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Police Pursue Chevy Camaro, Ends In Collision And Officer-Suspect Brawl: Video
Dash cam footage from the Arkansas State Police has captured a brief, but intense pursuit between law enforcement and a driver in a fifth-generation Chevy Camaro convertible. The chase concludes after just a single corner, with the driver spinning the sports car almost instantly and then engaging in a physical altercation with law enforcement. The suspect is now in custody and facing a list of serious charges.
Street Closure – NW 14th Street
Bentonville, AR… NW 14th St between N Walton Blvd and Bella Vista Rd will be closed starting 7:00am Monday, July 22nd through 5:00pm Friday, August 16th for utility construction. Detour signs will be in place. Weather or unforeseen circumstances could postpone this closure. Please contact Daniel Clardy, Assistant Street...
West Fork Falls in 1A District Final Game of Defenses at Newman Catholic on Saturday
The West Fork baseball team held a 2-0 shutout through the first four innings and then Newman Catholic mounted the comeback with a four run fifth and held on for a 4-2 victory in a Class 1A District 5 final, as aired on 104.9 KLMJ on Saturday. West Fork scored...
Henderson State receives renovation funds for three buildings
Three prominent buildings on the Henderson State University campus will soon undergo renovations thanks to grants totaling $1.9 million from the Arkansas Natural and Cultural Resources Council (ANCRC). Russell Fine Arts, Smith Hall, and Mooney Hall are all included in Henderson’s historic district, which was added to the National Register...
ARDOT reports semi rollover crash with injuries on I-49 in Fayetteville
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) reported an 18-wheeler rollover crash on Interstate 49 in Fayetteville at 10:15 p.m. on July 14. The crash was in the southbound lane near the Fulbright Expressway and Exit 67. ARDOT reported that there were injuries, but did not explain...
Important dates for the November Election
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 14, 2024 – We’ve put together a Cheat Sheet to help you remember important dates regarding the 2024 General Election. September 20th – Deadline for delivery of ballots to military and overseas citizens who make a timely application for voting via absentee ballots.
One Woman’s Kindness Started A Ripple Effect Of Joy: “The Good You Put Out Comes Back!”
Christy Conrad normally didn’t stop to pick up strangers, but one especially hot and humid summer morning in 2021, the Cabot, Arkansas, mother of six felt compelled to pull over. Christy had a small business shopping and delivering groceries to seniors and shut-ins. Every day, she drove her Prius...
Then & Now: With council, Green helps shape the NWA narrative
Nate Green joined Springdale-based nonprofit Northwest Arkansas Council as communications director in 2019. Over the past four years, he’s led a successful program that has attracted remote workers and raised awareness of the region nationwide. In 2017, Green was vice president of public relations for inVeritas in Rogers when...
NWA Best Friends Pet Resource Center lends helping paw to shelter in Houston
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Staff at Best Friends Pet Resource Center take in 15 animals to help shelters in Houston that are starting to overcrowd due to the aftermath of the devastating Hurricane Beryl. “As we all know, Barrel went through Houston and caused them pretty big flooding and power...
$893 million committed to I-55 bridge replacement on Arkansas-Tennessee border
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) and the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) were jointly awarded on Friday (July 12) a $393.75 million grant by the U.S. Department of Transportation to use toward the replacement of the Interstate 55 bridge over the Mississippi River between West Memphis, Ark., and Memphis, Tenn.
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