Stories for November 2009
Monday, November 30
Build more nuke plants, Iran orders
posted: 11/30/2009 5:10 a.m.
Iran approved plans Sunday to build 10 industrial-scale uranium enrichment facilities and is considering producing 20 percent-enriched uranium, the state news agency reported.
4 officers shot to death
posted: 11/30/2009 5:06 a.m.
A 37-year old Tacoma man, Maurice Clemmons, is being sought for questioning in the execution-style shootings of four Lakewood, Wash., police officers Sunday morning, according to two law-enforcement sources.
Dubai woes spur support for banks
posted: 11/30/2009 5:04 a.m.
The United Arab Emirates has pledged to stand behind foreign and domestic banks in the country, offering additional money while extolling the strength of the Persian Gulf nation’s financial sector as world markets brace for a potential day of reckoning today over Dubai’s crushing debt.
Conservative leads Honduran president race
posted: 11/30/2009 4:57 a.m.
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Election officials said Sunday night that Honduras’ conservative opposition candidate Porfirio Lobo has a wide lead in presidential elections shadowed by a June coup.
Senator: Afghan forces key to success
posted: 11/30/2009 4:57 a.m.
The leading Senate Democrat on military matters said Sunday that President Barack Obama’s anticipated plan for significantly expanding U.S. troop levels in Afghanistan must show how those reinforcements will speed the buildup of the Afghan army.
Sniffing out bedbugs is a full-time job
posted: 11/30/2009 4:56 a.m.
ASBURY PARK, N.J. — Sara pulled on her leash, sniffing up one side of a cluttered bedroom and snuffling down the other. The black Labrador retriever suddenly sat beside an armchair.
Parks to get research profits
posted: 11/30/2009 4:55 a.m.
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A soon-to-be-implemented policy for scientists who are permitted to conduct research in national parks will give the National Park Service a share of any profits from their work.
Driver runs light; family of 4 killed
posted: 11/30/2009 4:55 a.m.
NOVATO, Calif. — A car raced through a red light and slammed into a minivan broadside, killing four family members including both parents and their two young children in Northern California, authorities said Sunday.
Pakistan opposition pressures president
posted: 11/30/2009 4:54 a.m.
Pakistan’s main opposition party demanded Sunday that the president immediately relinquish much of his power amid calls for the unpopular leader to assume a ceremonial role or resign.
Swiss ban building of mosque minarets
posted: 11/30/2009 4:53 a.m.
Swiss voters overwhelmingly approved a constitutional ban on minarets Sunday, barring construction of the iconic mosque towers from where Muslims are called to prayer, in a result that went against the findings of pre-election polls.
WHO guidelines advise earlier HIV treatments
posted: 11/30/2009 4:51 a.m.
People infected with the virus that causes AIDS should start treatment earlier than currently recommended, the World Health Organization said today.
In the news
posted: 11/30/2009 4:49 a.m.
Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, postponed a trip to Germany that was set for today after falling ill with a viral infection and a light fever, and has rescheduled his visit for talks with the nation’s leaders for January, his office said.
Names and faces
posted: 11/30/2009 4:49 a.m.
Susan Boyle’s debut record, I Dreamed a Dream, entered the British album chart in the top spot Sunday. The 48-year-old Scottish songstress famously finished second on Britain’s Got Talent, but the variety show launched a career that has seen her win success on both sides of the Atlantic.
The nation in brief
posted: 11/30/2009 4:46 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “This was more of an execution.Walk in with the specific mindset to shoot police officers.” Ed Troyer, Pierce County, Wash., sheriff’s spokesman, after a gunman burst into a coffeehouse and fatally shot four police officers Article, 1A
The world in brief
posted: 11/30/2009 4:46 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “This epitomizes the fundamental problem that we face with Iran.” British Foreign Secretary David Miliband, calling Iran’s announcement of plans to build 10 industrialscale uranium enrichment facilities a provocation Article, 1A
Tobacco critics rip packets’ relabeling
posted: 11/30/2009 4:44 a.m.
Layla Amussen likes to smoke. She knows cigarettes are bad for her health, but says she’s not likely to quit anytime soon.
Red Oak Park To Be Discussed At Ward 4 Meeting
posted: 11/30/2009 4:40 a.m.
City park officials are looking for public comment and review for drainage improvements slated for Red Oak Park.
Woodland, Central Meet In Pivotal Junior High Game
posted: 11/30/2009 4:39 a.m.
No Northwest Arkansas Conference team can match up with the size of Fayetteville Woodland, but Springdale Central probably comes closest.
Fayetteville In Bloom Wants To Grow
posted: 11/30/2009 4:35 a.m.
Fayetteville in Bloom is seeking funding opportunities to expand its educational outreach program into more local schools.
Cardinals Set Their Sights On Tourney Final
posted: 11/30/2009 4:33 a.m.
Farmington coach Beau Thompson wants to see his team in the Bi-County Tournament finals, and not just to keep its undefeated record intact. Thompson wants to see his 2-0 Cardinals, seeded first in the senior boys division, play and win competitive games like they did at Springdale Har-Ber last week.
Man Dies In Motorcycle Wreck
posted: 11/30/2009 4:33 a.m.
A Southwest City, Mo., man was killed after losing control of his motorcycle and hitting an SUV Saturday night.
Siloam Springs Girls Become Dominant Force
posted: 11/30/2009 4:31 a.m.
Siloam Springs girls coach Debbie Sharp remembers the days when the Lady Panthers were looking up at the competition in the Benton County Invitational.
WASTE MANAGEMENT: City Foots Cleanup Bill
posted: 11/30/2009 4:31 a.m.
The city continues to educate residents about the rules of its bulky waste collection program more than two years after it began.
Hiker Keeps Going At 80
posted: 11/30/2009 4:27 a.m.
The footing is dicey on a recent autumn day along a razorback ridge high above the Buft alo National River.
Life Way Christian Starts Strong
posted: 11/30/2009 4:27 a.m.
Young teams haven’t stopped Life Way Christian Schools from being competitive in the newly formed Arkansas Association of Christian Schools basketball league.
Soldiers Become Citizens
posted: 11/30/2009 4:25 a.m.
When the Lemus brothers of Springdale deployed to Iraq with the Arkansas National Guard, they had no idea they could return as citizens of the country they were defending.
Rock Regulations: Quarry Hearings Start Today
posted: 11/30/2009 4:22 a.m.
Two hearings are set in two different courts today to address regulating quarries near Fayetteville’s western city limits.
Doctor Denies Ogden Suit Allegations
posted: 11/30/2009 4:20 a.m.
A doctor sued by the estate of Gregg Ogden says he’s not responsible for the late advertising agency owner’s death because Ogden ignored medical advice and didn’t come in for follow-up care.
JUNIOR HIGH REPORT: Black, Gold Set For County Tournament
posted: 11/30/2009 4:19 a.m.
Bentonville Gold coach John Mackey is not taking anything for granted as the Tigers prepare for this week’s Benton County Tournament.
Regulations Promote Environmental Design
posted: 11/30/2009 4:17 a.m.
The cars in the parking lot at NorthStar Partnering Group sit under trees as distinguished as Princeton elms, cherry bark oaks and white spire birches.
Other days
posted: 11/30/2009 4:15 a.m.
100 YEARS AGO Nov. 30, 1909 Attorney L.B. Denning, who represents the Arkansas Natural Gas Company, which is seeking a franchise from the city of Little Rock, left for Pittsburgh last night, carrying with him a written copy of the demands made by the members of the committees appointed by the council to treat with the representatives of the company.
OTHERS SAY The currency quarrel
posted: 11/30/2009 4:14 a.m.
By now it is a cliche that the United States has no more important bilateral relationship than that with China. Yet in the wake of President Obama’s sometimes awkward visit to Beijing, it is becoming clear that, in one crucial respect, Sino-American relations are dysfunctional: Though umbilically connected by trade and capital flows, the two countries are pursuing incompatible economic policies.
Three years and waiting . . .
posted: 11/30/2009 4:13 a.m.
With unemployment topping 10 percent nationally, President Obama has increasingly stressed the importance of manufacturing and U.S. exports in creating jobs.
GUEST COMMENTARY: Season’s Change Sparks Memories Of Springdale
posted: 11/30/2009 4:12 a.m.
I can remember the first time I saw Springdale. I was 5 years old. My parents had just moved here from Alpena. We were what some people would call hill people.
Pet Sitting Service, Country Cafe Open
posted: 11/30/2009 4:09 a.m.
A pet-sitting service and a restaurant recently opened in Washington County.
Air Ambulance Sees In The Dark
posted: 11/30/2009 4:07 a.m.
There’s a sense of urgency every time Andy Anderson goes barreling through the night, but now, he’s running in nearly daylight conditions.
Discounts help fuel retail sales increase
posted: 11/30/2009 4:06 a.m.
U.S. retail sales on Black Friday and the weekend after Thanksgiving advanced 0.5 percent as discounts on electronics and toys drew budget-conscious crowds, according to the National Retail Federation.
Capsized ferry righted; 58 dead
posted: 11/30/2009 4:05 a.m.
A rescue ship righted a capsized ferry on Sunday, easing the work of those searching the submerged cabins for scores believed trapped inside more than a day after the boat sank in southern Bangladesh. So far, 58 people have been confirmed dead, authorities said.
Russians mourn victims of high-speed train wreck
posted: 11/30/2009 4:04 a.m.
Russians mourned at religious services and soccer stadiums Sunday after a deadly train wreck that authorities blamed on a terrorist bomb. The leader of the Russian Orthodox Church urged the nation not to give in to fear.
Marine Heads Off Friendly Fire
posted: 11/30/2009 4:03 a.m.
The fight at Nasiriyah had been intense for three days. It had started Sunday morning south of the city and now, on Tuesday, Chief Warrant Officer 5 David Dunfee, the battalion gunner for 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines, was north of the city. Read more »
TRAVELERS’ CHECK: Cars, hay raise funds for airport
posted: 11/30/2009 4:02 a.m.
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport gets 80 cents from a wireless company every time someone on a laptop computer pays to access the Internet in the Alice L. Walton Terminal Building.
Mother’s suit blames jailers for son’s state
posted: 11/30/2009 4:01 a.m.
Steven McFarland went to war a proud solider planning to make a career in the military.
PB stadium on list for register addition
posted: 11/30/2009 4 a.m.
On a cool afternoon last week, Jim Hill stood near the visitor’s dugout at Taylor Memorial Field in Pine Bluff and reminisced.
Museum Hosts Open House
posted: 11/30/2009 4 a.m.
The sounds of Christmas carols echoed throughout the Rogers Historical Museum on Sunday.
FAYETTEVILLE: UA history professor 1 of 3 award finalists
posted: 11/30/2009 3:59 a.m.
Elliott West starts his lessons on the industrial revolution by asking students to sit in a quiet place and document every sound they hear for 15 minutes.
Architect plans music to brighten passages
posted: 11/30/2009 3:59 a.m.
Architecture, light and interactive music are coming to Conway’s underground.
Pieces Of Me Opens In Rogers
posted: 11/30/2009 3:58 a.m.
A retail store that helps train adults for the workplace and a sit-down restaurant that serves alcohol in Siloam Springs recently opened. Pieces of Me opened Oct. 22 at 2510 N. 17th St. Suites 201 and 202 in Rogers, near Dixieland and Hudson roads.
State’s top teacher leads with passion
posted: 11/30/2009 3:58 a.m.
Even before Vandy Nash of North Little Rock was named Arkansas’ 2010 Teacher of the Year, there was clapping, singing, high-fives and exploding “finger firecrackers” in her Indian Hills Elementary School classroom.
The state/region in brief
posted: 11/30/2009 3:57 a.m.
A Missouri man died about 8 p.m. Saturday when he lost control of the motorcycle on which he and his wife were riding and crashed on Arkansas 43.
Stimulus snow job
posted: 11/30/2009 3:56 a.m.
The Obama administration claims that its $787 billion economic stimulus program has “created or saved” 640,329 jobs across the country, with more to come. That breathtaking figure includes 24,448 jobs in Illinois.
Here comes the FBI
posted: 11/30/2009 3:56 a.m.
THE CLOUD hanging over Ozark’s police department is developing into a full-blown thunderstorm. Just ask Chief Jim Noggle who finds one of his officers under investigation by the FBI after using his Taser on a child and a female inmate within the same week.
The negotiator
posted: 11/30/2009 3:55 a.m.
Pick a U.S. senator and you’ll find a negotiator. It’s what politics can be all about, striking deals. But some senators are a lot better at it than others. And others will just grab anything they can in exchange for their vote.
Phones’ applications challenge GPS devices
posted: 11/30/2009 3:54 a.m.
The growth of cell phones with global-positioning technology is making life uncertain for the makers of personal navigational devices that help drivers figure out where they are and where to go.
Town comes together in grief
posted: 11/30/2009 3:53 a.m.
At first glance, it was just another day on the farm: fields stretched almost as far as the eye can see in two directions, and the brown, spindly branches of cotton plants were dotted white with bolls ready to harvest.
Restaurant Inspections for Benton County
posted: 11/30/2009 3:52 a.m.
Benton County Restaurant Inspections for November
Northwest Arkansas deaths
posted: 11/30/2009 3:52 a.m.
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette publishes, at no charge, death notices of reasonable length for residents of Benton, Carroll, Washington and Madison counties submitted by funeral homes.
NW Arkansas today
posted: 11/30/2009 3:49 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “He’s one of the most well-known historians of the American West, but he also loves to teach freshman survey classes.That’s very strange.” Linda Coon, chairman of the University of Arkansas history department, describing professor Elliott West Article, 1B.
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION: Parade Takes A Turn
posted: 11/30/2009 3:48 a.m.
