Number of new COVID-19 community cases in Arkansas sets record Tuesday
The number of new COVID-19 cases in the community in the state of Arkansas set a new record, with 374 cases reported in the community since yesterday.
Section: Local News
Fayetteville postpones City Council meeting
The Fayetteville City Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 2 has been postponed.
Fayetteville City Council preview: June 4, 2020
Adding and removing to railroad crossings, regulating single-use plastic bags, several rezoning, an annexation and more.
Fayetteville mayor issues statement on local protests
Jordan encouraged people to avoid violence and stay safe when demonstrating against Floyd’s death.
Confederate statue in Bentonville to be moved this summer
The group said it’s been in dialogue with local community leaders for over a year about the future of the monument, which it owns.
Governor holds COVID-19 press conference in Rogers after uptick in NWA cases
Northwest Arkansas continues to see an increase in cases.
Ozark Natural Foods now open at new location in Fayetteville
Ozark Natural Foods is now open at its new location on College Avenue and Lafayette Street near downtown Fayetteville.
Fayetteville police chief responds to killing of George Floyd
Fayetteville Police Chief Mike Reynolds on Friday issued a formal response to the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police.
Fayetteville public meetings: June 1-5, 2020
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, City Council, Board of Adjustments and more.
NWA continues to lead state in new COVID-19 cases
COVID-19 cases in the state of Arkansas increased by 239 since yesterday, including 91 combined new cases in Washington and Benton Counties.
Drive-thru COVID-19 testing event set for Saturday in Fayetteville
The Arkansas Department of health will host a drive-thru testing event in Fayetteville on Saturday, May 30.
Arkansas logs highest increase in community COVID-19 cases to date
The number of positive COVID-19 cases in Arkansas increased by 261 to 6,538 on Thursday, according to Gov. Asa Hutchinson.
UA posts tentative move-in plan for fall 2020 semester
The University of Arkansas has posted tentative move-in dates for the fall 2020 semester, along with a plan to help limit the spread of COVID-19 on the Fayetteville campus.
Governor provides update on Arkansas COVID-19 cases Wednesday
Governor Asa Hutchinson provided an update on the new COVID-19 cases in the state of Arkansas at his daily press conference held in Jonesboro on Wednesday.
New York Times lists COVID-19 daily growth rate in NWA as highest in the nation
The metro area is listed atop a New York Times report on potential new COVID-19 hot spots.
Governor says Arkansas is at a ‘critical point’ in the COVID-19 pandemic
Hutchinson said Arkansans will soon know whether the state has reached the ceiling of a second peak or if that increase is just the beginning of a major spike that will keep the state locked into Phase 1 of its reopening plan.
Fayetteville to test slow traffic program around Wilson Park
Fayetteville this week will launch a pilot program that aims to slow traffic and increase safety in the Wilson Park neighborhood.
Fayetteville public meetings: May 25-29, 2020
Planning Commission, City Council Agenda Session, Transportation Committee, and more.
Bentonville Brewing Co. quietly opens new location
The wait is over. Bentonville Brewing Co. is finally home and open for business.
Arkansas reports highest overall spike in COVID-19 cases, limited-contact team sports to resume
Arkansas has reported the highest increase in positive COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began.
Fayetteville to reopen tennis courts, marinas, skate park and other parks amenities
Fayetteville officials announced that several parks amenities would soon reopen with certain guidelines and limitations.
State posts rules for summer camps
The Arkansas Department of Health posted to its website the COVID-19 rules for summer day camps on Wednesday.
