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2026 Election Day voting locations in Northwest Arkansas, River Valley
Voting for the 2026 General Election is on Tuesday, November 3, and voting locations are open across Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley.
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Woman arrested for alleged vehicle break-ins in Fort Smith
A woman has been arrested for allegedly breaking into multiple vehicles on Sunday morning.
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Taking a ballot selfie? It may be prohibited in your state
Not every state supports taking a photo with your ballot.
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Crews respond to reports of smoke at Butterfield Elementary in Fayetteville
An electrical fire has been reported at Butterfield Elementary.
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The Affordable Care Act's open enrollment: What to know
Big changes to the exchange include expiring financial assistance, rising rates, potential delays in working with a broker, new restrictions on immigrants, and stricter enrollment checks.
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Toddler organic baked bars recalled over 'potentially fatal' choking risk
The warning comes after several reports of toddlers experiencing complete airway obstruction while eating the bars.
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Fayetteville police call Sunday shooting a random act
"A senseless act of violence" is what authorities are calling the Sunday morning shooting on West Avenue, adding that there is no indication of an ongoing threat to the public as investigators continue working to identif
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Fayetteville celebrates fifth annual Día de los Muertos
Art, live music and Mexican traditions came together in Fayetteville on Sunday as the Community Creative Center hosted its fifth annual Día de los Muertos celebration.
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Underwood Park opens in Fayetteville with ribbon-cutting
Fayetteville residents will have a new place to gather and enjoy the outdoors, as Underwood Park officially opened on Sunday, Nov. 1.
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Hundreds of vendors meet Northwest Arkansas shoppers at NWA Makers Market
On Sunday, shoppers in Northwest Arkansas had the chance to browse hundreds of local vendors at the NWA Makers Market at the Washington County Fairgrounds in Fayetteville.
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Sweet apple pies to savor this season
Enjoy this collection of tested apple pie recipes found in vintage Ozarks cookbooks.
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The legend of the hoop snake
Hoop snakes, a mythical creature in the Ozarks and beyond, allegedly take their tails in their mouths and roll towards victims. They are said to be poisonous — but, spoiler alert, aren’t real.
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Animal Tracks in Arkansas
Arkansas is full of wildlife, but you don’t have to see an animal to know it’s been there. From a muddy creek bank in the Delta to a trail through the Ozarks, or even your own backyard, the best clues are sometimes right
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Route 66 Neon Park lights up the night in St. Robert
The Route 66 Neon Park opened in 2025 in St. Robert, Missouri. It features restored neon signs that formerly stood along the route between St. Louis and Carthage.
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Manes Mercantile opens for food and connection
Manes Mercantile — the only business in the tiny Wright County community — opened in 2026. An owner says its the first time the town has had a cafe of its type in 20 years or so.
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Cave Mountain | A Real Arkansas Story of Survival & Place
Something about the Ozark Mountains in autumn invites a touch of mystery. Maybe it is the fog settling in the valleys, the changing leaves obscuring familiar trails, or the quiet that falls as the sun slips behind the bl
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Ozarks Notebook: Changes, here and soon, to SNAP in Missouri
With the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill, rules for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program changed, making it harder for people across Missouri and beyond to qualify for federal support.
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Creating community doesn’t take a lot of cash. It takes intention.
Creating community doesn’t take a lot of cash. It takes intention.
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Artist Point: A Front-Row Seat to Arkansas Fall Color
Located along U.S. Highway 71, about eight miles north of Mountainburg, Artist Point offers sweeping views of Saddle Canyon and the rugged Boston Mountains. On a clear day, visitors can look toward White Rock Mountain in
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Fall on the Fly: A Fishing Escape to Mammoth Spring
Cold, clear water, colorful Ozark hillsides and a little small-town hospitality make Mammoth Spring a wonderful place to spend a fall weekend. Bring your fly rod, a sense of adventure and willingness to slow down and rel
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Balcony Restaurant | A Front-Row Seat to Downtown Eureka Springs
There are plenty of places to eat in downtown Eureka Springs, but only a few offer you the chance to sit above it all and watch this historic Arkansas town unfold below. At the Balcony Restaurant & Bar inside the Basin P
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Steve Grant of KY3 to emcee 2026 Rock Picking Party
Steve Grant of KY3 will emcee Ozarks Alive’s 2026 Rock Picking Party.
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At a reunion, locals connect with Meadows School — as it prepares to live on as new gathering space
Meadows School in rural Taney County holds its reunion in 2026. It is likely the final reunion at the school as it is today, as the aging building will soon be transformed into a pavilion in connection with the Society o
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Hornet club creates community — not by chance, but by care
Hornet, Missouri, is home to the Hornet Friends & Neighbors - FAN Club, a point of connection that dates to the 1960s.
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