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Arkansas History for October 29: Early political leader mortally wounded in duel

Important Arkansas historical events and significant anniversaries for October 29, with notable births and deaths of people with Arkansas connections for this date. Information is drawn from state archives, historical societies, contemporary newspapers and other media archives, and legal records. Much of this information comes from the Encyclopedia of Arkansas, an online publication. ChatGPT has collected this data.

Arkansas · 9d

fayettevilleflyer.com

Grand opening, ribbon cutting set for Nov. 1 at new Underwood Park

Work on several new amenities at a brand new park on the west side of town is almost complete, and a celebration is planned for this weekend. A grand opening and ribbon cutting to commemorate the completion of the first phase of the new Underwood Park, located on the site of the former Razorback Park golf course west of Dean Solomon Road, is set for 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1.

Fayetteville, AR · 10d

KYTV

Carroll County Airport completes many projects with more still on deck

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The Carroll County Airport finished some big upgrades, but some are still on the way. The airport between Berryville and Eureka Springs serves general aviation planes as opposed to commercial flights, but with these new upgrades, it’ll be able to serve all kinds of pilots.

Carroll County, AR · 9d

KNWA & FOX24

New ordinance targets high-speed electric motorcycles in Fayetteville

Mayor Molly Rawn announced on Tuesday that she and City Council Member Sarah Bunch will introduce an ordinance to address safety concerns involving electric motorcycles and high-speed electric devices across Fayetteville at the Oct. 27 City Council agenda session.

KNWA & FOX24

Springdale City Council approves settlement in Police lawsuit, $600k in overtime pay

Numerous items were on the agenda during the Tuesday night Springdale City Council meeting, including the settlement of the Martinez v. Jacobs lawsuit, the demolition of a residential structure on Elm Springs Road and the Fire Department needing over half a million dollars to cover overtime pay.

Springdale, AR · 10d

armoneyandpolitics.com

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Study Finds Gaps in Arkansas Paid Parental Leave

A new study has examined how employers and families navigate parental leave in the heartland states of Arkansas, Illinois, Mississippi and Nebraska — none of which have paid parental leave mandates for private-sector workers. The white paper, “Employers, Employees and Parental Leave: Survey Evidence from Four Heartland States,”was recently...

Arkansas · 10d

5NEWS

Latest News | Arkansas woman files class-action lawsuit against J.B. Hunt over reported data breach

Arkansas · 9d

Axios NW Arkansas

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Arkansas early voting turnout rises in 2026

Data: UF Election Lab tracker . Map: David Adkins/Axios About 277,000 ballots were cast in Arkansas during the first week of early voting. Why it matters: That's about 15% of all registered voters in the state, with another week of early voting and Election Day remaining, according to the Arkansas Secretary of State's Office. The first week was Oct. 19 through Saturday. More than 1.84 million people are registered to vote in Arkansas. Flashback: About 214,000 Arkansas voters cast their ballots during the first week of early voting in the midterm elections in 2022, Secretary of State's office spokesperson Samantha Boyd told Axios. That was about 12% of 1.8 million registered voters. The latest: The Democratic Party of Arkansas launched a new voter protection hotline at 833-336-8683 for anyone who has questions or whose voting eligibility is questioned at the polls. The ACLU also lists hotlines in several languages . A photo ID is required to vote in Arkansas. Those who show up to vote without an ID can still cast provisional ballots , which must be certified to count. The big picture: While early turnout can offer clues about enthusiasm, those casting ballots ahead of Election Day tend to

Arkansas · 11d

theoutdoorwire.com

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Beaver Lake Project Office Announces Deer Hunt for Veterans with Disabilities

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Beaver Lake Project Office are accepting applications for a two-day alternative firearms deer hunt for veterans with service-connected disabilities. USACE and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission are hosting the two-day hunt. It will take place Dec. 9-10, 2026, at Beaver Lake. Due to...

Rogers, AR · 10d

Country Herald

Arkansas Halloween: Little Rock-Fayetteville Safety Tips Oct. 31

From Little Rock to Fayetteville, these 10 precautions can help families enjoy a safer Halloween night.

Little Rock, AR · 10d

KNWA & FOX24

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Benton, Washington county early voting still up from 2022 midterms

More than halfway into early voting, turnout in Northwest Arkansas is exceeding figures from the 2022 midterms.

