Siloam Springs Herald-Leader

12/18/2024

Benton County 2025 budget includes six new positions across multiple departments. Check out the story here.

BENTONVILLE -- Benton County will enter the new year with six, new full-time positions to help it keep pace with its growing population.

12/17/2024

University of Arkansas’ Phi Gamma Delta fraternity chapter shut down for hazing, other violations. Check out the story here.

FAYETTEVILLE -- Phi Gamma Delta fraternity at the University of Arkansas is closed for at least three years, the university and the fraternity's national headquarters confirm.

12/16/2024

Siloam Springs cheerleaders place first at a cheer competition in Gentry. Check out some photos from the event.

Randy Moll/Westside Eagle Observer Siloam Springs placed first in the 5A-6A Coed Performance Division ahead of Little Rock Central at the Gentry Cheer Classic at Gentry High School on Dec. 5.

12/16/2024

SSHS basketball teams continue nonconference stretch. Check out the story here.

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12/15/2024

Check out a photo from the Siloam Springs Museum's toy exhibit.

BENTONVILLE -- A Siloam Springs man was being held on $60,000 bond in the Benton County Jail on Dec. 5 after being arrested over the weekend in connection with an armed robbery.

12/15/2024

Siloam Springs man accused of stealing woman’s driver’s license at gunpoint at City Lake. Check out the story here.

BENTONVILLE -- A Siloam Springs man was being held on $60,000 bond in the Benton County Jail on Dec. 5 after being arrested over the weekend in connection with an armed robbery.

12/14/2024

Check out some photos from this year's Light Up JBU on Dec. 3.

Photo courtesy of JBU John Brown Brown University held its Light Up JBU on Dec. 3.

12/14/2024

Oklahoma governor fires cabinet member for attending hearing in a lawsuit their state won against Arkansas poultry

TULSA, Okla. -- Oklahoma's governor fired his state's secretary of energy and environment Dec. 3 for appearing at a hearing in their state's successful lawsuit against 11 Northwest Arkansas poultry companies found liable for polluting the Illinois River.

12/13/2024

Check out some photos from this year's Light Up Siloam Springs Christmas Parade.

Marc Hayot/Herald-Leader Arrowhead Speedway in West Siloam Springs, Okla., had several vehicle ride in the Light Up Siloam Springs Christmas Parade on Dec. 7.

12/13/2024

Reid Carroll retained his City Board seat for Position 5 and Brad Burns will replace Mark Long for the City Board seat for Position 6. Check out the story here.

Incumbent Reid Carroll and challenger Brad Burns won two seats on the Siloam Springs City Board in the Dec. 3 runoff election.

12/12/2024

Check out a photo of Santa at the Light Up Siloam Springs Christmas Parade.

Marc Hayot/Herald-Leader Santa Claus points to a member of the audience at the Light Up Silaom Springs Christmas Parade on Dec. 7.

12/12/2024

The City Board approved raises for directors and mayor during Dec. 3 meeting. Check out the story here.

Directors approved the first reading of an ordinance regarding pay raises for the City Board of Directors and mayor during their Dec. 3 meeting.

12/11/2024

Bicycles aid police in patrolling Northwest Arkansas’ trails. Check out the story here.

BENTONVILLE -- Some area police officers find themselves patrolling on two-wheeled vehicles instead of in cars as the region's trail network continues to grow.

12/10/2024

Benton County 2025 operating budget sets 3% merit increase for employees; elected official pay taken to state maximums. Check out the story here.

BENTONVILLE -- Benton County employees will get pay raises next year along with elected officials.

12/09/2024

John Brown University women's soccer team stunned undefeated No. 1 Cumberlands (Ky.) with a 2-1 victory on Dec. 2.

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Senior Lauren Walter broke a level match late in the contest and freshman Marely Fonseca turned in her most impressive outing to date as the No. 19 John Brown University women's soccer team stunned undefeated No. 1 Cumberlands (Ky.) with a 2-1 victory on Monday morning at Ashton B...

12/08/2024

Eagle Watch trail welcomes all with its ease of access. Check out the story here.

GENTRY -- The more fall moves toward winter, odds get better for seeing bald eagles at the Flint Creek Power Plant Eagle Watch Nature Trail near Gentry.

12/07/2024

Siloam Springs High School medical assistant class helps students find careers in medical field. Check out the story here.

Ramon Loyo isn't the first member of his family to take the registered medical assistant program at Siloam Springs High School.

12/06/2024

The Siloam Springs Water Department will begin to inspect water pipes to determine if they contain lead.

The Siloam Springs Water Department will begin to inspect water pipes to determine if they contain lead.