This year’s Bentonville Christmas Parade boasts 94 entries, a few changes and additions, parade officials said.
Crimson Tide turns to Green
posted: 11/30/2009 3:45 a.m.
Ja-Mychal Green scored a late tie-breaking basket and then made the lead hold up.
Valparaiso downs UAFS
posted: 11/30/2009 3:41 a.m.
Cory Johnson scored 26 points and had nine rebounds Sunday to lead Valparaiso to an 86-74 victory over Arkansas-Fort Smith.
Group Offers Pets Meals
posted: 11/30/2009 3:34 a.m.
Dora Barnum thinks she would be in a nursing home if she didn’t have her dogs and cats.
LETTERS
posted: 11/30/2009 3:29 a.m.
Find way to work together Like many, I am growing concerned for our country, but my worry is the increasingly mean-spirited, irrational anger in our public discussion.
Lincoln’s Panama Canal
posted: 11/30/2009 3:26 a.m.
In a recent headline, Newsweek asked “What’s wrong with Arkansas ?” It’s part of the currently fashionable trend to trash out Sen. Blanche Lincoln for her lack of enthusiasm over health care reform.
Frazier’s Poise Lifts Saints To Victory
posted: 11/30/2009 2:33 a.m.
Kiehl Frazier rose to the occasion Friday night just when Shiloh Christian needed him most.
Rogers Students Honored As AP Scholars
posted: 11/30/2009 2:33 a.m.
A g roup of 112 students in the Rogers School District earned the distinction of AP Scholar for their exceptional achievement on the collegelevel Advanced Placement Program Exams, up from 97 Rogers students in 2008.
Casualties Of War
posted: 11/30/2009 2:33 a.m.
To honor the men and women in our armed forces and remind our readers of their sacrifices, the Rogers Morning News is publishing Department of Defense announcements identifying Americans killed in active military operations. Two soldiers died Nov. 8 in Tikrit, Iraq, of injuries suffered when their OH-58 D helicopter crashed. Killed were Chief Warrant Officer Mathew C. Heffelfinger, 29, of Kimberly, Idaho; and Chief Warrant Officer Earl R. Scott III, 24, of Jacksonville, Fla. They were assigned to the 2nd Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment, 25th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
PUBLIC VIEWPOINT: Health Care ‘Reform’ A Black Hole
posted: 11/30/2009 2:33 a.m.
The Obama administration is now in conflict with a whole array of “villains” : “Rich people,” insurance companies, Wall Street, banks, Republicans, Fox News, etc. All of these must be taxed, regulated or ostracized into submission for the common good.
GUEST COMMENTARY Health Bills: What’s At The Core
posted: 11/30/2009 2:33 a.m.
Editor’s Note: This is the second of three guest columns from Prof. Leflar about health policy.
HOW WE SEE IT: Mellowing Out Regarding Marijuana
posted: 11/30/2009 2:33 a.m.
We note that state Sen. Randy Laverty, D-Jasper, is only asking state agencies for data about lowering criminal penalties for possession of marijuana. He is not advocating lowering of the penalties, at least not yet and perhaps not ever.
RECORDS
posted: 11/30/2009 2:33 a.m.
Arrests Bella Vista Callan Scott Jensen, 20, of 1002 S. Lakeview Drive in Rogers was arrested Friday in connection with felony theft of property. He was being held Saturday in the Benton County Jail in lieu of $6,000 bond.
Wall falling on top-flight information
posted: 11/30/2009 2:32 a.m.
For decades, the world’s supercomputers have been the tightly guarded property of universities and governments. But what would happen if regular folks could get their hands on one?
Giant telescopes in the works
posted: 11/30/2009 2:31 a.m.
If there were a Guinness record for making telescope mirrors, Dean Ketelsen probably would win it. Colleagues boast that the one-time Iowa farm boy has ground and polished more square footage of optics than any other human alive.
Hogs endure hard knocks
posted: 11/30/2009 2:30 a.m.
Ryan Mallett’s pass to Joe Adams with all the chips on the table had a chance to go down in Arkansas football lore as one of the greatest plays in school history.
Razorbacks Basketball: Frustrating day for UA
posted: 11/30/2009 2:29 a.m.
Arkansas’ basketball team sunk deeper into the abyss Sunday, losing to South Alabama 74-61 before an announced crowd of 5,187 at Walton Arena.
Masters of the biosphere
posted: 11/30/2009 2:28 a.m.
Talking to Anne Massey of the fledgling Arkansas Master Naturalists must be something like meeting with Tom Hayden in Ann Arbor back in 1962, right after his Students for a Democratic Society held its first convention but before it really took off.
Artery disease a mummy’s curse?
posted: 11/30/2009 2:27 a.m.
The Book of Exodus in the King James translation of the Bible describes a pharaoh who “hardened his heart” against the exodus of the Jews from ancient Egypt. Coincidentally, a research letter published in The Journal of the American Medical Association suggests the pharaoh may also have been suffering from hardened arteries.
DVD’s drills will work your tail off
posted: 11/30/2009 2:26 a.m.
Don’t let the feathery blond hair or the reptilian midsection fool you.
State’s Strong Women pump iron in 57 counties
posted: 11/30/2009 2:26 a.m.
If Grandma needs help moving a roasted turkey from the oven to the table, she’s not the tough bird she used to be. Hefting 22-pound birds requires a baseline of fitness that even the best cooks will lose if they don’t work at staying strong.
ON CHRISTIANITY
posted: 11/30/2009 2:25 a.m.
DEAR REV. GRAHAM: How should I react to a fellow worker who is always arguing with me about God and constantly makes fun of my faith in Jesus? — K.D. DEAR K.D.: Arguing with him won’t accomplish anything — and the reason is because his problem probably isn’t with his mind, but with his will. Let me explain.
NLR puts on spandex to show off its bike-friendly status
posted: 11/30/2009 2:20 a.m.
Central Arkansas’ two bicycle and pedestrian bridges were sidelights last week during a tour to show off an officially bicycle friendly North Little Rock for the executive director of the League of American Bicyclists.
HOROSCOPES BY HOLIDAY
posted: 11/30/2009 2:19 a.m.
Happy birthday. From the outside, many aspects of your life appear the same, and yet your life is definitely different this year — happier.You are getting better at knowing what makes you feel good and sticking to it. Hard work and sweat are featured in December. February brings financial uplift. May offers travel and fun. Gemini and Pisces adore you.
HELPFUL HINTS
posted: 11/30/2009 2:18 a.m.
DEAR HELOISE: Computer toner is expensive, so changing your printer’s settings is a frugal move. Reducing the toner’s default setting from medium to light will greatly extend the number of printed pages.
Check your knowledge
posted: 11/30/2009 2:17 a.m.
1. Name the capital of Oregon. 2. What Minnesota lake is known as the source of the Mississippi River? 3. On what number of a telephone dial or button are the letters A, B and C? 4. “P.D.Q.” is slang for...
MASTER CLASS: Finding perfect push-up begins with a simple test
posted: 11/30/2009 2:16 a.m.
All push-ups are not created equal. There are dozens of varieties of push-ups, ranging from a standard military style to the ostentatious onehanded version.
In the lane
posted: 11/30/2009 2:13 a.m.
At least one guy from Arkansas was happy with South Alabama’s 74-61 victory over the Razorbacks on Sunday.
Same story for top teams
posted: 11/30/2009 2:11 a.m.
After a weekend when all the national championship contenders stayed undefeated, the BCS standings were unchanged.
Brees, Brady face off
posted: 11/30/2009 2:09 a.m.
Drew Brees doesn’t see himself in quite the same class as Tom Brady.
Off the wire
posted: 11/30/2009 2:08 a.m.
GOLF Woods cancels meeting again Tiger Woods finally gave his side of the story Sunday — on his Web site, not to police — and took the blame for an “embarrassing” car crash that gave him cuts, bruises and public scrutiny like never before.
Second thoughts
posted: 11/30/2009 2:07 a.m.
Doghouse in Georgia a penthouse From Michael Vick’s involvement with dog fighting to Tony Gonzalez posing nude for an anti-fur ad, the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals hasn’t had trouble staying involved with sports.
HOG CALLS: Hogs ought be excited over any bowl
posted: 11/30/2009 2:06 a.m.
Whatever their bowl destination, the Razorbacks need to come bounding into it.
Colts (11-0) thwart Texans
posted: 11/30/2009 2:05 a.m.
The Indianapolis Colts have perfected the art of the comeback in their undefeated march toward the playoffs.
McNabb fires up Eagles
posted: 11/30/2009 2:05 a.m.
Nothing was going right for the Philadelphia Eagles when Donovan McNabb decided to give a pep talk.
Young, Titans win on last play
posted: 11/30/2009 2:04 a.m.
Vince Young outdueled Matt Leinart again with yet another spectacular winning drive.
Razorback rewind
posted: 11/30/2009 2:03 a.m.
No clear answers on bowls Bowl games with SEC tie-ins will have serious contemplation to do today as they sort out six teams with 7-5 records.
Nets cut coach after 0-16 start
posted: 11/30/2009 2:01 a.m.
Lawrence Frank began his tenure as the head coach of the New Jersey Nets with 13 consecutive victories. He ended it Sunday on the heels of 16 consecutive defeats.
RAZORBACKS’ LOSS: Defense Collapses Late
posted: 11/30/2009 2 a.m.
Arkansas defensive end Jake Bequette wasn’t making any excuses Saturday night.
COMMENTARY: Missed Kick Costly
posted: 11/30/2009 2 a.m.
Arkansas fans will have to wait 288 days to see if the Razorbacks take the next step under coach Bobby Petrino. Meanwhile, they will have much to anticipate.
TECH SPOTLIGHT: Photoshop Elements 8 helps organize, fine-tune, share holiday photos
posted: 11/30/2009 1:54 a.m.
Thanksgiving’s done, and the Christmas season is upon us, officially. (Unofficially, the stores have had Christmas products out since Labor Day.) One thing everyone can count on during the holidays — someone will be taking photos.
Bankruptcy watch
posted: 11/30/2009 1:28 a.m.
ALEXANDER Brian Michael Bores, 3375 Diamond Hill Drive, Nov. 20, Chapter 7. Tonya M. Allison, 3160 Diamond Hill Drive, Nov. 19, Chapter 13. ALMA Arla G. Ballard, 1825 A. Wilder Lane, Nov. 24, Chapter 7. Richard D. and Dana L. Rector (aka Rick Rector, dba Rick Rector Trucking), 1130 Sunnyside, Nov. 24, Chapter 13.
ON TV CONTEST
posted: 11/30/2009 1:18 a.m.
Your dream job, dream co-workers and dream boss. What could be better?
Sunday, November 29
Want to jazz it up? Go for the neck
posted: 11/29/2009 5:07 a.m.
Want to punch up a fall outf it that seems drab? Or add something to your wardrobe that will not only provide color, but will also start a conversation? Go for the neck.
Huckabee a player on GOP book trail
posted: 11/29/2009 5:07 a.m.
“Team Huck” rolls into the bookstore like a NASCAR pit crew, red uniform shirts adorned with the corporate logos of Mike Huckabee’s Web site, his speaker’s bureau, his publisher and “Huck” emblazoned on their epaulets.
Bags are walking ads
posted: 11/29/2009 5:07 a.m.
The scale is smaller, but Christmas shopping bags can have a marketing heft that rivals a billboard.
Style goes back to the boudoir
posted: 11/29/2009 5:06 a.m.
Although menswear-inspired this and boyfriend-style that seem to have wooed the fashion world into a dreamlike state of androgyny, a few designers have looked instead to the ultra-femme for inspiration.
British economic dip slows
posted: 11/29/2009 5:06 a.m.
The British economy shrank less than previously estimated in the third quarter, suggesting that the grip of the worst recession in decades is finally easing, according to official figures released last week.
Casino tribes want to follow money off reservation
posted: 11/29/2009 5:06 a.m.
An American Indian tribe wants to build a grand, $1.5 billion, Las Vegas-style casino resort on a swath of land overlooking San Francisco Bay — a spot more than 100 miles from its tribal lands.
NW Arkansas today
posted: 11/29/2009 5:03 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “It sort of makes you question the notion that seeing is believing.” Chris Crosman, curator at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, describing a museum’s use of sky spaces Article, 1B
Man found in ditch; wheelchair was nearby
posted: 11/29/2009 5:02 a.m.
Fort Smith Police have identified an elderly, wheelchair-bound man whose body was discovered Friday evening in 3 feet of water in a ditch along a busy highway.
Texarkana observes fountain’s anniversary
posted: 11/29/2009 5:01 a.m.
Wednesday was a historic day in Texarkana, as a local monument’s 100th anniversary was celebrated.
Accreditation extended for school
posted: 11/29/2009 5 a.m.
The School of Education at the University of Arkansas at Monticello will be accredited for another six years.
The state/region in brief
posted: 11/29/2009 4:59 a.m.
Crash kills woman, injures man A one-vehicle accident in Dallas County left a woman dead and a man injured Saturday, Arkansas State Police reported.
Clarksville Withstands Run
posted: 11/29/2009 4:58 a.m.
Greenland had enough players to fill its bench. Clarksville, on the other hand, had only two backups and plenty of empty seats on its sideline.
Northwest Arkansas deaths
posted: 11/29/2009 4:58 a.m.
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette publishes, at no charge, death notices of reasonable length for residents of Benton, Carroll, Washington and Madison counties submitted by funeral homes. For more information, call (479) 770-8400. An obituary with expanded information or for residents of other counties in Arkansas can be placed by funeral homes for a fee. For more information including cost and deadlines contact the advertising department at (501) 378-3889.
Groups weigh in on health measures
posted: 11/29/2009 4:57 a.m.
