Tom Sissom
NWA Democrat-Gazette
Fayetteville, AR, United States
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Police identify man found dead in Fayetteville house fire; cause of fire still under investigation
FAYETTEVILLE -- Police have identified the man who died in a March 3 house fire as Matthew Alicea. → Read More
Washington county judge urges considering use of covid funds for emergency operations center
A new emergency operations center for Washington County may take precedence over other uses for the county’s remaining $6 million in federal covid relief money, County Judge Patrick Deakins said Friday. → Read More
Fatal Fayetteville house fire still under investigation; identity of dead man not yet confirmed
FAYETTEVILLE -- Authorities say the man who died in a house fire Friday morning hasn't yet been identified. → Read More
Fentanyl testing saves lives, activists say; changes sought to drug paraphernalia laws
FAYETTEVILLE -- Chris Jones has seen drug abuse from both sides, spending time in prison and going through drug court before finding a life helping others. → Read More
Governor’s education bill stirs concern in Northwest Arkansas’ first public forums on the proposal
Even the supporters of the governor's education bill asked questions and raised concerns Friday at forums in Northwest Arkansas. → Read More
Fayetteville attorney appointed to Washington County Quorum Court seat after incumbent resigned in January
FAYETTEVILLE -- Coleman Taylor, a local attorney, is the new justice of the peace for District 1 in Washington County. → Read More
Icy, slick roads a problem in Northwest Arkansas this morning
Northwest Arkansas drivers had to deal with icy roads this morning after sleet pummeled the area Monday. → Read More
One reported dead after sleet stifles Northwest Arkansas
Police cited icy roads in a fatal wreck Monday morning as sleet swept in waves through Northwest Arkansas. → Read More
Three people arrested in Northwest Arkansas on various charges
Arrest report from Benton and Washington Counties. → Read More
Up to a foot of snow expected to fall across much of Northwest Arkansas today and into Wednesday
Snow is expected to wallop Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley today, according to the National Weather Service. → Read More
Heavy, wet snow expected across Northwest Arkansas, River Valley Tuesday
Snow is expected to wallop Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley on Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service. → Read More
Despite concerns over similarities to anti-government symbols, new Washington County seal approved
Washington County's justices of the peace spent much of their first meeting of 2023 discussing the meaning and importance of symbols. → Read More
Petition seeks to handcuff money for Washington County jail expansion
Washington County officials are proceeding with plans to use federal covid-relief money on a jail project even as opponents of the jail expansion are gathering signatures to stop the project through a public vote in November 2024. → Read More
Petition seeks to handcuff money for Washington Couty jail expansion
Washington County officials are proceeding with plans to use federal covid-relief money on a jail project even as opponents of the jail expansion are gathering signatures to stop the project through a public vote in November 2024. → Read More
Man dies after stabbing at Springdale hotel; suspect arrested
SPRINGDALE -- A woman was arrested Tuesday in the fatal stabbing of a man at a Springdale motel a day earlier. → Read More
11 arrested in Northwest Arkansas on various charges
Arrests Benton County Sheriff's Office • Devin Young, 37, of 15113 Mills Cove in Garfield, was arrested Sunday in connection with domestic battering. Young was being held Monday in the Benton County Jail with no bond set. Fayetteville • David McCurley, 33, of Fayetteville, was arrested Friday in connection with possession of methamphetamine or cocaine with purpose to deliver. McCurley was… → Read More
Washington County Quorum Court to consider up to $2.3 million in covid funding requests
FAYETTEVILLE -- Washington County's justices of the peace will soon be asked to decide how to spend up to $2.3 million in federal covid relief money. → Read More
Four arrested in Northwest Arkansas on various charges
Arrests Gravette • Kenith Shepard, 22, of 13668 Arkansas 72 West in Hiwasse, was arrested Thursday in connection with aggravated assault on family or household member and domestic battering. Shepard was being held Friday in the Benton County Jail with no bond set. Siloam Springs • Justin Davidson, 32, of 396 N. Cherry St. in Siloam Springs, was arrested Thursday in connection with battery.… → Read More
Nine people arrested in Northwest Arkansas in connection with various charges
Arrests Bentonville • Courtney Klinefelter, 30, of 8851 Private Road 2175 in Cassville, Mo., was arrested Monday in connection with aggravated assault. Klinefelter was being held Tuesday in the Benton County Jail with no bond set. Fayetteville • Sidney Thurman, 49, of 1341 N. Futrall Drive in Fayetteville, was arrested Saturday in connection with aggravated assault on a family or household… → Read More
Washington County seeking jail medical services provider by Jan. 1; proposals for service to be opened Wednesday
Washington County Sheriff-elect Jay Cantrell says he's "cautiously optimistic" about finding a new medical services provider for the jail by Jan. 1 but is prepared to operate without one for a time if necessary. → Read More