SAYING GOODBYE: It's with a heavy heart that I bid farewell to 5Country on my final day at 5NEWS. This departure is immensely bittersweet because I care about all of you so much and I've loved my career as a journalist. But I'm also so excited about the future and what comes next! At 4, 5 and 6 PM tonight, my colleagues surprised me with video clips looking back on my time at the station. Enjoy them! And don't worry, there will be more from my final goodbye with Daren later. I hope you can join
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SAYING GOODBYE: It's with a heavy heart that I bid farewell to 5Country on my final day at 5NEWS. This departure is immensely bittersweet because I care about all of you so much and I've loved my career as a journalist. But I'm also so excited about the future and what comes next! At 4, 5 and 6 PM tonight, my colleagues surprised me with video clips looking back on my time at the station. Enjoy them! And don't worry, there will be more from my final goodbye with Daren later. I hope you can join
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WATCH: What age did YOU leave your kids home alone for the first time?? Leaving children by themselves comes with risks and responsibilities. 5NEWS Erika Thomas looks into how old is old enough to leave your kids home alone in the summer. 5NEWS Story: http://5newsonline.com/2018/05/16/home-alone-how-old-is-old-enough-to-leave-kids-unsupervised/ | Erika Thomas
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WATCH: What age did YOU leave your kids home alone for the first time?? Leaving children by themselves comes with risks and responsibilities. 5NEWS Erika Thomas looks into how old is old enough to leave your kids home alone in the summer. 5NEWS Story: http://5newsonline.com/2018/05/16/home-alone-how-old-is-old-enough-to-leave-kids-unsupervised/ | Erika Thomas
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WATCH: I'm so grateful for these last 4 years covering news that matters in Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley. I don't take for granted the trust you put in me and our entire 5NEWS team to get the job done right every single day. Tell me why YOU watch Channel 5! | Erika Thomas
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WATCH: I'm so grateful for these last 4 years covering news that matters in Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley. I don't take for granted the trust you put in me and our entire 5NEWS team to get the job done right every single day. Tell me why YOU watch Channel 5! | Erika Thomas
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WATCH: Cute kid alert! 😍 Excuse our singing but I just love how Knox reacted 🎶 to having all the attention on him. 😘 Here’s to the impending terrible twos! 🤪 Any tips appreciated, he’s a feisty one! 🔥 | Erika Thomas
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WATCH: Cute kid alert! 😍 Excuse our singing but I just love how Knox reacted 🎶 to having all the attention on him. 😘 Here’s to the impending terrible twos! 🤪 Any tips appreciated, he’s a feisty one! 🔥 | Erika Thomas
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WATCH: River Valley teacher and breast cancer survivor Hollie Husband explains her choice to get COVID-19 vaccine. Details: https://www.5newsonline.com/amp/article/news/health/coronavirus/vaccine/river-valley-teacher-explains-why-she-received-covid-19-vaccine/527-bd343800-00a7-4621-b58e-62dc3f546aed | Erika Thomas
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WATCH: River Valley teacher and breast cancer survivor Hollie Husband explains her choice to get COVID-19 vaccine. Details: https://www.5newsonline.com/amp/article/news/health/coronavirus/vaccine/river-valley-teacher-explains-why-she-received-covid-19-vaccine/527-bd343800-00a7-4621-b58e-62dc3f546aed | Erika Thomas
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5NEWS UPDATE: 28 more people report illnesses in 12 states (4 new: Florida, Minnesota, North Dakota & Texas) from romaine lettuce tainted with E. Coli. Arkansas and Oklahoma are NOT on the list. Have YOU thrown away any romaine in your fridge?? CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/2018/o157h7-04-18/index.html | Erika Thomas
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5NEWS UPDATE: 28 more people report illnesses in 12 states (4 new: Florida, Minnesota, North Dakota & Texas) from romaine lettuce tainted with E. Coli. Arkansas and Oklahoma are NOT on the list. Have YOU thrown away any romaine in your fridge?? CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/2018/o157h7-04-18/index.html | Erika Thomas
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DAY 40 | It hit 72° today in early February so I came home and walked outside to get in some steps! How did YOU get moving today?? ☀️👟 | Erika Thomas
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DAY 40 | It hit 72° today in early February so I came home and walked outside to get in some steps! How did YOU get moving today?? ☀️👟 | Erika Thomas
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WATCH: In case you missed it, this was my final send-off for Garrett Lewis on Friday — a surprise story with his wife Ashley, mom Celeste plus sisters Nichole and Heather Lewis. Their whole family has always been so welcoming to my family. I'm grateful for our 4 years together at 5NEWS and look forward to our friendship continuing, even if we don't get to see each other every weekday. Grab a tissue first, you're gonna need it! ❤ | Erika Thomas
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Thank you Erika! | Last day at 5NEWS
