Apple revealed its new iPad today, although it didn’t come as a surprise to all. The newest editions of iPad and iPad Minis were unveiled at an event in California, where Apple also announced that Apple Pay will launch Monday. Both of the tablets are thinner and come with touch ID fingerprint sensors and have…

  With fall break coming up, students will have plenty to do in Northwest Arkansas. The Harvest Music Festival at Mulberry Mountain kicked off today. More than 75 bands will perform at the three-day festival. Other activities include camping, an Ozark Trail walk and a songwriting showcase. Ticket prices range from $65 – $431.

The Arkansas Supreme Court over turned the voter ID law Wednesday. The court says it is not constitutional because it requires Arkansas voters to qualify beyond what is set forth in the Arkansas constitution. The court says that any opinion offered by them is purely advisory and that is not what the court intends to…

A phone scam is targeting residents of Bentonville and Benton County. Bentonville Police were notified of the strange activity Wednesday. The scammers are claiming to be representatives of the Bentonville Electric Department, along with other electric companies. Threats have been made to turn electricity off if the bills aren’t paid in time. The suspects then…

Former President Bill Clinton will return to Arkansas this month. The Arkansas Democratic Party released three more dates Clinton will visit his home state. He will visit Hot Springs on October seventeenth before visiting hope on the eighteenth. He will end the trip with three separate appearances in North Little Rock, Pine Bluff and Forrest…

  The City of Johnson is reinstating its recently fired police chief. Last Monday Mayor Buddy Curry sent a letter to Vernon Sisemore telling him he had been fired. City Council members deliberated for almost two hours last night before voting to overturn the decision and bring Sismore back. The Chief says his firing stemmed…

Two major companies are taking extreme measures to keep its female employees working. Facebook and Apple are telling their female employees “We will pay to freeze your eggs.” Facebook is already covering the procedure as part of its insurance benefits. Apple plans to offer the coverage in January. The practice allows women to put their…

The flu vaccine is now available at the Pat Walker Health Center with no appointment necessary Monday through Friday from 3 to 5 pm. Students, faculty and staff can make appointments if they are not able to go to the walk-in clinic. The flu shot will cost $20 for students and $40 for faculty and…

The City of Fayetteville has agreed to use $2.1 million in reserves to build a new parking deck. The new deck will be about a block away from Dickson Street in Fayetteville. The three-story deck, set to be constructed at the northwest corner of Spring Street and School Avenue, is expected to cost just over…

The top five Homecoming Court candidates were announced today. The 2014 Homecoming Court includes; Amy May West, nominated by Associated Student Government Amy Moorehead, nominate by the Student Alumni Board Cicely Shannon, nominated by Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society Kali Lantefield, nominated by Pi Beta Phi Margaret Watermann, nominated by Alpha Delta Pi These ladies…