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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.
Education
UARK Mullins Library under construction
Politics
CAPES lawsuit moves against the LEARNS Act
Parents in the Marvell-Elaine school district are pushing to delay the start of the Arkansas Governor Sanders' LEARNS Act.
Education
Arkansas State Supreme Court to listen to arguments in LEARNS Act case
Parents and citizens argue that the plan did not go through the proper channels in the legislation.
Education
Several books have been banned in Florida, despite Ron DeSantis' claim that there have been no bans
In Florida, there are no statewide bans on books. But, school districts can make their own rules. During the 2022 school year, 566 books were banned in the state.
Local News
Education on bees becoming more accessible in Washington County
The Fayetteville Public Library and the Shiloh Museum manage beehives, educating the public about vital insects. A master beekeeper says they develop 80% of food.
Education
Here's how Arkansas students can avoid 'brain drain' over summer break
It's a time for relaxation after a long year— but kids tend to lose some of what they learned over the break. Here's how to prevent a summer slide from happening.
Education
Arkansas Supreme Court denies state's request regarding LEARNS Act
The state's highest court denied a motion to stay the temporary restraining order on the LEARNS law, but has asked for briefs next week.
Education
Libraries fire back against book bans
The lawsuit comes as lawmakers in an increasing number of conservative states are pushing for measures making it easier to ban or restrict access to books.
People
8th grader walks 6.5 miles to attend graduation at Harris-Stowe State University
Fourteen-year-old Xavier Jones walked 6.5 miles from north St. Louis to Harris Stowe State University to attend his eighth grade graduation.
Nation World
How to prepare for the end of the student loan payment pause
No matter how the Supreme Court rules on Biden's student loan forgiveness plan, borrowers will need to start paying back their student loans later this summer.
Community
Fort Smith 10-year-old makes it to National Spelling Bee
A 10-year-old boy from Fort Smith made his way to Washington D.C. for the National Spelling Bee.
Education
Arkansas AG Griffin eyeing reversal to LEARNS Act restraining order
Gov. Sarah Sanders' education reform bill was expected to go into effect in August, but a recent decision by a judge put that on hold.
Politics
CAPES lawsuit moves against the LEARNS Act
Parents in the Marvell-Elaine school district are pushing to delay the start of the Arkansas Governor Sanders' LEARNS Act.
Education
Arkansas State Supreme Court to listen to arguments in LEARNS Act case
Parents and citizens argue that the plan did not go through the proper channels in the legislation.
Education
Several books have been banned in Florida, despite Ron DeSantis' claim that there have been no bans
In Florida, there are no statewide bans on books. But, school districts can make their own rules. During the 2022 school year, 566 books were banned in the state.
Local News
Education on bees becoming more accessible in Washington County
The Fayetteville Public Library and the Shiloh Museum manage beehives, educating the public about vital insects. A master beekeeper says they develop 80% of food.
Education
Here's how Arkansas students can avoid 'brain drain' over summer break
It's a time for relaxation after a long year— but kids tend to lose some of what they learned over the break. Here's how to prevent a summer slide from happening.
Education
Arkansas Supreme Court denies state's request regarding LEARNS Act
The state's highest court denied a motion to stay the temporary restraining order on the LEARNS law, but has asked for briefs next week.
Education
Libraries fire back against book bans
The lawsuit comes as lawmakers in an increasing number of conservative states are pushing for measures making it easier to ban or restrict access to books.
People
8th grader walks 6.5 miles to attend graduation at Harris-Stowe State University
Fourteen-year-old Xavier Jones walked 6.5 miles from north St. Louis to Harris Stowe State University to attend his eighth grade graduation.
Nation World
How to prepare for the end of the student loan payment pause
No matter how the Supreme Court rules on Biden's student loan forgiveness plan, borrowers will need to start paying back their student loans later this summer.
Community
Fort Smith 10-year-old makes it to National Spelling Bee
A 10-year-old boy from Fort Smith made his way to Washington D.C. for the National Spelling Bee.
Education
Arkansas AG Griffin eyeing reversal to LEARNS Act restraining order
Gov. Sarah Sanders' education reform bill was expected to go into effect in August, but a recent decision by a judge put that on hold.
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