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Arkansas Blood Insitute issuing 'urgent call' for donations of all blood types

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Springdale Schools beefing up security thanks to grants

The Springdale School District was recently awarded several safety grants in hopes of making their students and faculty feel even more welcome and secure.
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Pea Ridge football cancels games for next two weeks due to COVID-19

According to the district, football teams will not compete until the week of Oct. 26 due to COVID-19.
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Breast cancer screenings shouldn't stop because of COVID-19

The important thing to remember about self-exams is conducting them usually once a month, same time every month, and as a backup: regularly scheduled mammograms.
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Strangers on Nextdoor help Fort Bend Co. mother, daughter escape domestic violence situation

Lori Stewart posted on the social media app in an attempt to escape domestic violence and the response she received from her post was unimaginable.
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From pasta to steak | Pearland chef teaches kids how to cook with free virtual classes

About 100 kids from across the U.S. are logging on to Brittany Collazo's free cooking class. Since it's on Zoom, there's plenty of space for your family to join.
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Arkansas Red Cross in need of volunteers to help after hurricanes, wildfires

The Arkansas Red Cross is in need of more people to volunteer following the hurricanes on the gulf coast and the wildfires out west.
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1 in 5 Arkansans struggle with hunger: How you can help

September is Hunger Action Month – a month to spread the word and take action on the hunger crisis in America.
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Boy raises money to buy more than 200 bullet-proof vests for police dogs

K9 Luca in Bedford was just the latest pup to benefit!
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Families experience school bus issues during first week of school

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant changes for local school districts, including issues getting students to and from classes.
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COVID-19 Cases Confirmed In Arkansas Schools During First Week Back

Several school districts around Northwest Arkansas have already reported COVID-19 cases within their classrooms.
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ASU-Newport scholarship created in memory of Sydney Sutherland

"Sydney Sutherland made an impact on everyone she met. She shined in the classroom, and ASU-Newport is privileged to be a small part of her amazing life."

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

Halloween-themed events happening this week in NWA and River Valley

More heavy rain moves in today into tomorrow

Firefighters rescue barn owl from Silverado Fire

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

Football Friday Night Scoreboard

Springdale man goes all out for Halloween

Week of Halloween weather forecast

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.

Arkansas Blood Insitute issuing 'urgent call' for donations of all blood types

Springdale Schools beefing up security thanks to grants

Pea Ridge football cancels games for next two weeks due to COVID-19

Breast cancer screenings shouldn't stop because of COVID-19

Strangers on Nextdoor help Fort Bend Co. mother, daughter escape domestic violence situation

From pasta to steak | Pearland chef teaches kids how to cook with free virtual classes

Arkansas Red Cross in need of volunteers to help after hurricanes, wildfires

1 in 5 Arkansans struggle with hunger: How you can help

Boy raises money to buy more than 200 bullet-proof vests for police dogs

Families experience school bus issues during first week of school

COVID-19 Cases Confirmed In Arkansas Schools During First Week Back

ASU-Newport scholarship created in memory of Sydney Sutherland

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