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South Fayetteville Historic District created, former Jefferson school excluded

FAYETTEVILLE — The city has a new historic district. The City Council voted 5-2 on Thursday to create the South Fayetteville Historic District. With the vote, the district will become the third of its kind, joining the Oak Grove Historic District and Black Historic District. The three districts have local regulatory authority, as opposed to a historic district on the National Register of Historic Places, which carries no regulatory teeth.

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Underwood Park opens on Fayetteville’s old Razorback Park Golf Course

A new park in Fayetteville is now open. This fall, the city has celebrated updates to parks from Bryce Davis on the city’s west side to Walker Park in the south part of Fayetteville. Now, Ozarks at Large’s Jack Travis reports the brand-new Underwood Park along Deane Solomon Road in northwest Fayetteville is ready for visitors.

Fayetteville, AR · 1d

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Council member Mick Wagner has died, per city of Tontitown

A Northwest Arkansas city shared Thursday that one of its elected officials has passed away.

Tontitown, AR · 2d

KATV

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 · 2d

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Fayetteville toughens regulations for electric motorcycles on sidewalks and trails

FAYETTEVILLE — No one under the age of 16 will be allowed to ride high-powered electric motorcycles that resemble dirt bikes in the city, and those of age can only ride them on streets, not on trails nor sidewalks. The City Council voted 7-0 on Thursday to support legislation...

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Fayetteville City Council recap for Nov. 5, 2026

Annexation request for 11 acres near West Weir Road. Appeal of planned zoning district denial near Weir and Rupple roads. Establishment of South Fayetteville Historic District. Appeal of proposed Jiffy Trip gas station on South Stone Bridge Road. Appeal of Raising Cane’s relocation proposal on North College Avenue. Utility...

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Cross graduates from Army basic training, continues family legacy of military service

Fuller James Cross, a native of Eureka Springs, graduated from U.S. Army Basic Combat Training on Oct. 29, at Fort Jackson, S.C. Fuller’s graduation marks an important milestone as he begins his career in the United States Army. Completing basic training required dedication, discipline, perseverance, and hard work. Military...

Eureka Springs, AR · 1d

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 · 2d

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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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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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The Purple Flower fights to stay open after federal cuts

Just one year after losing all of its federal grant funding, a Carroll County nonprofit that provides support to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault is still continuing its services.

Carroll County, AR · 3d

KNWA & FOX24

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 · 2d

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Barry County illegal re-entry case ends with a time-served sentence

A Guatemalan national has been sentenced to time served in federal custody for illegally reentering the United States following a previous deportation. Julien Cristobal-Perez, 62, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Douglas Harpool in connection with an illegal reentry offense committed May 25, 2026, in Barry County, Missouri. Cristobal-Perez received a sentence of time served after spending five months and 10 days in custody. He is to be transferred immediately to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody for deportation to his native Guatemala.

Barry County, MO · 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 · 4d

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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 · 4d

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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 · 4d

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Fayetteville City Council allocates $81,253 in federal funding to seven local nonprofits

FAYETTEVILLE — A September decision by the Fayetteville City Council means seven local nonprofit organizations will receive a combined $81,253 in federal grant funding for health care, financial education, children’s advocacy and other services. The funding was included in the city’s 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Action...

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Teen soccer player’s ICE detention rattles rural Noel, Missouri

The ICE detention of a 19-year-old Mexican asylum-seeker has split a rural Midwest town.

Noel, MO · 3d

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