Even before it became clear that Sen. Blanche Lincoln would become so critical to advancement of health-care reform in the Senate, grassroots advocates in Northwest Arkansas had already set their sights on her.
City needs more cash for project
posted: 11/29/2009 4:56 a.m.
North Little Rock will need to set aside money to help with the conversion of the former Rock Island Bridge into a pedestrian/ bicycle pathway expected to draw visitors to the city, Mayor Patrick Hays said.
BENTONVILLE Vision, construction intersect at museum
posted: 11/29/2009 4:55 a.m.
Mark Horne worked three months perfecting the design and placement of a highly anticipated sculptural structure on the grounds of the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, but his name won’t appear on the finished product.
SEBASTIAN COUNTY Officials want jail problems to stop
posted: 11/29/2009 4:54 a.m.
Officials in Sebastian County and state agencies are putting their heads together to try to come up with solutions to the county’s jail overcrowding problem.
Papers launch redesigned site for Web readers
posted: 11/29/2009 4:53 a.m.
A redesigned Web site and new Internet address will be unveiled Tuesday for five daily newspapers and 12 other publications owned by Northwest Arkansas Newspapers LLC.
Iranian legislator threatens nuclear-pact pullout
posted: 11/29/2009 4:53 a.m.
A conservative Iranian legislator warned Saturday that his country may pull out of the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty after a U.N. resolution censuring Tehran, a move that could seriously undermine world attempts to prevent Iran from developing atomic weapons.
Veterans Health Care System Receives Achievement Award
posted: 11/29/2009 4:52 a.m.
Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks was honored for the second year in a row for providing high-quality health care.
Food stamps’ role in America grows
posted: 11/29/2009 4:51 a.m.
With food-stamp use at record highs and climbing every month, the program now helps feed one in eight Americans and one in four children.
Architect To Present Dec. 4 Reading
posted: 11/29/2009 4:51 a.m.
Minnesota architect and noted author Dale Mulfinger will present an informal reading and discussion from his book “Cabinology: A Handbook to Your Private Hideaway.”
Mexico beefs up border security, creates logjams
posted: 11/29/2009 4:50 a.m.
The drive into Mexico has been largely hassle-free for decades: There were few customs inspectors, even fewer gates and, for most border-crossers, no questions asked.
Saints Survive After Falling In Early 35-0 Hole
posted: 11/29/2009 4:50 a.m.
Josh Floyd has been involved in a lot of wild games as both a player and a coach at Shiloh Christian.
Most Wanted posters fade away
posted: 11/29/2009 4:49 a.m.
For decades, the baddest of the bad stared out from FBI wanted posters in post offices nationwide.
Campers Happy In Off-Season
posted: 11/29/2009 4:48 a.m.
A campfire crackling under a starry sky is blazing warmth for hardy souls who enjoy camping during the late fall and winter at Beaver Lake and the region’s state parks.
Australian zoo gives pandas a grand g’day
posted: 11/29/2009 4:48 a.m.
Two giant pandas from China were welcomed to Australia on Saturday with gifts of bamboo and a city party before settling into their new home, a 25-acre natural enclosure at the Adelaide Zoo.
Late Rally Removes Wildcat's Frustration
posted: 11/29/2009 4:48 a.m.
Chris Wood was almost in a daze late Friday night.
Police think moose, not spouse, is killer
posted: 11/29/2009 4:47 a.m.
Swedish police said they’ve cleared a man who was arrested on accusations he killed his wife after deciding the culprit was most likely a moose.
Eastern Corridor Getting Attention
posted: 11/29/2009 4:47 a.m.
Development of an “eastern corridor” could ease traffic on some area highways, especially U.S. 71B.
Bangladesh ferry death toll 37; scores missing
posted: 11/29/2009 4:47 a.m.
A triple-deck ferry packed with hundreds of travelers heading home for an Islamic festival capsized as passengers disembarked in southern Bangladesh, leaving at least 37 dead and scores missing, authorities said Saturday.
Pakistan chief cedes nuke powers to prime minister
posted: 11/29/2009 4:46 a.m.
Pakistan’s president relinquished command of the country’s nuclear arsenal to the prime minister, a political ally, and signaled he was ready to shed more power as he faces growing pressure to resign.
Bomb Squad Transfers Approved
posted: 11/29/2009 4:46 a.m.
The transfer of the Springdale Bomb Squad to Bentonville came one step closer to reality this week. The Bentonville City Council approved two new positions in the Police Department to be filled by bomb squad specialists.
Bentonville Banks on Experience
posted: 11/29/2009 4:46 a.m.
Three-time state wrestling champion Bentonville has experience coming back this season, and coach Bill Desler is anxious to see how that will translate on the mat.
Black Friday buying eases up 0.5% over 2008
posted: 11/29/2009 4:45 a.m.
Shoppers spent only slightly more in stores this Black Friday than they did last year, according to data released Saturday by a national research firm.
U.S. urged to pay ACORN for services provided
posted: 11/29/2009 4:44 a.m.
The Justice Department has concluded that the Obama administration can lawfully pay the community group ACORN for services provided under contracts signed before Congress banned the government from providing money to the group.
Hour Fight Results In Eight Medals
posted: 11/29/2009 4:44 a.m.
In well-rehearsed fashion, the four Marines knocked on a farmhouse door, opened it and tossed in a flash grenade before rushing inside.
Bernanke: Don’t curb Fed powers
posted: 11/29/2009 4:44 a.m.
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said curbing the central bank’s authority to supervise the banking system and tampering with its independence would “seriously impair” economic stability in the U.S.
Area lotteries
posted: 11/29/2009 4:43 a.m.
Numbers drawn Saturday: Missouri Lotto 6-8-11-23-29-31 Estimated jackpot: $2.2 million Oklahoma Lotto 8-11-16-26-36 Hot ball: 5 Estimated jackpot: $1.1 million Powerball 26-27-28-46-50 Powerball: 21 Estimated jackpot: $25 million Power Play: 3
Vacation a real COUP
posted: 11/29/2009 4:41 a.m.
“The president’s been arrested already this morning,” hotel owner Jeff Kuken told my wife and me one Sunday morning in late June.
Tough Week Awaits Rogers High Teams
posted: 11/29/2009 4:40 a.m.
Rogers High has roared to a 2-0 start after a pair of lopsided victories against Arkansas Class 4A schools, but coach Preston Early will get a better feel for his team when the Lady Mounties compete in the Ozark (Mo.) Girls Basketball Tournament this week.
U.S. debt setting stage for Capitol Hill clash
posted: 11/29/2009 4:40 a.m.
The latest plan to raise the ceiling on the national debt by nearly $1 trillion is meeting resistance from some Senate Democrats and Republicans.
Recession a bust for Vegas
posted: 11/29/2009 4:38 a.m.
After he scored a room online at the Excalibur for $24 a night, Mario Ellis hopped in his car and headed for Sin City.
Planning Board Eyes Wind Ordinance
posted: 11/29/2009 4:38 a.m.
Washington County Planning Director Juliet Richey wants to set up rules to allow commercial wind farms in rural Washington County.
State’s sanctioned banks few, improving
posted: 11/29/2009 4:37 a.m.
About 4.4 percent of Arkansas-based banks have been placed under federal sanctions, less than the national average of 6.8 percent, according to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.
Push on to stunt growth of banks
posted: 11/29/2009 4:35 a.m.
Momentum is growing in the United States and abroad to deal with the problem of financial institutions deemed too big to fail by breaking them up so they’re not so big in the first place.
Principal Attends Canadian Conference
posted: 11/29/2009 4:35 a.m.
Hoping to learn about the latest trends in education, Springdale High School Principal David Kellogg traveled to Canada the week before Thanksgiving to attend the International Quest Conference in Ontario.
Eureka Springs keeping shops open
posted: 11/29/2009 4:34 a.m.
At the malls, the big-box discount stores and the electronics retailers, Black Friday specials drew throngs of early-morning shoppers seeking the best deals on a limited number of “door-buster” deals in a limited amount of time.
The buzz
posted: 11/29/2009 4:33 a.m.
December brings musical gifts in new albums by Alicia Keys, a four-CD boxed set celebrating what would have been Elvis Presley’s 75th birthday, the debut by American Idol’s Allison Iraheta, a hits collection by Enya and a new episode of the Neil Young “Archives” project. Release dates are subject to change.
Saturday Sees Different Kind of Shopper
posted: 11/29/2009 4:31 a.m.
The sun rose Saturday to find a shopping scene completely unlike that of Friday’s hurried consumer melee in and around the Pinnacle Hills Promenade.
CONSUMER TRAVEL Air France gives a little, but takes too with class add
posted: 11/29/2009 4:30 a.m.
Add Air France to the small list of airlines that offer a class between regular economy and business. “Premium Voyageur” service started Oct. 25 on one daily round-trip between New York and Paris, with a second to be added Dec. 8, according to the Web site airfrance.us.
Arrests Reports
posted: 11/29/2009 4:30 a.m.
Christie Bayless, 21, of 1299 Electric Apt. k-211 in Springdale was arrested Friday in connection with felony false evidence of title/registration. She was being held in the Washington County Detention Center on a $2,500 bond Saturday.
COLUMN ONE: The war on the book
posted: 11/29/2009 4:30 a.m.
“Monday burn Millay, Wednesday Whitman, Friday Faulkner, burn ’em to ashes, then burn the ashes. That’s our official slogan.’’ — Ray Bradbury Fahrenheit 451 “When I look at books, I see an outdated technology, like scrolls before books.” — James Tracy Headmaster, Cushing Academy
TRAVEL IN EUROPE Find time for Pisa, Lucca when visiting Florence
posted: 11/29/2009 4:29 a.m.
As everyone knows, Pisa has the famous tilted tower you can climb, but an unspoiled Renaissance wall you can bike encircles the lesserknown Lucca. These two Tuscan towns, near Florence and each other, make for an easy day-trip from Florence.
Bears target minivans
posted: 11/29/2009 4:28 a.m.
There are plenty of luxury cars and shiny SUVs parked in Yosemite National Park, but it’s no surprise to federal officials that the humble minivan is the vehicle of choice for bears who want a midnight snack.
Getting comfy with online hotel hunting sites
posted: 11/29/2009 4:26 a.m.
Go online to book a hotel room, and you’ll be bombarded by options from Las Vegas to Laos, in no particular order.
Adding a hospital, firm set to expand Arkansas holdings
posted: 11/29/2009 4:25 a.m.
Health Management Associates will expand its presence in the Natural State on Monday when it closes on a $138 million deal to purchase Sparks Regional Medical Center in Fort Smith.
LISTEN UP Shakira’s beat repetitive; 50 Cent worth every penny
posted: 11/29/2009 4:20 a.m.
Shakira She Wolf Epic BHow do you say “cry wolf” in Spanish?
ENTERTAINMENT NOTES Horn, string foursomes play ‘River Rhapsodies’
posted: 11/29/2009 4:19 a.m.
Four French horn players from the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra and the orchestra’s Rockefeller String Quartet will perform in the next “River Rhapsodies” chamber concert, at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Great Hall of the Clinton Presidential Center, 1200 President Clinton Ave., Little Rock.
HOROSCOPES BY HOLIDAY
posted: 11/29/2009 4:18 a.m.
Happy birthday. This year is constantly fresh and exciting. Your work situation improves as you pattern your habits after powerful players. In February, you notice (and flex!) your increased influence. You’ll learn a different approach to finance in May and apply the lessons with lucrative results.
TELL ME ABOUT IT Judge not the drunken sister
posted: 11/29/2009 4:16 a.m.
DEAR CAROLYN: My younger sister, “Alexis,” is a college sophomore, and in the last year or so has gotten into heavy drinking with her friends (she is underage). It started because she is in a small town and said there was “nothing else to do on the weekends.”
SPIN CYCLE: Twilight suggests vampires know nada about makeup
posted: 11/29/2009 4:15 a.m.
Perhaps you just think of New Moon as an astronomy phenomenon.
THE TV COLUMN Goodbye, Oprah? Probably not for very long
posted: 11/29/2009 4:13 a.m.
I was on vacation Nov. 20, but I still heard the weeping and wailing waft through the neighborhood when Oprah Winfrey made her big announcement.
Homegrown songwriter brings band to The Village
posted: 11/29/2009 4:12 a.m.
Music Lucero Opening act: Whale Fire 8 p.m. Friday, The Village, 3915 S. University Ave., Little Rock Admission: $15 advance, $20 at the door. (501) 570-0300 ; thevillagelive.com Ben Nichols is on the phone from Florida, where his band Lucero is getting ready to play a show.
TV ON DVD From ancient Rome to the distant future
posted: 11/29/2009 4:10 a.m.
Here’s a Christmas gift category that will give your loved one a good excuse to be a couch potato.
LET’S TALK There are hard times, and then dire straits
posted: 11/29/2009 4:09 a.m.
You lost count of the times you’ve asked for divine forgiveness this year for grumbling and murmuring about how tough things are.
Regulatory Directives Hit Bank
posted: 11/29/2009 4:08 a.m.
First Federal Bancshares confirmed it came under regulatory directives issued by the Office of Thrift Supervision on Nov. 19. The OTS is the bank’s primary regulator.
MALE CALL Proper sweater-washing takes specific instructions
posted: 11/29/2009 4:06 a.m.
Q. I’m beginning to think no sweater is “washable.” When the label says washable, whether the sweater is wool or some other fabric, I follow the instructions and the sweater never looks good after that. Would I do better by taking my sweaters to the dry cleaner and forget about washing them myself?
DEAR ABBY Wagging tongues dampen thrill of motorcycle ride
posted: 11/29/2009 4:01 a.m.
