Northwest Arkansas and River Valley local news | 5NEWS

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  Averting government shutdown, Congress approves temporary funding through the holidays

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  Best Friends Animal Society discusses starting emergency fostering program to save pets' lives

• Paris community gathers to commemorate police chief
• Former Arkansas judge sentenced to seven years in prison for possession of child sexual abuse material
• Bentonville School Board approves 100-unit affordable housing proposal
• Tribe in Oklahoma sues city of Tulsa for continuing to ticket Native American drivers
• List: Food and clothing donation opportunities across Fayetteville
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• Fort Smith police arrest registered Oklahoma sex offender for trafficking meth

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  What will winter 2023-2024 be like? | Arctic Arkansas
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  Razorback head coach Sam Pittman speaks on rumors, Polar Express after Auburn loss
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  Giant redheaded centipede in Arkansas: What to know about this colorful, venomous arthropod
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  Arctic Arkansas | How dangerous can bridges be during the winter?
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  Community talks preserving history amid Walmart museum renovations
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  Brandon Burlsworth's lasting impact on Razorback football and beyond
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  TikTok influencer building smiles with little bricks
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  Meet the owners behind the Springdale restaurant 'King Arepa'
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  Rogers Bakery serves quick café con pan for breakfast

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  Off on Mondays: How Lincoln High School's first semester with four-day weeks is going

  "You’re going to earn that extra day off. That's pretty much the vow that we all took, we're not going to show up here and have any slack,” Stan Karber said.
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  Arkansas United receives first grant from USCIS of $250,000

  AU's Founding Executive Director said the grant will help empower immigrants and promote participation as U.S. citizens.
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  Would a former president get Secret Service protection in prison? What we can VERIFY

  Many readers asked if former President Trump would get Secret Service protection if he’s convicted of a crime and goes to prison. Here’s why the answer is unclear.

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Local Events

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  Best Friends Animal Society discusses starting emergency fostering program to save pets' lives

  On Wednesday, the Best Friends Animal Society met with community members at the Pet Resource Center to discuss the need for an emergency foster program.
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  Places to get warm, free Thanksgiving dinner in Arkansas

  The Salvation Army and many churches around the region are offering free meals to those in need this holiday season.

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  There is no way to enforce the Supreme Court’s new code of conduct

  The Supreme Court has adopted its first-ever code of conduct. But there’s no mechanism in place to enforce the code, as people online correctly claim.
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  Claim that Wednesday before Thanksgiving is the busiest travel day needs context

  Road delays are at their worst across major metros the day before Thanksgiving, but the Sunday after is when airports are busiest.