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Juneteenth celebrations kick off in Springdale, Fort Smith
SPRINGDALE, Ark. — Juneteenth festivities kicked off this weekend a little early in Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley. For generations, Black Americans have celebrated Juneteenth with festivals, parties, cookouts, and more. However, it was not federally recognized as a holiday until 2021. Now, communities across the United States hold celebrations honoring Juneteenth as a federal holiday when many employees are given the day off.
Har-Ber Village Museum Invites You to Experience Pioneer Times
Har-Ber Village Museum is a replica Pioneer Village that was established in 1968 by Harvey and Bernice Jones of Springdale, Arkansas. The property of 50 acres houses not only the museum but, nature trails for the public to enjoy, Cafe, and picnic facilities. With 10 living history exhibits with hands on demonstrations, monthly living history events, and over 100 exhibits and displays, Har-ber Village has something everyone is interested in. During the holiday season come and enjoy Santa's Ozark Mountain Village for a hallmark card experience.
Ozark Music Festival coming to Fayetteville in 2025
A new chamber music festival is in the works for Fayetteville next year. The new event, called Ozark Music Festival, will include a series of concerts along with educational and training programs for classical musicians, officials said. The concerts will take place beginning in June of 2025. The group behind...
As various biking trails throughout Northwest Arkansas remain closed, local non-profit works to clear debris
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Bentonville is known for it’s popular mountain biking and walking trails, but after Memorial Day Weekend’s Storms, some of those have been closed due to damage, but crews are working to get those cleared. “It had been raining every three or four days, the...
City offices to close June 19 for Juneteenth
The City of Fayetteville offices will be closed on Wednesday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth, officials said this week. Despite the closure, both residential and commercial recycling and trash pick up routes will run on their regular schedule. More information about city holidays, including any scheduled changes to trash...
Fayetteville hosts summer reading camp in response to LEARNS Act
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Fayetteville students and educators have hosted a summer reading camp in response to the LEARNS Act, which puts new stricter reading standards in place that could cause some students to be held back. The bill aims to have all students reading at grade level by the...
Gun shop falls short of votes needed for CUP
A local businessman’s attempt to sell guns in Eureka Springs again failed to get the required support from the city’s planning commission. It did, however, get the approval of the majority of the commissioners. At its regular meeting Tuesday, June 11, the short-handed planning commission, with two vacant...
FEMA assistance available for survivors in four additional counties
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KAIT/Edited News Release) - Green, Randolph, Fulton, and Madison counties have been added to the major disaster declaration for Arkansans who sustained damage from the May 24-27 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding. Residents in Baxter, Benton, Boone, Fulton, Greene, Madison, Marion, and Randolph counties may be...
Upcoming fireworks displays and July 4th celebrations in 5COUNTRY
SPRINGDALE, Ark. — With just less than a month until July 4th, here are some patriotic events coming up in Northwest Arkansas, the River Valley, and Eastern Oklahoma. What: Alongside the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas under the direction of Paul Haas, the AMP will be celebrating the holiday with a concert and fireworks show sponsored by the City of Rogers. Tickets are on sale for $3 to $25. Prices for lawn tickets will increase the day of the show. Tickets can be purchased here.
Rogers gives update on FEMA applications, small business loans, scam protections
The city of Rogers gives an update June 14 on multiple aspects of its tornado recovery efforts including FEMA assistance, small business loans, and scam protection.
Theater, exhibits, festivals: Your summer guide to arts and culture events in NWA
Mark your calendars for arts and culture events all summer in NWA.🎭 Arkansas New Play Festival — See performances of plays in development at TheatreSquared in Fayetteville, The Medium in Springdale and Ovations Plus in Bentonville. The event already began, but you've got all week and through next weekend to catch a show.Get a pass for $50 or a ticket to one play for $15.🍷 Art of Wine — The 22nd annual wine-tasting event is set for July 12 at Walton Arts Center.Get tickets starting at $95.🎈 SOAR NWA — Take a hot-air balloon ride and enjoy live music and...
HDC approves demolition request
The Eureka Springs Historic District Commission has approved the demolition of a “neglected” structure along Center Street downtown. At its regular meeting on June 5, HDC commissioners learned that the back half of 65 Spring St., which runs along Center Street, is deteriorating to the point that it needs to be destroyed according to city building inspector and code enforcement officer Jacob Coburn.
Council tables permanent entertainment district bill
The Eureka Springs City Council said it needs more time to decide what action to take regarding a proposed ordinance that would establish a permanent entertainment district at Pine Mountain Village. The proposal was introduced at the council’s regular meeting on Monday, June 10, but a unanimous vote tabled the...
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