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River Valley

UAFS and ACHE receive multi-million-dollar grant from the Arkansas Department of Commerce

River Valley

10th annual Thanksgiving at the Park to be held in Fort Smith

The turkey giveaway will be held at Kay Rodgers Park.
Northwest Arkansas

Volunteers needed for Salvation Army 2024 Red Kettle Campaign

Capt. Bradley Hargis with the Salvation Army of Fort Smith said even though the campaign has already started, volunteers are still needed.
River Valley

Police: Body found near Wheeler Avenue in Fort Smith

Fort Smith police are investigating the death of a man found on Wheeler Avenue last week.
Holidays

UAFS Toy Toss aims to spread Christmas joy to those in need

A toy is your admission to join the fun.
Around the Corner

Stand surrounded by history at the Clayton House in Fort Smith | Around the Corner

Clayton’s wife, Florence Alabama Barnes, helped develop the first Carnegie Library in the state, which was located in Fort Smith at the old 5NEWS building.
River Valley

Bricktown Brewery fire

Bricktown Brewery set on fire on Nov. 6, 2024 at around 2 a.m., according to police.
Severe Weather

Power outages linger across Arkansas after severe storms

Power outages were significantly reduced throughout the day and into Tuesday.
River Valley

Police identify victims of Greenwood house fire

Two of the victims were students, according to Greenwood Public Schools.
River Valley

Crews battle grass fire in Greenwood

The grass fire was in the area of Norwood Drive, according to officials.
Breast Cancer

Baptist Health-Fort Smith to host free educational event on breast cancer risk among Hispanic women

"Studies show that Hispanic women are more likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer at later stages when it’s more difficult to treat."
River Valley

Greenwood High School named as finalist for $2 million prize in T-Mobile Friday Night 5G Lights competition

As one of the top 16 finalists, Greenwood school officials tell 5NEWS that winning the competition would not only benefit the school but the community as a whole.

7hills highlights positive impact of ARPA funds after city approves new round of funding

7hills explains ARPA funds have brought positive change after city approves another round of funding

7hills Homeless Center sees positive impact from ARPA funds, receives additional funding from city

188th Wing updates public on F-35 fighter jet training program ahead of Poland's arrival

Another cold day ahead of a weekend warmup, but it don't get used to it!

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.

UAFS and ACHE receive multi-million-dollar grant from the Arkansas Department of Commerce

10th annual Thanksgiving at the Park to be held in Fort Smith

Volunteers needed for Salvation Army 2024 Red Kettle Campaign

Police: Body found near Wheeler Avenue in Fort Smith

UAFS Toy Toss aims to spread Christmas joy to those in need

Stand surrounded by history at the Clayton House in Fort Smith | Around the Corner

Bricktown Brewery fire

Power outages linger across Arkansas after severe storms

Police identify victims of Greenwood house fire

Crews battle grass fire in Greenwood

Baptist Health-Fort Smith to host free educational event on breast cancer risk among Hispanic women

Greenwood High School named as finalist for $2 million prize in T-Mobile Friday Night 5G Lights competition

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