronavirus cases rose Friday by 3,124 — a slightly larger increase than the one on the same day the week before. by Andy Davis - January 15, 2021

Mars Petcare to spend $145M on Fort Smith facility expansion Mars Petcare will invest $145 million in an expansion of its manufacturing facility in Fort Smith, according to a news release. by NWA Democrat-Gazette - January 15, 2021

Holidaze pop-up raises thousands of dollars for area nonprofits More than 9,400 people visited the pop-up bar Holidaze at the Walton Arts Center this holiday season, and money raised from the 40-day event helped support nonp... by NWA Democrat-Gazette - January 15, 2021

Wind advisory in effect for state until 6 p.m. A wind advisory is in effect for the entire state until 6 p.m. Friday, according to the National Weather Service. by Brianna Kwasnik - January 15, 2021

Take the NWA Democrat-Gazette News Quiz Do you know your local news? Have you kept up with the biggest stories for this week? Come take the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette weekly news quiz and fin... by NWA Democrat-Gazette - January 15, 2021

Walmart e-commerce chief resigns after nearly 5 years Marc Lore, Walmart's e-commerce chief, is leaving the world's largest retailer, nearly five years after he joined to super charge its online business amid stiff... by The Associated Press - January 15, 2021

Tyson-owned poultry firm makes first Jordan delivery Cobb-Vantress has made its first poultry shipment to Jordan in the Middle East, the company said Wednesday. by Nathan Owens - January 15, 2021

Virus cases up 2,491; hospitalizations fall Arkansas' count of coronavirus cases rose Thursday by 2,491 -- the fourth daily increase in a row that was smaller than the one on the same day a week earlier. by Andy Davis - January 15, 2021

Prosecutor clears Bentonville officers in slaying Three police officers acted justifiably when they fatally shot a man who ran at them with a knife, according to Benton County Prosecuting Attorney Nathan Smith. by Tracy Neal - January 15, 2021

Fayetteville short-term rentals proposal needs more time for consideration, council committee agrees Residents and hosts disagreed Thursday over several aspects of regulating short-term rentals in the city, but they and City Council members agreed on one thing:... by Stacy Ryburn - January 15, 2021

Washington County planners OK solar battery storage facility Washington County planners on Thursday approved preliminary plans for a solar battery storage facility near Lincoln. by Tom Sissom - January 15, 2021

Fayetteville private school intends to decrease tuition FAYETTEVILLE -- The New School plans to cut tuition rates for the 2021-22 school year by as much as 20%, depending on grade level. by Mary Jordan - January 15, 2021

School gym back open hit by vehicle Students are back to class in the intermediate school gym after a pickup truck hit the building in the early hours of Jan 5. by Janelle Jessen - January 15, 2021

Covid forces temporary closing of county satellite offices The Benton County Assessor and the county Collector's offices at 1428 W. Walnut St. in Rogers are temporarily closed due to covid-19, according to a county new... by NWA Democrat-Gazette - January 15, 2021