Gravette
LATEST NEWS
Little Flock rebuilding after City Hall destroyed by severe weather
LITTLE FLOCK, Ark. — After severe weather blew through Benton County on May 26, Little Flock and many of its city buildings have been destroyed, and the community is now picking up the pieces. Little Flock City Hall was practically ripped in half. Since then, Mayor Jeff Van Sickler...
U.S. Olympic cycling team chooses Bentonville for 2024 Paris Olympics training
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — The road to the Olympics runs through Bentonville for the United States Mountain Biking team, and for the first time in US Olympic cycling history, the team will send 4 members to the 2024 Paris Olympics, two men and two women. The men are a couple...
McAuley Place in Bentonville to help with housing affordability challenges
A unique multifamily development to address affordable housing challenges in Bentonville is expected to be completed in 2026. Construction is slated to start in August. The 160-unit McAuley Place project is a public-private collaboration that includes Fayetteville-chartered Arvest Bank, Benton County, Bentonville Schools, the nonprofit group Excellerate Foundation of Rogers, healthcare provider Mercy and Strategic Realty Cos. of Van Buren. The project, just south of state highways 12 and 112, will be built on 11 acres made available by Mercy. It was named for Catherine McAuley, who founded the Sisters of Mercy.
Ice cream company delivers free frozen treats to those affected by storms
Folks around Bentonville Square were treated to a little "sweet relief" to wrap up what's been a rough couple of weeks following the Memorial Day storms.
Grassroots tornado recovery efforts take hold in rural community where Arkansans feel forgotten
DECATUR — Austin and Jess Rodriguez were headed home from a friend’s funeral in Los Angeles when they learned a tornado had struck their Decatur property on May 26. After climbing through trees and brush covering the road, the couple discovered their “forever home” nestled at the bottom of a hill had been flung about […] The post Grassroots tornado recovery efforts take hold in rural community where Arkansans feel forgotten appeared first on Arkansas Advocate.
Animal shelters see large influx of lost pets after Northwest Arkansas tornadoes
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Following the May 26 storms, many Northwest Arkansas animal shelters have overflowed with pets after taking in strays. Best Friends Pet Resource Center (PRC) in Bentonville told 5NEWS it has taken in nearly 20 dogs from the Humane Society for Animals and Bentonville Animal Services to allow more space for the influx of displaced pets.
Your week ahead: Movies, music, comedy
In addition to Bentonville Film Fest events happening all week, here's how to make the best of the weekdays:🎬 LGBTQIA Filmmakers — This event curated by Fayetteville Film Fest includes five films of 9-22 minutes in length focusing on LGBTQ stories. The session is set for 8pm Thursday at Walton Arts Center. Get tickets for $15.🎤 Ben Bailey from "Cash Cab" — He'll perform two sets at 6pm and 9pm Wednesday at The Grove Comedy Club in Lowell. Get tickets for $25.🎸 Free live music — The Gulley Park Summer Concert Series in Fayetteville kicks off Thursday evening with Opal Agafia. Bring the kids and the dog.
Two New Elevated Restaurants Opening in NWA This Summer
This summer, James Beard Semifinalists Steve Palmer and Kimball Brienza of The Indigo Road Hospitality Group will open two new restaurants in downtown Bentonville: Junto, a modern Japanese eatery, and Bar Kapu, a laid-back bar offering tropical-inspired drinks. “Bentonville is a special place for many reasons,” Palmer said. “We’re looking...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.