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How to track COVID-19 cases in Northwest Arkansas, River Valley schools

Back To School

How to track COVID-19 cases in Northwest Arkansas, River Valley schools

Back To School

Watch: Safety when driving in a school zone

Drivers have experienced more traffic lately as students returned to school.
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Driving safely in school zones

As students return to school for the new semester it's important to understand safety when driving in a school zone.
Back To School

Gov. Hutchinson discusses COVID in schools, booster shots during weekly press update

While a mask policy protects most students in Arkansas, there is still a concern for outbreaks.
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Future School of Fort Smith now welcoming 9th grade students

It's the only public charter school in Arkansas that provides students personalized advising, professional internships and tuition-free college experience.
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Future School of Fort Smith opens campus to 9th grade students

When the Future School originally began, it was targeted for 10th through 12th grade.
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UAFS students move back to campus under COVID-19 regulations

Similar to last year, students will be assigned move-in times to help limit traffic congestion and the number of people in hallways at any given time.
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Students and staff gear up for the first day of school in Arkansas

As students return to class local school leaders are making adjustments to keep them safe from COVID-19.
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Area schools requiring face masks for upcoming year

Earlier this month an Arkansas judge temporarily blocked the state from enforcing a law that prevents schools and other governmental agencies from requiring masks.
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Har-Ber High School seniors celebrate the first day of school with new tradition

Around 100 students brought blankets and snacks to spend the first morning hours of the new school year together, giving a cheer once the sun came up.
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Most Arkansas schools will have mask mandates

Most Arkansas public schools are implementing mask mandates for the upcoming school year
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United Way Fill the Bus 2021: How to donate school supplies to local students

The United Way of Fort Smith & NWA Areas are holding a Back-to-School bash this year where school supply donations will be accepted.

Health experts discuss booster shots and breakthrough cases in Arkansas

Law enforcement attends sniper training camp

The humidity will be on the rise the next few days

The humidity is coming back this week

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.

How to track COVID-19 cases in Northwest Arkansas, River Valley schools

Watch: Safety when driving in a school zone

Driving safely in school zones

Gov. Hutchinson discusses COVID in schools, booster shots during weekly press update

Future School of Fort Smith now welcoming 9th grade students

Future School of Fort Smith opens campus to 9th grade students

UAFS students move back to campus under COVID-19 regulations

Students and staff gear up for the first day of school in Arkansas

Area schools requiring face masks for upcoming year

Har-Ber High School seniors celebrate the first day of school with new tradition

Most Arkansas schools will have mask mandates

United Way Fill the Bus 2021: How to donate school supplies to local students

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