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Outreach

Arkansas to participate in Summer EBT for 2025

Outreach

Arkansas MEMS crew sent to Florida ahead of Hurricane Milton

An Arkansas MEMS crew has arrived in Florida to assist with emergency response efforts as Hurricane Milton prepares to make landfall later this week.
Outreach

Miracle League NWA to host Burger Competition fundraiser this weekend

Proceeds from the event go toward supporting the nonprofit baseball league for kids with intellectual and physical disabilities.
Outreach

Gov. Sanders signs executive order providing more funding for May storms

Gov. Sanders announced that more funding will be provided to help communities in Arkansas recover from severe storms, flooding, and tornadoes that occurred in May.
Back To School

Former Alma educators get look at new facilities during first day of school

While families are rushing around for the first day back to school, these educators are kicking back and enjoying breakfast for being out of school.
Outreach

Central Arkansas Rescue Transport receives $25K grant from PetSmart Charities to help transport homeless pets

Central Arkansas Rescue Transport recently received a $25,000 grant from PetSmart Charities to support its pet transport program.
Outreach

33 Arkansas communities receive $334K award from Gov. Sanders & AEDC's Rural Community Grant Program

Gov. Sanders and the Arkansas Economic Development Commission’s Division of Rural Services awarded $344,728.69 in grants to 33 cities and counties across the state.
Back To School

When is the first day of school?

From Northwest Arkansas to the River Valley, 5NEWS has compiled a list of first days of school for local districts.
Severe Weather

Decatur and Bentonville host FEMA centers for residents impacted by deadly Memorial Day weekend tornadoes

The deadline to apply for disaster assistance is Aug. 28.
Outreach

Fort Smith officials vote to broaden low-income water bill assistance programs as rates go up

Project Concern is assisting eligible residents of Fort Smith by providing discounts on water, sewer, and solid waste services.
Local News

Rogers officials give tornado damage cleanup update alongside drone footage of giant debris pile

Anybody, even people who aren't Rogers residents, can come pick up mulch at the Yard Waste Facility at 2300 N. Arkansas St. Rogers.
Outreach

Red Cross deploys 14 responders from Missouri and Arkansas to support Beryl relief efforts

These efforts come as Benton County, Arkansas is still cleaning up from tornadoes that swept through the area on May 26.