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'Grandma' and 'grandson' continue Thanksgiving tradition after tragedy

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Tik Tok star Lexy Burke gives surprise tips

Lexy Burke runs a popular Tik Tok account where she solicits donations from followers to donate to service industry workers.
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Community members raise $280K to keep afloat restaurant owner who gives the homeless free meals

Kazi Mannan is known in Washington, D.C. for his mission to feed the homeless, free of charge. But the pandemic almost ended his restaurant for good.
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Restaurant prepares free Thanksgiving dinners for seniors in need

This restaurant owner is giving back to seniors in need for Thanksgiving.
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Stranger shocks mom of 4 with brand new shoes after chance shopping encounter

"As a mom with three girls and a new baby boy I do not buy things for myself a lot. It was such a wonderful blessing," Justen Crumpton said.
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Black astronaut makes history

Astronaut Victor Glover is the first Black astronaut to be a part of an extended stay mission aboard the International Space Station.
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'Sorry, no candy, child with cancer' | Trick-or-treaters leave goodies for 3-year-old with leukemia

Zoe, 3, and her family have to take extra precautions during the pandemic while she fights cancer. But on Halloween, her neighborhood made sure she wasn't left out.
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Dentist gives free service to fellow veterans

This dentist honors her fellow veterans with free services on Veterans Day.
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Shop sells campaign signs for kindness

This small business owner wanted to spread kindness this election season with some 'campaign' signs everyone could get behind.
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Twin sisters have baby girls on their birthday

These twin sisters were shocked when they both had baby girls on the exact same day-- their birthday.
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'Jeopardy!' contestant reflects on Alex Trebek's kindness

After Alex Trebek's passing, a former 'Jeopardy!' contestant reflects on his personal experience with the game show legend.
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Shelter dog draws big donations

When a shelter asked for donations to help an abused puppy, the community gave enough to support hundreds of other dogs.

UAMS to provide free COVID-19 testing and flu shots in Springdale

Walmart NW Arkansas Championship moves 2021 tournament to September

See the snow-covered Great Smoky Mountains from the air

Rain increases Wednesday ends with snow, Thursday

Rakeem Boyd opts out of the rest of the season

Treylon Burks added to Biletnikoff Award watch list

Fayetteville City Council considers an ordinance to regulate short-term rentals

Arkansas Governor says once COVID-19 vaccine is approved, the state could receive it within 24 hours

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.

'Grandma' and 'grandson' continue Thanksgiving tradition after tragedy

Tik Tok star Lexy Burke gives surprise tips

Community members raise $280K to keep afloat restaurant owner who gives the homeless free meals

Restaurant prepares free Thanksgiving dinners for seniors in need

Stranger shocks mom of 4 with brand new shoes after chance shopping encounter

Black astronaut makes history

'Sorry, no candy, child with cancer' | Trick-or-treaters leave goodies for 3-year-old with leukemia

Dentist gives free service to fellow veterans

Shop sells campaign signs for kindness

Twin sisters have baby girls on their birthday

'Jeopardy!' contestant reflects on Alex Trebek's kindness

Shelter dog draws big donations

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