DEAR ABBY: I am a 45-year-old single woman. My best friend, “Gavin,” and I have known each other since I was 3. We were raised together and consider ourselves like brother and sister. We have always had a strictly platonic friendship.
Government meetings
posted: 11/29/2009 3:56 a.m.
Monday Washington County Election Commission, 8:30 a.m. Washington Water Authority, 1 p.m. Washington County Job Evaluation /Salary Administration Program, 3:30 p.m. Fayetteville City Council tour, 4:30 p.m. Washington County Personnel Committee, 4:45 p.m. Fayetteville Ward 4, 7 p.m.
NORTHERN LIGHTS: Clinton proves yet again he’s a big tent Democrat
posted: 11/29/2009 3:56 a.m.
A “Thank You, Arkansas” luncheon under a huge tent marked the grand finale of the Clinton Presidential Center’s fifth anniversary celebration.
Little complaint yields big break
posted: 11/29/2009 3:55 a.m.
Women like Ashley Falcon often have self-esteem problems.
Winemaker’s tequila SHOT in arm for dinner
posted: 11/29/2009 3:55 a.m.
Napa, Calif., winemaker Steve Reynolds started the Nov. 19 wine dinner per his custom — with a round of tequila shots.
NORTHERN LIGHTS: Relay for Life poised to hit the starting line
posted: 11/29/2009 3:55 a.m.
The American Cancer Society’s Bentonville Relay for Life is more than half a year away, but these things take time to organize, and chairman Shelle Mitchell is looking to the power of organized teams to hit the 2010 goal of $70,000.
SPOTLIGHT SARA ARMELLINI: City’s vast history hooked volunteer
posted: 11/29/2009 3:54 a.m.
Sara Armellini is trying something new.
THE OTHER EIGHT: Dancer stompin’ hot over student dearth
posted: 11/29/2009 3:54 a.m.
Editor’s note: The Other Eight is a look at how people spend the remainder of their day, when they’re not sleeping or working.
Daniel Wallace Rahn New Rx for UAMS
posted: 11/29/2009 3:53 a.m.
SELF PORTRAIT Date and place of birth: March 5, 1950, Stroudsburg, Pa. In high school I was an “outlier.” (Author Malcolm Gladwell writes that outlier “is a scientific term to describe things or phenomena that lie outside normal experience.”)
NCAA DIVISION I FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES PLAYOFFS
posted: 11/29/2009 3:53 a.m.
STEPHEN F. AUSTIN 44, E WASHINGTON 33 NACOGDOCHES, Texas — Jeremy Moses’ 432 passing yards helped lead Stephen F. Austin past Eastern Washington in the first round of the Football Championship Subdivision playoffs.
High school playoffs
posted: 11/29/2009 3:52 a.m.
At War Memorial Stadium, Little Rock FS Southside (visitor) vs. Springdale Har-Ber (home), 6:30 p.m.
LIFELONG HEALTH Disability threat looms for aging baby boomers
posted: 11/29/2009 3:52 a.m.
Not a day goes by without some report on the graying of America. With 72 million baby boomers marching in step toward old age, it’s hard not to notice the impact.
Red Wolves manage to hold on for victory
posted: 11/29/2009 3:52 a.m.
Arkansas State accomplished a number of things in a 30-26 victory over North Texas Saturday at ASU Stadium.
Errant field goals doom UCA
posted: 11/29/2009 3:51 a.m.
The Central Arkansas Bears didn’t just lose their fifth consecutive game to finish the season with a losing record.
Florida captures Legends title
posted: 11/29/2009 3:51 a.m.
Kenny Boynton scored 19 points and Vernon Macklin had 14 to lead unbeaten Florida to a 73-58 victory over Rutgers on Saturday night in the championship game of the Legends Classic.
STATE ROUNDUP: Forward’s hustle gives UALR boost
posted: 11/29/2009 3:50 a.m.
The play didn’t directly result in a basket for UALR on Saturday at the Jack Stephens Center, but it certainly helped the Trojans win.
BASKETBALL: Fayetteville off to a good start
posted: 11/29/2009 3:50 a.m.
Fayetteville Coach Barry Gebhart says his team may be unfairly judged this season, but after Saturday’s 62-29 victory over Little Rock Central, it appears the Bulldogs have a chance to be among the state’s elite again.
RECRUITING: Experts: Razorbacks doing just fine
posted: 11/29/2009 3:49 a.m.
Arkansas’ 2010 football recruiting class, as it stands now, isn’t ranked among the top 25 classes in the nation by most of the major recruiting services.
HOW WE SEE IT Party Cutting Lincoln’s Rope
posted: 11/29/2009 3:48 a.m.
Sen. Blanche Lincoln has walked a tightrope throughout her political career. That cord stretched tightly between getting elected at home and working with other Democrats in Washington.
At UALR, times are a-changin’
posted: 11/29/2009 3:48 a.m.
A group of University of Arkansas at Little Rock students spent the fall semester listening to albums for homework, watching music videos in class and going to rock concerts — for credit.
TAX REVENUE Officials Track Sales
posted: 11/29/2009 3:47 a.m.
Retailers weren’t the only ones watching those Black Friday sales in Northwest Arkansas.
Hasan: A Good Muslim
posted: 11/29/2009 3:47 a.m.
Editor’s Note: Columnists John Brummett and David Sanders will return next week.
Rebels assistant makes difference
posted: 11/29/2009 3:47 a.m.
Steve Peoples is a teacher and assistant football coach at Fort Smith Southside who is adamant about exposing student-athletes to real life experiences.
High school football report
posted: 11/29/2009 3:46 a.m.
Fort Smith Southside had no reason to panic Friday night against North Little Rock.
Hogs try to regain swagger
posted: 11/29/2009 3:46 a.m.
Only once in 86 basketball seasons has Arkansas lost as many as three consecutive nonconference home games.
Casualties Of War
posted: 11/29/2009 3:45 a.m.
To honor the men and women in our armed forces and remind our readers of their sacrifices, the Rogers Morning News is publishing Department of Defense announcements identifying Americans killed in active military operations.
PUBLIC VIEWPOINT With Liberty, Justice For All
posted: 11/29/2009 3:44 a.m.
The recent news about the young student’s refusal to recite the Pledge of Allegiance, because “in America there isn’t “liberty and justice for all ’particularly gays & lesbians,’” should raise some questions, including: 1. How many 10 year olds have a grasp of what “Liberty & Justice for All” means?; 2. What do children age 10 know about gays and lesbians? Perhaps we were “backward” when I was age 10, but I had never heard those terms. Are we better off in this socalled age of enlightenment?
Federal officials to target lenders
posted: 11/29/2009 3:44 a.m.
The Obama administration plans to announce on Monday a campaign to pressure mortgage companies to reduce payments for many more troubled homeowners as evidence mounts that the $75 billion taxpayer-financed effort aimed at stemming foreclosures is foundering.
Russians say bomb blew train off tracks
posted: 11/29/2009 3:43 a.m.
A homemade bomb was planted on the tracks of the highspeed Moscow-to-St. Petersburg train route, causing a derailment that killed at least 26 people and injured dozens more, Russian officials said Saturday as they opened a terrorism investigation.
At Obama’s word, Marines set to go
posted: 11/29/2009 3:42 a.m.
Days after President Barack Obama outlines his new war strategy in a speech Tuesday, as many as 9,000 Marines will begin final preparations to deploy to southern Afghanistan to renew an assault on a Taliban stronghold that stalled earlier this year amid a troop shortage and political pressure from the Afghan government, senior U.S. officials said.
U.S. tariffs, demand push tire prices up
posted: 11/29/2009 3:41 a.m.
Tariffs on imports, lower supplies and higher demand from drivers who want winter traction are combining to inflate tires — the prices, that is.
Kia going for new drivers with luxury sedan
posted: 11/29/2009 3:40 a.m.
Kia Motors launched its luxury Cadenza with help from an opera singer and a heartthrob of the South Korean cinema, betting the new sedan will raise the company’s game to a higher level and attract customers even as the outlook for the global economy remains cloudy.
$1.5 million injury award in legislative session lineup
posted: 11/29/2009 3:39 a.m.
Legislators during the 2010 legislative session will decide whether to follow the recommendation of the state Claims Commission and pay a Des Arc man $1.5 million for injuries suffered due to negligence by the state Highway and Transportation Department. The award to Jeremy Kirkland, recommended earlier this month, is the secondhighest by the commission in at least the past 10 years, said Norman Hodges, executive director of the commission.
Famed NYC restaurant fits kids to a tea
posted: 11/29/2009 3:39 a.m.
There on the left is the plush booth where Dustin Hoffman’s character shocked his — or would that be her? — agent into ordering a double shot of vodka in the film Tootsie. Paul McCartney once strolled solo through the revolving door, sat at the shiny bar and ordered a margarita in a martini glass. Years ago, an unknown named Madonna might have checked your coat.
As Yemen roils, Jews’ flight accelerates
posted: 11/29/2009 3:37 a.m.
The last remaining Jews in Yemen are vanishing, driven out by politics, war and hatred. Once numbering 60,000, one of the oldest Jewish populations in the Arab world now has fewer than 350 members.
Librarian retreats on Serenity Prayer
posted: 11/29/2009 3:36 a.m.
The Yale librarian who cast doubt last year on the origins of the Serenity Prayer, adopted by Alcoholics Anonymous and reprinted on countless knickknacks, says new evidence has persuaded him to retain the famed Protestant theologian Reinhold Niebuhr as the author in the next edition of The Yale Book of Quotations.
Medical-marijuana law spurs cannabis ‘college’
posted: 11/29/2009 3:35 a.m.
At most colleges, marijuana is very much an extracurricular matter. But at Med Grow Cannabis College, marijuana is the curriculum: the history, the horticulture and the legal how-to’s of Michigan’s new medical marijuana program.
Coca-Cola aims to double its bottling plants in China
posted: 11/29/2009 3:33 a.m.
Coca-Cola Co., the world’s largest soft-drink maker, plans to more than double bottling plants in China over the next decade, aiming to triple sales in its third-largest market by sales volume.
‘Hostages’ Help Hospice
posted: 11/29/2009 3:32 a.m.
Theater patrons took the opportunity to further arts education at TheatreSquared’s fourth annual Gala for Education on Nov. 20. The approximately 175 backers filling Teatro Scarpino in Fayetteville helped raise $40,000.
Celebrity Waiters Help Raise Money
posted: 11/29/2009 3:31 a.m.
Representatives from several area nonprofit agencies donned black-tie attire and demonstrated their commitment to service by becoming celebrity waiters at a Monte Carlo-themed event Nov. 21.
Artsa n d Smarts
posted: 11/29/2009 3:31 a.m.
At a time when educators are preoccupied with standards, testing and the bottom line, some researchers suggest the arts can boost students’ test scores; others aren’t convinced. What exactly are the arts good for?
Vietnamese hail U.S. help in war against AIDS
posted: 11/29/2009 3:30 a.m.
When her husband fell ill with AIDS, doctors at the hospital turned him away, fearing they would catch the virus.
The Home Team
posted: 11/29/2009 3:28 a.m.
She knows it sounds a bit cliched, she said. But after she had her first child, Kamron Whitehead started feeling a more pressing need to make the world a better place.
Junior Cotillion Season Ends With Holly Ball
posted: 11/29/2009 3:28 a.m.
The Bentonville-Rogers Junior Cotillion held its Holly Ball on Nov. 21 at the Boys & Girls Club of Benton County’s North Walker Street location in Bentonville.
Wilson Receives ATU Honor
posted: 11/29/2009 3:28 a.m.
Greg Wilson has been named Psychology Undergraduate Student of the Year at Arkansas Tech University in Russellville.
In the news
posted: 11/29/2009 3:27 a.m.
Patricia McCalop of Boston, whose daughter Africa went into labor two weeks early on Thanksgiving, says she didn’t want the turkey to burn while helping her child deliver at home and had to split her time between the kitchen and her daughter, who delivered a 6-pound baby before paramedics arrived.
WEDDINGS Jenkins-Haley
posted: 11/29/2009 3:27 a.m.
Aireal Diane Haley of Ann Arbor, Mich., and David Paul Jenkins of Muncie, Ind., were married at 5 p.m. Aug. 5, 2009, at Mildred B. Cooper Memorial Chapel in Bella Vista. Jeff Trotter officiated.
Names and faces
posted: 11/29/2009 3:26 a.m.
Security experts on Saturday started preparing Roman Polanski’s Alpine chalet for his house arrest while Swiss authorities consider whether to extradite him to the United States.
ENGAGEMENT Sigmon-Kovacs
posted: 11/29/2009 3:26 a.m.
Maria Dawn Sigmon and John Caleb Kovacs, both of Baltimore, Md., plan to marry at 2 p.m. Jan. 2, 2010, at Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church in Baltimore.
Pagnozzi Charities Kicks Off Program
posted: 11/29/2009 3:26 a.m.
Pagnozzi Charities is bringing back its “adopt-aplayer” program this holiday season.
CALENDAR
posted: 11/29/2009 3:26 a.m.
Monday 12:30 p.m. — Spanish Class, Fayetteville Senior Center, 945 S. College Ave., Fayetteville. 571-2920.
BRIEFLY Class Focuses On Driver Safety
posted: 11/29/2009 3:26 a.m.
LifeSpring United Methodist Church will be hosting an AARP Arkansas Driver Safety Class from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday. Designed for drivers age 50 and older, this 4-1 /2 hour format may qualify participants for savings on their automobile insurance premiums. Participants should check with their insurance agents for specifics. A $14 fee to cover the cost of materials is required. AARP members qualify for a $2 discount if they provide their membership card and membership number.
