Northwest Ark. News
Black people must leave, NJ Walmart announcer says
A Walmart store announcement ordering black people to leave brought chagrin and apologies Wednesday from leaders of the company, which has built a fragile trust among minority communities. Read More »
Northwest Arkansas Obituaries
SPRINGDALE — Information for the obituaries and funeral notices below was supplied to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Advertising Department by funeral homes. For more information including cost and deadlines contact the advertising department at (501) 378-3889. Read More »
$50,000 WORTH OF BOOKS: Alderwoman Accused Of Theft
COKER QUITS, RELEASED ON BAIL; UA TO CONTINUE PROBE
WEST FORK — A councilman who police say admitted stealing more than $50,000 worth of books from the University of Arkansas resigned following her arrest Tuesday afternoon. Read More »
Mayor Plans Town Hall Meeting March 29
FAYETTEVILLE — Mayor Lioneld Jordan will hold his quarterly town hall meeting from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, March 29, at Woodland Junior High School at 1 E. Poplar St. Read More »
Petty Reports Bicycle Missing After Meeting
FAYETTEVILLE — Alderman Matthew Petty, who cut a lock and took someone else’s bike for his own use last year before returning it in the midst of a police investigation, reported his own bike stolen Tuesday night. Read More »
Paid Parking Coming By July
CITY TO INSTATE FEES IN DICKSON STREET ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT
FAYETTEVILLE — Paid parking via credit cards, debit cards, prepaid reservations, and of course, cash, could be in the Dickson Street Entertainment District by July, say city officials. The Fayetteville Parking Division says it plans to keep the prices manageable. Read More »
Man Reports Robbery At Gunpoint By Trio
FAYETTEVILLE — Investigators are seeking three men accused of breaking into an apartment and robbing a man at gunpoint Tuesday morning. Read More »
Judge Asked To Rule Officials Violated FOIA
ELKINS MAN SOUGHT INFORMATION ON SON’S DEATH
FAYETTEVILLE — An Elkins man who requested documents related to his son’s death wants a judge to rule the state crime lab and Washington County officials violated the Freedom of Information Act. Read More »
City To Explain Uncollected Taxes, Fees
SOME NEWLY ANNEXED RESIDENTS ARE NOT BEING CHARGED
FARMINGTON — Mayor Ernie Penn plans a news conference today regarding sales tax and franchise fees apparently not collected on utility bills from some newly annexed residents. Read More »
Bulky Waste Cleanup Set For Saturday
FAYETTEVILLE — The city will hold its Ward 4 spring bulky waste cleanup from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Read More »
Board OKs Beaver Lake Real Estate Project
BENTONVILLE — A controversial real estate development moved one step closer to fruition Wednesday after more than two hours of debate. Read More »
BOTH SIDES WIN: Parsons Can View Files
JUDGE DENIES ACCESS TO EMPLOYEE CONTRACTS
BENTONVILLE — Jim Parsons will be able to view documents related to the voting status of a Bella Vista Property Owners Association member, but will not be able to view the contracts of two association employees, according to a ruling by Circuit Judge John Scott. Read More »
Jury Chosen For Trial
ALTERNATES TO BE SELECTED TODAY
BENTONVILLE — Prosecutors and defense attorneys completed jury selection Wednesday for Erickson Dimas-Martinez’s murder case. Read More »
NCAA Tournament Starts Today
MARCH MADNESS BUSY TIME FOR RESTAURANTS
BENTONVILLE — March Madness begins today. That means lots of bracket pools, secret or otherwise, and busy local restaurants where a host of NCAA Division I men’s basketball tournament games will be shown on televisions of all sizes. Read More »
LAKE ATALANTA: Renovation Plan Changes
ARKANSAS GAME & FISH REJECTS EDUCATION CENTER PROPOSAL
ROGERS — The renovation of Lake Atalanta will not have an Arkansas Game & Fish education center as originally hoped, members of the Parks and Recreation Commission learned Wednesday. Read More »