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63 years ago, nine students helped end racial segregation at Little Rock Central

HeartThreads

Seven women, six days and a healing trek in the footsteps of Harriet Tubman

Seven strangers came together to fight the quarantine blues by walking Harriet Tubman's path along the Underground Railroad.
History

Arkansas youths have lowest knowledge of Holocaust in America, study shows

The survey revealed that almost 70% of Arkansas millennials and Gen Zs didn't know that six million Jews were murdered during the Holocaust.
Local News

Oldest living WWII Veteran turns 111 this Saturday in New Orleans home

When asked the secret to such a long life, his answer is simple: "Just serve God and be nice to people."
History

What is the historical significance of Juneteenth?

June 19 is a nationally celebrated day commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States
History

Robert E. Lee statue, other Confederate monuments in Richmond to come down

The governor said the statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee will come down from Monument Avenue as soon as possible. Richmond's mayor said others would, too.
Heartwarming

Soldier's lost letter from Vietnam War finds its way home 52 years later

The envelope was postmarked May 10, 2020, but the words written inside were from Vietnam in 1968.
VERIFY

VERIFY: In 2017 Fauci said Trump would face a surprise outbreak, but he didn't predict COVID-19

Did Dr. Anthony Fauci warn three years ago that the incoming president would 'no doubt' face a surprise disease outbreak?
News

1918 vs. 2020: many pandemic parallels in East Tennessee

If you think it's impossible to relate to society in 1918 during the Spanish flu pandemic, the newspaper archives show surprising parallels in East Tennessee.
History

21 years ago, Fabio got goosed at the Apollo's Chariot opening at Busch Gardens

One of Busch Gardens' most popular roller coasters opened in 1999, but it had an infamously rocky start between a goose and a supermodel.
HeartThreads

A love story in time capsule: How WWII love letters brought strangers together

After two friends stumbled upon a stack of old love letters from World War II, they set out to find out how the love story ended.
Health

What are the worst disease outbreaks in history?

The coronavirus is moving closer to a potential pandemic. How have humans dealt with the worst outbreaks of diseases?

Fort Smith Public Schools receive wellness center grant, soon to rename Albert Pike elementary

League of Women Voters of Benton Co. to sponsor drive-thru voter registration in Rogers

Have a cough? How to tell if it is fall allergies or the coronavirus

Aerial footage shows wildfire raging on mountain

Week 4: Vote for Yarnell’s Sweetest Play of the Week

Podojil named SEC offensive player of the week

President Trump vs. Joe Biden: Everything you need to know about tonight's Cleveland debate

Fat Bear Week returns: Alaska national park's competition celebrates chubbiest bears

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.

63 years ago, nine students helped end racial segregation at Little Rock Central

Seven women, six days and a healing trek in the footsteps of Harriet Tubman

Arkansas youths have lowest knowledge of Holocaust in America, study shows

Oldest living WWII Veteran turns 111 this Saturday in New Orleans home

What is the historical significance of Juneteenth?

Robert E. Lee statue, other Confederate monuments in Richmond to come down

Soldier's lost letter from Vietnam War finds its way home 52 years later

VERIFY: In 2017 Fauci said Trump would face a surprise outbreak, but he didn't predict COVID-19

1918 vs. 2020: many pandemic parallels in East Tennessee

21 years ago, Fabio got goosed at the Apollo's Chariot opening at Busch Gardens

A love story in time capsule: How WWII love letters brought strangers together

What are the worst disease outbreaks in history?

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