A man seen in a viral photo with his foot on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's desk is Richard Barnett of Gravette, Arkansas. 5NEWS spoke with Barnett and will air his statements about the event tonight on 5NEWS at 10.
Razorback basketball star and Fort Smith native was given a key to the city by Mayor McGill after speaking at the Boys & Girls Club he use to attend as a kid.
JUST IN: Arkansas Football player Myles Slusher's lawyer says the arrest was an "overreaction to a minor offense." You can watch the full body cam video obtained by 5NEWS here.
Remember the crucial targeting call on Arkansas freshman Quincey McAdoo in overtime of the Liberty Bowl? Well, that was in fact the wrong call. (Shocking we know)
A day later the call has been overruled and McAdoo won't be suspended.
The nurses at Mercy in Fort Smith are working hard to bring some happiness during these ever-changing times! Thank you to ALL of the health care providers who make sure we are all taken care of. ♥
Chris Jones, Democratic nominee for Arkansas governor, received a $100,000 donation from California Gov. Gavin Newsom in his bid to defeat Sarah Huckabee Sanders.
Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced he reinstated the public health emergency due to the spike in COVID-19 cases in Arkansas. He also announced he would be calling a special session next week for lawmakers to vote on lifting the ban on local mask mandates.
Eric Musselman's mom Kris will watch her son coach the Razorbacks in person for the first time as they take on Gonzaga during the Sweet 16 game. Watch her full interview with
@5NEWSJacobSeus
about her son's success.
A herd of buffalo is on the loose in Bella Vista. Police have spotted 12 so far and are asking people to stay out of the area. Crews are out searching and devising a plan to find and catch the buffalo.
Campus Free Speech Restoration Act is a bill that protects the First Amendment rights of students at public universities from unconstitutional speech codes.
Everyone here at 5NEWS wishes Joe the best. We want to say thank you for the dedication and hard work you've put into covering the weather where we live. You will be missed, Joe!
86-year-old Korean War Veteran Robert Lee Smith of Bentonville passed away on July 1 at Mercy Hospital of Rogers. Hospital staff lined the hallway to pay their final respects to him. He served in the U.S. Air Force as Airman 1st Class of the Strategic Air Command. 🇺🇸
Grant Morgan wins the Burlsworth Trophy!
He becomes the first Razorback to win the award for the nation's top player who started his career as a walk-on.
#WPS
The new family photo from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex features a smiling Archie on his dad's lap, while Meghan sits next to them and holds up Lilibet.
After 20 years at Channel 5, Chief Meteorologist Garrett Lewis has decided he will be leaving this summer. All of us at 5NEWS are thankful for his service, and we wish him and his family only the best as he moves on to his next adventure.
You've gotten us through severe weather, tough stories and early mornings. You've brought us wisdom and joy. You've kept it fun and classy, with a dash of mischief thrown in. You've made our mornings special.
Thank you,
@5NEWSJoe
. We'll all miss you.
— Your 5NEWS Family ❤️
He's known for his award-winning radio show, American Idol, and Dancing with the Stars. However, the Mountain Pine native is also a Razorback superfan.
@bobbybonesshow
@mrBobbyBones
The U of A Men's Basketball team will be wearing special warm up shirts at the game tonight in honor of the late Kobe Bryant ❤️
📸: Razorback Men's Basketball
Arkansas welcomes Chelsea Dungee back to Fayetteville by dominating Troy, 87-70!
The Hogs improve to a perfect 9-0, the most wins of any division one team in the country.
Chelsea Dungee is headed back into women's college basketball.
Troy University announced it has hired the Arkansas great to be an assistant coach for the Trojans women's basketball team!
A Fayetteville boy who serves as a cross-country guide-runner for a visually impaired West Fork teen was honored at the Musial Awards for his outstanding sportsmanship. You can watch the Musial Awards on CBS Christmas Day.
HOGS GRAB TIGERS BY THE TAIL: Arkansas defeats
#1
ranked Auburn 80 - 76 in overtime in a packed Bud Walton Arena. The first time the Razorbacks have beat a top-ranked team in Fayetteville.
Razorback softball picked up its third transfer commitment of the offseason, with Auburn transfer Bri Ellis the latest to join the Hogs.
Ellis hit .275 with 14 home runs this past season, and was the SEC Freshman of the Year in 2022.
#WPS
Devo Davis is coming back to Arkansas!
Davis has decided to withdraw his name from the NBA Draft and will return to the Hogs for his senior season.
#WPS
The White House document suggests 18 states, including Arkansas, should 'revert to more stringent protective measures,' like closing bars and gyms and asking residents to wear masks.
Hello to Arkansas . I will be mowing in Little Rock,AR in the morning . If you know of anyone who is elderly, disabled, a single mother or a veteran who needs their lawn mowed let me know . It’s free .
Arkansas AD Hunter Yuracheck and men's basketball head coach Eric Musselman hanging out ahead of the Hogs kicking off against Georgia Southern.
Just about 10 minutes away from game time!
UNSUNG HEROES🙏They are the men and women keeping our businesses clean during the coronavirus pandemic. Please take a second to say THANK YOU to our janitors, custodians, and cleaning crews.
While some former Trump critics now throw their loyalty behind the Republican presidential nominee, former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said he will not be one of them.
Sen. Cotton said in a statement that he will introduce an act that would require a 1 year minimum sentence for those who "injure or destroy" monuments.
Razorback softball shuts out the Wildcats for the series win!
No. 6 Arkansas blasted four home runs en route to an 8-0 victory over No. 12 Kentucky.
The Hogs are the only SEC team to win every one of their conference series so far this season!
#WPS
Due to an uptick in COVID-19 cases brought on by the Delta variant in the Sooner state and the event is indoors, proof of vaccination will be required for entry. What do you think of vaccine-only events?