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Fort Smith mayoral race heading to runoff election

Seven candidates were on the ballot for Fort Smith mayor and only two are headed to the runoff election next month.

Fort Smith, AR · 3d

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Fort Smith breaks ground on new water line

The City of Fort Smith is celebrating the start of a new phase of the Lake Fort Smith water transmission line.

Fort Smith, AR · 13h

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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 · 1d

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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 · 1d

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'I'm gearing up for 2030' | Libertarian Colt Shelby on political future after losing governor's race but winning Franklin County

Libertarian gubernatorial candidate Colt Shelby did not win the 2026 Arkansas governor's race, but he made history as the first third-party candidate for governor in more than a century to carry an Arkansas county. Shelby, who owns a cattle farm in Cecil, Arkansas, and works as a petroleum industry consultant,...

Franklin County, AR · 2d

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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 · 2d

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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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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 · 2d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 1d

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Seven mayors in Northwest Arkansas, the River Valley lose reelection bids

Seven incumbent mayors in Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley were unseated by challengers on Election Night as over two dozen races in the region saw hopefuls seeking to take or retain mayoral seats. There were 28 mayoral races in Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley this election cycle. Seven...

Northwest Arkansas, AR · 2d

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Council grants Raising Cane’s appeal, move set farther south on College Avenue

FAYETTEVILLE — Raising Cane’s will move from its location on Millsap Road to about a third of a mile south on College Avenue in an effort to bring relief to one of the city’s most congested intersections. The City Council voted 6-1 on Thursday to grant an...

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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 · 2d

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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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Fayetteville bans e-motorcycles on sidewalks and trails

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

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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 · 3d

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 · 1d

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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 · 3d

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Resident appeal of Jiffy Trip convenience store denied, clearing way for project

FAYETTEVILLE — The City Council denied a resident appeal opposing the development plan for a Jiffy Trip convenience store near Huntsville Road after neighbors and project representatives got a chance to meet with one another. Council members voted 7-0 on Thursday to deny the appeal. In September, the Planning...