Rachel Williams

Fayetteville

Reporter at KFSM-TV (Fort Smith, AR)

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Arkansas couple celebrates first Mother's Day with twins after years of infertility

3 days ago | 5newsonline.com | Rachel Williams

BELLA VISTA, Ark. — One in six people worldwide experiences infertility at some point in their lives, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). For Felicia and Jeffrey Chenault, the road to parenthood was long, emotional, and costly — until a new benefits program offered by Walmart changed everything. This Mother’s Day holds special meaning for Felicia Chenault as she celebrates her first as a mom of not one, but two healthy babies: twins Gideon and Gabrielle.
Arkansas Army and National Guard sees major resurgence in recruitment

1 week ago | thv11.com | Rachel Williams

ARKANSAS, USA — After struggling with low enlistment numbers for several years, the Arkansas Army and Air National Guard are experiencing a major resurgence in recruitment. The COVID-19 pandemic didn’t just pause normal life for the Guard. It severely hampered efforts to bring in new service members. But now, the tide is turning. Lt. Col. Eric Scarbrough of the Arkansas National Guard said more young people are stepping forward with a desire to serve.
Arkansas Army and National Guard sees major resurgence in recruitment

1 week ago | localmemphis.com | Rachel Williams

ARKANSAS, USA — After struggling with low enlistment numbers for several years, the Arkansas Army and Air National Guard are experiencing a major resurgence in recruitment. The COVID-19 pandemic didn’t just pause normal life for the Guard. It severely hampered efforts to bring in new service members. But now, the tide is turning. Lt. Col. Eric Scarbrough of the Arkansas National Guard said more young people are stepping forward with a desire to serve.
Arkansas Army and National Guard makes recruitment comeback

1 week ago | 5newsonline.com | Rachel Williams

ARKANSAS, USA — After struggling with low enlistment numbers for several years, the Arkansas Army and Air National Guard are experiencing a major resurgence in recruitment. The COVID-19 pandemic didn’t just pause normal life for the Guard. It severely hampered efforts to bring in new service members. But now, the tide is turning. Lt. Col. Eric Scarbrough of the Arkansas National Guard said more young people are stepping forward with a desire to serve.
City of Fayetteville considers new parking rules, drawing debate amid housing crisis

1 week ago | 5newsonline.com | Rachel Williams

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — As Fayetteville continues to grapple with ongoing housing and parking shortages, city leaders are now considering a new proposal that could reshape parking requirements for residential development — a move that has sparked sharp debate among city officials, housing advocates, and developers. Nearly a decade ago, Fayetteville eliminated minimum parking requirements for nonresidential properties, allowing businesses to determine their own parking needs based on market demand.
Students dig into farm life and healthy habits at Apple Seed farm field trip

2 weeks ago | 5newsonline.com | Rachel Williams

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas — Nestled in the heart of Fayetteville, Apple Seeds Teaching Farm is buzzing with excitement. Each week, busloads of students from Springdale Public Schools step into a classroom unlike any other—one where lessons are rooted in the soil and taste-tested at the table. This week, fourth graders from TG Smith Elementary made their way to the farm.
Here's everything we know about the years-long Fayetteville interchange project

2 weeks ago | 5newsonline.com | Rachel Williams

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — If you have ever driven on MLK Boulevard in Fayetteville then you know how congested it can be, leading to changes to the busy interchange. The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) reports about 45,000 drivers use MLK Boulevard every day, and it's time to make traffic more continuous. The MLK Boulevard Interchange project is a $100 million project with construction starting last August.
From the battlefield to best friend: How service dogs are saving veterans' lives

2 weeks ago | abc10.com | Rachel Williams

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas — Whether guiding the visually impaired, detecting seizures before they happen, or calming a veteran with a medical diagnosis, these four-legged heroes are doing it all. For many veterans returning home from combat, the fight doesn’t end on the battlefield. Physical injuries, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and depression can make civilian life feel like unfamiliar territory.
Arkansas NIL collective reportedly seeks $200,000 from QB transfer

3 weeks ago | thv11.com | Rachel Williams

ARKANSAS, USA — The University of Arkansas’ NIL collective, Arkansas Edge, is reportedly seeking the return of around $200,000 from a quarterback who recently entered the transfer portal, just months after arriving on campus. The report, first published Wednesday by Pete Nakos of "On3 Sports," centers on early-enrollee freshman quarterback Madden Iamaleava, who spent only spring camp with the Razorbacks before announcing plans to transfer.
Rogers art gallery relocates after May tornadoes, gears up for grand reopening

3 weeks ago | 5newsonline.com | Rachel Williams

ROGERS, Arkansas — Nearly a year after the Memorial Day tornadoes tore through Rogers, local businesses are finally returning to normal. Among them is a longtime nonprofit and art gallery, Artists of Northwest Arkansas (ANA), which is reopening its doors this week in a new location. For the past 25 years, the organization has built a name for itself in the community.