Children, Police Join Forces To Shop
The toy aisles at the Walmart Supercenter were jam-packed Monday morning with children and police officers checking off Christmas wish lists.
View ArticleCollege Head Receives Honor
Becky Paneitz, president of NorthWest Arkansas Community College, was recognized for her service at a special ALPFA luncheon Nov. 15.
View ArticleCollege Celebrates Continued Accreditation
NorthWest Arkansas Community College faculty and staff celebrated official notification the institution has received continued accreditation.
View ArticleMoran Pleads Guilty
Almost a week after he reportedly attacked a murder suspect, a former jail trusty was sentenced to six years in prison after he pleaded guilty to possessing controlled substances.
View ArticlePanel Eyes Vote Changes
Benton County’s Election Commission is looking for early voting to play a larger role in the county’s election process.
View ArticleAlcohol Division To Add Agents
The influx of alcohol permit applications in a newly wet Benton County will likely stretch area enforcement agents thin in the coming months, the state’s alcohol bureau director said Monday.
View ArticleControlled Burn Postponed At Dam
High humidity and unfavorable wind have postponed a controlled burn later this week at the Loch Lomond Dam.
View ArticlePanel Prefers Paper
Benton County’s Election Commission aims to reduce reliance on electronic voting machines and transition back to using paper ballots.
View ArticleCenterton Parade Saturday
The city will hold its annual Christmas Parade and tree lighting event Saturday at City Park, 290 Main St.
View ArticleGod Bless America Concert Friday
The Jack Mitchell Band will perform at the fourth annual God Bless America concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Riordan Hall.
View ArticleOfficial Leaves District
Justice of the Peace Frank Winscott has sold his home and moved out of District 2, but he’s not immediately giving up his seat on the Benton County Quorum Court.
View ArticleAssociation Seeks More Money From City
The Property Owners Association has requested the monthly police and fire buildings lease rate change to more than $14,000 a month from the current $650 a month, beginning next year.
View ArticleWarm Weather Bests Rink
Children aren’t the only ones dreaming of a white Christmas this year. City workers are hoping for cooler temperatures to keep ice on the skating rink at Lawrence Plaza.
View ArticleCollege To Review Contract
NorthWest Arkansas Community College’s next president could be paid the highest salary allowed by the state if her proposed contract is approved during a special meeting today.
View ArticleOfficials Delay Action
Benton County planners delayed a decision on a metal recycling facility near Gentry, hoping more information will be available for a renewed discussion in January.
View ArticleLindgren Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison
A Siloam Springs man was sentenced to 20 years in prison Wednesday after a jury found him guilty of drug crimes.
View ArticleCar-Mart opens 118th dealership, plans 3 more in quarter
America’s Car-Mart, the Bentonville-based auto lender, announced Thursday that it has opened its 118th dealership, in Enterprise, Ala.
View ArticleMurder, kidnapping charges filed against Davis
Prosecutors filed formal murder and kidnapping charges Wednesday against a Bentonville man in connection with his wife’s death. Perry Dennis Davis Jr. is charged with capital murder and kidnapping, a...
View ArticleNWACC approves contract with next president
The NorthWest Arkansas Community College's next president will be Evelyn Jorgenson, according to a news release. The college's board of trustees approved a three-year contract with Jorgenson at a...
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