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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 · 2d

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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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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 · 1d

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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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Fayetteville Housing Authority to reopen voucher waitlist for rental assistance

FAYETTEVILLE — The city’s Housing Authority is ready to issue housing vouchers for the first time in more than five years. Commonly known as Section 8, the authority’s housing choice voucher waitlist closed in early 2021 amid noncompliance issues with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The authority accrued more than $200,000 in debt when it used a development nonprofit to purchase and rehabilitate properties for low-income housing. Through its nonprofit, the authority used public dollars to pay its employees to maintain and rehabilitate what were legally private properties, which was a violation of federal regulations.

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Newly elected Lowell mayor plans for a new future

For the first time since 2018, Lowell residents will have a new mayor. Bill Adams will take the reins and is already getting right to work.

Lowell, AR · 1d

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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 · 1d

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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...

Fayetteville, AR · 15h

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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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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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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.

Fayetteville, AR · 16h

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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 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 appeal of a...

Fayetteville, AR · 14h

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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 · 1d

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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.

Fayetteville, AR · 16h

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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 · 1d

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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’s Growth Continues, but Affordability Is Testing the Market

The Fayetteville metro enters the final months of 2026 with several indicators pointing to continued economic growth. Total households are expected to increase 1.9% year over year to 236,740 in 2026, with annual growth of roughly 2% projected through 2028. Labor market conditions have also remained favorable, as total nonfarm employment grew 3.0% year over year to 311,300 in August and the unemployment rate fell to 3.1%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Federal funds to boost essential residential services in Fayetteville

RELATED VIDEO: Six injured in shooting near Dickson Street Sunday morning FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — The City of Fayetteville announced Wednesday it will award over $80k in federal grants to seven local nonprofit organizations with the goal of providing essential services to its residents. A press release announced the latest grant funding, saying the total […]