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Bentonville’s 2026 Lighting of the Square, Christmas Parade: What to Know

The theme for this year’s Lighting of the Square and Christmas parade is “Lights, Camera, Christmas!”. The “lights” portion of the theme comes with the annual Lighting of the Square on Saturday, Nov. 21. The event runs from 4 to 7 p.m. The 30 miles of lights will officially turn on at 6 p.m. sharp.

Bentonville, AR · 7d

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These 10 Arkansas Biggest Secondhand Shops Are Worth The Fall Road Trip

One flea market in Fayetteville has a trucker hat bar. Another shop in Russellville packs 200 vendors into 15,000 square feet. I have a thing for places that sound slightly impossible on paper. Arkansas has plenty of them. One Harrison barn stacks vinyl records and vintage toys on two levels.

Arkansas · 6d

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Fayetteville Veterans Day Parade organizer previews Saturday’s route

The Fayetteville Veterans Day Parade is Saturday, and the parade’s organizer, Jay Stout, is already getting the route ready. Yesterday morning, he was on West Avenue in Fayetteville, placing markers in parking spaces to remind people not to park there on parade day. Stout: We’ve got to put out...

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Newly elected Lowell mayor plans for a new future

For the first time since 2018, Lowell residents will have a new mayor. Bill Adams will take the reins and is already getting right to work.

Lowell, AR · 6d

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Fayetteville City Council recap for Nov. 5, 2026

Annexation request for 11 acres near West Weir Road. Appeal of planned zoning district denial near Weir and Rupple roads. Establishment of South Fayetteville Historic District. Appeal of proposed Jiffy Trip gas station on South Stone Bridge Road. Appeal of Raising Cane’s relocation proposal on North College Avenue. Utility...

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Here are the races in Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley heading to a runoff

After the dust settled on Election Night and results had finished pouring in, some races in Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley did not have a decisive winner and will move on to a runoff. A runoff occurs in Arkansas when a race has three or more candidates, and none...

Benton County, AR · 6d

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District 32 lawmaker Joshua Bryant elected Arkansas Senate president pro tempore

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — Republican state senator Joshua Bryant, of Rogers, will be the next President Pro Tempore of the Arkansas State Senate. Bryant represents Senate District 32, covering parts of Benton and Washington counties. He was elected to the Senate in 2022 after serving two years in...

Arkansas · 5d

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8 Arkansas Markets and Shops Worth Visiting Before The Holiday Season Ends

A Christmas shop that stays decked out twelve months a year sounds like a dare, but Arkansas really has one. I love that someone looked at July and decided it needed more ornaments. And that store is only one stop on this list. There’s also a boutique event that packs...

Arkansas · 6d

Axios NW Arkansas

NWA voters decide on small-town mayors and local issues

Here's our roundup of local decisions from Tuesday's election you may have missed. 👀 Former state Rep. Austin McCollum was officially elected as Benton County judge. McCollum, who is facing felony charges related to domestic violence allegations , ran unopposed for the position. Leaders including Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and current County Judge Barry Moehring have urged him to not take office but McCollum has not said what he plans to do. 🗳️ Lowell voters unseated two-term Mayor Chris Moore, electing Bill Adams with 65% of the vote, according to final but unofficial results from Benton County . Adams is a former City Council member and owns Goat Lab Brewery and The Grove comedy club in Lowell. 🗓️ The Bella Vista mayoral election is headed to a runoff after none of the three candidates secured enough of the vote to win. Voters will decide on Dec. 1 between Mayor John Flynn, who led with 43% of the vote, and City Council Member Wendy Hughes. 👩‍💼 Centerton elected City Council Member Wendy Henson as its next mayor over City Council Member Cliff Thompson with 51% of the vote. 👨‍💼 Farmington voters selected Jeff Oxford over Michelle Tabor with 57% of the

Benton County, AR · 6d

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Fayetteville bans e-motorcycles on sidewalks and trails

Fayetteville is restricting where some electric-powered vehicles can drive amid concerns over pedestrian safety.

Fayetteville, AR · 5d

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Lights of the Ozarks nominated in national contest

A local holiday light display is in the running for some national recognition. Lights of the Ozarks, the city’s annual event on the downtown square, has been nominated for a USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Award in the Best Public Holiday Lights Display Category, according to the website.

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The Purple Flower fights to stay open after federal cuts

Just one year after losing all of its federal grant funding, a Carroll County nonprofit that provides support to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault is still continuing its services.

Carroll County, AR · 6d

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Elm Springs mayoral runoff candidates to be decided through a drawing

A longshot election result in a local mayoral race is prompting a random drawing to select runoff candidates.

Elm Springs, AR · 5d

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Barry County illegal re-entry case ends with a time-served sentence

A Guatemalan national has been sentenced to time served in federal custody for illegally reentering the United States following a previous deportation. Julien Cristobal-Perez, 62, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Douglas Harpool in connection with an illegal reentry offense committed May 25, 2026, in Barry County, Missouri. Cristobal-Perez received a sentence of time served after spending five months and 10 days in custody. He is to be transferred immediately to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody for deportation to his native Guatemala.

Barry County, MO · 5d

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Off-leash dog park and bar planned for north Fayetteville

FAYETTEVILLE — A new business combining an off-leash dog park with a bar is planned for a trailside property along North College Avenue, just north of the Northwest Arkansas Mall. Wagbar, a North Carolina-based dog park and bar concept, is proposing a Fayetteville location that could open as early...

Fayetteville, AR · 8d

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GOP loses ground with state House races in Northwest Arkansas

Five incumbents were defeated, and five were reelected in contested races in Northwest Arkansas for seats in the Arkansas House of Representatives, according to unofficial results in the Tuesday (Nov. 3) general election. Jacob Allen, D-Bentonville, defeated Rep. Mindy McAlindon, R-Centerton, for the District 8 seat; Rey Hernandez, D-Rogers, defeated...

Arkansas · 7d

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Council recognizes social problems, explores solutions

Eureka Springs City Council convened for its regular meeting on Monday, Oct. 26, continuing to examine the city’s houseless population and the city’s broader need for social services and support. Aldermen discussed the possibility of hiring a social worker to work alongside the Eureka Springs Police Department and assist with those experiencing homelessness, mental health issues, and individuals in crisis.

Eureka Springs, AR · 7d

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Fayetteville City Council allocates $81,253 in federal funding to seven local nonprofits

FAYETTEVILLE — A September decision by the Fayetteville City Council means seven local nonprofit organizations will receive a combined $81,253 in federal grant funding for health care, financial education, children’s advocacy and other services. The funding was included in the city’s 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Action...

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Two Arkansas Holiday Light Displays Nominated for USA TODAY 10BEST Awards

Two of Arkansas’ holiday traditions are in the running for national recognition in the USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards. Lights of the Ozarks in Fayetteville has been nominated for Best Public Holiday Lights Display, while Garvan Woodland Gardens in Hot Springs is competing for Best Botanical Garden Holiday Lights.

Fayetteville, AR · 9d

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Federal funds to boost essential residential services in Fayetteville

RELATED VIDEO: Six injured in shooting near Dickson Street Sunday morning FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — The City of Fayetteville announced Wednesday it will award over $80k in federal grants to seven local nonprofit organizations with the goal of providing essential services to its residents. A press release announced the latest grant funding, saying the total […]