5NEWS
@5NEWS
Followers
78K
Following
2K
Media
33K
Statuses
119K
Covering news where you live— Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley. #arnews
Fort Smith - Fayetteville, AR
Joined March 2009
This 4-year-old girl's performance of "How Far I'll Go" from "Moana" at her graduation concert is going viral.
94
1K
6K
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.
1K
593
918
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.
8
56
730
Breaking: The Alma Police Department is calling a press conference tomorrow to announce a "significant development" in the almost 30-year-old disappearance of Morgan Nick.
24
149
584
JD Notae makes Arkansas history becoming the first Razorback to be named an AP All-American since Bobby Portis!
4
62
553
Auburn reportedly offered Hunter Yurachek $2 million to fill its vacant athletic director position.
26
45
491
The last record holder for most donated pet food in the world was Mars Petcare in the United Kingdom.
128
135
352
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.
31
39
418
Har-Ber graduate and former Arkansas offensive lineman Brey Cook has been named the head football coach at Pea Ridge.
4
20
337
Fort Smith police sent Kona Ice trucks to where the peaceful protest was today and are paying for all the protester's snow cones. ♥
7
58
292
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.
5
19
275
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. ♥
13
73
268
And they're off! The Omahogs are headed to Nebraska for the College World Series today! ⚾. The Razorbacks take on Stanford this Saturday at 1 p.m.
3
16
262
“This bill further clarifies that Arkansas is a constitutional carry state," Gov. Sanders's spokeswoman Alexa Henning said in a statement.
7
31
249
Get ready for the Hogs to take Alabama this Saturday on 5NEWS at 2:30 p.m. ! 🐽 🐗
4
21
242
Northwest Arkansas will soon officially be the home of both a men's and women's professional soccer team. Here's what we know:.
3
50
242
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.
7
29
205
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.
41
75
173
AG Rutledge is warning Arkansans about scammers selling fake tickets to the upcoming Harry Styles concert at Simmons Bank Arena in Little Rock.
5
41
194
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.
1
16
192
Catalon is coming back! The Arkansas safety announced on twitter that he will return to the Razorbacks for the 2022 football season!
0
8
182
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.
26
43
175
Today, the SMU football program officially named Springdale native and former Razorback, Rhett Lashlee its new head coach!.
1
11
181
BREAKING: Arkansas football will take on Penn State in the Outback Bowl! The game is set for New Year's Day in Tampa Bay!
5
24
171
Campus Free Speech Restoration Act is a bill that protects the First Amendment rights of students at public universities from unconstitutional speech codes.
15
47
142
Congrats to Fayetteville native and former Razorback Brandon Allen who is headed to Super Bowl 56 with the Bengals!
2
14
163
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!
14
16
147
Liquor 2 Go in Fayetteville is looking to help teachers get into the school spirit as classes start back up.
6
40
143
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. 🇺🇸
6
26
147
Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium and Washington Regional Medical Center are lit up blue in honor of fallen Officer Stephen Carr. 💙🖤💙
0
25
134
Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton was named in the lawsuit filed on behalf of a gun control nonprofit founded by former Democratic U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords.
12
14
111
Arkansas gymnastics senior Kennedy Hambrick announced that she will return to the gymbacks for a 5th season!
1
8
127
Donald Trump is projected to win in Arkansas for the third election in a row, CBS News reports.
10
6
124
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.
1
19
105
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.
28
9
111
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 ❤️
6
14
113
BREAKING: Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson has issued a statewide mask mandate.
5
43
103
Though details of the emergency were not released, XNA officials say the trainers' efforts "likely contributed to saving a life."
2
34
111
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
3
6
104
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
4
16
97
Fort Smith Mayor George McGill joined protesters this evening in the River Valley.
0
18
92
Gov. @AsaHutchinson is issuing a statewide mandate on face coverings to slow the spread of #COVID19. It goes into effect on Monday (July 20).
7
28
81
It's a boy! Congratulations to @5NEWSErika and her family, who welcomed Knox August to the family this morning! Mother and baby are doing great!
8
3
90
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.
2
3
88
Wow! Here's what Magazine Mountain looked like this morning in the frost 🌬❄️ (Photo Courtesy: Michelle Owens)
5
7
90
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!
0
4
79
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.
0
15
84
Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced May 4 as a goal date to start reopening Arkansas. We want to hear from you: Is May 4 too soon for Arkansas to reopen?
124
11
87
A huge thanks to all the truck drivers out there that are getting supplies to those who need it! 🚛
0
11
78
The former Van Buren star is set to appear in her second career NCAA Tournament next week with Belmont!
0
8
82
Host @blakeshelton introduced his girlfriend @gwenstefani as the final guest to wrap up #WalmartShares 2017.
2
32
73
A unique view of downtown Fort Smith Joel Ledbetter 5News Photo Journalist captured. #5NEWS #FortSmith
4
17
78
A 102-year-old Arkansas nursing home resident beats COVID-19 and moves back to her room.
2
10
69
Someone has decided to express their support for President Trump's reelection on the side of Arbor Acres Ave in Springdale.
6
6
68
Check out this aerial view of Baum-Walker Stadium as the @RazorbackBSB take on Ole Miss for a spot in the #CollegeWorldSeries 🐗⚾️
2
14
67
A bunny hopped into the giraffe enclosure at the Cincinnati Zoo on Thursday. Fenny the baby giraffe eventually couldn't contain his excitement!
0
8
66
Gov. Asa Hutchinson said today Arkansas would welcome any Afghanistan refugees fleeing from the Taliban.
7
5
67
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.
6
10
60
The view over Downtown Fort Smith on this fall night. 😍🍂 (Photo Courtesy: 5NEWS Photo Journalist Israel Rodriguez)
1
4
62
In response to the Conway School District's recent anti-trans policies, the ACLU has been preparing to take legal action against the district.
0
17
52
After an almost two week trial, a federal jury has found Josh Duggar guilty on two counts of downloading and possessing child pornography.
5
18
57
On a mowing mission to help people across the country.
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 .
0
3
60
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!
1
3
62
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.
2
19
59
Arkansas is headed to the Elite Eight of the men's NCAA tournament for the first time since 1995! 🐗🏀
1
5
56
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.
36
7
53
If passed, the bill would make tampons, panty liners, menstrual cups, sanitary napkins, and other similar feminine hygiene products tax-free items.
0
12
49
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.
17
3
52