The nation in brief
posted: 11/29/2009 3:25 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “The banks are not doing a goodenough job. Some of the firms ought to be embarrassed, and they will be.” Michael Barr, Treasury’s assistant secretary for financial institutions, on Obama administration plans to pressure mortgage companies to reduce payments for many more troubled homeowners Article, 1A
ANNIVERSARIES Hofer 50th
posted: 11/29/2009 3:25 a.m.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hofer of Bella Vista celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with family in Branson, Mo. Robert Hofer and Rose Ann Lee were married Nov. 27, 1959, at St. Theresa’s in Alexis, Ill. They have five children, Cassandra Christophersen and husband Charles of Springdale, Lisa Furst and husband John of Salina, Kan., James Hofer and Lisa DeBork of Shawnee, Kan., John Hofer and wife Laura of Incline Village, Nev., and Thomas Hofer and Laura Henderson of Arnold, Md.; 11 grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; and four stepgreat-grandchildren.
CLUB BRIEFS Democrats Sponsor Drive
posted: 11/29/2009 3:25 a.m.
A food drive sponsored by the Benton County Democratic Central Committee continues until Dec. 20.
The world in brief
posted: 11/29/2009 3:25 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “It was immensely scary. I think it was an act of terrorism because there was a bang.” Vitaly Rafikov, passenger on the high-speed Moscow-to-St. Petersburg train that struck a bomb and derailed, killing dozens Article, 1A
UPCOMING EVENTS
posted: 11/29/2009 3:25 a.m.
Tuesday 6:30-10 p.m. — It’s a Wonderful Life, Youth Bridge, Fayetteville Town Center. $75.
China plane crash kills 3 from U.S.
posted: 11/29/2009 3:24 a.m.
A Zimbabwe-registered cargo plane crashed in flames during takeoff from Shanghai’s main airport Saturday, killing three American crew members and injuring four others on board.
LOCAL NOTES Blood Center Plans Drives
posted: 11/29/2009 3:24 a.m.
Community Blood Center of the Ozarks will host several area blood drives this week.
Ozark Guidance Establishes Auxiliary
posted: 11/29/2009 3:24 a.m.
Ozark Guidance recently formed an Ozark Guidance Auxiliary to allow more community leaders to become involved in the advancement of the nonprofit agency’s mission and to help break down the stigma associated with mental illness.
Cuba leader views 3-day war games
posted: 11/29/2009 3:23 a.m.
Raul Castro toured military installations and met with his armed forces high command during three days of extensive war games, saying his forces’ preparedness inspires more respect than possession of an advanced weapon ever could.
PEOPLE IN BUSINESS
posted: 11/29/2009 3:23 a.m.
Donna C. Pettus received the University of Arkansas School of Law Women’s Law Student Association’s Gayle Pettus Ponce Award. The award is given to an outstanding woman attorney who has made a positive difference for her community and state. She is currently Arkansas Bar Association president.
EDITORIALS Grow up, boys
posted: 11/29/2009 3:22 a.m.
FRATERNITY boys are indeed just that—boys. And too many seem bent on proving it. In the worst way. Which is why they require adult supervision.
COLUMNISTS: Get your motor runnin’
posted: 11/29/2009 3:19 a.m.
Regular readers might know of my fascination with the history of transportation in Arkansas. Actually, on a broader front, I am amazed at the whole history of technology transfer to the seemingly isolated and rural frontier state that Arkansas was until well into the 20th Century.
Define mission in Afghanistan
posted: 11/29/2009 3:18 a.m.
Soon after Thanksgiving, President Obama is expected to announce the way forward for the United States in Afghanistan. There is no simple solution, but it is clear that a radical rethinking of our effort is needed.
A real political debate
posted: 11/29/2009 3:17 a.m.
The big fight around the Thanksgiving table this year—and isn’t there always a big fight around the Thanksgiving table?—was a matter not unimportant in the grand scheme of things.
LETTERS
posted: 11/29/2009 3:15 a.m.
Voters, do your homework Why won’t our politicians move past party-line posturing and engage the serious, difficult realities of public policy? It’s because we American citizens and voters won’t let them, let alone require them to do so.
Politics for the holidays
posted: 11/29/2009 3:14 a.m.
Some random thoughts about generally unrelated issues now that the holiday season is under way: America finally seems to be moving toward the decriminalization of pot. A recent Gallup Poll noted that support for the full legalization of marijuana has risen to 44 percent, up from 36 percent in 2005 and 31 percent in 2000.
Give elders a listen
posted: 11/29/2009 3:13 a.m.
Like many of you, I was working Friday and didn’t get to participate in Black Friday. That’s the fabled day after Thanksgiving when many retailers count on sales to put their ledgers “in the black.”
HO HO HO Merry music
posted: 11/29/2009 3:07 a.m.
Every year, just as surely as green leaves turn to brown and bring out the rake patrol, Christmas albums in numbers nearly as vast as the falling leaves land in stores and at online sites.
Christmas peeps
posted: 11/29/2009 3:06 a.m.
Several Novembers had passed since I’d attended the annual Christmas parade and lighting of Fayetteville’s historic square.
Other days
posted: 11/29/2009 3:02 a.m.
100 YEARS AGO Nov. 29, 1909 The State Charity Board and the Penitentiary Board, both of which will meet next Monday, will have one or more important questions to dispose of. At the former meeting of the Charity Board, Dr. E.R. Dibrell, State Treasurer James L. Yates and Secretary R.W. Hart were appointed a committee to prepare a plan for the segregation and proper housing and care of the tuberculosis patients at the State Hospital for Nervous Diseases, with the request that they report such suggestions as they may have to offer at the December meeting of the board.
LSU 33, Arkansas 30, OT: Bayou brutal
posted: 11/29/2009 3:01 a.m.
The Golden Boot traded hands Saturday in Tiger Stadium, but not before Arkansas and LSU traded high drama on the bayou in another overtime classic.
Mallett cools off, heats up
posted: 11/29/2009 2:58 a.m.
Ryan Mallett rushed his throws, wasn’t setting his feet and was caught up in the hoopla in the first half Saturday at Tiger Stadium.
Holliday has fast effect on game
posted: 11/29/2009 2:57 a.m.
Trindon Holliday had a big, wide smile as he entered the tunnel and into the LSU locker room for a final time.
Mississippi State gives Ole Miss ‘sick feeling’
posted: 11/29/2009 2:55 a.m.
Coaches always say they take one game at a time, but the clock in Mississippi State’s locker room tells a different story.
Tiger still silent; police asked to wait for interview
posted: 11/29/2009 2:54 a.m.
Tiger Woods and his wife were not available to speak to state troopers for the second consecutive day, asking that they return today to try to clear up questions about how he crashed his sport utility vehicle into a neighbor’s tree.
Kiosks Ofter Retailers, Malls Perks
posted: 11/29/2009 2:53 a.m.
The smell of freshly roasted nuts fills the corridors of the Northwest Arkansas Mall, signifying two things: The holiday shopping season has started and Ozark Mountain Nut Roasters has set up its kiosk.
LIKE IT IS: Hogs’ hopes for premium bowl bid denied
posted: 11/29/2009 2:52 a.m.
Bowl representatives chatted, not revealing anything, but as kickoff drew near, the sentiment seemed to be the winner of the Arkansas-LSU game had an upper-tier bowl tied up.
COMMENTARY: Woods shouldn’t stay quiet too long
posted: 11/29/2009 2:51 a.m.
It has always been easy for Tiger Woods on the golf course. Until now, it has been the same way in his personal life.
Second thoughts
posted: 11/29/2009 2:41 a.m.
Cleveland Browns quarterback Brady Quinn started one of his closest friendships while trying to impress the girls in junior high.
Oaklawn notes
posted: 11/29/2009 2:41 a.m.
Multiple-stakes winner Jonesboro is scheduled to make his next start in Friday’s $125,000 Delta Mile Stakes at Delta Downs in Vinton, La., owner Mike Langford of Jonesboro said.
Off the wire
posted: 11/29/2009 2:40 a.m.
Ben Roethlisberger is expected to sit out tonight’s game at Baltimore because of a concussion, an unexpected development that apparently means inexperienced Dennis Dixon would make his first NFL start.
Instant replay
posted: 11/29/2009 2:39 a.m.
LSU broke out its new Nike Pro Combat uniforms Saturday that are supposedly 37 percent lighter than the standard attire.
Eagles finally find way in Florence
posted: 11/29/2009 2:33 a.m.
Carson-Newman ended a 16-year losing streak at Braly Stadium and advanced to the NCAA Division II playoff semifinals with a 24-21 victory over North Alabama.
SEC South Carolina wins state title
posted: 11/29/2009 2:32 a.m.
South Carolina Coach Steve Spurrier still has a few of those Heisman Trophy moves.
SEC Georgia gets it done on ground
posted: 11/29/2009 2:32 a.m.
Georgia took a page out of Georgia Tech’s playbook, rushing for 339 yards to upset the BCS No. 7 Yellow Jackets 30-24 Saturday night and put a real damper on the Atlantic Coast Conference Championship Game.
Source: Memphis hires LSU assistant
posted: 11/29/2009 2:31 a.m.
An LSU official says Tigers assistant Larry Porter has accepted an offer to become the next head coach at Memphis.
Sooners shut down bowl-bound Cowboys
posted: 11/29/2009 2:31 a.m.
No. 12 Oklahoma State had everything to play for: the money and exposure of the Bowl Championship Series, another step toward making school history and bragging rights in a rare chance to outshine its traditional in-state rival.
Gerhart’s show has grand finale
posted: 11/29/2009 2:30 a.m.
Toby Gerhart turned what could be Charlie Weis’ final game as Notre Dame coach into a Heisman Trophy infomercial.
Houston rolls up 73 points on Rice
posted: 11/29/2009 2:29 a.m.
Case Keenum threw for 323 yards and two touchdowns and ran for another in the first half and No. 23 Houston cruised to a 73-14 victory over Rice on Saturday night to win the Conference USA West Division title.
Wolfpack extend streak over rival
posted: 11/29/2009 2:28 a.m.
Even in a season gone awry, Russell Wilson and North Carolina State still know how to beat North Carolina.
TCU in place to bust BCS
posted: 11/29/2009 2:27 a.m.
Andy Dalton matched a career high with four touchdown passes, two to Antoine Hicks in a 12-second span, as fourth-ranked TCU wrapped up its first undefeated regular season in 71 years with a 51-10 victory over New Mexico on Saturday.
Eight-point is enough
posted: 11/29/2009 2:26 a.m.
Sunset was about to end the day’s deer hunting Nov. 15, when Andrew France contemplated shooting a doe deer.
ARKANSAS SPORTSMAN: Despite early miscue, first duck hunt a success
posted: 11/29/2009 2:25 a.m.
My first duck hunt of the year was a dandy. Birds were plentiful, and I shot pretty well, too.
PUBLIC VIEWPOINT Health Reform And Making A Living
posted: 11/29/2009 2:22 a.m.
I am a registered nurse and small-business owner following the health care debate in your pages. Small businesses need health reform now and we do need a public option so there is some option get health care when insurance companies make it impossible to get or price coverage out of reach of working people.
Saturday, November 28
Hordes descend on area retailers
posted: 11/28/2009 7:44 a.m.
Scott Dreas of Bella Vista, his family and a friend knew exactly what they wanted from the Best Buy store just north of the Pinnacle Hills Promenade shopping center Friday morning.
Shuttle’s mission ends smoothly
posted: 11/28/2009 7:43 a.m.
Space shuttle Atlantis and its seven astronauts returned to Earth with a smooth touchdown Friday to end an “amazing” flight that resupplied the International Space Station.
President and first lady met with party crashers
posted: 11/28/2009 7:43 a.m.
President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, had a face-to face encounter with the couple who sneaked into a state dinner at the White House this week, White House officials acknowledged Friday.
Divorce rate in military edging up
posted: 11/28/2009 7:42 a.m.
The toll for a nation long at war is evident in military homes: The divorce rate in the armed forces edged up again in the past year despite many programs to help struggling couples, and the rate now is a full percentage point higher than around the time of the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
NATO airstrike furor fells third German
posted: 11/28/2009 7:42 a.m.
Germany’s labor minister resigned Friday after conceding that he didn’t see a military report on a deadly September airstrike in northern Afghanistan while he held the government’s defense portfolio.
Ex-British diplomat: U.S. ‘hellbent’ on war
posted: 11/28/2009 7:42 a.m.
The United States was “hellbent” on a 2003 military invasion of Iraq and actively undermined efforts by Britain to win international authorization for the war, a former British diplomat said at an inquiry Friday.
Bankruptcy courts to measure days in 7s not 5s
posted: 11/28/2009 7:41 a.m.
Just when you thought you knew the meaning of the word “day,” the U.S. Bankruptcy Courts are making sure there won’t be any misunderstandings.
State’s health ranked at 40th
posted: 11/28/2009 7:41 a.m.
High rates of smoking and obesity are still among the biggest challenges plaguing the health of Arkansans and much of the nation, a recent report says.
Northwest Arkansas deaths
posted: 11/28/2009 7:39 a.m.
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette publishes, at no charge, death notices of reasonable length for residents of Benton, Carroll, Washington and Madison counties submitted by funeral homes. For more information, call (479) 770-8400. An obituary with expanded information or for residents of other counties in Arkansas can be placed by funeral homes for a fee.
Common Sense, R.I.P.
posted: 11/28/2009 7:39 a.m.
HERE’S ANOTHER item for the bulging file we’ve labeled The Death of Common Sense. It comes from the Nixon Library at Yorba Linda, Calif. That presidential museum had to wait for years before it became a public-supported institution.
Good deal if you can get it
posted: 11/28/2009 7:39 a.m.
