Duck hunters win first test in Game, Fish suit
A group of northeast Arkansas duck hunters’ lawsuit to challenge Game and Fish Commission policies under a state constitutional amendment establishing a right to hunt has survived its first court test,...
View ArticleNOTEWORTHY DEATH
Devo drummer with tempo of metronome Alan Myers, the former longtime drummer for the band Devo, best known for “Whip It,” has died after a battle with brain cancer. He was 58.
View ArticleThe state/region in brief
Victim slain, then fire set, police say A Little Rock woman died before a fire was set at her East Little Rock home last week, and her death has been ruled a homicide, a police spokesman said Tuesday.
View ArticleNW Arkansas today
QUOTE OF THE DAY “We’re creating learning environments that are for the benefit of everyone.And if those learning environments are too homogeneous, we limit the opportunities of all students to learn.”...
View ArticleCourt of Appeals
The Arkansas Court of Appeals released opinions Wednesday. The court’s ruling and the names of the cases are reprinted here. The full opinions and other court proceedings, including per curiam...
View ArticleBody found in Kings River identified as Berryville woman
A body found last week near the Kings River in Carroll County has been identified as Judy Lisle, 55, of Berryville.
View ArticleHead Start Trims Seats In Madison, Carroll Counties
Federal budget cuts mean 75 fewer openings for preschool age children at Head Start programs in two Northwest Arkansas counties.
View ArticleSchools Anticipate Technology
Twenty-nine additional classrooms will begin the new school year in August with an emphasis on technology.
View ArticleBarbecue Benefits Wolff Family
The proceeds from a Whitey’s Chicken Cookin’ Crew barbecue will benefit the family of a Rogers teacher.
View ArticleFinalists For Lincoln Superintendent Interviewed
Two finalists for school superintendent said Wednesday their management styles are defined by what is best for students.
View ArticleCity Hospital Decision Pending
Members of the Public Library’s board are scheduled to decide next month whether to bid on the adjoining City Hospital property.
View ArticleMissing Woman’s Body Found
Deputies found the body of a missing Prairie Grove woman in her car Wednesday.
View ArticleFormer School Librarian Files Lawsuit
A former school librarian is suing the Gentry School District for her termination in connection with money collected at a book fair.
View ArticlePolice Arrest Accused Moonshiner
What was first thought to be a methamphetamine lab turned out to be a little more old school.
View ArticlePublic Comments On Downtown Plan
Dozens of residents gave input at a forum Wednesday evening that will help shape the city’s Southeast Downtown Area Plan.
View ArticleJury Finds Gentry Man Guilty
A jury didn't believe a Gentry man when he claimed he was the victim at his rape trial.
View ArticleMan Held In Federal Case
A former Gravette volunteer firefighter was arrested last week in a federal case in connection with child pornography.
View ArticleSpringdale Hastings Closing Aug. 9
Hastings is closing its Springdale store Aug. 9, marking the entertainment chain’s departure from Northwest Arkansas.
View ArticleHOW WE SEE IT: Retailer Seeks To Push Diversity
One of Sam Walton’s strategies as he started to build Walmart into a retailing behemoth was to visit competing stores to see how they were displaying and marketing their products. If he saw something...
View ArticleFBI searching cancer facility in Rogers
FBI agents are searching a cancer research facility in Rogers. Agents are searching 1222 W. Poplar St., the location of Situs Cancer Research Center, according to Benton County land records.
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