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Announcements

What to know about fireworks in Fayetteville city limits

Entertainment

American Girl Live! in Concert coming to the Walton Arts Center

The brand loved by generations is bringing its characters to the stage in this new production.
Local News

Spring Cleanup Campaign dumpster locations in Sebastian County

The campaign encourages residents of Sebastian County to use the cleanup site dumpsters to pick up litter, tackle illegal dumps and help put a shine to the area.
Crime

Here's why police, attorneys can no longer speak publicly about the Moscow murder investigation

A nondissemination order from the Latah County Court prohibits new information regarding the Moscow murders to be disclosed to the public or media.
Announcements

City of Alma reschedules Christmas parade due to rainy weather

Alma Mayor Jerry Martin has announced that the parade has been rescheduled to December 17 at 7 p.m. Pack your raincoats just in case.
Weather

List of closings due to winter weather in Northwest Arkansas and River Valley

With winter weather expected overnight, 5NEWS will compile a list of closings due to weather.
Announcements

Over 900 customers without power in Fayetteville

The outage is reported to be mainly affecting customers in the downtown and west side of the city.
Announcements

Boil water order lifted for Sebastian County residents

According to the James Fork Regional Water District, customers north of Sturgeon Road and Cedar Valley Road were under a boil order after a water break.
Announcements

Circle K offering 40 cents off each gallon of gas Thursday evening

From 4 to 7 p.m., participating Circle K stores across the country will be offering a nice discount on fuel.
Announcements

Poteau water plant equipment repaired, 'tanks now filling'

According to the Poteau Valley Water Director, the pump they were waiting for arrived but wasn't working properly.
Announcements

U.S. Marshals Museum announces new president, CEO

Officials with the museum announced that Ben Johnson of Iowa has been hired as the new president and CEO effective Aug. 22.
Announcements

Power restored to 20,000 Ozarks Electric customers

According to a power outage map, Ozarks Electric customers in the Harp Hill, Springdale, Tontitown, Johnson and Harmon areas were without power.