WITH JOBS in the private sector vanishing before our eyes, it’s a good time to be drawing your paycheck from government.
Wheelchair-bound man found dead
posted: 11/28/2009 7:38 a.m.
Fort Smith police were investigating the death of a wheelchairbound man whose body was discovered Friday in a ditch between two businesses in south Fort Smith.
Cowboys striving to put December doubts to rest
posted: 11/28/2009 7:38 a.m.
Tony Romo was sitting at the podium after answering questions about Dallas’ victory over the Oakland Raiders when the quarterback turned to a group of media nearby with a grin on his face.
CLASS 7A: Never-say-die Rebels back in final
posted: 11/28/2009 7:37 a.m.
The comeback kids did it again.
CLASS 5A Fairview aces first semifinal
posted: 11/28/2009 7:36 a.m.
The Camden Fairview Cardinals punched their ticket to War Memorial Stadium for the first time ever, defeating the Greenbrier Panthers 49-28 in the Class 5A semifinals Friday night at Cardinal Stadium.
CLASS 7A Har-Ber finds way to edge Cabot again
posted: 11/28/2009 7:36 a.m.
Springdale Har-Ber quarterback Ryan Luther jumped in the air and pointed to his teammates as soon as the pass left his hands.
CLASS 3A: Charleston works off rust
posted: 11/28/2009 7:35 a.m.
It took them a little bit to get going, but the Charleston Tigers eventually looked like the No. 1 team in Class 3A.
CLASS 2A: Chambers gives Magazine spark
posted: 11/28/2009 7:35 a.m.
It was a bittersweet day for Magazine quarterback Ryan Chambers.
CLASS 3A: Mansfield toughs it out again
posted: 11/28/2009 7:34 a.m.
Mansfield Coach Jason Gill wasn’t so much bragging as telling the truth.
CLASS 3A Harding Academy gets plenty of help
posted: 11/28/2009 7:33 a.m.
Harding Academy recovered five Paris fumbles and turned in plenty of big plays of its own Friday night in a 43-13 victory in the second round of the Class 3A state playoffs at Alumni Field.
CLASS 2A Sophomore QB too much for Jags
posted: 11/28/2009 7:32 a.m.
McCrory quarterback Paul Keen fumbled on the game’s opening play and the Jaguars never recovered.
CLASS 2A ROUNDUP
posted: 11/28/2009 7:32 a.m.
JUNCTION CITY 42, DANVILLE 6 DANVILLE — Rodney Larry and Antoine Cook each scored two touchdowns in the first half and Junction City (11-1 ) never trailed the Danville Little Johns (11-2 ) Larry scored on runs of 3 and 6 yards for the Dragons. Antoine Cook scored on two 1-yard runs.
Gators still wary of Seminoles
posted: 11/28/2009 7:31 a.m.
All signs point to another lopsided affair.
Egg Bowl on line for Rebs, Bulldogs
posted: 11/28/2009 7:31 a.m.
Mississippi defensive tackle Jerrell Powe went home last Christmas break and talked — a lot — about the Rebels’ 45-0 victory over Mississippi State.
Cowboys chasing at-large BCS bid
posted: 11/28/2009 7:30 a.m.
Today’s edition of the Bedlam rivalry was expected to be one for the ages.
Red Wolves out to defend turf
posted: 11/28/2009 7:30 a.m.
Arkansas State can’t finish the 2009 season with a winning record in the Sun Belt Conference.
TOP 25: QB shreds Illinois for 6 touchdowns
posted: 11/28/2009 7:29 a.m.
Tony Pike answered all the questions six times over.
Plenty on line in Bears’ season finale
posted: 11/28/2009 7:28 a.m.
A season that started with a national ranking, a trip to Hawaii and a load of potential now comes down to one game deciding whether the Central Arkansas Bears have their first losing season in seven years.
Huskers do enough to stop Buffaloes
posted: 11/28/2009 7:28 a.m.
The Nebraska Cornhuskers had just as tough of a tuneup for the Big 12 championship game as No. 3 Texas did one day earlier.
SEC WOMEN Arkansas women go 2-0 in Cancun
posted: 11/28/2009 7:27 a.m.
Arkansas found just the right balance Friday afternoon in its 69-51 victory over Western Kentucky at the Caribbean Challenge.
TOP 25 MEN Record matchup goes to Coach K
posted: 11/28/2009 7:27 a.m.
The game that started with more victories between the coaches than any in Division I history was far from an instant classic.
STATE ROUNDUP UALR: women can’t stay with Nebraska
posted: 11/28/2009 7:25 a.m.
The UALR women couldn’t hang on in the final 10 minutes Friday, losing 62-45 to Nebraska in the first game of the Hilton Concord Thanksgiving Classic at Saint Mary’s College.
Wal-Mart wins ruling in union suit
posted: 11/28/2009 7:24 a.m.
Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world’s largest retailer, won an appeal to Canada’s highest court, letting it reject a lawsuit over its 2005 closing of a Quebec store after employees unionized.
New-car titling declines for state
posted: 11/28/2009 7:24 a.m.
Registrations of new vehicles in Arkansas were down about 20 percent in October compared with the same month last year, a Kentucky research firm says.
Powers ally, vote Iran nuke censure
posted: 11/28/2009 6:51 a.m.
The board of the U.N. nuclear agency on Friday overwhelmingly backed a demand from the U.S., Russia, China and three other powers that Tehran immediately stop building its newly revealed nuclear facility and freeze uranium enrichment.
New policy ousts lobbyists as advisers
posted: 11/28/2009 6:50 a.m.
A number of lobbyists are likely to be ejected from federal advisory panels as part of a little-noticed initiative by the Obama administration to curb their influence in Washington, according to White House officials and lobbying experts.
Dubai’s debt woes roil world markets
posted: 11/28/2009 6:48 a.m.
Dubai’s debt crisis rattled world financial markets Friday, raising concerns that some banks could further tighten lending and stall the global economic recovery.
In hajj’s 3rd day, faithful stone Satan
posted: 11/28/2009 6:41 a.m.
Pilgrims cast stones at walls representing the devil on the third day of the annual hajj Friday as Muslims around the world began celebrating Eid al-Adha, the most important holiday of the Islamic calendar.
Russians sign 25 deals with French
posted: 11/28/2009 6:37 a.m.
Russian businesses and the government signed at least 25 agreements with French companies, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin announced Friday, proclaiming “a real breakthrough” in economic relations between the two nations.
Norway’s envoy chastised in Iran
posted: 11/28/2009 6:34 a.m.
Iran summoned Norway’s ambassador Friday and said his country had no right to criticize the Islamic Republic for confiscating Nobel peace laureate Shirin Ebadi’s medal.
OLD SKILLS RELEARNED: Taking aim once again
posted: 11/28/2009 6:26 a.m.
Nobody thought B.T. Carmical would come back. There was no way.
Monogamy isn’t easy
posted: 11/28/2009 5:51 a.m.
Right-wing pro-marriage advocates are correct: Monogamy is definitely under siege. But not from uncloseted polyamorists, adolescent “hook-up” advocates, radical feminists, Godless Communists or some vast homosexual conspiracy. The culprit is our own biology.
Climate of denial
posted: 11/28/2009 5:50 a.m.
Last weekend was a good one for climate change deniers. A hacker stole and released scores of documents, including personal email exchanges, from a server at Britain’s Climate Research Unit (CRU) at the University of East Anglia, a premier climate-change research center. “This is not a smoking gun; this is a mushroom cloud,” proclaimed one skeptic.
OTHERS SAY: Cubans still in chains
posted: 11/28/2009 5:49 a.m.
The title of the latest Human Rights Watch report on Cuba succinctly describes the dismal state of civil liberties on the island since Raul Castro took over for his ailing brother in July of 2006: “New Castro, Same Cuba.”
LETTERS
posted: 11/28/2009 5:49 a.m.
Remarks were ill-advised Your recent lead editorial, “Annals Of Obamaland,” and Meredith Oakley’s “Jumping the gun” were both right on. When I first heard of Barack Obama’s statement over the Internet, my first thought was “Whatever happened to innocent until proven guilty?”
A clear and definite line
posted: 11/28/2009 5:32 a.m.
Have you heard about the line drawn in American soil by many nationally prominent Christian clergy, ministry leaders and scholars?
That feisty spirit
posted: 11/28/2009 5:31 a.m.
They’re fighting again in Eureka Springs. This time the fight is over parking meters. There always seems to be a fight going on in Eureka Springs, and I’ve decided that’s part of the charm of the place. Five people have sued the city because it installed 86 parking meters downtown, more than doubling the number of meters.
Arkansas at No. 15 LSU: Big fun on the bayou
posted: 11/28/2009 5:29 a.m.
Nobody on either side of the Arkansas-LSU border war can recall the Razorbacks playing a night game at Tiger Stadium.
College Men: Hogs stumble at home again
posted: 11/28/2009 5:26 a.m.
East Tennessee State added to Arkansas’ basketball misery, beating the Razorbacks 94-85 Friday night before an announced crowd of 6,784 at Walton Arena.
Police: Tiger’s wife helped after crash
posted: 11/28/2009 5:25 a.m.
Tiger Woods was injured early Friday when he lost control of his sport utility vehicle outside his Florida mansion, and a local police chief said Woods’ wife used a golf club to smash out the back window to help get him out.
SEC Alabama tested, still undefeated
posted: 11/28/2009 5:23 a.m.
Pushed to the limit and outplayed most of the game, No. 2 Alabama found its championship form in the nick of time.
Off the wire
posted: 11/28/2009 5:22 a.m.
GOLF Ireland leads World Graeme McDowell and Rory McIlroy held on to Ireland’s threestroke lead in the $5.5 million World Cup of Golf at the Mission Hills Golf Club in Shenzhen, China, shooting a 4-under-par 68 in the second round Friday. The Irishmen were 18-under 126 for 36 holes after the alternate-shot second day of the tournament.
Second thoughts
posted: 11/28/2009 5:20 a.m.
This Pirate approved by USDA An e-mail requesting an internship arrived at the Agriculture Department in Washington, D.C., this summer with an impressive resume: Princeton University degree in operations research and financial engineering, 3.8 college grade point average, 1520 SATs.
HOG CALLS: Razorbacks hoping time on their side
posted: 11/28/2009 5:19 a.m.
Any verse of “Time In A Bottle” might drive some LSU fans to the bottle.
Mitchell leaves basketball team
posted: 11/28/2009 5:13 a.m.
Arkansas freshman Brandon Mitchell, a scholarship quarterback who joined the basketball team three weeks ago, is no longer on the team, Coach John Pelphrey announced before Friday night’s game against East Tennessee State.
CLASS 4A: Shiloh Christian comes back from 35-0 deficit
posted: 11/28/2009 4:52 a.m.
Houdini made an appearance in Champions Stadium on Friday, and he was wearing a navy and gold uniform.
Marine Gets Silver Star For Diverting Tenacious Enemy
posted: 11/28/2009 4:42 a.m.
Two of his Marines were dying just a few feet away, and gunfire all but pinned him to the ground. As he crouched behind a rock near the mouth of a cave, 1st Lt. Stephen James Boada could just about reach out and touch Lance Cpl. Nicholas C. Kirven, felled by gunfire coming from inside.Read more »
Stocks slide in short trading day
posted: 11/28/2009 4:42 a.m.
The Dow Jones industrial average slumped 155 points Friday before trading ended three hours early because of Thanksgiving.
Trade group looking at big picture
posted: 11/28/2009 4:41 a.m.
The United States, China and other commercial powers will spearhead a new attempt next week to find ways to revive world trade and drag the global economy out of recession.
U.S. postpones rules to curb Net gambling
posted: 11/28/2009 4:40 a.m.
The Treasury Department and the Federal Reserve are giving U.S. financial institutions six more months to comply with regulations designed to ban Internet gambling.
Upstart brewers defying convention to sell suds
posted: 11/28/2009 4:40 a.m.
Like scores of other avid home brewers, Shane C. Welch has turned his personal passion into a commercial enterprise. But he has followed his own path in marketing his beers.
GM: New models in plans for Opel
posted: 11/28/2009 4:39 a.m.
General Motors Co.’s top European official said Friday that a plan for Opel to be unveiled next month will include a schedule to launch new models and a financial break-even target.
PREP BASKETBALL: Questions Hound ’Dogs
posted: 11/28/2009 4:36 a.m.
A year ago, Fayetteville coach Barry Gebhart didn’t need to worry about teaching his players a new offense or wondering where he’d get his scoring from.
Pay revised for 2 at bailed-out bank
posted: 11/28/2009 4:35 a.m.
Bank of America Corp., the biggest U.S. bank by assets, said Chief Financial Officer Joe Price and mortgage head Barbara Desoer will receive less in salary for 2009, citing a review by the Treasury Department.
Bella Vistans To Vote On Sales Tax
posted: 11/28/2009 4:34 a.m.
Bella Vista residents will vote Dec. 8 on a proposed 1 percent city sales tax.
Arkansas-LSU Has Bowl Implications
posted: 11/28/2009 4:33 a.m.
Arkansas safety Matt Harris is putting the perfect holiday plans together in his head.
$300,000 Bond Set For Rogers Man
posted: 11/28/2009 4:32 a.m.
Bond was set Friday at $300,000 for Aristeo Chavez Jr. of Rogers, who was being held Friday at the Benton County Jail after police arrested him in connection with capital murder, aggravated robbery and residential burglary, all felonies
Frazier Leads Shiloh’s Comeback
posted: 11/28/2009 4:31 a.m.
Junior quarterback Kiehl Frazier felt the pressure but never went down for the count.
‘Tiger Shake’ Lifts Har-Ber To Win
posted: 11/28/2009 4:30 a.m.
