Northwest Arkansas News

State sees lowest one-day case climb since Nov. 2 Arkansas’ count of new coronavirus cases in a single day fell to 636 Monday - the lowest it has been since Nov. 2 when the cases dipped to 584 before seeing mon... by Jeannie Roberts - January 25, 2021

NWA restaurants among finalists for 2021 Food Hall of Fame class Restaurants in Fayetteville, Russellville, Blytheville, Pine Bluff, Little Rock, Rogers and Springdale are among the finalists for the Division of Arkansas Heri... by Eric E. Harrison - January 25, 2021

Benton County Assessor and Collector's office reopened The Benton County Assessor's and Collector's offices at 1428 W. Walnut St. in Rogers reopened today. January 25, 2021

Federal crisis funds aid state covid counseling efforts Arkansas started receiving federal crisis counseling funding in March, but state program leaders have tailored the standard federal emergency funds to a differe... by Ashton Eley - January 25, 2021

Veteran spurred by recent national negativity BELLA VISTA -- Doug Grant's dismay about all the negative national news prompted him to extend a generous gesture in his own community. January 25, 2021

Record 229 new covid cases reported BELLA VISTA -- The city saw 229 new covid-19 cases the week ending Jan. 11, significantly exceeding the previous record -- set the previous week -- of 170 new c... by Keith Bryant - January 25, 2021

Higginbotham spreads cheer with age-old recipe BELLA VISTA -- Teresa Higginbotham bakes up a storm in her kitchen. January 25, 2021

Association's golf numbers remain good BELLA VISTA -- The Joint Advisory Committee on Golf met via Zoom last week. by Lynn Atkins - January 25, 2021

Scoles played in Minor League BELLA VISTA -- Roger Scoles has an interesting history that includes playing professional baseball. by Rachel Dickerson - January 25, 2021

Pet-food supplier to build up plant Mars Petcare announced Jan. 15 it will expand operations in Fort Smith, creating 120 jobs with a $145 million investment to increase pet-food production. by Andrew Moreau - January 25, 2021

Special election set on alcohol sales GENTRY -- A special election is coming Feb. 9 to determine whether to authorize the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-premises consumption on Sundays between ... by Randy Moll - January 25, 2021

Decatur council takes oath, pass city's budget DECATUR -- Prior to the start of the Jan. 11 meeting in the conference room at city hall, duly elected members of the City Council, five in the chamber and one ... by Michael Eckels - January 25, 2021

Fort Smith university hosts discussion on human rights on MLK Day FORT SMITH -- Some community members came together Jan. 18 for an online conversation focused on human rights. by Thomas Saccente - January 25, 2021

Fayetteville adopts regulations for electric vehicle chargers FAYETTEVILLE -- The city has adopted standards for businesses installing electric vehicle charging stations as part of a larger plan to curb harmful emissions t... by Stacy Ryburn - January 25, 2021

Washington County restaurant inspections Critical violations are those factors leading to foodborne illness and must be corrected immediately. Noncritical violations relate to maintenance of food opera... by Kathy Lauver - January 25, 2021