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QUOTE OF THE DAY “The public reaction has been very intense. I never knew that the reaction would be an act of destruction against the messenger.” State Sen. Jason Rapert, R-Bigelow, on threats he has...
View ArticleWater, Sewer Candidate List Complete
The Water and Sewer Commission will have 13 applicants to consider when it chooses a new executive director for Springdale Water Utilities.
View ArticleDistrict Planning Media Centers
The School District will build new media centers at Elmdale and Smith elementary schools if the state agrees to split the cost.
View ArticleCity To Add Projects To Bond Program
Members of the City Council’s Street Committee are working to prioritize a list of new projects that could be funded through the Transportation Improvement Bond Program voters approved in 2006.
View ArticlePanel Reviews Services
Washington County Quorum Court members, some starting their first term, reviewed county services and other public works Monday that impact local residents.
View ArticleHollis’ Hearing Postponed For Fourth Time
A termination hearing for former teacher Tim Hollis is rescheduled to 5 p.m. Feb. 18.
View ArticleTrustees Pull $420 Million Investment From Boston Fund
The Arkansas Teacher Retirement System’s trustees on Monday terminated its investment of about $420 million in a fund managed by a Boston-based firm.
View ArticleRapert: ’11 ‘Minority’ Remark Misconstrued
State Sen. Jason Rapert said Monday that he was referring to political beliefs when he told a crowd in 2011 that “minorities” shouldn’t “run roughshod over what you people believe in.” The speech has...
View ArticleRogers Dies; Was Visionary In Realty
Many Arkansans knew Doyle Rogers Sr. as a real estate visionary in downtown Little Rock.
View ArticleJanuary Revenue Rises 5.5%
An inability to process tax returns plus higher tax rates in the new calendar year led state revenue to come in $61.3 million — or 13.5 percent — above the forecasted amount in January, the state...
View ArticleFoundation Announces Four Honorees
Four people have been selected by the Rogers Public Education Foundation to be added to its Wall of Distinction this spring. Chosen were Joye Kelley, Cpl. Aaron Mankin, David Matthews and Virginia...
View ArticleGalileoScope Workshop, Night Viewing Friday At Hobbs
A hands-on astronomy workshop is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Friday at the Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area Visitor Center.
View ArticleResidency Not Only Issue
Email between City Attorney Vaughn-Michael Cordes and city employees and elected officials indicate there were issues other than where Cordes lived.
View ArticleCreating A Reading Community
As the Skype connection rang in the background, two dozen Rogers Heritage High School students hunted for seats where they could see the screen and be seen by the video camera on the desk.
View ArticleCircuit Judge Orders Man To Undergo Mental Evaluation
A jury trial for a man accused of shooting his cousin was delayed so he can undergo an evaluation at the State Hospital in Little Rock.
View ArticleGuns Stolen In Siloam Springs Burglary
Police are investigating a break-in at M&M Pawn Shop in which nearly 35 guns were stolen early Sunday, police said.
View ArticleBuilding Trend Continues West
The Planning Commission is set to consider two planned housing developments and an office building as the city continues its growth trend westward.
View ArticleBentonville Man Acquitted
A Bentonville man has been acquitted of harassing Bentonville Mayor Bob McCaslin and three other men.
View ArticleMan Accused Of Stealing Narcotics
A man was arrested Monday on felony charges in connection with stolen prescription narcotics from a senior housing facility.
View Article4 fire departments to get grants
Four volunteer fire departments in Northwest Arkansas will receive grants to help pay for vehicles and substations from the state’s Rural Services Block Grant Program at the end of this month.
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