NWAonline stories: Bentonville

BENTONVILLE -- "Rexy" gave a final farewell to the public library Thursday.

BENTONVILLE -- Superintendent Michael Poore said he's working with Boys & Girls Club of Benton County officials on a "win-win" solution to the issue of the School District's after-school transportation of students to the club.

State and area leaders discussed transportation projects and issues in and around Bentonville and Bella Vista this morning.

BENTONVILLE -- Traffic congestion is a byproduct of the employment opportunities, great education systems and quality of life in Northwest Arkansas, Mayor Bob McCaslin said Friday.

BENTONVILLE -- Juanita Fryer, Trevor Bartlett and Baker Gives Back are the recipients of the 2014 first quarter winners of the Outstanding Citizen Award, Mayor Bob McCaslin announced in a news release.

BENTONVILLE -- Benton County officials and volunteers said they are ready for the annual Spring Cleanup.

Ethan Saxon, 13, and Nicholas Van Slooten, 16, briefly shared the spotlight Thursday playing "Pirates of the Caribbean" on their violins together in front of about 150 spectators at Bright Field Middle School.

LOWELL — The Bachman Wilson House, a Frank Lloyd Wright-designed home acquired in January by Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, has arrived in Northwest Arkansas after traveling by road and rail from where it was built in Millstone, N.J., 60 years ago.

BENTONVILLE -- School Board members were divided Monday on whether to allow individuals to rent certain School District facilities at a special rate for one hour at a time.

BENTONVILLE -- A 17-year-old Siloam Springs teen is accused of sexually assaulting a girl with a broomstick and recording the act.

Phillip Craig Rodgers, 49, of 10320 Pullman Place Road in Rogers was arrested Monday in connection with aggravated assault on a family or household member. Rodgers was being held Monday in the Benton County Jail with no bond set.

The major cities in Benton and Washington counties posted positive sales tax numbers for April, with Bentonville posting the highest percentage increase.

BENTONVILLE -- The Arkansas Health Department will partner with Northwest Arkansas veterinarians in the Benton County Rabies Clinic Week 2014 from Saturday through May 3.

BENTONVILLE -- NorthWest Arkansas Community College will implement a four-day work week this summer for the second straight year.

CENTERTON -- The city's Planning Commission approved plans for Bentonville's West High School at its meeting this week.

Wal-Mart’s top earner for the retailer’s 2014 fiscal year is new President and Chief Executive Officer Doug McMillon, whose total compensation package doubled to $25.3 million, according to a Wednesday filing with the federal Securities and Exchange Commission.

A Siloam Springs man was found guilty of raping a girl, but the jury acquitted him of sexually assaulting another girl.

BENTONVILLE -- The public library saw record numbers for program attendance and item circulation in 2013, said Hadi Dudley, director.

'Rexy' Leaves Bentonville Library

Bentonville School District, Club Working On Busing Issue

Leaders discuss transportation issues at Bentonville breakfast

Public Meetings

Records

Transportation Steers Panel Discussion At Bentonville/Bella Vista Chamber Of Commerce Business Matters Breakfast

Bentonville's First Quarter Outstanding Citizen Award Winners Announced

Benton County Readies For Spring Cleanup

Mentors Help Bentonville Students Make Music

By road, rail, Wright home moved to state

Bentonville Board Rejects Rental Policy Change

Siloam Springs Teen Faces Adult Charges In Rape Case

Records

Sales tax revenue up for April

Rabies Clinics Set For Benton County

NorthWest Arkansas Community College Prepares For Schedule Change

Centerton Commission Approves Bentonville High School Plan

Wal-Mart’s McMillon paid $25.3 million in fiscal 2014

Siloam Springs man guilty of rape, gets 23-year sentence

Bentonville Library Reports Increase In Attendance, Circulation