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Wal-Mart taps Bartlett as executive vice president

Walmart named a new executive vice president for corporate affairs on Wednesday morning with the appointment of Dan Bartlett to the position. Continue reading...

By David Harten Posted: at 12:01 p.m.

Bartlett named head of Wal-Mart corporate affairs

Walmart announced this morning that that Dan Bartlett, 41, will become the company’s new executive vice president of Corporate Affairs in late June. Continue reading...

By Special to NWA Media Posted: at 11:13 a.m.

Jacob Holly murder trial delayed

Subscriber onlyThe trial of a Rogers man charged in connection with second-degree murder and first-degree battery in connection with a double stabbing under an Elkins bridge has been delayed again. Continue reading...

By Ron Wood Posted: at 9:08 a.m.

UPDATE: Bomb squad finishes vacant hotel investigation

The Bentonville Bomb Squad responded to a report of a suspicious item at the vacant Travelodge in Bentonville Wednesday morning. Continue reading...

By Misty Gittings Updated: 10:20 a.m.

AT A GLANCE: Commission Action

Subscriber onlyAt A Glance Commission Action Rogers' Planning Commission met Tuesday and approved: • A permit for Rios De Agua Viva for a church at 1926 S. M St., a residential single-family zone. Continue reading...

By Staff Report Posted: at 5 a.m.

One Dies In Storm

Area Littered With Fallen Trees, Power Lines

Subscriber onlyDowned trees and power lines were littered across Benton County on Tuesday from a storm system that spawned a deadly tornado in Oklahoma then roared through Northwest Arkansas Monday night. Continue reading...

By Staff Report Posted: at 5 a.m.

Schools Considered Tornado-Safe

Only Two Districts Have FEMA-Approved Shelters

Subscriber onlySchool buildings generally are considered safer places to be in severe weather, officials say, but building a school strong enough to withstand 200-mph wind can add millions to a construction project. Continue reading...

By Rose Ann Pearce Posted: at 5 a.m.

Engineer, Parent Announces For House

Subscriber onlyJana Della Rosa, a former account manager to Walmart for a $2.6 billion consumer products company, has decided to be a stay-at-home mom — and candidate for state lawmaker. Continue reading...

By Doug Thompson Posted: at 5 a.m.

Sales Tax Revenue Climbs

Three Cities Show Increase

Subscriber onlySpringdale sales tax revenue increased this month with Rogers and Fayetteville numbers also showing increases over last year, while Bentonville’s numbers dipped slightly. Continue reading...

By John Gore Posted: at 5 a.m.

Council Approves Rezone

Subscriber onlyThe City Council approved a rezoning Monday night even though city planners earlier pushed for its denial. Continue reading...

By Cassi Lapp Posted: at 5 a.m.

KUAF Gun Nets Probation, Fine

Subscriber onlyA University of Arkansas student pleaded guilty as part of a plea bargain Tuesday in Washington County Circuit Court to a misdemeanor charge of carrying a gun in a publicly owned building. Continue reading...

By Ron Wood Posted: at 5 a.m.

Changes Coming To High School Staff

Subscriber onlyDeans will become part of the Bentonville High School staff this fall. Continue reading...

By Dave Perozek Posted: at 5 a.m.

Special Prosecutor to Handle Bar Fight Involving Cops

Subscriber onlyA special prosecutor has been named to review evidence from a bar fight involving two off-duty police officers and report his findings and recommendations to Washington County Circuit Judge William Storey. Continue reading...

By Ron Wood Posted: at 5 a.m.

AT A GLANCE: Bentonville Planning Commission

Subscriber onlyAt A Glance Commission Action Bentonville's Planning Commission met Tuesday and approved: w Property line adjustments at 1202 S.W. A St., 2309 S.E. 14th St., 402 Magnolia Drive, the corner of Southwest Been Road and Southwest 28th Street and the corner of East Central Avenue and Northeast E Street Continue reading...

By Staff Report Posted: at 5 a.m.

Members OK Land Sale

Bella Vista Gets Green Light To Purchase Three Buildings

Subscriber onlyThe city can buy three building its used since the city’s incorporation. Continue reading...

By Lynn Atkins Posted: at 5 a.m.

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