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2 days ago | 5newsonline.com | Chris Banks

ARKANSAS, USA — The Pike County Sheriff's Department announced on Monday that an Arkansas pastor has been sentenced to 110 years in prison. The man — James Vincent Henry who worked as a pastor in Delight, Arkansas — pleaded guilty to 11 child sexual abuse material charges. As result, Henry received 10 years per count for a total of 110 years in prison. Back in October of 2024, Henry was initially arrested for his involvement in the possession and distribution of child sexual abuse materials.

2 days 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.

5 days ago | 5newsonline.com | Stephen Elmore

ARKANSAS, USA — A 5NEWS Weather Impact Alert is in effect through Sunday evening as we expect additional rounds of rain and thunderstorms as early as this evening. Tap here to view live doppler radar. Tap here to view a map of local tornado shelters. Below is a detailed breakdown regarding timing, intensity, and impacts. Saturday Night Showers and storms are expected to redevelop as early as this evening, though becoming increasingly more likely later into the night.

5 days ago | 5newsonline.com | Hunter Bassler

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6 days ago | 5newsonline.com | Karen Fuller

Local News With the deadline approaching for the new Real ID requirement, here's everything you need to know about getting one. Author: Karen Fuller Published: 10:08 AM CDT April 17, 2025 Updated: 6:38 AM CDT April 18, 2025 LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Websites and commercials showing a Real ID-compliant driver's license are running across the country to let Americans know about the new requirement, due by May 7.