JPs tasked with finding ways to ease Benton County jail overcrowding
Justices of the peace plan to begin discussing how to pay for a Benton County jail expansion and the increased operating costs that would come with more space.
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As the city of Bentonville grows, so does its airport. The runway was recently extended and new amenities have been springing up at Bentonville Municipal Airport in recent years. The challenge is in...
View ArticleWATCH: Construction workers install new art piece on the Ledger's...
Construction workers install new art piece on the Ledger's parking deck in Bentonville.
View ArticleBentonville’s police and fire departments to welcome blood donors at ‘Boots...
BENTONVILLE -- First responders from Bentonville are uniting with Community Blood Center of the Ozarks to host the inaugural Bentonville Boots and Badges Community Challenge Blood Drive.
View ArticleWalmart adds low-cost food line under Bettergoods label
NEW YORK -- Walmart on Tuesday announced a new store-label food brand, seeking to appeal to younger customers who are not loyal to grocery brands and want lower priced/chef-inspired foods.
View ArticleBentonville’s American Horse stands out in a variety of ways
BENTONVILLE -- The fiery red hair has stood out each time James American Horse has stepped on the track over the past four years.
View ArticleWalmart argues in federal court that $115 million decision against it should...
Attorneys for Walmart and Zest Labs argued Tuesday in federal court their respective positions for whether U.S. District Judge James M. Moody Jr. should sanction Zest Labs over what Walmart has alleged...
View ArticleBentonville Film Festival announces programming for its 10th year
BENTONVILLE -- Successful directors of Bentonville Film Festivals past are returning to Northwest Arkansas, and they're bringing their new movies with them.
View ArticleWalmart argues in federal court that $115 million decision against it should...
Attorneys for Walmart and Zest Labs argued Tuesday in federal court their respective positions for whether U.S. District Judge James M. Moody Jr. should sanction Zest Labs over what Walmart has alleged...
View ArticleBentonville sweeps Class 6A state championships as Farrow, Loewe set records
FORT SMITH -- The one thing Christian Farrow wanted to accomplish during the Class 6A state track and field meet was to set the Bentonville school record in the boys triple jump.
View ArticleWalmart opens third consolidation center
Walmart Inc. has opened a high-tech consolidation center in Illinois that will create nearly 700 jobs. It's only the third facility of this kind that the company has built since 2019.
View ArticleArtosphere Orchestra says farewell with fan favorites
"When I first imagined Arkansas, I did not know what to expect," Corrado Rovaris admitted in a 2017 interview. "Being from Italy, Northwest Arkansas was completely unknown. Now ... I tell everyone that...
View ArticleOPINION | Carin Schoppmeyer: Game show battle benefits food bank; Sunshine...
Sunshine Gala guests helped the Sunshine School & Development Center raise some $463,000 surpassing the nonprofit organization's goal, on April 20 at Ledger in Bentonville.
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Latest business news on new hires, promotions and awards from around Northwest Arkansas.
View ArticleBentonville softball pitcher Ryann Sanders at her best in big moments
BENTONVILLE -- Ryann Sanders has been a part of plenty of big moments in her softball career, and that's one of the reasons why Bentonville Coach Kent Early believes she stands out.
View ArticlePatti LaBelle, Gladys Knight, TLC and Shaggy announce Bentonville shows
R&B royalty and legendary 90s hip-hop are coming to Bentonville.
View ArticleBentonville Planning Commission approves waivers for new Parks Department...
BENTONVILLE -- The city got two waivers it needed for a project to demolish an existing Parks Department maintenance building at Memorial Park and build a new facility at the same location.
View ArticleBentonville Utility Board approves extra $96,374 for water main repair...
BENTONVILLE -- The city Utility Board approved an additional $96,374 Tuesday to cover repairs on the main 48-inch water line serving both Bentonville and Cave Springs after it was damaged last month.
View ArticleKayla Hurley looks to lead Bentonville girls to repeat state title
BENTONVILLE -- Kayla Hurley's accomplishments as a soccer player at Bentonville are extensive.
View ArticleWalmart testing Tesla semi truck
Walmart Inc. now has one Tesla semi-truck on the nation's highways as a test of the all-electric vehicle, a Walmart spokeswoman said Tuesday.
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