Five interviewed for finance chief of Bentonville School District
Five people remain in the running to be the School District's next finance director, according to Superintendent Michael Poore.
View ArticleOperation Homefront to hold event
Operation Homefront is asking military families to register online to receive the ingredients for a free holiday meal in December.
View ArticleCandidates clash over county roads
A basic county service -- roads -- was the main point of discussion Tuesday at a forum for Republican Party candidates for Benton County judge.
View ArticleFayetteville passes 2016 budget, affirms Gulley Park agreement
The city will devote more taxpayer money next year to parks and public safety under the 2016 budget the City Council approved unanimously Tuesday.
View ArticleRogers School District awaits word on help with new school
The School Board on Tuesday approved the School District's latest facilities plan, one that includes opening another elementary school by 2020.
View ArticleWashington County Quorum Court raises budget, delays final vote
The Washington County Quorum Court scrutinized, again, Tuesday individual budgets and tried to shave money from next year's budget -- and then approved spending more money.
View ArticleRogers approves multi-family zoning
The Planning Commission approved rezoning 22 acres to allow multi-family housing after hearing numerous concerns from residents Tuesday.
View ArticleVIDEO: Sheriff reinstates demoted deputies
Sheriff Kelly Cradduck announced Wednesday that he was reinstating Jeremy Guyll as captain and Robin Holt as lieutenant at the jail.
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Arrests Benton County Sheriff's Office Richard Wesley McKeever, 38, of 14038 LC Hickman in Gravette was arrested Wednesday in connection with a felony parole violation and a misdemeanor count of...
View ArticlePublic meetings
Today 5 p.m. Fayetteville School Board -- Adams Leadership Center, 1000 W. Bulldog Blvd., Fayetteville
View ArticleAgreement to help NTI students earn two-year degrees
Northwest Technical Institute in Springdale and North Arkansas College in Harrison have signed an agreement to provide for a smoother transition for students to continue their education, according to a...
View ArticleFort Smith city directors OK issuing bonds
City directors Tuesday authorized two bond issues totaling more than $83 million for sewer system improvements and for expansion of a local industry.
View ArticleEikenberry to lead food bank
Kent Eikenberry of Rogers will take over as president and chief executive officer of the Northwest Arkansas Food Bank on Jan. 1, the charity announced Wednesday.
View ArticleBenton County planners eye courts building
Benton County planners on Wednesday agreed to delay consideration of a proposed courts building until a consultant being sought for the project submits their report.
View ArticleResidents discuss vision for Bentonville
A meeting room buzzed with ideas about the city's future during a visioning workshop Tuesday night.
View ArticleSheriff reinstates demoted Benton County jail employees
Benton County Sheriff Kelley Cradduck on Wednesday reinstated two employees he claims he demoted because they were involved in creating an insensitive video.
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Arrests Arkansas State Police Jo Stonewalter, 44, of 1038 Fir St. in Springdale was arrested Wednesday in connection with forgery. She was at the Washington County Detention Center with a $2,500 bond...
View ArticleGroup approves pact for trails with Bella Vista
The Property Owners Association unanimously approved a limited terminable license agreement with Bella Vista during its meeting Thursday evening.
View ArticleTemporary closing scheduled Sunday for I-49 near Lowell
A 15-minute traffic shutdown is planned Sunday morning for a 2-mile stretch of Interstate 49 between Lowell and Springdale.
View ArticleSoutheast Walton Boulevard to see closings Sunday
Lane closings on Southeast Walton Boulevard will be in effect from 4 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, according to a news release.
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