Northwest Arkansas

56+ min ago   (93+ words) WBMA Pelham officials warn smoke drifting from 200-acre South Shelby County wildfire SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. (WBMA) — Smoke drifting into the Pelham area Thursday night was coming from a large wildfire burning nearby in South Shelby County, officials said. The Pelham…...

5+ hour, 6+ min ago   (664+ words) LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Arkansas is packed with things to do this weekend, from the Arkansas State Fair and PRIDEFest to major concerts, family-friendly entertainment, fall festivals and spooky-season events happening across the state. Whether you're looking for live music, community…...

6+ hour, 12+ min ago   (110+ words) Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Bentonville to close part of Northeast Chicory Lane beginning Friday BENTONVILLE -- The city is warning drivers of a road closure set to last multiple days. Northeast Chicory Lane between East Battlefield Boulevard and Northeast Larkspur Lane will…...

22+ hour, 44+ min ago   (121+ words) UNM Newsroom Join the Honors College for a Passport Pre-Game, designed to help you navigate the passport application process and get one step closer to seeing the world You’ll meet Linda, our passport guide, who can help you understand…...

17+ hour, 49+ min ago   (476+ words) U.S. deputy marshals escort 6-year-old Ruby Bridges from William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans in November 1960. Ruby Bridges, who was inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame in 2024, will visit Sarasota as part of a local educational initiative in…...

2+ day, 23+ hour ago   (992+ words) University of Arkansas student clubs promote LGBTQ events, Plan B, and a furries information meeting; Instagram ANALYSIS: Furries club hosts workshops on how to create ‘fursona,’ or animal persona Student activity fees at the University of Arkansas went to a…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (39+ words) Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Bentonville City Council briefed on Morning Star Schoolhouse renovation BENTONVILLE -- The city expects an ongoing renovation of the Morning Star Schoolhouse to wrap up sometime this spring....

1+ day, 6+ hour ago   (183+ words) BENTONVILLE -- The city has announced the extensions of two different road closures. A road closure on Southwest A Street has been extended through Nov. 11 and the closure of Southeast Seventh Street has been extended through Oct. 28, according to a news…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago   (141+ words) Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Fayetteville transfer station to close over weekend for repairs FAYETTEVILLE -- The city's transfer station will be closed this weekend for repairs. Starting Saturday, the transfer station at 1560 S. Happy Hollow Road will be closed for repairs related to…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago   (849+ words) Two ballot requests in Benton City will determine how the small community handles taxes and governance for years to come. The Nov. 3 ballot includes a special election asking voters in the community of 6,355 to consider two propositions with enduring consequences…...