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Gov. Sanders announces new Arkansas Game and Fish Commissioner
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — On Monday, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced that Chris Caldwell will be serving as the newest commissioner for Arkansas Game and Fish. Mr. Caldwell is a native of Saline County who currently lives in Little Rock. He heads Caldwell Consulting, which is a full-service lobbying, government relations, and political consulting firm.
Fayetteville one step closer to allowing alcohol sales on Sundays
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Sunday alcohol sales in Fayetteville could be voted on in November as city leaders are set to discuss the topic in a meeting on Tuesday, July 9. The issue made a big step in May when Keep Our Dollars in Fayetteville submitted enough signatures to the city clerk's office. The group's goal is to bring more revenue into the city by using alcohol sales on Sunday instead of residents going outside city limits to communities where selling alcohol on Sundays is legal.
Man pleads guilty to killing 1 after crashing his car into Barling restaurant
BARLING, Ark. — A man who crashed his truck into the Blue Agave restaurant in Barling on Nov. 22, 2023, was sentenced to prison for negligent homicide and six counts of criminal mischief on June 28, 2024, according to court documents. Larry Stevens, 66, was arrested shortly after the...
How to help Springdale students with school supplies
SPRINGDALE, Ark. — 5NEWS employees will be collecting back-to-school supplies at the Walmart on S. Pleasant Street on Friday, July 26 from 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, July 27, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Springdale School District is the largest school district in Northwest Arkansas....
Arkansas election officials checking signatures of 3 measures vying for November ballot
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Supporters of proposals to expand Arkansas' medical marijuana program and repeal a casino license turned in thousands of signatures on Friday to try and get their measures before voters in the November election. Organizers of the initiative campaigns, along with an effort to scale back...
United Way of Fort Smith hosting Fill the Bus 2024 | How to donate school supplies
FORT SMITH, Ark. — The United Way of Fort Smith is hosting its annual Fill the Bus event in the River Valley on July 26 and 27 at participating Walmart and Neighborhood Market locations. Going back to school is an exciting event for kids, but for many the cost...
'Now is the time to prepare' | Beryl expected to bring flooding and gusty winds to Arkansas
ARKANSAS, USA — As Tropical Storm Beryl makes its way to the Gulf of Mexico and heavy rain chances increase in Arkansas, Angie Springs with the American Red Cross said it's best to start preparing now. "Now is the time to prepare," she said. "Make sure that you have...
Salvation Army aiming to keep River Valley residents cool this summer with its annual fan drive
FORT SMITH, Ark. — With summer heat on the rise in the River Valley, it can be difficult to find a moment of cool both outdoors and indoors. In efforts to keep the community cool, the Salvation Army of Fort Smith will begin collecting fans starting Monday, July 8.
Buffalo National River seeking public input for plan to improve accessibility
ARKANSAS, USA — The Buffalo National River is asking for the public's input on drafting a plan to improve accessibility for visitors with disabilities. The self-evaluation and transition plan (SETP) is supposed to help the national park identify areas such as public structures, campsites, river access points, signs, and services that can be improved.
Arkansas fire captain dies after off-duty car accident
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — On Sunday afternoon, the Little Rock Fire Department announced the overnight passing of Captain Robert Hild after he was involved in an off-duty car accident. According to reports, just after midnight on July 7, both Captain Hild and his wife Amanda were in their vehicle...
Fayetteville baker grew a pandemic hobby into a full-time job with the help of the community
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Hopwood Breads is a bakery that blossomed from a hobby out of the pandemic. Tyler Hopwood said he picked up a baking hobby four years ago as an escape from his job. "Almost as, like a creative coping mechanism, you know. So I would go home...
Iowa employees rescue fawn from rising flood waters
MUSCATINE, Iowa — A fawn who was stranded on a seawall as flood waters rose was rescued by City of Muscatine officials. Workers at the HNI Corporation spotted the fawn on the seawall at the Muscatine Boat Harbor and Marina on Tuesday, July 2. When members of Muscatine Animal Control and the Muscatine Fire Department responded, they said that just inches of the seawall were still visible, and officials thought the fawn wasn't able to navigate back to the shore.
Arkansas firefighters help with search and rescue in New Mexico amid flooding
SPRINGDALE, Ark. — Firefighters from across the Natural State are in New Mexico right now helping with search and rescue after vicious wildfires and extreme flooding have swept the area. Crew members from the Jonesboro Fire Department, the Conway Fire Department, the Little Rock Fire Department, the Rogers Fire...
One killed, one injured in Franklin County crash
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Arkansas — One person was killed and another was injured after a motorcycle crash in Franklin County. A crash report from the Arkansas Department of Public Safety (DPS) says that the crash occurred on July 5 at around 1:12 a.m. The report says that the motorcycle was...
What to do with lost pets after the 4th of July
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — To many people, fireworks on the 4th of July celebrate patriotism. But for dogs, all they hear is the loud, frightening booms, which sometimes prompts them to run away in fear. Experts say that July 4th is the most common day that pet owners lose their...
Grass fire season underway | What to know
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — As Arkansas enters the second week of this hot, dry summer, fire officials encourage everyone to pay close attention to their surroundings, especially when using fireworks. Grass and brush fire season is underway, keeping local fire departments busy. Shinall Mountain is typically pretty green, but...
Investigation underway after body found in car in Fort Smith parking lot
FORT SMITH, Ark. — Fort Smith police say that an investigation is underway after a body was found inside a car in a parking lot. A release from the Fort Smith Police Department (FSPD) says that police responded to a parking lot at 2425 Zero Street for a death investigation.
Storms rain out 4th of July plans, but Benton County is ready to bounce back
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — The City of Bentonville is prepared to retry plans for an exciting evening at Orchards Park after storms interrupted the Independence Day celebration. Communities across Northwest Arkansas were ready for fireworks in the sky on July 4, 2024, but many like Jon Cook and his family came to learn Thursday night that they were in for a different kind of light show.
Northwest Arkansas residents get helping hand from Samaritan's Purse with storm cleanup
ROGERS, Ark. — Like many residents across Benton and Madison County, Jesse Gulledge and his wife are still picking up the pieces after tornado damage. He says in his 36 years of living in Arkansas, he’s never seen a storm like this one. "It was the scariest thing...
Man claiming to be 'predator hunter' arrested for child sex abuse materials in Rogers
ROGERS, Ark. — A man claiming to be a child predator hunter has been arrested in Rogers for allegedly possessing child sex abuse materials. Brandon James San-Miguel, 38, was booked into the Benton County Jail on June 17 on 10 counts of distributing, possessing, or viewing sexually explicit child material and one count of possession of drug paraphernalia. His bond has been set at $500,000.
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