Students Learn Job-Hunting Skills
High school students got a real-world lesson in finding a job Friday.
View ArticleNew Technology High School Taking Shape
It won’t be a typical first week of school when Rogers’ New Technology High School opens its doors Aug. 19.
View ArticleMiddle School Teacher Dies
Chad Wolff, a teacher at Birch Kirksey Middle School, died Friday. Wolff taught special education at the school, according to the Rogers School District website.
View ArticleHigh Schools Plan To Expand Academies
Pete Joenks, principal at Springdale High School, said after 10 years, school officials want to expand the number of academies to serve all students.
View ArticleBack to the future
Women who want a prom do-over — or just a fun night to dress up and feel like a teenager again — will get their chance next weekend.
View ArticleLocal Notes
High school sets sale The Siloam Springs High School FFA will hold its annual plant sale in the high school greenhouse Monday through Friday. Doors are open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.
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First Thursday has fiesta theme First Thursday Fayetteville will be a fiesta this Thursday on the Fayetteville square.
View ArticleClub News
Mercedes-Benz Members and invited guests of the Ozark section of the Mercedes-Benz Club of America will meet at a member’s home in Bentonville for a Kentucky Derby party at 3:30 p.m. Saturday. The...
View ArticleMosaic Market opens Saturday
Saturday will be the first of many Mosaic Markets this summerin the T.H. Rogers Hardware parking lot, 1451 Bella Vista Way in Bella Vista.
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Northwest Health found fitness friendly Northwest Health System was named a gold-level recipient of the American Hearth Association’s Fit-Friendly Worksites recognition program. The system met at least...
View ArticleBUSINESS PEOPLE
Knight Weis of Tontitown was promoted recently to president, Northwest Arkansas, of Signature Bank. He will supervise Signature Bank’s executives in the Northwest Arkansas market and assist them in...
View ArticleON THE AGENDA
Monday 6-8 p.m. — Write Better English, Math-Sciences Building, 720 N. 49th St., Room 208, UA-Fort Smith. Continues May 6, 13 and 20. Cost is $55 (includes textbook). Register: (479) 788-7220 or...
View ArticleOIL AND GAS REPORT
The Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission last week issued 5 drilling permits and 21 well completions. By county they were: DRILLING PERMITS CLEBURNE — SEECO Inc. of Houston for Green Bay Packaging No. 10-11...
View ArticlePUBLIC MEETINGS: April 28
Monday 9 a.m. Benton County Election Commission — 1204 SW 14th St., Suite 6, Bentonville
View ArticleRECORDS: April 28
Arrests 4th Judicial District Drug Task Force • Gates Richardson, 20, of 1701 N. Lewis Ave. in Fayetteville was arrested Friday in connection with felony possession of drug paraphernalia and four...
View ArticleLost Wages Can Come Back
The Northwest Arkansas Workers Justice Center in Springdale recovered more than $500,000 in back pay for low-wage workers in the last five years, according to its records. Then the calls for help from...
View ArticleCollision Sends One To Hospital
A truck burst into flames and one man was injured Saturday after a two-vehicle accident on Arkansas 102.
View ArticleArmory Renovation Progressing
Prisoners are building walls at the old Springdale Armory — but those walls aren’t meant to keep them in.
View ArticleLibrary To Give Away Comic Books
The Bentonville Public Library will give away free comic books from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday.
View ArticleBella Vista Council To Meet
The Bella Vista Library is one step closer to becoming part of the city.
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