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Heartwarming

Texas high school students build tiny homes to help homeless veterans

Coronavirus

Beloved Heber Springs mother dies from COVID-19

Dorothy Haile's daughter said telling her mother goodbye on an iPad was the most heart-wrenching thing she's ever done.
Small Business

Maine company makes history building nation's first firefighting robot

Howe and Howe Technologies designs and builds robots that helped fight a massive fire in LA last week.
Local News

Historically Black sororities in Atlanta unite for 'Stroll to the Polls' video, images, now viral

Members of the four historically Black sororities came together for the project that grabbed the attention of celebrities and social media.
Heartwarming

'It's a treasure' | Social media helps reunite wedding photo album with couple's daughter after it was donated to thrift store

The album was mistakenly donated to Outreach Thrift Shop. One woman bought the album and took to Facebook to find the owner.
Local News

Fallen Pine Bluff officer's badge number will be retired to honor his memory

A funeral was held for Det. Kevin Collins, who was fatally shot on Monday while responding to a call at the Econo Lodge motel.
Politics

'Mister VP, I'm speaking, I'm speaking' | Women everywhere agree that was a relatable moment

Sen. Kamala Harris sent the phrase trending around social media during the vice presidential debate.
Features

Chesterfield woman with Down syndrome models for skincare line

In addition to modeling, Strobel has made appearances at schools and organizations, talking about the importance of acceptance and inclusion
News

Michigan's massive 12-acre corn maze that's causing many to 'Get Lost'

Liv & Stephen McDaniel are the co-owners of Deep Roots Produce in Alto, Mi. They've created a 12-acre corn maze that can take up to 2 hours to complete, if you dare.
Animals

More than 1,000 hellbenders released from Saint Louis Zoo into Ozark rivers

Since 2008, more than 8,600 Saint Louis Zoo-raised endangered hellbenders have been reintroduced to the wild in Missouri.
Style

Wildlife cameras capture bears doing 'Dirty Dancing' lift, third-wheeling and having existential crises

Photos showed bears having the time of their lives in a water feature at the Highlands Ranch Backcountry.
People

This Arkansas nonprofit helps reconnect veterans with hunting and fishing trips

The Arkansas Freedom Fund helps veterans in the state by offering a place to get outdoors by themselves or their families that much needed peace and quiet.

Traffic backed up for miles on west I-40 at mile marker 328 in Oklahoma after semi collision

All things Halloween 2020: Arkansas events, holiday headlines, weather, COVID-19 guidance and more

Rainy and cloudy once again today with cool temperatures

Tree debris strewn everywhere after Zeta

Week 8: Vote for Yarnell’s Sweetest Play of the Week

Football Friday Night Scoreboard

All things Halloween 2020: Arkansas events, holiday headlines, weather, COVID-19 guidance and more

Volkswagen recalls Jettas to fix fuel leaks that can cause fires

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.

Texas high school students build tiny homes to help homeless veterans

Beloved Heber Springs mother dies from COVID-19

Maine company makes history building nation's first firefighting robot

Historically Black sororities in Atlanta unite for 'Stroll to the Polls' video, images, now viral

'It's a treasure' | Social media helps reunite wedding photo album with couple's daughter after it was donated to thrift store

Fallen Pine Bluff officer's badge number will be retired to honor his memory

'Mister VP, I'm speaking, I'm speaking' | Women everywhere agree that was a relatable moment

Chesterfield woman with Down syndrome models for skincare line

Michigan's massive 12-acre corn maze that's causing many to 'Get Lost'

More than 1,000 hellbenders released from Saint Louis Zoo into Ozark rivers

Wildlife cameras capture bears doing 'Dirty Dancing' lift, third-wheeling and having existential crises

This Arkansas nonprofit helps reconnect veterans with hunting and fishing trips

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