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Woman killed in Fort Smith apartment shooting FORT SMITH -- An 87-year-old woman was killed Saturday in a shooting at an apartment complex. Lois Hicks, 87, was shot multiple times inside her apartment by Zachary Arnold, 26, according to a Police... May 16, 2021

NWA EDITORIAL: Open the tap Everyone appreciates a successful rescue. Thanks to YouTube and other digital services, we've all been able to witness some. A firefighter emerges from a burning home carrying a child. Neighbors use ... May 16, 2021

Two dead after Fort Smith apartment shooting FORT SMITH -- Two people died Saturday morning in a shooting at an apartment complex, according to police. Officers responded at 7:23 a.m. to a call of gunshots at the 3500 block of South 74th Street,... May 15, 2021

Storms loom as graduation ceremonies, state tournaments move forward A chance of severe storms in Northwest Arkansas loomed over high school graduation ceremonies and state sports tournaments on Saturday morning. Forecasters say that the greatest probability of seeing... May 15, 2021

Man jailed in connection with shooting of Prairie Grove officer A Prairie Grove man is being held on a $1 million bond after being arrested in connection with the shooting of Prairie Grove police Officer Tyler Franks. Nickolas Colbert, 42, of 313 W. Thurman St., ... May 15, 2021

GALLERY: Springdale High 2021 Graduation [GALLERY: SPRINGDALE HIGH GRADUATION: https://nwamedia.photoshelter.com/gallery/Springdale-graduation-5-15-2021/G0000Iiomx_jyZAk/C0000bCsuVvfr5FA] Springdale High School held its commencement exerc... May 15, 2021

GALLERY: Rogers Heritage 2021 Graduation [GALLERY: ROGERS HERITAGE 2021 GRADUATION: https://nwamedia.photoshelter.com/gallery/Rogers-Heritage-2021-graduation-5-14-2021/G0000qYBad4Lj4kU/C0000bCsuVvfr5FA] Rogers Heritage High School hosted ... May 15, 2021

GALLERY: Rogers High 2021 Graduation [GALLERY: ROGERS 2021 GRADUATION: https://nwamedia.photoshelter.com/gallery/Rogers-2021-graduation-5-14-2021/G0000ri6AW6UKQPU/C0000bCsuVvfr5FA] Rogers High School hosted its commencement exercises ... May 15, 2021

GALLERY: Elkins High 2021 Graduation [GALLERY: ELKINS 2021 GRADUATION: https://nwamedia.photoshelter.com/gallery/Elkins-2021-graduation-5-14-2021/G0000GKtkwiYM4_A/C0000bCsuVvfr5FA] Elkins High School hosted its 2021 graduation Friday,... May 15, 2021

Northwest Arkansas arrest roundup Fayetteville • Justin Hixson, 37, of 3413 Butterfield Coach Road in Springdale was arrested Thursday in connection with possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, furnish... May 15, 2021