Jordan Tidwell
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Fayetteville, AR, United States
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Rogers fire chief gives advice for staying safe while shooting fireworks at home
Rogers Fire Chief, Tom Jenkins says the best thing you can do if choosing to shoot your own, is using common sense. → Read More
Greenwood offering drive-thru coronavirus testing Wednesday
The testing site will be at Greenwood Baptist Health Clinic on W. Center Street from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. → Read More
Local summer camps waiting for clearance
Gov. Hutchinson is expected to announce Wednesday if summer camps will happen this summer. → Read More
Fort Smith Public Schools show senior pride through yard signs
The end of the school year hasn't been how high school seniors expected to finish out their grade school career. → Read More
Local school districts are making plans for 2020 graduation ceremonies
Some are deciding to hold virtual graduations, while others are delaying ceremonies until mid-summer. → Read More
Fort Smith Police Department celebrating kids' birthdays during social distancing
To keep everyone safe and healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic, many gatherings and celebrations are canceled. → Read More
T-shirts printed to help support Arkansas food banks & small businesses during the pandemic
Screen printing companies throughout the state are launching fundraisers to help those in need. → Read More
Walmart opening early for senior shoppers during coronavirus pandemic
Walmart will open its doors early for senior shoppers once a week during the coronavirus pandemic. → Read More
Local flower shop delivering happiness to those quarantined
ZuZu's Petals in Fayetteville is putting smiles on the faces of those who can't leave their homes. → Read More
Elkins to provide WiFi on wheels for students
The Elkins School District says it realizes not all students have access to the internet, so school officials created WiFi on Wheels. → Read More
Headed to the polls in Northwest Arkansas
Voters are casting their ballots in the 2020 primary election on Tuesday. → Read More
Protesters Block Immigration Bus Outside Washington County Detention Center
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KFSM) -- Protesters lined the streets near the Washington County Jail this morning (Jan. 17) and said they were there to stop ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) from picking up a person in jail. → Read More
Local Students Win Coding App Challenge Put On By Congress
SPRINGDALE (KFSM) — Two Northwest Arkansas students have won a coding app challenge put on by the U.S. House of Representatives. It’s part of a goal to get more kids involved in computer science careers. → Read More
5NEWS Teams Up With Arkansas Blood Institute For Blood Drive
FORT SMITH, Ark. (KFSM) — 5NEWS and the Arkansas Blood Institute are teaming up to host a blood drive in Fort Smith Tuesday. From 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., you can donate blood at the Fort Smith donation center at 5300 S. U Street. One donation of blood can save up to three lives. → Read More
Fayetteville Student Council Raising Money During 21st Annual Homeless Vigil
FAYETTEVILLE (KFSM) — Fayetteville High School students camped out Thursday (Dec. 5) night to raise money for students and families in need throughout the district. The student council hosts the event, and students sleep in sleeping bags and cardboard boxes. → Read More
Handsome Holiday Heroes Here To Help You Put Up Christmas Lights
ROGERS, Ark. (KFSM) — Christmas lights are starting to turn on in neighborhoods throughout the area. More and more people are choosing to have professional groups install lights on their house. → Read More
Greenwood Girl Gets Surprise Trip To Disney World Thanks To Classmates
GREENWOOD, Ark. (KFSM) — A six-year-old girl in Greenwood is being granted a wish, and it’s all because of Make-A-Wish and the students at East Hills Middle School. Julissa Hernandez was surprised with her trip to Walt Disney World. → Read More
Springdale’s Don Eichenberger Named Arkansas Secondary Assistant Principal Of The Year
SPRINGDALE, Ark. (KFSM) — Springdale Assistant Principal Don Eichenberger has been named the Arkansas Secondary Assistant Principal of the Year. He was surprised with the award at a school assembly on Wednesday (Nov. 20). He has been with the district for 29 years and says he was speechless when the students and staff surprised him. → Read More
Girls In Construction Conference Empowering Young Women To Enter The Field
BENTONVILLE (KFSM) — Young girls in our area are getting a glimpse into the construction field with the Girls in Construction conference. Students from all four Rogers Middle Schools, as well as the Bentonville Ignite Program students, were invited to Northwest Arkansas Community College for the conference. → Read More
Poteau Balloon Festival Takes Flight Today
POTEAU (KFSM) — The skies over Poteau will be full of color as the Poteau Balloon Festival takes off today (Oct. 18) at the LeFlore County Fairgrounds. Tickets are $5 for ages 4 and up. → Read More