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Local News

Little Rock first responders celebrate Thanksgiving together while on the job

Community Spotlight

Experts say the Arkansas trucking industry is slowly coming out of the freight recession

Daren visits with the Arkansas Trucking Association President about where things stand after 24 months of recession.
Community Spotlight

Christmas Honors is back for another year at the Fort Smith National Cemetery

For the 16th year, Christmas wreathes will once again adorn each headstone at the cemetery. Daren finds out how you can be a big part of this event.
Community Spotlight

The Fort Smith Ice Rink is back and in a new location this year

The rink has moved to Hunts Park. Daren finds out more about the rink and what agencies will benefit from it.
Culture Report

Culture Report | Thanksgiving Special: Discussing Native American Heritage Month, Sharing Holiday Traditions

This week, we discuss the importance of Native American Heritage Month, share some of our holiday traditions and highlight what folks are thankful for this season.
Local News

ARDOT worker killed while on duty in construction zone

29-year-old Brandon Lee Jones died in a tragic accident while working in a construction zone on Highway 32 in southwest Arkansas.
Facing Race

Facing Race | Honoring the buffalo through hunt and feast

KING 5's Facing Race team gets an inside look at an Indigenous buffalo hunt in eastern Washington.
Community Spotlight

Fort Smith Attorney is offering free Thanksgiving meals through The Lawyer's Table

Daren visits with attorney Kevin Hickey about the Lawyer's Table and who can come get a free meal on Thursday.
Community Spotlight

"Holiday Cabaret" coming to the Don Tyson School of Innovation in Springdale

The event is set for December 14th at 6:30 at the Pat Ellison Performing Arts Center. Daren finds out more about the student-lead performance.
Community Spotlight

Hearts of Gold is back at Project Compassion in Fort Smith

The project is designed to bring Christmas cheer to residents of nursing homes. Daren finds out more about the program and how you can be apart of it.
Heartwarming

How Shaquille O’Neal unknowingly answered a couple’s prayers about helping less fortunate kids in Fort Worth

The four-time NBA champion, now a North Texas resident, was surprising shoppers with gift cards at a JC Penney in Arlington.
Local News

Loose emu spotted in Hot Springs Village

An emu was spotted wandering around the east side of the Village, close to the Balboa Gate, according to Hot Springs Village Animal Control.