Lane closures planned on 15th Street in Fayetteville
Expect lane closures starting Tuesday on eastbound 15th Street between South School Avenue and South College Avenue.
View ArticleNew university office aims to retain students
As part of his old job as a college adviser, Trevor Francis sometimes spoke on the phone with students dropping out of school.
View ArticleDefense attorney says Zachary Holly caused Jersey Bridgeman's death
BENTONVILLE — One of the attorneys representing capital murder suspect Zachary Holly told jurors Monday that his client kidnapped, had sexual contact with and caused the death of 6-year-old Jersey...
View ArticleFilmmaker working on Bella Vista legend project
A real life version of Raiders of the Lost Ark is unfolding in Bella Vista.
View ArticleArkansan named Truman Scholar
A University of Arkansas student interested in public policy has been named a Truman Scholar.
View ArticleLittle Rock doctor arrested in oxycodone case
LITTLE ROCK -- A doctor was arrested Monday after a six-month investigation uncovered nearly 200 suspicious oxycodone prescriptions, Lonoke County Sheriff John Staley said.
View ArticleState hires two lawmakers' spouses
LITTLE ROCK -- The spouses of state Senate Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee Chairman Cecile Bledsoe, R-Rogers, and state Rep. Fred Love, D-Little Rock, will start work soon for the state...
View ArticleSpringdale officials discuss authority for hiring, firing chiefs
SPRINGDALE -- City officials discussed on Monday the Civil Service Commission's authority for hiring and firing police and fire chiefs.
View ArticleBella Vista panel OKs software
Aldermen on Monday approved an ordinance Mayor Peter Christie believes will save the city "a great deal of paper."
View ArticleFayetteville Advertising and Promotion Commission fulfills funding requests
FAYETTEVILLE -- Advertising and Promotion commissioners awarded $77,830 to 21 event organizers and nonprofit groups Monday, but their awards didn't include any money for Bikes, Blues & BBQ.
View ArticleRecords
Arrests Arkansas Community Correction Emily Elizabeth Gregory, 21, of 1006 Sunshine Circle in Siloam Springs was arrested Monday in connection with a felony parole violation and felony failure to appear.
View ArticleVeterans face rare health risks, VA administrators told at forum
FAYETTEVILLE -- The long-term effects of breathing radioactive gas given off by nuclear warheads is an example of knowledge even a well-trained doctor may not have, local veterans affairs...
View ArticleChicken cook to be held Saturday
The Heritage High School cheer and pom team will be the recipient of the proceeds of a chicken barbecue set for Saturday.
View ArticlePublic Meetings
Today 3 p.m. Fayetteville Public Library Board -- Walker Community Room, Fayetteville Public Library, 401 W. Mountain St.
View ArticleBentonville School Board hears more input on policy change
BENTONVILLE -- More than 200 people turned out for Monday's School Board meeting, many of whom wanted to comment on a proposed change to the School District's anti-discrimination policy.
View ArticleJ.B. Hunt plans expansion of Lowell campus
LOWELL -- The Planning Commission approved Monday night a seven-story tower that the mayor said could bring more than 1,000 jobs to Northwest Arkansas.
View ArticleJury hears acccused killer's confession in Bentonville
BENTONVILLE -- Jurors on Monday watched and heard accused murderer Zachary Holly confess to killing 6-year-old Jersey Bridgeman.
View ArticleUA hires new director for Razorback band
FAYETTEVILLE — The University of Arkansas band program has hired a new director for the Razorback Marching Band.
View ArticleExpert: Holly's DNA found on Jersey Bridgeman's shirt
BENTONVILLE — A DNA expert said that Zachary Holly’s DNA was found on 6-year-old Jersey Bridgeman’s shirt.
View ArticleLittle Italy's petition OK on signatures
The Pulaski County clerk's office has approved more than enough signatures in a petition for Little Italy leaders to incorporate the community into a town, sending the petition to County Judge Barry...
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