The play is called “Tiger Shake.” It’s intended for Springdale Har-Ber slot receiver Jordan Nicholson, and it’s the play that put the Wildcats in the Class 7A state championship game for the second time in three seasons Friday night.
Schools Score Technology Grant
posted: 11/28/2009 4:29 a.m.
District junior high schools will receive technology improvements designed to better engage students in learning.
PREP WRESTLING: Rogers High Numbers Improving
posted: 11/28/2009 4:28 a.m.
Mark Malcom spent much of the offseason walking the hallways at Rogers High, trying to find more athletes for his Mounties wrestling team.
Hogs Seek To Improve Their Cotton Futures
posted: 11/28/2009 4:27 a.m.
Arkansas safety Matt Harris is putting the perfect holiday plans together in his head.
Commission To Review Contracts
posted: 11/28/2009 4:26 a.m.
The Fayetteville Advertising and Promotion Commission pays $135 a month for maintenance on the World Peace Prayer Fountain on the Fayetteville Town Center Plaza. The commission pays the Sells advertising agency nearly $400,000 a year for advertising and marketing. It also pays Eason Insurance Agency nearly $11,000 a year for its brokerage services.
Saints Advance Despite Big Hole
posted: 11/28/2009 4:25 a.m.
Houdini made an appearance in Champions Stadium on Friday. He was wearing a navy and gold uniform.
ALL 7A-WEST FINAL: Har-Ber Earns Title Shot
posted: 11/28/2009 4:23 a.m.
Springdale Har-Ber quarterback Ryan Luther jumped in the air and pointed to his teammates as soon as the pass left his hands.
Shoppers Hit Stores, Web
posted: 11/28/2009 4:23 a.m.
Nicole Howard had a cart full of goodies by 7 a.m. Friday. But she’s not done yet.
Shoppers Plan For Cyber Monday
posted: 11/28/2009 4:21 a.m.
People who didn’t want to fight long lines at stores on Black Friday can do their online shopping on Cyber Monday.
TIGERS IN REVIEW: Lunney Finds Positives
posted: 11/28/2009 4:19 a.m.
The sting of his team’s Class 7A playoff quarterfi - nal defeat hasn’t left him. Not even close. Barry Lunney’s gut still aches when he thinks about Bentonville’s surprising, season-ending 27-24 loss to Fort Smith Southside on Nov. 20.
Fire Chief Wants Plan For Trucks
posted: 11/28/2009 4:19 a.m.
Fire Chief Duane Atha remembers the first time he got behind the wheel of the bright yellow fire engine in 1994.
Agencies Receive Grants For Health Improvement
posted: 11/28/2009 4:15 a.m.
The opportunity for Northwest Arkansas residents to become more health conscious just got a booster shot.
Holiday Sales Taxes Help Cities, Counties
posted: 11/28/2009 4:12 a.m.
City and county officials are hoping strong retails sales during the holiday shopping season boost lagging sales taxes.
COMMENTARY: Bringing Back Boring
posted: 11/28/2009 3:21 a.m.
For a solid week, Arkansas vs. LSU has been couched in terms of intangibles and everybody has a take.
RELIGION NOTES
posted: 11/28/2009 3:12 a.m.
Alternative Gift Market, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 6, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Fayetteville. Local, national and international organizations will share opportunities for giving. Gift cards explain how your gifts helps those in need. Information: 442-7373.
Faith Groups Invited To Interfaith Harmony Day
posted: 11/28/2009 3:12 a.m.
The planning committee for Interfaith Harmony Day is seeking additional faith groups to get involved.
FAITH MATTERS Pastor Discovers Double Reason For Thanks
posted: 11/28/2009 3:12 a.m.
I am sitting in a hotel lobby doing what I have always been told to do at this time of year: count my blessings. While I try to name them one by one throughout the year, this week is set aside to consider the issue intentionally.
YOUTH MINISTRIES OFFER OPTIONS
posted: 11/28/2009 3:12 a.m.
Are you ready to rock?” “Yeah!” “We’re ready to rock for you!” The words signal the start of the Summit, a youth-led service at Central United Methodist Church in Rogers. Each Wednesday night, teens come together to worship with their peers. They sway on the carpeted floor before a low stage, clapping in time to the strong back beat.
CHRISTMAS MUSIC
posted: 11/28/2009 3:12 a.m.
Choral concert, 7:30 p.m. Monday, First United Methodist Church in Bentonville. The NorthWest Arkansas Community College Chamber Singers and the University of Arkansas Children’s Choir will perform. No charge. Information: 619-4261.
PUBLIC VIEWPOINT Repeal Rule Of Automatic Citizenship
posted: 11/28/2009 3:12 a.m.
Once upon a time there was a little town in Arkansas, the natural state. The residents were a contented bunch, working industriously, happily taking care of business and expanding those businesses.
Casualties Of War
posted: 11/28/2009 3:11 a.m.
To honor the men and women in our armed forces and remind our readers of their sacrifices, the Springdale Morning News is publishing Department of Defense announcements identifying Americans killed in active military operations. Sgt. Charles I. Cartwright, 26, of Union Bridge, Md., died Nov. 7 while supporting combat operations in Farah province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 1st Marine Special Operations Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
COMMENTARY Arrows Point Up, Except ...
posted: 11/28/2009 3:11 a.m.
It’s been much too long since last we fired the fickle arrows of conventional wisdom. The problem has been that the young man who knew how to import arrows for our Web site has departed. I fear the folderol to ensue as I and others try to figure out how he did it.
HOW WE SEE IT A Full Plate In Benton County
posted: 11/28/2009 3:11 a.m.
The Benton County Quorum Court is staring at a buffet and likes everything it sees.
Owners of local shops take individual tacks
posted: 11/28/2009 3:08 a.m.
While national big-box retailers offered monster deals Friday on toys and electronics, regional stores focused on more modest offers during what is billed as the biggest shopping day of the year.
Big cat interns help out, grow
posted: 11/28/2009 3:08 a.m.
Much to the surprise of intern Ashley Bulla, three months of 50-hour weeks scooping tiger dung and handling raw meat taught her something: self-reliance.
UA project tackles spread of cancer cells
posted: 11/28/2009 3:08 a.m.
Researchers at the state’s medical school and its land-grant university have discovered a way to magnetically trap tumor cells circulating in the bloodstream.
Friday, November 27
Area lotteries
posted: 11/27/2009 6:50 a.m.
Numbers drawn Wednesday: Missouri Lotto 9-17-25-28-32-43 Estimated jackpot: $2.1 million Oklahoma Lotto 25-27-32-34-38 Hot ball: 14 Estimated jackpot: $1.05 million Powerball 4-13-18-49-59 Powerball: 5 Estimated jackpot: $20 million Power Play: 2
Days numbered for wild camels in Australia
posted: 11/27/2009 6:50 a.m.
Australian authorities plan to corral about 6,000 wild camels with helicopters and gun them down after they overran a small Outback town in search of water, trampling fences, smashing tanks and contaminating supplies.
Oral history project promotes listening
posted: 11/27/2009 6:50 a.m.
A national oral history project is trying to start a new tradition for Black Friday. Instead of hunting for bargains, StoryCorps suggests families sit down together and talk about their lives on a National Day of Listening.
Floods kill 77 as hajj begins for Muslims
posted: 11/27/2009 6:49 a.m.
Muslim pilgrims holding white umbrellas against the blazing sun clambered up a rocky desert hill for prayers Thursday during the annual hajj, a day after torrential rains that killed at least 77 people.
No delay in U.S. pullout, Iraqi leader says
posted: 11/27/2009 6:49 a.m.
Iraq’s prime minister Thursday vowed there will be no delay in the withdrawal of U.S. troops despite a political dispute that is expected to force a January vote to be postponed.
Mayor surrenders in massacre of 57
posted: 11/27/2009 6:48 a.m.
A politician identified as the prime suspect in the massacre of more than 50 people this week surrendered to the authorities Thursday and is expected to be charged today with multiple murders in the worst carnage in the country’s long history of election-related violence.
Nuke chief: Iran investigation at ‘dead end’
posted: 11/27/2009 6:48 a.m.
The chief of the International Atomic Energy Agency said Thursday that his investigation of Iran’s nuclear program is at “a dead end” and that trust in Tehran’s credibility is shrinking after its belated revelation that it was secretly building a nuclear facility.
Isotopes help experts study lake’s bottom
posted: 11/27/2009 6:47 a.m.
An Oklahoma geochemist linked rising phosphorus levels in Lake Tenkiller to poultry farming by studying the radioactivity of the lake’s muddy sediments.
To entice members, LR Zoo cuts its price
posted: 11/27/2009 6:46 a.m.
The Little Rock Zoo is joining the Black Friday sales fray and slashing the cost of year-long memberships by half through Dec. 31 in an effort to boost sales.
Northwest Arkansas deaths
posted: 11/27/2009 6:45 a.m.
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette publishes, at no charge, death notices of reasonable length for residents of Benton, Carroll, Washington and Madison counties submitted by funeral homes.
THURSDAY’S GAME Howard sparks Magic
posted: 11/27/2009 6:45 a.m.
Dwight Howard and the Orlando Magic made sure the Atlanta Hawks don’t have illusions about their strong start.
Colorado trying to right its course
posted: 11/27/2009 6:44 a.m.
The turning point that began the Colorado Buffaloes’ spiral came when Nebraska kicker Alex Henery just cleared the crossbar with a 57-yard field goal in Lincoln last year with the Cornhuskers trailing by a point in the closing minutes.
TOP 25: A&M puts up fight against Texas
posted: 11/27/2009 6:44 a.m.
Colt McCoy threw four touchdown passes and No. 3 Texas overcame a huge game by Texas A&M quarterback Jerrod Johnson to wrap up an undefeated regular season with a 49-39 victory over the Aggies on Thursday night.
Red Wolves’ emotions running high for senior day
posted: 11/27/2009 6:43 a.m.
Arkansas State running back Reggie Arnold is expecting Saturday to be moving as 19 seniors take the field for the last time in ASU Stadium.
TOP 25 MEN A&M puts clamps on Clemson
posted: 11/27/2009 6:42 a.m.
B.J. Holmes and Texas A&M passed their first test.
Titans back 55 yards shy of best November since 1970
posted: 11/27/2009 6:41 a.m.
Tennessee running back Chris Johnson just keeps running onto some rare NFL ground in his second season.
NFL Broncos defense stops Giants cold
posted: 11/27/2009 6:41 a.m.
The Denver Broncos still have their troubles with the red zone and yellow flags, but they ended their month of misery.
NFL Packers add to Lions’ frustrations
posted: 11/27/2009 6:40 a.m.
The Detroit Lions used to take a lot of pride in playing on Thanksgiving.
Network catches coach’s profanity
posted: 11/27/2009 6:40 a.m.
The NFL Network accidentally aired a vulgarity yelled by Denver Broncos Coach Josh McDaniels as he chastised his players on the sideline during their game against the New York Giants.
Jobs bill urgency growing on Hill
posted: 11/27/2009 5:43 a.m.
Troubled by the rising jobless rate, President Barack Obama and the Democratic majority on Capitol Hill are assembling a new jobs package that would devote billions of dollars to projects meant to put people back on payrolls in 2010 and keep them working.
High clergy hid abuse by priests, Irish find
posted: 11/27/2009 5:42 a.m.
Roman Catholic Church leaders in Dublin spent decades sheltering child-abusing priests from the law, and most fellow clerics turned a blind eye, an investigation ordered by Ireland’s government concluded Thursday.
Clintons mindful, but interests do intersect
posted: 11/27/2009 5:41 a.m.
Since becoming secretary of state, Hillary Rodham Clinton has gone to great lengths to avoid any appearance of undue influence from her husband. Bill Clinton rarely visits the State Department; he never joins his wife’s far-flung official trips. Even their headquarters keep them apart, with his in New York and hers in Washington.
Nation counts blessings, eats
posted: 11/27/2009 5:40 a.m.
Giant balloons, floats, marching bands and clowns with confetti brought smiles to hundreds of thousands of revelers eager to catch a glimpse of a parade as steeped in Thanksgiving Day tradition as turkey and pumpkin pie.
Morale at UCA still low, staff says
posted: 11/27/2009 5:39 a.m.
More than a year after Lu Hardin resigned as the University of Central Arkansas’ president, staff morale remains low and contention lingers, albeit over questions of spending priorities, lighted cabinets and dogwood trees rather than the illegal bonuses of Hardin’s era.
Secret Service says lapse occurred
posted: 11/27/2009 5:36 a.m.
The Secret Service said Thursday that its procedures to ensure a tight bubble of security around the White House and the political leaders under the agency’s care were not followed when an uninvited Virginia couple attended Tuesday night’s state dinner.
Health bills won’t cut costs, some say
posted: 11/27/2009 5:35 a.m.
One of the White House’s biggest boasts about the health-care legislation now moving through Congress is that it should reduce health-care costs for both government and society.
Report’s ‘food insecure’ raises ‘hungry’ question
posted: 11/27/2009 5:34 a.m.
A recent federal report found that more Americans are going hungry — or did it?
NEWTON COUNTY: Maps for 911 fill in rural blanks
posted: 11/27/2009 5:33 a.m.
Ambulance drivers being able to find the business end of a 911 call is just one benefit of assigning physical addresses to every house and business in Newton County.
GRIDLOCK GURU: 4 lanes to span state? Price huge
posted: 11/27/2009 5:33 a.m.
It’s 285 miles from Oklahoma to the Missouri bootheel along U.S. 412.
Gold find’s value put at $5.4 million
posted: 11/27/2009 5:24 a.m.
The British Museum says a haul of Anglo-Saxon gold found this summer by an unemployed amateur treasure hunter has been valued at $5.435 million.
