Northwest Arkansas Now

Area rich with sporting events

Arkansas Government

State of Arkansas

Arkansas Legislature

District 87

Attractions within driving distance

Northwest Arkansas weekend travelers can find plenty of things to do and see in just a days drive from home or less.

Business opportunites are booming

Chances are that anyone who has moved recently to Northwest Arkansas already knows the area is home to several mammoth companies.

County Government

Culture abundant in northwest Arkansas

Far from being the end of the world where folks tie up their pants with rope, Northwest Arkansas provides a vast array of entertainment, shopping and restaurants, good schools and places to worship

Entertainment hotsorts

Need to kick back and relax with a hot coffee or cool drink?

Free activities

From bluegrass and bluebirds to a grist mill and glass chapels, Northwest Arkansas has something for everyone, with no need to break open the change jar.

Golfing information

Higher education

High school graduates in Benton and Washington counties have several options to further their education.

Historic sites

Before the population boom, and the rise of major companies like Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and Tyson Foods Inc., Northwest Arkansas was a rural mountain area with country doctors and Ozark troubadours roaming the countryside.

Law Enforcement

Fayetteville Police Department

Library Information

Mayor Q&A

Natruals to bring minor league baseball to northwest Arkansas

SPRINGDALE - Every item Eric Edelstein crosses off his to-do list only seems to bring multiple additions to that schedule these days.

Our state Legislature: How it works

The Arkansas Legislature consists of the state House of Representatives and the state Senate.

Outdoor activities

Outdoor recreational opportunities abound in Northwest Arkansas, from nature trails and other secluded spots to sports parks and lakes.

Ozarks provide amusement year-round

Real estate market adjusts to change

A slowdown in sales of houses costing more than $250,000 has forced many Northwest Arkansas builders to concentrate on a market that city officials, residents and real estate agents agree is always in demand - smaller homes costing under $150,000.

School district report cards

Northwest Arkansas has a number of bragging rights when it comes to education.

School Information

Higher education

Unique Rides

A&M Railroad Excursion Train: Arkansas & Missouri Railroad Excursion Train makes a 134-mile round trip from Springdale to Van Buren through the scenic Ozarks.