The Arkansas Newswrap: January 10, 2025

As the start of the legislative session is looming, one local nonprofit is hosting workshops to provide civic education. Leaders across various industries in Northeast Arkansas discuss solutions for how to get the next generation interested in their fields …

Arkansas National Guard aids motorists during snowstorm

The Arkansas National Guard has been driving around the state looking for people stuck in their cars due to the road conditions. SPRINGDALE, Ark. — If you drive anywhere up and down I-49 long enough, you will see Arkansas National Guard Humvees monitoring …

Northwest Arkansas ‘Angels’ help transport health care workers when weather gets rough

Those in the business of providing care to the sick and injured don't have the luxury of working from home when winter weather strikes. In Northwest Arkansas, they can always hitch a ride to work with angels. Jason Winchester, program manager for the …

Snow days across Northeast Arkansas

Nick Perry expected to be hired as Arkansas football assistant coach

University of Arkansas football Coach Sam Pittman is expected to tap Nick Perry, a defensive quality control coach for the Seattle Seahawks, to fill the position of defensive backs coach for the Razorbacks. Perry, a former University of Alabama standout …

Arkansas football expected to hire Nick Perry to coach secondary

FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas football coach Sam Pittman is expected to hire Nick Perry, a defensive quality control coach for the Seattle Seahawks, to fill the position of defensive backs coach for the Razorbacks. Perry, a former Alabama standout safety, would …

Arkansas Blue Cross & Blue Shield cuts jobs, cites rising costs, lower membership

Arkansas Blue Cross & Blue Shield has notified 2% of its workforce -- about 75 employees -- they will be laid off as the health care provider grapples with increasing costs, declining membership and rising demand for services. The nonprofit health care …

Arkansas National Guard rescues stranded drivers in winter storm

The Arkansas Army National Guard spent Friday helping drivers stranded in the winter weather.The soldiers worked 12-hour shifts around the clock. They drove up and down Interstate 49 and state highways to find drivers who needed assistance.The 142nd Field …

Snow days across Northeast Arkansas

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Arkansas snowfall totals for NWA, River Valley

More than half a foot of snow fell on virtually all of Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley on Thursday and Friday.The River Valley got the most snow. Fourteen inches fell in Mena, 9 in Greenwood, 8.5 in Fort Smith and Van Buren, and 9.5 in Alma. A full …