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Purina Presents: Meet Danny in Pet of the Week
CENTERTON, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — We love finding animal-loving homes in our community, and this week, we’d like to introduce you to Danny from Centerton Animal Shelter. Danny is a three-year-old black mouth-cur mix who is energetic and loves to play. Danny is a tan and fluffy dog who likes to show off how high he […]
Former Centerton public works director accused of using city funds for personal purchases sentenced to 60 months probation
CENTERTON, Ark. — The former Centerton public works director, who was accused of using city funds for personal purchases, has pleaded guilty. According to court records, Ricky Dale Hudson sentenced to 60 months probation after pleading guilty to using $62,190.46 of city money for personal purchases. Documents show that...
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,...
Baxter County Recovery Center to close permanently
On Tuesday, July 30, the Baxter County Recovery Center, located at the Food Bank of North Central Arkansas 1042 Highland Circle, in Mountain Home will close permanently at the end of the day. Survivors can still visit the center in Benton County at its new address Northwest Arkansas Community College’s...
'White River Red' details historic, legendary tale of Foristina Campbell
Foristina Campbell was 15 years old when she ran away from her Missouri home to join the circus. Later in life she was a recognized figure in Springdale. Campbell's story serves as the inspiration for Becky Marietta’s novel, White River Red. Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams traveled to the John Brown University campus to meet Marietta in her office and discuss the book.
Former Razorback swimmer and Arkansas-trained mountain bikers to compete this weekend
PARIS, IDF — A former Razorback swimmer and two mountain bikers who have trained in Bentonville are scheduled to compete in the Paris Olympics this weekend.Follow this link for a full list of the Arkansans competing in Paris. Anna Hopkin is slated to compete in the Women's 4 x...
How to donate to the Benton County Inmate Garden Program
BENTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, Ark. — Since April, the Benton County Sheriff's Office's (BSCO) Inmate Garden Program has been in full swing. Now, they are seeking donations for this year and next year. The program runs from April to October with the goal of allowing inmates to learn valuable skills...
Sam’s Club MAP launches display ads in the Sam’s Club mobile app’s Scan & Go feature
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Sam’s Club says its Member Access Platform (MAP) is launching display ads as part of its Scan & Go experience. The aim is to help members easily find more products while they shop in-club. The capability is designed to integrate members' physical and digital shopping...
Walmart adds autoimmune-focused care to 25 more pharmacies
BENTONVILLE, Ark. – Walmart has announced the addition of 25 new autoimmune-focused Specialty Pharmacies of the Community (SPOC) across five states. These 25 new locations follow the debut of six such facilities last October, and bring the total number of these SPOCs to 31 across nine states. As many...
Something red this way comes: Red ball rolls into Northwest Arkansas this September
It’s 15 feet tall, 250 pounds, red all over and therefore always looks a little out of place no matter where you put it. Red Ball is coming to Northwest Arkansas in September, and over the course of five days will be squished, suspended and stuffed somewhere in each of our biggest towns — Bentonville, Rogers, Springdale, Fayetteville, as well as Siloam Springs.
City of Bentonville to Wrap Up Final Debris Sweep
Bentonville, AR ... The City’s debris removal contractor is nearing the end of the debris removal process for curbside pick up. All Bentonville residents should have their storm debris by the curb by August 5th, 2024, for collection. If you believe that your debris has been missed, please call the debris pickup line at 479-326-6559 so that contractor debris tickets in your area can be checked. When calling the debris line, please leave your address and any specifics on where the debris is located. The City of Bentonville and our contractors are working seven days a week to restore our beautiful community. We appreciate your assistance as we make progress. For more information, please contact the City of Bentonville at 479-326-6559.
105-year-old woman celebrates her birthday with bingo in Rogers
ROGERS, Ark. — Margaret Otte celebrated her 105th birthday over a bingo card in Rogers, to the delight of anybody lucky enough to join her. Otte grew up on a farm milking three cows a day, "When I was born, there weren't any cars, there wasn't television, there wasn't air conditioning— none of those things existed!"
Making glass recycling easier for restaurants, bars
Recycling glass for many bars and restaurants in the region is difficult or expensive or both. The Northwest Arkansas Council wants to increase the amount of glass diverted from the landfill and is working with a Little Rock recycling firm to do that. Lee Chalmers, the coordinator for the Northwest...
Bentonville Fire Department issuing burn permits for some storm debris through Aug. 4
Bentonville Fire Department Issues Burn Permits for Storm Debris Cleanup. Residents of Bentonville, Arkansas, have been granted a temporary window to burn storm debris, thanks to a change in the city’s no-burn ordinance. The Bentonville Fire Department is currently accepting burn permit applications for a limited period, aiming to assist residents with the cleanup process following recent storms.
Rainy And ‘Cool’ Vibes On Tap For This Weekend
Rain chances and cloud cover will be the driving force of our weekend weather across Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley, as a cutoff low-pressure system moves in from the southwest! High temperatures will be below average over the next few days, generally in the middle to upper 80s along the I-49 corridor, though dewpoints […]
Oklahoma, NW Arkansas Brace for Damaging Winds and Heavy Rain by 7 PM
Tulsa, OK – Eastern Oklahoma and Northwest Arkansas are gearing up for a period of severe weather, with the potential for damaging winds and heavy rain over the next few days. According to the US National Weather Service in Tulsa, a low-pressure area will move over the region, bringing...
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