Fayetteville police began searching a wooded area near Holly Street and Oakland Avenue early Wednesday after a resident’s dog found what looked like human remains.
Author: Fayetteville Flyer

UPDATED: Police investigating bank robbery in west Fayetteville
Police have arrested a man who they say robbed a bank Tuesday morning in west Fayetteville.

Arkansas women get eighth straight win against Missouri
The Arkansas women’s basketball team cruised to a 77-55 victory to earn an eighth straight win against Missouri on Sunday in Columbia.

One dead following Faulkner County vehicle chase that ended in gunfire
A man is dead following a vehicle chase that ended in gunfire early Sunday in Faulkner County, according to the Arkansas State Police.

Local man dies in airplane crash southeast of Fayetteville
A local insurance agent and entrepreneur died Friday in an airplane crash in rural Washington County, southeast of Fayetteville, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.

City offers tips to prevent freezing pipes during extreme cold
With subzero temperatures in the forecast for much of the weekend, the City of Fayetteville offered up some tips this week to help residents prevent waking up to frozen water lines.

Fayetteville National Cemetery to host Wreaths Across America ceremony
A signup form is available online for those who wish to place a wreath at a specific loved one’s grave during this year’s event.

Stuttgart police officer killed and State Trooper injured in shootout; suspect killed
A Stuttgart police officer was killed late Wednesday and an Arkansas State Trooper was injured Thursday morning after authorities attempted to arrest a Stone County man south of Stuttgart, according to a news release from state police.

Man dies after being hit by vehicle in Springdale
The man, in his early 50s, was struck by a 2019 Jeep Wrangler just north of Electric Avenue at around 7:30 p.m.

Case update: Arkansas COVID-19 cases increase by 1,782 over past 7 days
Arkansas COVID-19 cases increased by 1,782 over the last seven days, according to the Arkansas Department of Health website update on Tuesday.

Tyson Foods CFO arrested for public intoxication and criminal trespassing
The arrest came after a Fayetteville woman reported that she returned to her home and discovered an unknown man sleeping in her bed.

Arkansas volleyball makes top 25 coaches poll for first time since 2015
With this week’s poll announcement, Barnhill Arena is set for a top 25 matchup against No. 7 Georgia Tech at 7 p.m. Thursday.

Symphony of Northwest Arkansas announces 2022-23 ‘SoNA Beyond’ series
In addition to their concert hall shows, SoNA officials announced plans to continue their series designed to bring classical music to more unexpected places.

Fayetteville police investigate shooting death on College Avenue
Fayetteville police are searching for a suspect in connection with a shooting that left one person dead late Tuesday near McDonald’s at 1641 N. College Ave.

Arkansas governor plans to grant 13 pardons, one restoration of firearms rights
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson plans to grant 13 pardons and one restoration of firearms rights, the state announced Tuesday.