Northwest Arkansas News

Bid to join suits against Little Rock chief denied Employment discrimination lawsuits against Little Rock Police Chief Keith Humphrey, brought by two of his three assistant chiefs, will proceed at least for now ... by John Lynch - July 8, 2020

State’s death toll from virus passes 300; record rise in hospitalizations reported The death toll from the coronavirus in Arkansas passed the 300 mark on Tuesday, the same day the state reported the largest single-day increase in hospitalizati... by Erick Taylor - July 7, 2020

WAC puts Broadway season on hold The Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville announced Tuesday that all Broadway shows -- and any performance with an anticipated audience of more than 200 people -- ... by Becca Martin-Brown - July 7, 2020

WAC puts Broadway season on hold; SoNA and APT follow suit, waiting for 2021 The Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville announced Tuesday that all Broadway shows -- and any performance with an anticipated audience of more than 200 people -- ... by Becca Martin-Brown - July 7, 2020

Rogers passes ordinance to require masks The Rogers City Council unanimously passed an ordinance requiring anti-coronavirus masks, effective immediately upon its passage Monday afternoon. by Doug Thompson - July 7, 2020

Washington County jail reports 11 new covid-19 cases Another 11 detainees at the Washington County Detention Center tested positive for the covid-19 virus, according to the Sheriff's Office. by Tom Sissom - July 7, 2020

Fraternity rebuild on Arkansas Avenue in Fayetteville source of neighborhood concern A University of Arkansas fraternity wants to replace its house at the edge of campus, and neighbors worry a rezoning could open the historic street to commercia... by Stacy Ryburn - July 7, 2020

Springdale woman dies in crash A 33-year-old woman died Sunday after the vehicle she was riding in crashed along Interstate 40 in Franklin County, authorities said. by Erick Taylor - July 7, 2020

'Lift Every Voice and Sing' hymn ignites hope across nation LOS ANGELES -- The Black national anthem was born more than a century ago, but the popular hymn within the African American community called "Lift Every Voice a... by NATHAN LANDRUM JR. The Associated Press - July 7, 2020

Bentonville Planning Commission approves large-scale plans BENTONVILLE -- The Planning Commission on Tuesday night unanimously approved two large-scale developments and a series of rezonings. by Mike Jones - July 7, 2020

Facebook groups pivot to attacks on Black Lives Matter CHICAGO -- A loose network of Facebook groups that took root across the country in April to organize protests over coronavirus stay-at-home orders has become a ... July 7, 2020

Argentines have balcony parties amid quarantine BUENOS AIRES, Argentina -- A few days of the silence and solitude of quarantine was all that Marcela Alvarez could stand. by DEBORA REY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - July 7, 2020

Holiday weekend slows virus testing in Arkansas; cases grow by 439 Arkansas reported 439 additional covid-19 cases on Monday afternoon, following a three-day holiday weekend that Gov. Asa Hutchinson said caused testing to dip. ... by John Moritz - July 6, 2020

Springdale woman killed in I-40 crash A 33-year-old woman died Sunday after the vehicle she was riding in crashed along Interstate 40 in Franklin County, authorities said. by Erick Taylor - July 6, 2020

Union critical of bus system overhaul plan LITTLE ROCK -- A proposed overhaul of the Rock Region Metro bus network calls for "axing routes" in "working class, African-American" areas of Pulaski County, n... by Noel Oman - July 6, 2020