Bentonville
RSSFormer Chamber Head Arrested
The former head of the Centerton Area Chamber of Commerce was arrested earlier this month after board members accused him of stealing about $18,000 from the chamber and altering board meeting minutes to cover his tracks. Continue reading...
Judge Needs Mentors For Kids
Judge Tom Smith is looking for people to mentor juveniles who appear in his court. Continue reading...
Sheriff’s Office Holding ‘No Refusal Weekend’
The Benton County Sheriff Office won’t take “no” for an answer from suspected drunken drivers if they refuse a breath test this weekend. Continue reading...
Commission See Collection Increase
A surge in tourism attributed to Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art attracted dozens of restaurants to open in the city over the last three years. Continue reading...
Aldama Receives National Recognition
Ben Aldama, dean of Adult Education at NorthWest Arkansas Community College, has received the John and Suanne Roueche Excellence Award. Continue reading...
Bonuses Approved
Quorum Court OKs Money For County Workers
A crowd of about 100 employees, friends and family broke into applause and cheers Thursday night when Benton County’s justices of the peace approved an employee bonus package. Continue reading...
Bomb Squad Brought In
Suspicious Items Found; Removed From Vacant Hotel
The Bentonville Bomb Squad removed suspicious items from a vacant hotel Wednesday morning after a police officer discovered a door to one of the rooms was propped open. Continue reading...
County To Debate Bonuses
Benton County’s justices of the peace are set to decide on proposed bonuses for employees when the Quorum Court meets tonight. Continue reading...
Bella Vista Pools Open Friday
Metfield and Kingsdale outdoor pools will open Friday, according to a Property Owners Association news release. Continue reading...
Storm Debris Cleanup Set
The city will hold a storm debris cleanup from Monday’s storm starting June 4, according to a news release. Continue reading...
Judge Denies Request, Fines Lacy’s Attorney
A circuit judge on Wednesday denied an attorney’s request for a new trial and found him in contempt of court for repeatedly interrupting her. Continue reading...
Delinquent Taxes Net $3.3 Million
Benton County’s school districts and city and county governments recovered about $3.3 million last year in delinquent property taxes from the Commissioner of State Lands Office. Continue reading...
Administrator’s Email Stirs Up Concern
An email written by a School District administrator urging parents to support Bright Road in Bentonville as the site for a second high school has raised concern among district officials. Continue reading...
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...
Council Approves Rezone
The City Council approved a rezoning Monday night even though city planners earlier pushed for its denial. Continue reading...

