Guard trains for air assaults
Sgt. 1st Class Roland Byers’ voice boomed over the helicopter’s pounding rotors as the pilots lowered it onto a field of tall grass at Fort Chaffee.
View ArticleBack-to-school savings sought
Karen Layson of Huntsville no longer drives 67 miles to Branson to buy things for her grandkids on the first weekend of August.
View ArticleWhite elephant sale: Giant Whirlpool site
One of the largest private industrial complexes for sale today in America sits in Northwest Arkansas, on 151 acres in Fort Smith.
View ArticleIf the Dry Spell Ends
BENTONVILLE — Liquor licenses will be a hot commodity if voters approve a November measure to let the state’s second-largest county go “wet,” said Michael Langley, director of the state Alcoholic...
View ArticleMother Dies Helping Children
A 39-year-old Rogers woman drowned Saturday morning in Beaver Lake off Monte Ne Road in Benton County.
View ArticleEmma Avenue To Close
Construction will close part of Emma Avenue for two weeks beginning at 8 a.m. Monday.
View ArticleBond Election Aug. 14
The city needs approval of a bond issue to bring in more sales tax, said Mayor Doug Sprouse.
View ArticleMunicipal Filings
The following candidates filed for municipal office in Washington County since the filing period opened July 27. Filing continues through Aug. 17. Voters will make their choices during the Nov. 6...
View ArticleCity Eyes Wedington Corridor
City officials want residents’ help to determine the look and feel of Wedington Drive west of Interstate 540.
View ArticleCampus Upgraded
It’s quiet today, but in a couple of weeks, Fayetteville High School will buzz with activity.
View ArticleCommittee Reviews Changes To Sign Ordinance
ROGERS — A rewrite of the city sign ordinance is expected to impact placement of billboards and political signs in the future.
View ArticlePullet Show Set For Aug. 25
BENTONVILLE — The annual 4-H Pullet Show and Sale will be held Aug. 25 at the Benton County Fairgrounds.
View ArticleCenter Aims To End Child Abuse
BENTONVILLE — Victor Vieth believes the National Child Protection Training Center can end child abuse in three generations.
View ArticleEducator To Speak At Forum
BENTONVILLE — Will Richardson will speak at a 21st Century Community Forum event Thursday.
View ArticleChase Ends With Driver Being Shot With Stun Gun
A Westville, Okla., man was arrested Tuesday morning after fleeing from police in Arkansas and Oklahoma, authorities said.
View ArticleLove’s Looking For Land
The first commercial development near the planned Don Tyson Interchange surfaced Tuesday at the Springdale Planning Commission.
View ArticleTourism Money Flows Into City
An influx of leisure travelers is paying big dividends to the city’s Advertising and Promotion Commission.
View ArticleCommittee Eyes Ambulance Service
Benton County officials held an impromptu discussion on emergency medical services Tuesday, agreeing only there seems to be no solution at hand as work begins on next year’s budget.
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