Financial Discussion Set Monday
The Property Owners Association’s board will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday to address financial questions from last month’s “Talk with the Board” forum.
View ArticleLacy Hearing Set For April
Brandon Lacy, a convicted murderer, was back in a Benton County courtroom Wednesday after the Arkansas Supreme Court granted him a hearing in a bid to overturn his conviction.
View ArticleSeptember Jury Trial Set For Johansen
A September jury trial is planned for a Garfield man accused of killing his mother and grandmother in 2009.
View ArticleEx-Minister Arrested In Assault Case
A former Siloam Springs minister has been arrested in connection with sexual assaults that occurred at the church and in his home.
View ArticleProperty Bill Sponsor Requests Hearing
State Sen. Jim Hendren, R-Gravette, will request a special legislative hearing for his controversial property rights bill, he said Wednesday.
View ArticleHome Refinancing Booming
Northwest Arkansas’ foreclosure rate increased last month but so has a federal program designed to prevent the process.
View ArticleComputers, photographs, guns seized, Prairie Grove man arrested
A Prairie Grove man was arrested Tuesday after investigators serving a search warrant found child pornography, according to a probable cause affidavit.
View ArticleWoman gets 12-year sentence for shaking infant son
A Rogers woman was sentenced Thursday morning to 12 years in prison for shaking and injuring her 4-month-old son. Lena Aileen Swayze, 21, was found guilty of battery in the first degree, a Class Y...
View ArticleWoman accused of burning son found not fit for trial
A local circuit judge found that a Rogers woman accused of burning her son with a hot spoon is not competent to stand trial. Circuit Judge Robin Green issued the ruling Thursday in Negin...
View ArticleMan arrested in connection with infant deaths
A Springdale man has been arrested in connection with the deaths of two infants, according to a news release from the Washington County Sheriff's Office.
View ArticleThe state/region in brief
Police ask for help IDing train fatality Ward police are asking for help identifying a man who was struck and killed by a train early Wednesday.
View ArticleFort Smith schools host Irish fest
The Celts ’N Kilts Irish Festival will be 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at Trinity Junior High School in Fort Smith. The festival, which will feature Irish food, games and fun, is sponsored by Mercy Hospital...
View ArticleRaids round up 94 in two states
A twoyear investigation that began when law enforcement officials wanted to curtail violent crime and drug trafficking in northeastern Arkansas has led to charges against 126 people in two states, the...
View ArticleNW Arkansas today
QUOTE OF THE DAY “It’s really a sad thing when you use safety to make a point.” Ray Boudreaux, who manages Fayetteville Executive Airport, on fighting the possible closure of the airport’s control...
View ArticlePanel signs one death award, delays one
The Joint Budget Committee signed off Thursday on one wrongful death award, but delayed action on a second family’s claim so that a committee member can learn more about the case.
View ArticleAttempted Murder Alleged in Weekend Shooting
A Springdale man was arrested Thursday in connection with attempted murder.
View ArticleStreet To Remain Closed
Plans to open a portion of Persimmon Street to traffic have been pushed back a week, according to information from the city Transportation and Planning Department.
View ArticleEducation Foundation Honors Four
Four new names will appear outside high school auditoriums in Rogers.
View ArticleRecreation Center Wins State Awards
Two Rogers Community School Recreation Association programs were honored Thursday at the annual Arkansas Recreation and Parks Association convention in Fort Smith.
View ArticleStandoff Ends In Arrest
A man was arrested Thursday after a warrant service turned into a standoff involving deputies.
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