Thursday, September 12th, 2024

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Good morning, Bentonville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Ray Taylor, a 21-year Air Force veteran and NWACC's Director of Construction Technology, recounts surviving the 9/11 Pentagon attack and later helping victims' families by distributing American flag cases. 5 News
- ➤ The former Susie Q Malt Shop crew, after a tornado destroyed the original Rogers location, has opened Goldie's Grill at NWACC with a menu reminiscent of Susie Q's but with some new additions. 5 News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A multi-vehicle crash occurred on I-49 in Benton County, impacting the left northbound lane near Exit 76 at around 7:41 a.m. on Sept. 12. 5 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Five individuals were arrested in Northwest Arkansas on charges ranging from aggravated assault to drug possession. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A Walmart executive, Kelly McCulloch, bought a $2.08 million home in Bentonville, featuring six bedrooms, six bathrooms, and multiple amenities. 5 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ NorthWest Arkansas Community College in Bentonville achieves a record enrollment of 9,017 students, marking a 7% increase and signifying growth in workforce and skills training programs. NWA Business Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Jane Legrand Maginot, a stormwater educator, promotes keeping waterways clean through community programs 'Know the Flow' and 'Pick Up Where You Play' in Arkansas. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ An Arkansas woman celebrates 16 years of survival after overcoming ovarian cancer with the help of UAMS specialists, highlighting the lack of early screening tests for this deadly disease. 5 News
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