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"Radium Girls" coming to the Don Tyson School of Innovation

Students at the school will perform the play October 12th, 13th and 14th. Daren finds out about the student-lead production and how to get tickets.

Community Spotlight

The Boys & Girls Club of Van Buren putting final touches on its annual gala September 30th.

This year's theme is Rockin' The Razorback Red. Daren finds out about the event and how you can get tickets.

Community Spotlight

Junior Civic League of Fort Smith planning its annual National Day of Service

What is the Junior Civic League, how can you be apart of the organization, and what is the National Day of Service. Daren finds out.

Local News

Affordable housing grant rejected in Fayetteville

Ward 1 councilmember D'Andre Jones held a town hall just last week for residents to make their voices heard.

Bikes Blues BBQ

Bikes, Blues, and Barbecue is back in Downtown Rogers

Motorcyclists are set to roar into NWA for the annual Bikes, Blues, and Barbecue celebration.

Community Spotlight

The 2023 United Way of Fort Smith Area fundraising campaign will soon start

This year's campaign kickoff is set for September 21st. Daren finds out more about this year's effort, where the money goes, and how you can get involved.

Local News

Arkansas Support Network hosts tailgate event

The event is designed to kick off the football season with entertainment, food, and live music as well as silent and live auctions.

Community

Quilt of Parks, A Street Promenade plans move forward after Bentonville City Council approval

The Bentonville Park and Recreation Department says that the plan "seeks to build on Bentonville's charming downtown, and prepare for continued prosperity"

Community Spotlight

St. Scholastica in Fort Smith celebrates 10 years of helping girls overseas get an education

It's called Girls' Education Matters. It's a scholarship program to help Guatemalan girls go to school. Daren finds out about the program and a fundraiser.

Outreach

Joplin bridge dedicated to fallen officer Jake Reed

As an organ donor, Officer Jake Reed saved the lives of four people, even after he died.

Health

U of A student's mom talks about daughter's near-death experience with E. coli

The Arkansas Department of Health confirmed that 42 patients had symptoms tied to the E. coli outbreak in Fayetteville.

1000 Books Before Kindergarten initiative celebrated at Bentonville Public Library

1 dead, 1 hospitalized after crash in Sequoyah County

Hot, sunny start to the week

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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.

Paris Boys and Girls Club looking for chili cookoff competitors

"Radium Girls" coming to the Don Tyson School of Innovation

The Boys & Girls Club of Van Buren putting final touches on its annual gala September 30th.

Junior Civic League of Fort Smith planning its annual National Day of Service

Affordable housing grant rejected in Fayetteville

Bikes, Blues, and Barbecue is back in Downtown Rogers

The 2023 United Way of Fort Smith Area fundraising campaign will soon start

Arkansas Support Network hosts tailgate event

Quilt of Parks, A Street Promenade plans move forward after Bentonville City Council approval

St. Scholastica in Fort Smith celebrates 10 years of helping girls overseas get an education

Joplin bridge dedicated to fallen officer Jake Reed

U of A student's mom talks about daughter's near-death experience with E. coli

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