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nwaonline. com > news > 05/28/2026 > van-buren-city-council-approves-alcohol-sales

Van Buren City Council approves alcohol sales application, road overlays | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

9+ hour, 12+ min ago  (62+ words) Van Buren City Council approves alcohol sales application, road overlays Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Van Buren City Council approves alcohol sales application, road overlays Fayetteville council members say threats and hate mail follow Swarm Aero vote NWA EDITORIAL | Fayetteville drone firm…...

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nwaonline. com > news > 05/27/2026 > little-rock-man-serving-68-years-for-murder

Little Rock man serving 68 years for murder recommended for commutation | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

22+ hour, 46+ min ago  (39+ words) A Little Rock man who pleaded guilty to murder 33 years ago and sentenced to more than six decades in state prison has been recommended for a commutation. Little Rock man serving 68 years for murder recommended for commutation...

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nwaonline. com > news > 05/28/2026 > report-arkansas-basketball-guard-meleek-thomas-staying-in-nba-draft

Report: Arkansas basketball guard Meleek Thomas staying in NBA Draft | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

1+ hour, 25+ min ago  (519+ words) FAYETTEVILLE " Arkansas men's basketball guard Meleek Thomas will remain in the NBA Draft, per a report from Draft Express' Jonathan Givony on Thursday. Thomas previously announced that he was testing the draft waters while maintaining his collegiate eligibility on April…...

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nwaonline. com > news > 05/28/2026 > schomburger-to-succeed-king-as-tyson-foods-ceo

Schomburger to succeed King as Tyson Foods CEO | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

1+ hour, 24+ min ago  (299+ words) Tyson Foods Inc. on Thursday announced that Jeff Schomburger will succeed Donnie King as president and chief executive officer effective October 4. John H. Tyson, chairman of the Tyson Foods board, said in a news release that he is confident in Schomburger's…...

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nwaonline. com > news > 05/28/2026 > biden-sues-to-prevent-release-of-interviews

Biden sues to prevent release of interviews | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

6+ hour, 23+ min ago  (368+ words) WASHINGTON -- Former President Joe Biden sued the Justice Department on Tuesday in an effort to block the release of audio recordings and transcripts of the former president's interviews with a ghostwriter that were obtained by the special counsel who investigated…...

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nwaonline. com > news > 05/28/2026 > two-senior-walmart-executives-leaving-the-company

Two senior Walmart executives leaving the company | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

8+ hour, 32+ min ago  (395+ words) Two senior Walmart executives are leaving the company, according to recent memos from the retailer. Tom Ward, chief operating officer of Sam's Club, Walmart's warehouse division, is retiring this Friday. Ward started with the company nearly 20 years ago at Asda,…...

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nwaonline. com > news > 05/28/2026 > report-says-us-will-spend-years-to-restock-arms

Report says US will spend years to restock arms | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

6+ hour, 34+ min ago  (940+ words) WASHINGTON -- U. S. military contractors need at least three years to replenish stockpiles of three key weapons systems used heavily in the Iran war, according to an analysis released Wednesday, adding to concerns that American forces would have limited firepower in any…...

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nwaonline. com > news > 05/28/2026 > cruz-cantwell-look-to-break-logjam

Cruz, Cantwell look to break logjam | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

6+ hour, 16+ min ago  (819+ words) WASHINGTON -- Two key senators involved in a long-simmering debate over fixing college sports are set to introduce a bipartisan bill designed to break a congressional logjam that would regulate payments to players, limit them to one "free" transfer over their…...

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nwaonline. com > news > 05/28/2026 > arkansas-court-of-appeals

Arkansas Court of Appeals | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

7+ hour, 29+ min ago  (99+ words) Arkansas Court of Appeals Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Arkansas Court of Appeals The Arkansas Court of Appeals released opinions Wednesday. The court's ruling and the names of the cases are reprinted here. The full opinions and other court proceedings, including per…...

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nwaonline. com > news > 05/28/2026 > marek-named-new-springdale-wrestling-coach

Marek named new Springdale wrestling coach | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

9+ hour, 12+ min ago  (499+ words) Nathan Marek was announced as the new wrestling coach at Springdale High School, according to an announcement on the school's Facebook page Wednesday. Marek, 29, said he connected with Springdale assistant Athletic Director Eric Burnett about the job opening and ultimately…...