Arkansas' World Trade Center hosts Latin America event
ROGERS — The World Trade Center of Arkansas is putting on two events that will enable participants to learn about trade with Latin America and other parts of the world.
View ArticleUPDATE: Toy gun found after police fire shots in Springdale incident
A man was arrested this morning at a Springdale Neighborhood Market after he brandished what turned out to be a toy gun at officers and barricaded himself in his vehicle, according to a news release...
View ArticleMaxwell, Estelle among performers at Bentonville concert Friday
Maxwell, Estelle, Trey Songz and Hezekiah will perform a free concert titled the "The Road To Essence Festival" Friday at 6 p.m. at Orchards Park in Bentonville, according to a news release from...
View ArticleState chooses first 55 to get chance at Benton County liquor permits
The state's Alcoholic Beverage Control Division held a lottery today to determine who gets first dibs at liquor store permits in Benton County. The agency received 72 applications for 55 permits,...
View ArticleDeed signed on old post office in Fayetteville
Ron Bumpass, whose family has owned the old post office building in the center of the downtown square since 1977, signed the deed to the historic structure over to Jim Huson on Wednesday.
View ArticleCounty Considering Electronic Poll Books
Washington County could be the first heavily populated county in Arkansas to use electronic tablets instead of paper poll books at elections.
View ArticleStudents Learn Bilingual Skills
Some Springdale students might be able to communicate better with family members because of a bilingual summer program, said Luis Restrepo,
View ArticleEssence Festival Lineup Set
Maxwell will headline the Road to Essence Festival at Orchards Park on Friday. The free concert also will feature Estelle, Trey Songz and Hezekiah Walker.
View ArticleAmbulance Formula May Be Elusive
Benton County officials have committed to develop a formula to determine the cost of rural ambulance service, but at least one provider said Wednesday he has doubts about the idea.
View ArticleLiquor Store Applicants Receive Hearing Numbers
Aspiring liquor store owners are closer to knowing if they will get one of 55 permits available in Benton County after a lottery drawing Wednesday.
View ArticleArea’s Income Growth Slows
Income growth in Northwest Arkansas slowed in 2011 but continues to outpace the national average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
View ArticleTrailhead To Be Community Hub
Wednesday’s groundbreaking for the city’s portion of the Razorback Greenway is the start of a project which will draw people to the area from around the country, according to the trail designer.
View ArticleStandoff Ends With Surrender
A simple trip to the grocery store for milk turned into a life-threatening event for one resident.
View ArticleSearch of van in Springdale standoff finds handgun, other weapons
A thorough search executed under warrant Thursday turned up a loaded .40-caliber handgun, an axe, handcuffs, knives and nunchucks in a van involved in a Springdale standoff Wednesday, according to a...
View ArticleChildren's museum announced in Bentonville
Officials announced Thursday that a children's museum, dubbed Amazeum, will be built near Crystal Bridges on Northeast J Street in Bentonville.
View ArticleRECORDS
Arrests Benton County Sheriff’s Office Jacob Franklin Allen, 31, of 1622 E. Arkansas 12 in Rogers was arrested Wednesday in connection with fictitious vehicle tags, no proof of insurance, three counts...
View ArticleSt. Vincent, UAMS link plan is 3rd
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences has drafted a third proposal to form a “strategic alliance” with St. Vincent Health System, stepping back from many of the specific details found in two...
View ArticleCamps Teach Science, Arts At Schools
Summer can be for learning, administrators of summer camps in Rogers said this week.
View ArticlePavilion Construction To Begin In August
The large-scale development plan for the Arkansas Music Pavilion is scheduled to be on the July 16 Planning Commission agenda, but some neighbors are concerned about the possible noise level.
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