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Bentonville Public Library to close temporarily for construction | What to know
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Bentonville Public Library (BPL) announced its main campus will close for two weeks starting Monday, May 20. According to the library, this is due to its "ongoing expansion project." The construction will conclude on June 2, but the library will not reopen until June 3. What...
Lawsuit: Springdale company burned down business for $700K insurance claim
SPRINGDALE, Ark. — An insurance company based in Florida has filed a lawsuit against a Springdale business for allegedly lighting their own building on fire and collecting $700,000 in fraudulent insurance money. On the evening of April 8, 2023, the Springdale Fire Department (SFD) was dispatched to a fire...
Two dead after plane crash in Arkansas, police say
MARIANNA, Ark. — On the evening of Sunday, May 12, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a plane crash in Lee County. According to witnesses, the privately owned plane was traveling from Florida to the Batesville airport. Around 8 p.m., family members of the...
Oklahoma judge accused of shooting at his brother-in-law's home
OKLAHOMA, USA — An Oklahoma judge awaiting trial for allegedly shooting at parked vehicles and rear-ending a woman in Texas now faces charges in his own state, accusing him of shooting into the home of his brother-in-law six months before the road-rage incident. Garfield County Associate District Judge Brian...
Do I need to call 811 before planting a tree in Arkansas?
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Springtime in Arkansas is the perfect season for planting— but hang on a minute before you grab that shovel. You'll need to call 811 if you're planning on digging in your yard to plant a tree or even a garden. "You definitely have to...
St. Boniface Church in Fort Smith holds blessing ceremony for rebuilt Mother Mary grotto
FORT SMITH, Ark. — On Sunday, the St. Boniface Catholic Church in Fort Smith held a blessing ceremony for a newly built grotto with a statue of Mother Mary in the middle after it was struck by a car last July. "I was quite shocked when several months ago,...
Fort Smith dermatologist shares tips on how to spot signs of melanoma
FORT SMITH, Ark. — We are in the middle of Melanoma Awareness Month, a month set aside to bring awareness to a preventable yet deadly form of cancer. While finding and treating this type of cancer has gotten better, it still leads to thousands of deaths each year. "One...
Arkansas commission reactivates formerly shut down police department
HUGHES, Ark. — The Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training (CLEST) unanimously voted to reactivate a police department that was temporarily shut down for not complying with the state's rules, according to the Department of Public Safety. In April, the Arkansas Division of Law Enforcement deactivated the...
Police: 57-year-old man missing out of Waldron
WALDRON, Ark. — The Waldron Police Department is searching for a missing 57-year-old man. Curtis is a 5'11" man with brown and gray shoulder-length hair and a full, gray beard. He drives a 2007 white Chevrolet Cobalt car. If you make contact with Curtis or know his whereabouts, contact...
Father on 5,000-mile trip raising awareness on drug epidemic
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. — Leslie Smith has been on the road since March traveling across America with hundreds of angels. “I talk to them at night, I talk to them as I’m driving," said Smith. "It’s an honor that their parents trust me driving around with their children on there.”
Family celebrates University of Arkansas legacy this weekend
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The Senior Walk at the University of Arkansas is a unique tradition where graduates of the university get their names carved into the sidewalks on campus. After Saturday’s Spring 2024 College of Education & Health Professions Commencement, the Sandidge family will have five sisters’ names etched...
Report released on 82-year-old struck, killed by vehicle in Logan County
BOONEVILLE, Ark. — A Booneville man was struck and killed by a vehicle in April, according to a new report. The report, released by the Department of Public Safety (DPS), says that 82-year-old William Carpenter was hit by a vehicle on April 6 at around 8:16 p.m. Carpenter was...
Marshallese youth come together for May Day tournaments in Springdale
SPRINGDALE, Ark. — May Day, or Jemenei in Marshallese, is constitution day for the Marshallese community. According to the Shiloh Museum, the day acknowledges the first step towards independence as a nation when they signed their constitution on May 1, 1979. To celebrate, the community host sports tournaments throughout the month of May.
Gallery: Northern lights in 5COUNTRY
SPRINGDALE, Ark. — The skies of Northwest Arkansas, Eastern Oklahoma, and the River Valley have been adorned with spectacular views of the northern lights this weekend. A strong solar storm resulted in the northern lights being viewable much further south than normal. Here's some pictures sent in from viewers...
How African American history helped shape country music
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Beyoncé wrangled up plenty of attention with the release of her latest album, "Cowboy Carter." Her two-step into country music further carved her name in history books as she became the first black woman ever to top Billboard's "Hot Country Songs Chart." While popular,...
Emergency services respond to Rogers injury crash involving motorcycle
ROGERS, Ark. — An injury crash involving a motorcycle on I-49 in Rogers is slowing down traffic. The crash is impacting the left shoulder and left lane on the southbound side near mile marker 83. Emergency crews are responding. Watch 5NEWS on YouTube. Download the 5NEWS app on your...
Rogers woman killed in fiery Benton County car crash
BENTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, Ark. — A Rogers woman was killed Friday after a fiery car crash in Benton County. Angela Williams, 43, was driving south on I-49 in Bentonville when she departed the roadway, struck a highway sign, and continued driving until her vehicle struck a concrete bridge support, according to a report from the Arkansas Department of Public Safety (DPS).
Fort Smith students make art to help dogs get adopted
FORT SMITH, Ark. — The Artemis Project is a nonprofit dedicated to rescuing homeless animals with about 500 cats and dogs in its foster care system. Elizabeth Johnson, co-founder of the Artemis Project, says there are hundreds more in the Fort Smith area that still need a home. "The...
Miss America 2024 Madison Marsh's Fort Smith homecoming parade broadcasted live
FORT SMITH, Ark. — On Friday, March 10, Second Lieutenant —and 2024's Miss America— Madison Marsh kicked off her homecoming celebrations in Fort Smith with some can't-miss events, which will culminate in a parade going right down Garrison Avenue. In collaboration with the city, Marsh planned school...
Washington County Sheriff's Office looking for suspect after weekend shooting
WASHINGTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, Ark. — The Washington County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) says that a shooting at a party over the weekend left one injured. A release from WCSO says that on May 5 at 1:15 a.m. deputies responded to a possible shooting on North Salem Road just outside of Fayetteville city limits.
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