The state/region in brief
3 die in accidents on state roadways Three people were killed Friday in separate accidents on Arkansas roadways, according to preliminary Arkansas State Police fatality reports.
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QUOTE OF THE DAY “Wal-Mart gets you elected in this district. If your strategy to get elected is to get the most campaign donations, you’d better keep Wal-Mart happy.” Rebekah Kennedy, Green Party...
View Article2 convicts escape from Tucker Unit; murderer still at large
A convicted murderer remained at large in central Arkansas late Monday after he and another inmate escaped from the Tucker Unit in Jefferson County.
View ArticleEast Coast storms halt flights in state
Travelers headed for the East Coast from Northwest Arkansas met with a few canceled flights at Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport on Monday. As Hurricane Sandy neared landfall in the Northeast,...
View Article900 Wal-Marts in storm’s path
At Wal-Mart Stores Inc. headquarters in Bentonville, company officials said Monday that more than 900 stores likely will be affected by Hurricane Sandy as it strikes the East Coast and moves inland.
View ArticleSales of homes plunge
Arkansas home sales fell 6.3 percent last month compared with September last year, the Arkansas Realtors Association said Monday.
View ArticleHarrison hotel unsold; bank takes possession
Cornerstone Bank of Eureka Springs took possession of Harrison’s Hotel Seville on Monday after PFI Hospitality was unable to find a buyer for the 83-year-old building.
View ArticleSchool Orchestra Receives Donation
A $10,000 designated donation to the Bentonville Public Schools Foundation will help orchestra students refine their skills.
View ArticleMan Pleads Not Guilty to First-Degree Murder
A Bella Vista man faces the possibility of spending the remainder of his life in prison in connection with a charge accusing him of stabbing a woman.
View ArticleCouncil Approves Millage Rate Increase
Residents will see an increase in property tax collected in 2013.
View ArticleSheriff Continues Pitch
The average 560 daily inmates at the Washington County Detention Center need more than three full-time nurses and one doctor to keep the amount of lawsuits against the sheriff low, Quorum Court members...
View ArticleVoters To Choose Hotel Penguins
Northwest Arkansas residents will have a chance to vote on the color of the signature penguins that will migrate to Bentonville with the opening of the 21c Museum Hotel near the downtown square next year.
View ArticleBoard Works To Finish Grounds
The School Board wants to sit down with contractors for the new high school and athletic complex to work out a plan to finish the grounds.
View ArticleCrews To Battle Storm
As East Coast residents brace for Hurricane Sandy, some Arkansans are already on the ground, ready to help in the aftermath of the storm.
View ArticleRECORDS
Arrests Department Of Community Correction Tanya Jean Moore, 48, of 11640 Amy Ave. in Rogers was arrested Monday in connection with revocation of suspended sentence of probation. Moore was being held...
View ArticlePUBLIC MEETINGS
Today 8.a.m. Wedington Corridor Plan Working Design Studio — Fayetteville Boys & Girls Club, 560 North Rupple Road
View ArticleCity Gets First National Tournament
The Regional Sports Park isn’t finished, but it’s drawing attention on a national level.
View ArticleEvents Set For Saturday At Hobbs
Two events are scheduled Saturday at Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area.
View ArticleWoman Pleads Not Guilty to Attempted Murder Charge
A Rogers woman pleaded not guilty Monday to a charge accusing her of stabbing her boyfriend.
View ArticleRestaurants 10/30/12
Information is from state Health Department records. Restaurants are listed in order of inspection date. All reports are from regular food service food store inspections unless otherwise noted.
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