‘A Natural Helper’

CONNIE WILLIAMS THRIVES ON ENCOURAGING OTHERS

SPRINGDALE — Connie Williams has been taking care of people all her life. As director of the guidance program at Springdale High School, she coordinates services for close to 2,000 students. She manages to bring a personal touch to many, impacting lives with her bright smile and upbeat attitude. Read More »

By Bettina Lehovec posted at 6:15 a.m.

MANUFACTURING VARIABLES RECESSION’S IMPACT

SECTOR EMPLOYS 29,800 PEOPLE IN AREA

SPRINGDALE — Brunner & Lay in Springdale soon plans to add 50 to 60 employees. Read More »

By Christie Swanson posted at 6:15 a.m.

BUSINESS BRIEFS

New Tax Off ce Opens In Fayetteville Northwest Tax and Accounting opened in early January at 2699 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in Fayetteville. Read More »

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ALL OURS, ALL HOURS Green Begets Green

MUSEUM DIRECTOR WELCOMED

Go Green... for Good” Art Experience at the Bentonville Plaza brought in plenty of green for the Walnut Farm Montessori School on March 13. About 300 school supporters and art lovers helped the Bentonville school raise approximately $25,000. Read More »

By Carin Schoppmeyer posted at 6:14 a.m.

COMPETITION FOR CHARITY Local Celebs Don Dancing Shoes

COMMUNITY LEADERS STRUT, SASHAY, SALSA IN FUNDRAISER FOR CHILDREN’S MUSEUM

ROGERS — Local celebrities did the Salsa, Two-Step and Cha-Cha — all in the name of charity. Read More »

By Debbie Miller posted at 6:13 a.m.

Home Heartache For Local Family

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS — Miguel Hernandez felt sick to his stomach to find the front door of his Springdale home wide open at 2:30 on a December afternoon. As he pulled his Chevrolet van into the front drive he saw three people through a large picture window rummaging through his family’s personal belongings inside the home. Read More »

By Kim Souza posted at 6:13 a.m.

INCORPORATIONS

Benton County Complete Comfort LLC, Eric D. Schein, 824 Topaz St., Lowell. Read More »

By - STAFF REPORT posted at 6:13 a.m.

Mashburn Recipients Get More Than Check

In 17 years, the Mashburn Scholarship Foundation has awarded more than $1 million to burgeoning talent to attend the University of Arkansas. Read More »

By Carin Schoppmeyer posted at 6:13 a.m.

‘ONE ENCHANTED EVENING’ Chapter Ball Features Debutantes

MARCH OF DIMES, SHELTER BENEFIT FROM PROGRAM

SPRINGDALE — Eight young women were presented as 2010 debutantes during the Phi Alpha Omega biennial Debutante Ball on March 13. Phi Alpha Omega is a chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority, the first African-American interest sorority founded in the United States. Read More »

By Debbie Miller posted at 6:12 a.m.

ON THE AGENDA

Tuesday 7 a.m. — BNI Razorback Network Group at the Holiday Inn in Springdale. Contact Greg Collier at 725-0453 or gcollier@ farmersagent.com. Read More »

By - STAFF REPORT posted at 6:12 a.m.

KEY EDUCATORS Women Honored For Roles In Arts

IOTA CHAPTER OF DELTA KAPPA GAMMA HOSTS EVENT

Six area women were recognized for their contribution to arts education at an awards dinner and ceremony at the Clarion Inn in Fayetteville on March 12. Read More »

By STAFF REPORT posted at 6:12 a.m.

DEAN’S LIST

Deans at the University of Arkansas have announced the names of students named to their lists for the fall 2009 semester. Read More »

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Synthetic Pot Causes Concern

FAYETTEVILLE — Circuit Judge Mary Ann Gunn was aghast when she learned some of her drug court charges were smoking spice, a marijuana-like substance, in the parking lot of their treatment center. Read More »

By Dan Craft, Ron Wood posted at 6:10 a.m.

CHANCELLOR’S LIST

University of Arkansas Chancellor G. David Gearhart has announced the names of area students who earned a place on the chancellor’s list for the fall 2009 semester. The students named to the list have earned a 4.0 grade point average in at least 12 hours of classes during the semester. Read More »

By - STAFF REPORT posted at 6:10 a.m.

T-Shirt Shop Benefits Local, World Charities

BENTONVILLE — Dallas Harris knew he wanted to do more than make money when he got ready to start his own business. Harris, of Bentonville, decided he wanted the business to do some good in a world filled with problems. Read More »

By Tabatha Hunter posted at 6:06 a.m.

Sitzmann savoring ‘an amazing season’

NORMAN, Okla. — Senior guard Kim Sitzmann likely won’t be remembered for records, but she could go down in UALR’s athletics history as one of the all-time greats. Read More »

By Jeff Slatton posted at 6:06 a.m.

WEST REGIONAL: Hayward’s defense does it for Butler

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Butler’s Gordon Hayward instinctively left his man for a double team, deflected a freshman’s desperate pass and slammed Murray State’s storybook shut. Read More »

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS posted at 6:06 a.m.

COMMENTARY Injury Sidelines Fun

AGE SEEKS LIMIT ON PARTICIPATION

FARMINGTON — I’m having knee surgery Monday morning. Read More »

By KURT VOIGT posted at 6:05 a.m.

Millage Campaign Looks To Add Momentum after Spring Break

BENTONVILLE — Only a few large campaign signs reminding Bentonville voters of the coming school millage election can be seen around the city. About the only thing standing between Bentonville and about 1,500 yard signs is spring break. Read More »

By Ryan McGeeney posted at 6:04 a.m.

TV Deals Guarantee Revenue To UA Athletics

The Southeastern Conference’s new television deal with ESPN — good for $2.25 billion over 15 years — started this academic year, offering unprecedented benefits for the University of Arkansas. Read More »

By Ryan Malashock posted at 6:04 a.m.