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Arkansas leaders call for collaboration as state faces 'maternal health desert' crisis
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (424+ words) FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas " Arkansas ranks among the worst states in the U.S. for maternal health, and healthcare and state leaders say the gap is especially stark in rural communities." At the NWA Health Summit on Thursday, speakers described Arkansas as a "maternal…...
Centerton raises water rates as growth in Northwest Arkansas continues
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (446+ words) CENTERTON, Ark. " Cities across Northwest Arkansas are trying to keep pace with rapid growth, and local leaders say the strain is showing up in basic needs like water, sewer, and roads. In Centerton, city council members approved ordinances on Dec....
Explore Northwest Arkansas events April 3 to 5 | Weekend Guide
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (103+ words) BENTONVILLE, Ark. " Looking for weekend plans? The 5NEWS Weekend Guide has you covered with a packed list of family-friendly events, including Easter festivities, happening across Northwest Arkansas from April 3 through 5." America 250: Common Threads Deep Listening Club | Lost in Obscurity Teen Takeover:…...
Federal judge orders removal of Ten Commandments monument from Arkansas Capitol
2+ day, 39+ min ago (57+ words) Federal judge orders removal of Ten Commandments monument from Arkansas Capitol5newsonline.com Federal judge orders removal of Ten Commandments monument from Arkansas Capitol To stream 5NEWS on your phone, you need the 5NEWS app. Download the 5NEWS app Next up in 5 Example video title…...
Federal judge orders Arkansas Secretary of State to remove Ten Commandments monument from state Capitol
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (285+ words) LITTLE ROCK, Ark. " A federal judge has blocked enforcement of a law placing a Ten Commandments monument at the Arkansas State Capitol in Little Rock. In a judgment filed March 31, Eastern District of Arkansas Chief U.S. District Judge Kristine G. Baker blocked…...
Suspect charged with capital murder after 2023 Springdale shooting ended in man's death
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (124+ words) WASHINGTON COUNTY, Arkansas " The suspect in a deadly shooting at a Springdale apartment in 2023 was arrested and is now facing multiple charges years after the alleged crime. Court documents said that on April 7, 2023, 67-year-old Ray Charles Jordan entered an apartment…...
Bomb squad investigating threat at Walmart in Bentonville, city confirms
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (140+ words) BENTONVILLE, Arkansas " Law enforcement responded to a reported bomb threat at a Walmart Supercenter in Bentonville on Wednesday. The City of Bentonville said in a Facebook post on April 1 that police were on the scene at the Walmart store at…...
Latest News | Arkansas runoff election results for key local and statewide races
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (61+ words) Latest News | Arkansas runoff election results for key local and statewide races5newsonline.com Latest News | Arkansas runoff election results for key local and statewide races To stream 5NEWS on your phone, you need the 5NEWS app. Download the 5NEWS app Next up in 5 Example…...
Northwest Arkansas winner claims $250.8 million Powerball jackpot
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (218+ words) ARKANSAS, USA " A lottery player from northwest Arkansas has claimed the $250.8 million Powerball jackpot from March 2. According to a release from the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery, the winning ticket was ordered through the Jackpocket mobile app. The winner opted for a…...
Arkansas Runoff Election results | March 31, 2026
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (130+ words) ARKANSAS, USA " After the March 3 Election Day, some races were too close to call, resulting in runoff elections on March 31." Voters have cast their ballots in statewide races, such as who will fill the Arkansas House Districts 46 and 52 seats, and…...