Northwest Arkansas and River Valley local news | 5NEWS

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  Benton County prosecutors fighting storm-related crimes as families rebuild

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  Weather Impact Alert: Increasing rain chances will impact holiday weekend plans

• 188th Wing conducts safety trainings before nations make their way to Fort Smith
• Tyson Foods names new CFO after removing Tyson heir
• Rollover crash causes injuries, slows down traffic on I-49 in Benton County
• Traffic Alert: Crews work on crash scene on I-49 in Benton County
• Razorback fans share excitement on first game of the season
• Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas reminds hunters that shooting power and fiber lines is illegal
• 'We're extremely frustrated' | Washington County residents speak out after finding roads covered in oil

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  If you're in Northwest Arkansas, you may soon see a giant 250-pound red ball | Here's what it is
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  Corps of Engineers makes it clear private docks are not allowed for commercial use at Beaver Lake
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  Seat warms for Arkansas coach Sam Pittman ahead of 2024 kickoff
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  All concerts playing at the Walmart AMP in 2024
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  When is the first day of school?
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  Chaffee in Crisis: How thousands of Cuban refugees altered a small Arkansas community
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  'She's a fighter' | Family recounts devastating crash and daring rescue in Benton County
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  Why Arkansas farmers are moving away from certified organic produce

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  What fans need to know before heading to War Memorial Stadium for Razorbacks game

  The Hogs will kick off their season on Thursday against the UAPB Golden Lions! Here's what fans need to know about tailgating, security, and directions to the game.
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  Impact of 'parole in place' program pause in Arkansas

  On Monday, a Texas federal judge ordered a pause on the Biden administration program that would allow immigrant spouses of U.S. citizens a path to citizenship.
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  Arkansas man gets six consecutive life sentences for rape of a child

  The six life sentences will run back-to-back, according to court documents.

• In first interview of presidential campaign, Harris defends shifting from some liberal positions
• Boar's Head plant linked to deadly outbreak broke food safety rules dozens of times, records show
• Here's who took home the first gold medal of the Paralympics
• Dolly Parton is sending free books to children across 21 states — and around the world
• Paralympic Games opening ceremony starts the final chapter on a long summer of sport in Paris
• Congresswomen press FDA on why a proposal to ban hair-straightening chemicals is delayed

Local Events

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  Community talks preserving history amid Walmart museum renovations

  Walmart says the demolition and rebuilding of the historic buildings that house its museum was necessary to meet safety and structural requirements.
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  Benton County prosecutors fighting storm-related crimes as families rebuild

  The Wilders renovated their Rogers home and moved in two weeks into May. Now in a rental because it's unlivable, the home was broken into with expensive items taken.

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  Political campaigns cannot play whatever songs they want at events

  Political campaigns must acquire a license and receive artist permission if they want to play a song at a campaign event without risking legal trouble.
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  Kamala Harris isn’t AI-generated in Trump campaign ad about the economy

  The clips of Harris seen in a new Trump campaign ad are real, despite speculation that they were AI-generated.