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Rogers adopts development code focused on walkability, creating community spaces
ROGERS, Ark. — The Rogers City Council unanimously approved new land code standards on July 23, effectively redesigning the city's approach to developmental design. The City of Rogers Unified Development Code (UDC), the document that controls how things are built in the city, is arguably one of the most urban-development minded plans in the region, maybe even the state, with a specific emphasis on promoting walkability, increasing housing, and preserving nature.
Fort Smith mother of 9 continues recovery after fatal crash in Prairie County
FORT SMITH, Ark. — Two people are dead and four are injured after a crash in Prairie County on Monday, July 22, according to Arkansas State Police (ASP). On Monday morning, a Fort Smith family was headed back home from Florida when a driver headed the wrong way hit them head-on. The accident would take the lives of the soon-to-be husband and his mother while the mother of 9 was sent to the ICU.
Bentonville to wrap up storm debris cleanup sweeps | Here's what you need to know
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Following the May 26 storms that killed four people and destroyed countless homes across Benton County, cities have conducted sweeps where they pick up storm debris piled in residential yards, but that phase is coming to a close in Bentonville. According to the City of Bentonville,...
Braids & Fades back-to-school event to be held in Fort Smith
FORT SMITH, Ark. — Westark Barber College is hosting a back-to-school event on Aug 17 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The event is called "Braids & Fades" and will provide free haircuts and braiding for students of all ages by local barbers. "We are honored to offer FREE...
Mercy to open 3 new primary care facilities inside Walmart Supercenters across Arkansas by the end of the summer
ROGERS, Ark. — Mercy announced it is opening three new primary care facilities inside Walmart Supercenters in Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley. The three locations are former Walmart Health centers that recently closed. The release said Mercy "will solely run the clinics," saying "Walmart will not be involved in the provision or oversight of care."
Heavner man dies after crash in LeFlore County, OHP says
LE FLORE COUNTY, Okla. — A motorcyclist is dead after a crash in LeFlore County that took place in the early morning of Friday, July 26, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP). The crash report states that this took place at around 12:22 a.m. at the intersection of...
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