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BEHIND THE SCENES: Did you know most news anchors do their own hair and makeup for TV? That’s right — we’re our own stylists every day. Many of you have recently asked how I style my shorter hair when it’s curled/wavy. So here’s a tutorial you can watch to follow my process. Come “get ready with me” in my not-so-glamorous bathroom at home to see how I do it. Enjoy! Feel free to post any questions ⬇️ and let me know YOUR tips/tricks. | Erika Thomas
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SURPRISE… 👩‍🦱❤️💇‍♀️ Let me know what you think in the comments! | Erika Thomas
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WATCH: New York City has almost 18,000 cases of COVID-19 and 280 deaths. With the pandemic, life has changed for New Yorkers. My brother Phil, his wife Joyce and their 5-month-old live in Queens. I talked with them tonight via video chat about what life is like working from home, in self-quarantine with an infant inside our country's biggest city. | Erika Thomas
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WATCH: You know it’s icy when… ⛸❄️🥶😂 5NEWS Dawn sent us this video of her neighbor ice skating on the street in South Fort Smith this morning! His name is Alex and his wife says he’s from Minnesota so he’s used to the ice and cold conditions. Glad to see he’s wearing a helmet! Have fun (but stay safe) out there! | Erika Thomas
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Surprising a colleague of mine who’s retiring with one of my custom painted ornaments after learning of his affinity for the #Grinch! Painted with acrylic paint on a glass ball ornament. How did I do? ❤️🚨💚🎄 | Erika Thomas
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Nurture the beautiful things in your life. Time is fleeting. Prioritize what matters. 🌺💕🌸 | Erika Thomas
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🚨 TRAFFIC ALERT 🚨 Crash in the northbound lanes of I-49 right by the tunnel! Happening now. I'm counting at least 10 vehicles (including two semis) involved, just based on this video from Mitch Whalen. UPDATE: ARDOT is reporting crash is now cleared. (5:15 PM) | Erika Thomas
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DAY 11 | I couldn’t help myself so I got on the scale to see how the first 10 days went. Can you guess what I lost?? SW: 271.2 (1/1/2026) CW: ??? Accomplishments: 👟 Walked every day 💦 Drank more water ⏰ Intermittent fasting 🫧 CLEAN fast 🍽️ Healthy food choices 🎧 Listened to great podcasts 🙌 Coaching with Star McEuen Challenges: 🩸 On period 1/1-1/5 ⏱️ Varying work schedule 🥶 Cold weather Follow ✨Erika Thomas✨ to see my journey in action daily! | Erika Thomas
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WEIGHT LOSS JOURNEY: Today is Day 1. I’ve always been transparent with you, through the good and the bad. Today is tough. I’m disappointed in myself. But I’ve done this before and I know I can do it again. My tools will be intermittent fasting, strengthening my body and healthy food choices, including prioritizing “no added sugar” and avoiding sugar substitutes. From September 2020 to May 2021, I lost 60 pounds with IF. I can do it again. #weightloss #weightlossjourney #intermittentfasting #vege
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WATCH: The CNG tank explodes on bus already engulfed by flames! Happened in Fort Smith this morning. Everyone made it out of the bus and was taken to the hospital to be check | Erika Thomas
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Knox has a super hero move to show off! | Erika Thomas
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AND THE WINNER IS: Thank you to everyone who entered my 5NEWS 4,000 Fan Giveaway Contest! Please help me congratulate the winner... watch below to see if it's YOU! | Erika Thomas
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DOES SEX SELL? One Van Buren couple sure hopes so. Shayne and Jennifer McKinney built their own sex dungeon in the basement. It's getting national attention and hundreds of thousands of views online. What do YOU think? Listing: https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1401-N-6th-St_Van-Buren_AR_72956_M82516-60509#photo1 | Erika Thomas
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🚨 TRAFFIC ALERT 🚨 (Warning: This video is graphic) First look at video from the scene of a bad crash on I-40 near mile marker 22 tonight near Mulberry in Crawford County. We spoke with witness Adam Walker while he was still on the side of the interstate. You'll hear from him on your 5NEWS at 10. Courtesy: Adam Walker | Erika Thomas
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Because of the rain, my hair is extra frizzy today (thanks, humidity!) but the silver lining is the extra bounce some of my curls have. I couldn’t help but think of THIS song when I was springing this ringlet…! 😂👩‍🦱❤️ | Erika Thomas
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WATCH: Arkansas Department of Health Secretary Dr. Nate Smith got emotional during his daily remarks about COVID-19 as he wished his elderly father-in-law a happy birthday (who turned 86 today) and reminded everyone why these limitations are in place -- to protect everyone, especially those who are most vulnerable. This is personal, for every single one of us. Do YOUR part! | Erika Thomas
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How sweet is this?? Myah just turned 3 years old and today, the Fort Smith Police Department visited her for a big birthday surprise! Her grandmother Andrea sent me the video, asking for everyone to see it "to let them see the world is a good place if given a chance." Great job, officers! And happy birthday, Myah! | Erika Thomas
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ARKANSAS VOTERS: What race or issue matters most to YOU on the May 22nd ballot?? Let me know! 5NEWS Election Day Primer: http://5newsonline.com/2018/05/06/early-voting-begins-monday-heres-a-list-of-candidates/ | Erika Thomas
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