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NWA Urban Land Institute, City of Rogers host event to plan rebuilding efforts
ROGERS, Ark. — The City of Rogers is teaming up with the Urban Land Institute (ULI) of Northwest Arkansas to help guide rebuilding efforts following the May 26 tornadoes that killed four and destroyed countless homes across Benton County. The ULI, a collection of contractors, developers, brokers, urban planners,...
NWA nonprofit launches community bail fund project
The Arkansas Justice Reform Coalition (AJRC) has launched the NWA Hummingbird Project, a revolving community bail fund designed to address issues surrounding poverty and pretrial detention in Arkansas.
Nearly two years after alleged kidnapping and murder, Amber Waterman set to appear in Benton County court
BENTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, Ark. — Amber Waterman was arrested in Missouri in 2022 and charged federally for allegedly kidnapping a pregnant woman and killing her with the intent to claim her unborn child as her own. Since her arrest, Waterman has been held by authorities in Missouri awaiting a...
Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston responds to complaint about abortion on ballot rejection: ‘My position remains unchanged’
The Arkansas secretary of state continues to maintain his rejection of the signatures to place an abortion amendment on the November 2024 ballot was correct.
University of Arkansas System President Bobbitt announces retirement
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The University of Arkansas (UA) System President, Dr. Donald R. Bobbitt, has announced his retirement after 13 years of dedicated service. Bobbitt said in a statement that he is thankful and honored to have had the opportunity to work with his colleagues and serve students. "One...
Corn College offers tours, training for Arkansas corn producers
MARIANNA, Ark. — Corn producers will have the opportunity to learn about the latest research and get hands-on training in weed control, insect and disease management, nutrient deficiency identification and more at the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture’s inaugural Corn College on Aug. 7. The training...
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones to testify on witness stand in trial tied to paternity case, records show
TEXARKANA, Texas — The breach of contract trial against a woman claiming to be Jerry Jones' daughter is scheduled to start next Monday, and the Cowboys owner is expected to testify on the witness stand. Court records list Jones as one of the witnesses called to testify, and the...
Texarkana woman arrested for impersonation of federal investigator
TEXARKANA, Texas – A Texarkana woman was arrested on Monday by the Texas Department of Public Safety on a charge of impersonating a private investigator. Bessie Williams allegedly accessed a student’s high school records in May by posing as a federal investigator and telling administrators the student’s mother hired her following an altercation at the school.
Sherwood man shines in the world of opera, shares advice for Arkansas aspiring artists
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — A man from Sherwood is making a name for himself in the world of opera. Darren Lekeith Drone has performed all over the world, but he is an Arkansan through and through. Channel 7's Cassandra Webb spoke with Drone about his inspiration and the importance...
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