Rogers Woman Sentenced For Permitting Abuse
A Rogers woman was placed on probation and will spend time in jail after pleading guilty to permitting the abuse of a minor.
View ArticleBenton County Judge Delays Decision On Fired Employee
County Judge Bob Clinard said Friday he was still reviewing the firing of Grant McCracken, a former Road Department supervisor arrested for misdemeanor theft.
View ArticleSheriff’s Request Prompts Look At County Pay
Sheriff Kelley Cradduck will continue to pursue raises for his employees, arguing they are needed to sustain and reward the level of professionalism he requires and residents deserve.
View ArticleSimmons Siloam Springs Plant Evacuated
More than 30 people were taken to a hospital Saturday after they experienced respiratory problems while working in a Simmons Foods plant in Siloam Springs.
View ArticleSheriff’s Request Prompts Look At County Pay
Sheriff Kelley Cradduck will continue to pursue raises for his employees, arguing they are needed to sustain and reward the level of professionalism he requires and residents deserve.
View ArticleBentonville Board Tries Again
The School Board hopes the third time will be a charm when it asks voters for money to build a second high school Sept. 17.
View ArticleLake Keith Work To Begin Soon
The Arkansas Game & Fish Commission will start draining Lake Keith in Cave Springs next month to prepare for development of a 31-acre watershed sanctuary around the lake.
View ArticleFederal Lawsuits Filed Over Liquor Permits
A lawsuit brought by Bentonville resident Robert McCurry against the state’s Alcoholic Beverage Control Division in federal court questions the constitutionality of state liquor laws.
View ArticleClinard upholds firing of Benton County road worker
Benton County Judge Bob Clinard said Tuesday he is standing by his initial decision to fire Grant McCracken despite a finding by the county’s Grievance Council favoring McCracken.
View ArticleNWACC enrollment drops 3.8 percent
Enrollment at NorthWest Arkansas Community College is down 3.8 percent from what it was at this point a year ago, according to college officials.
View ArticleCollege Enrollment Declines For Second Straight Year
Enrollment at NorthWest Arkansas Community College is down 3.8 percent from what it was one year ago, according to college officials.
View ArticleCounty Judge Upholds Firing In Road Department Theft
Benton County Judge Bob Clinard said Tuesday he is standing by his initial decision to fire Grant McCracken despite a finding by the county’s Grievance Council favoring McCracken.
View ArticlePanel Backs Rural Ambulance Fee
Benton County’s Finance Committee on Tuesday backed an $85 annual fee on rural households to pay for ambulance service.
View ArticleBenton County Eligible For Disaster Aid
Benton County will be eligible for federal disaster aid to repair damage from the Aug. 8 storm and flooding.
View ArticleCounty Eyes New Rogers Office
Benton County is moving forward with plans to move the county’s Rogers office and close the Bentonville satellite office.
View ArticleBentonville District Crafts Weapons Policy
The School District has proposed a policy on weapons after a recent rash of incidents involving students bringing “look-alike” guns to school.
View ArticleFormer Siloam Springs Minister Sentenced To 12 Years In Prison
A former minister was sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting two girls.
View ArticleBenton County Road Repair To Limit Traffic
The Benton County Road Department will close a lane of traffic on Woods Lodge Road, east of Avoca, from 7 a.m. Monday through 6 p.m. Wednesday. The closing is for repair work.
View ArticleBentonville Community College, Agencies Reaffirm Partnership
NorthWest Arkansas Community College and two governmental agencies have teamed up for about a decade to help keep workers safe while they’re on the clock.
View ArticleBike Riders Kick Off Bentonville Weekend
Two of the world’s top trials bike riders jumped their bikes around boulders and even over a line of adventurous children Thursday at Park Springs Park.
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