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Work will close I-49 lanes in Springdale into next week SPRINGDALE -- Overnight lane closures are scheduled along Interstate 49 in Springdale 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Thursday through April 4.The lane closures will be in place to conduct soil borings, a process in... March 28, 2023

Six people arrested on various charges in Washington County ArrestsArkansas State PoliceMarty Graham, 45, of 144 Madison 7855 in Huntsville, was arrested Saturday in connection with possession of drugs with intent to deliver. Graham was released Sunday from th... March 28, 2023

NWA EDITORIAL | Wind farm project in Carroll County causes a dust-up, but local officials say they’re powerless After the shenanigans the people of Elm Springs experienced over a potential wind farm back in 2015, it's easy to be a little cynical when a private company starts talking up the idea of installin... March 28, 2023

Fourth Friday event series kicks off May 26 in Siloam Springs SILOAM SPRINGS -- The team behind Discover Siloam Springs is excited to announce a new event coming to Memorial Park in Siloam Springs this summer.Fourth Friday will be a monthly, family-friendly even... March 27, 2023

Dinner to raise money for scholarships in Pea Ridge set for April 15 PEA RIDGE -- The annual Pea Ridge High School Alumni pulled pork dinner and pie auction is set for 5 to 7 p.m. April 15 in the cafeteria at Pea Ridge Middle School.All net proceeds are used to fund sc... March 27, 2023

Fort Smith Police Department: One woman killed during convenience store robbery FORT SMITH -- Authorities are investigating a homicide that occurred during an apparent robbery Friday night, according to a news release from the Fort Smith Police Department.Around 10:17 p.m. Friday... March 26, 2023

NWA EDITORIAL: Our wild band of Hogs From the mad, mad world of "woo pig, sooiee!" and the men's NCAA Basketball Tournament came Thursday's disappointing loss to an unstoppable University of Connecticut Huskies team tha... March 26, 2023

NWA EDITORIAL | In Benton County and elsewhere, addressing mental illness makes the courts stronger, more humane As opposing sides in the debate over jail expansions in Northwest Arkansas continue to spar, it seems one particular point inspires some agreement: The best response to mental illness is medical treat... March 26, 2023

Fort Smith Police Department: One person killed during convenience store robbery UPDATE:FORT SMITH -- Authorities are investigating a homicide that occurred during an apparent robbery Friday night, according to a news release from the Fort Smith Police Department.Around 10:17 p.m.... March 25, 2023

Columbia’s consulate in Houston plans mobile office stop in Springdale from April 14-16 SPRINGDALE -- The Colombian consulate in Houston will send a mobile office to The Jones Center in Springdale from April 14 through 16 to serve citizens of its country in the region, the consulate conf... March 25, 2023