Benton County, AR · 10d

Axios NW Arkansas

The Agenda: Housing project, construction, lawsuit settlement

Some of your local city councils meet Tuesday. Here are a few highlights of what's on deck. Bentonville will vote on: 🐶 Accepting an anonymous donation of about $1.2 million, $400,000 of which will go to the library and the remaining $723,000 to the animal shelter. 🚲 An agreement worth about $2.7 million with J&L Concrete and Excavation for the construction of the Elm Tree sidepath trail. Work on Elm Tree Road is needed to connect neighborhoods to Elm Tree Elementary School. It's a critical connection to the Eighth Street bike lane, providing active transportation access to Gateway Park and Coler Preserve, according to city documents. 💧 An agreement worth about $1.7 million with Steep Creek for the Northwest Tiger Boulevard and Northwest G Street stormwater improvements project. Rogers will vote on: 🏘️ Accepting a $5 million grant from the Walton Family Foundation for the city to design and construct infrastructure like streets, water and sewer to support workforce housing developments. Springdale will vote on: ⚖️ Settling a lawsuit against a police officer for $50,000, $45,000 of which the Arkansas Municipal League would pay. The city would pay the remaining $5,000. Springdale resident Tony Santiago Martinez sued Springdale K-9 police

Bentonville, AR · 11d

fayettevilleflyer.com

Nashville songwriters to perform at The Stonebreaker Nov. 21

Two singer/songwriter behind top hits from a host of Nashville stars will perform together in Fayetteville next month. Artists Rebecca Lynn Howard and Rachel Thibodeau, who have written hit songs recorded by Dolly Parton, Luke Bryan, Blake Shelton, Reba McEntire, Trisha Yearwood, Tim McGraw, and others, will perform at the barn at The Stonebreaker Hotel on Saturday, Nov. 21.

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Northpark Mall in Joplin, MO once had six anchors. Now the city is weighing what comes next for the land

In 1972 Newman's left the downtown Joplin building it had used since 1910 and reopened in a new mall on Range Line Road. By 2000 Northpark Mall had six anchors. In 2009 Vintage Stock moved into part of the old Montgomery Ward building. Inside, customers could play video games or coin-operated arcade machines, and the store had a stage for concerts.

Joplin, MO · 14d

okcfox.com

Oklahoma National Guard mourns death of Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jacob Nelson

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — The Oklahoma National Guard said it is mourning the loss of one of its own. “We mourn the passing of CW2 Jacob Nelson, a respected leader and dedicated Warrant Officer in our ranks,” said Maj. Gen. Thomas H. Mancino, adjutant general for Oklahoma. “Jacob was not only a traditional Soldier but a full-time federal technician who stood shoulder-to-shoulder with our team every single day. Our deepest condolences and prayers are with his family, friends, and the many Soldiers who served alongside him.”

Oklahoma · 12d

KNWA & FOX24

300+ booths expected at upcoming NWA Makers’ Market

Over 300 booths, including 14 food and coffee trucks, are expected at the Washington County Fairgrounds for Arkansas' biggest makers market.

Washington County, AR · 12d

fayettevilleflyer.com

Washington County commission denies access to polling sites for federal ‘election monitors’

FAYETTEVILLE — The Washington County Election Commission denied a request from the U.S. Department of Justice to allow access to polling sites for federal “election monitors” on Nov. 3. Commissioners voted 3-0 on Monday to deny the request before a packed room at the county’s election headquarters...

Washington County, AR · 12d

KNWA & FOX24

Fayetteville proposes $291.9 million budget for 2027, with more spending and targeted cuts

Fayetteville is proposing nearly $292 million in spending for 2027, an increase of about $18 million from this year. But while the city plans to spend more on personnel, infrastructure and public transportation, its proposed budget also calls for reductions to several operating expenses and community funding.

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Northwest Arkansas sales tax revenue mostly flat in October report

Consumer spending in much of Northwest Arkansas remains muted, with combined sales tax revenue gains in the four largest cities up 0.94% for the first 10 reporting months of this year. Bentonville, Fayetteville, Rogers and Springdale collected $98.213 million in sales tax revenue through the October report. Sales tax across...