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Presidential candidates debate (1992) | 5NEWS Vault

Arkansas Gov. Bill Clinton won the 1992 presidential election over incumbent President George H. W. Bush and Independent candidate Ross Perot.

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Presidential election (1992) | 5NEWS Vault

Arkansas Gov. Bill Clinton won the 1992 presidential election over incumbent President George H. W. Bush and Independent candidate Ross Perot.

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University of Arkansas sets out to repair Old Main (1985) | 5NEWS Vault

The school shut the university's oldest building down after it fell into disrepair. In 1985, leaders and alumni came together to start raising money to repair it.

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The disappearance of Morgan Nick | 5NEWS Vault

For almost 30 years, 5NEWS has been covering the case of Morgan Nick's disappearance.

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Attack on America: 9/11 Full Newscast (2001) | 5NEWS Vault

In September 2001, the deadly terrorist attacks on the U.S. sent shockwaves across the world that are still felt today.

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Chaffee In Crisis | Part 2

5NEWS Vault: In 1980, Fort Chaffee was opened to thousands of Cubans fleeing Fidel Castro's communist rule— 5NEWS's Jo Ellison recounts the history of Fort Chaffee.

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Razorback Pep Rally (1985) | 5NEWS Vault

Here are some sights and sounds from a Razorback pep rally from 1985!

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Sunday's Fury, Tornadoes, and Fire (1996) | 5NEWS Vault

Back in April 1996, deadly tornadoes tore through Fort Smith and Van Buren. Unearthed footage from the 5NEWS vault takes viewers back in time.

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Chaffee In Crisis | Part 1

In 1980, Fort Chaffee's barracks were opened to thousands of Cubans fleeing Fidel Castro's communist rule— 5NEWS's Jo Ellison recounts the history of Fort Chaffee.

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Tontitown Grape Festival (1985) | 5NEWS Vault

During the 87th annual festival, Mike Thomas spoke with a man whose parents were among the town's first settlers.

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College students head out of town for spring break | 5NEWS Vault (1986)

5NEWS reporter Mike Thomas spoke to students before the mass exodus out of town.

Crash in Crawford County involving tractor-trailer results in injuries, police say

Police: Search underway for missing Van Buren man

Cool and comfortable for this Friday ahead of a warmer weekend

Severe storms tonight in Arkansas & Oklahoma | Weather Impact Alert

Fort Smith/Fayetteville News | 5newsonline KFSM 5NEWS | Get the local news and weather where you live from 5NEWS. Covering Fort Smith, Fayetteville, Bentonville, and all of Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley.

5NEWS covering Arkansas politics from 1982-2008 | 5NEWS Vault

Presidential candidates debate (1992) | 5NEWS Vault

Presidential election (1992) | 5NEWS Vault

University of Arkansas sets out to repair Old Main (1985) | 5NEWS Vault

The disappearance of Morgan Nick | 5NEWS Vault

Attack on America: 9/11 Full Newscast (2001) | 5NEWS Vault

Chaffee In Crisis | Part 2

Razorback Pep Rally (1985) | 5NEWS Vault

Sunday's Fury, Tornadoes, and Fire (1996) | 5NEWS Vault

Chaffee In Crisis | Part 1

Tontitown Grape Festival (1985) | 5NEWS Vault

College students head out of town for spring break | 5NEWS Vault (1986)

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