Iran reportedly seizes Nobel peace medal
posted: 11/27/2009 5:21 a.m.
Iranian authorities have confiscated Nobel peace laureate Shirin Ebadi’s medal, her lawyer and Norway’s government said Thursday.
Germans quit over story of airstrike-toll secrecy
posted: 11/27/2009 5:19 a.m.
The head of the German armed forces resigned Thursday over accusations that the military withheld information on a deadly airstrike in Afghanistan in September that killed civilians as well as insurgents.
’12 start expected for plan at dams
posted: 11/27/2009 5:11 a.m.
Steady water releases into the nationally recognized White River trout fishery below Norfork Dam should start flowing in 2012, officials said.
Arkansas’ 22nd
posted: 11/27/2009 4:57 a.m.
WE’VE NEVER been to Arkansas’ 22nd Congressional District, but it must be one happenin’ spot. It might be in the Ozarks (lucky folks) or in the mystic Delta or off in the sweet piney woods or maybe just square in the middle of cotton and soybean fields.
How Sarah Palin might win
posted: 11/27/2009 4:56 a.m.
President Sarah Palin. To many pundits and late-night comedians, this sounds like a punch line, and to many die-hard Democrats it sounds like a reason to leave the country.
Terrorists on trial
posted: 11/27/2009 4:56 a.m.
In explaining his decision to put Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four other accused terrorists on trial in federal court rather than before military tribunals, President Barack Obama said, “I have complete confidence in the American people and our legal traditions.”
OTHERS SAY: Keep NASA on the job
posted: 11/27/2009 4:55 a.m.
After almost three decades, NASA’s space shuttle program is nearing the finish line. Atlantis, now docked at the international space station, is scheduled to make its last trip into orbit in May. Barring delays or a change of heart from Congress and the White House, the other two shuttles, Discovery and Endeavor, also will be grounded for good by this time next year.
LETTERS
posted: 11/27/2009 4:54 a.m.
Clean energy is inefficient A recent story about the American Clean Energy Security Act in your Business section caused me concern. It mentioned that the cap-and-trade bill would create a renewable energy mandate requiring utility companies to get at least 15 percent of their energy from renewable sources by 2020.
Holiday’s identity crisis
posted: 11/27/2009 4:53 a.m.
It’s poignant that in these unique times, during which the very foundations of American republicanism are subject to transformative interpretation in Washington, our uniquely American holiday is also battling an identity crisis.
Share the wealth
posted: 11/27/2009 4:53 a.m.
Blanche DuBois and I have at least one thing in common: Both of us have been known to rely on the kindness of strangers.
Big-play feast in Big D
posted: 11/27/2009 4:51 a.m.
Tony Romo and the Dallas Cowboys had their way with the Oakland Raiders, piling up their most yards of the season and getting another solid performance from the defense.
Arkansas at No. 15 LSU: Safety first for Nelson
posted: 11/27/2009 4:49 a.m.
Jerico Nelson sat out Arkansas’s 11th game last season against Mississippi State with a sprained medial collateral ligament.
Corps To Survey Around Beaver Lake
posted: 11/27/2009 4:49 a.m.
The Army Corps of Engineers is advising adjacent landowners and visitors that survey crews will soon be working on about 1,200 acres of public lands around Beaver Lake.
Ice Rink To Be Named After Former Mayor
posted: 11/27/2009 4:48 a.m.
Several names were thrown around when the topic of naming the still yet-to-be built downtown ice rink and fountain plaza came up. Only one, though, seemed to make sense.
Pelphrey getting gauge on team
posted: 11/27/2009 4:47 a.m.
Arkansas’ season-opening 130-68 victory over Alcorn State two weeks ago may have given the Razorbacks and their fans a false sense about their team.
Backs tough to crack in Egg Bowl
posted: 11/27/2009 4:46 a.m.
This year’s Egg Bowl matchup between No. 20 Mississippi and Mississippi State is a tough one for middle linebackers.
COMMENTARY: There’s still plenty to cheer in sports
posted: 11/27/2009 4:44 a.m.
For all the scandals and scoundrels, there are always good names to be thankful for: Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera, Jorge Posada and Andy Pettitte, the Core Four who were the foundation of the New York Yankees’ winning the World Series again after nearly a decade of disappointment.
Teachers Receive Grants for Science Instruction
posted: 11/27/2009 4:44 a.m.
Six Washington County teachers were recently selected to receive grants through the Arkansas Community Foundation’s annual Science Initiative for Middle Schools program.
Second thoughts
posted: 11/27/2009 4:43 a.m.
Dome is no bargain for Detroit The Rolling Stones, Elvis Presley, Pink Floyd, Michael Jackson and Bob Seger have played there. So have the Detroit Lions and the Detroit Pistons. Super Bowl XVI was staged there in 1982. In 1987, Pope John Paul II drew more than 90,000 for a Mass there.
Razorbacks report
posted: 11/27/2009 4:41 a.m.
Petrino prefers Friday If Coach Bobby Petrino had his wish, the Arkansas Razorbacks would be playing LSU today in Baton Rouge.
Police Dog Ending Career
posted: 11/27/2009 4:41 a.m.
An eight-year veteran of the Springdale Police Department will retire next year, leaving just one dog in the department.
THE RECRUITING GUY: Passing gravy, giving thanks
posted: 11/27/2009 4:41 a.m.
Arkansas’ football commitments for the 2010 class seem to share a few things in common when it comes to Thanksgiving.
Schools Receive Grants For Recycling
posted: 11/27/2009 4:38 a.m.
Eight area schools were awarded a total of $3,450 in grants to help their recycling efforts.
Tide’s sights on Iron Bowl first
posted: 11/27/2009 4:38 a.m.
Andrew McCain grew up pulling for Auburn, just like the rest of his family.
CARIBBEAN CHALLENGE: Harris gets hot on threes, carries Arkansas past Iona
posted: 11/27/2009 4:37 a.m.
Sophomore Lyndsay Harris scored a career-high 26 points Thursday, going 8 of 12 from three-point range, to lead Arkansas to a 66-60 victory over Iona in the opening round of the Caribbean Challenge.
Cut Disrupts Telephones
posted: 11/27/2009 4:34 a.m.
One cut shut down mobile phone and long-distance landline services in Siloam Springs for more than three hours on Tuesday.
SEC MEN: Tide hand Bears first loss of season
posted: 11/27/2009 4:34 a.m.
Alabama got the victory and Baylor learned from its first loss of the season.
Tradition takes over for Wolves
posted: 11/27/2009 4:33 a.m.
Lake Hamilton is proving that tradition never graduates.
CLASS 6A: Little separating 6A semifinalists
posted: 11/27/2009 4:32 a.m.
For the first time since sweeping changes in the state’s top two athletic classifications in 2006, one conference has four teams in the playoff semifinals.
Restaurateur Thanks Community
posted: 11/27/2009 4:32 a.m.
Burgerland Owner Doris Spindler gave thanks to her community on Thursday by handing out nearly 500 Thanksgiving meals.
Surprising Rebels eye another trip to title game
posted: 11/27/2009 4:31 a.m.
Fort Smith Southside is headed down a familiar road, but there is still one major obstacle in its path.
CLASS 7A: Cabot, Har-Ber meeting again
posted: 11/27/2009 4:30 a.m.
It just wouldn’t be the Class 7A state playoffs without a matchup between Cabot and Springdale Har-Ber.
Bomb Detonation Earns Medal
posted: 11/27/2009 4:29 a.m.
The dust was almost blinding, swirling around Navy Petty Officer Albert Alvarez and the Marines depending on him to neutralize two bombs they had discovered in ditches along the highway.
City Nears Renovation to First Floor
posted: 11/27/2009 4:27 a.m.
Signing up for water service, applying for a city job or checking on the cost of contract parking spaces in city lots just got easier.
Free Meals A Thanksgiving Tradition
posted: 11/27/2009 4:24 a.m.
Delivering Thanksgiving meals is a family tradition, or at least the beginning of one, Danny Melton said Thursday morning.
Man Sentenced To 20 Years For Shooting
posted: 11/27/2009 4:19 a.m.
A man whose shooting spree grazed a pregnant teenager and forced a man to jump from a second-floor balcony was sentenced Wednesday to 20 years at the Arkansas Department of Correction.
LSU Motivates UA’s Nelson
posted: 11/27/2009 4:17 a.m.
Arkansas linebacker Wendel Davis has noticed a change in teammate Jerico Nelson this week.
Free Meals A Tradition
posted: 11/27/2009 4:17 a.m.
World Garden and volunteers from The Cobblestone Project started Thursday what may become a Thanksgiving tradition.
Escalante, War Eagles Look To Future
posted: 11/27/2009 4:16 a.m.
Rogers Heritage coach Perry Escalante tells it like he sees it.
Blackmon Exercises Patience At UCA
posted: 11/27/2009 4:14 a.m.
Looking back, Central Arkansas coach Clint Conque feels lucky that Anthony Blackmon played only one season at running back — for the 2007 Bentonville football team.
Shiloh, Nashville Set For Showdown
posted: 11/27/2009 4:12 a.m.
The calendar shows today is the last Friday in November. Tonight’s Class 4A playoff game probably would be better suited for mid-December.
Man Shot Dies
posted: 11/27/2009 4:11 a.m.
A man shot Wednesday in a Rogers apartment died Thursday morning at a Missouri hospital, officials say.
Har-Ber Hopes To Repeat History
posted: 11/27/2009 4:11 a.m.
For the past two years, Springdale Har-Ber has faced Cabot in the Class 7A state playoffs, and both times, the Wildcats won.
Bulldogs Back To Work
posted: 11/27/2009 4:09 a.m.
The football season ended two weeks ago for Fayetteville, but the Bulldogs go back to work when they return from the Thanksgiving break Monday.
‘ALL ABOUT WINNING’
posted: 11/27/2009 4:07 a.m.
Cody Kirby will likely own all the pertinent passing records before he’s finished at Missouri State next year, but the Rogers High graduate is looking for more.
Trail Of Tears Topic Of Presentation
posted: 11/27/2009 4:07 a.m.
Nancy Feroe of the Benton County Historical Preservation Commission, will speak about the Trail of Tears at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area Visitor Center.
HOW WE SEE IT: Paper Trail For Voting A Relief
posted: 11/27/2009 3:37 a.m.
We don’t have anything against electronic voting. The electronic voting machine is an advancement of modern technology that should be embraced. Benton County needs more of these machines.
COMMENTARY: Parental Supervision Required
posted: 11/27/2009 3:36 a.m.
Remember back when we were young and, according to our mothers, you could take virtually any household object and, “Put an eye out with that.” Well, now, all the mothers have banded together.
PUBLIC VIEWPOINT: Don’t Throw Away Paper Ballots
posted: 11/27/2009 3:35 a.m.
I was shocked to learn that the Benton County Election Commission has presented a proposal to the Quorum Court to buy 200 used electronic voting machines to implement cost-saving measures.
Casualties Of War
posted: 11/27/2009 3:33 a.m.
To honor the men and women in our armed forces and remind our readers of their sacrifices, Northwest Arkansas Newspapers is publishing Department of Defense announcements identifying Americans killed in active military operations.
AMUSING SIGHTS: Always A Good Sign
posted: 11/27/2009 3:29 a.m.
It’s like the difference between going to the Fayetteville Farmers’ Market and going to any chain grocery store, Don House says.
Refined But Redneck
posted: 11/27/2009 3:28 a.m.
The singing is firstrate. The comedy is somewhat less. And that’s precisely why the concept of the 3 Redneck Tenors works, says Matthew Lord, who created the group in 2004.
LISTEN HERE!: Two Times The Tunes
posted: 11/27/2009 3:26 a.m.
The Walton Arts Center is no stranger to music events, with classical music, the sounds of groundbreaking composers and jazz among the more frequent offerings.
BLUES OVER REVIEWS?: NOPE. No Hindrance
posted: 11/27/2009 3:23 a.m.
Those less-thanpositive reviews from the critics?
Latest Passion Is In The Bag
posted: 11/27/2009 3:22 a.m.
Faye Alter is the proverbial Jack of all trades — but arguably master of all of them, too.
Local Stars Shine
posted: 11/27/2009 3:21 a.m.
Sixty-eight children from 25 area dance studios will appear with the Aspen Santa Fe Ballet in a production of “The Nutcracker” this weekend at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. The youngsters were selected by audition in August.
FAMILY FRIENDLY: AT THE LIBRARY IN NORTHWEST ARKANSAS
posted: 11/27/2009 3:20 a.m.
Library events in Northwest Arkansas for November 27, 2009.
ON THE MENU: Bakery Spreads Cupcake Love
posted: 11/27/2009 3:18 a.m.
Etched glass windows and light blue walls are decorated with a cheery flower design on the ground level of the E.J. Ball building in downtown Fayetteville. The sweet scent of sugar wafts beyond the glass doors of Bliss Cupcake Cafe, where a red sign affixed to the cash register soothes customers: “Keep calm and have a cupcake.
No Hint Of ‘Bah, Humbug’ Here
posted: 11/27/2009 3:17 a.m.
Isn’t it a gorgeous day,” Tom Johnson starts an interview.
Lemon? Sugar? Spirit Of The Season
posted: 11/27/2009 3:15 a.m.
Patrons describing the Silver Tea tend to use words like “warm,” “elegant” and “festive,” then admit the descriptions don’t do the event justice.
Area Hosts Holiday Highlights
posted: 11/27/2009 3:14 a.m.
It’s Friday morning, which means most of the turkey eating is done.
’Tis The Season - Again
posted: 11/27/2009 3:01 a.m.
The Herdmans were the worst kids in the whole history of the world. They lied and stole and smoked cigars, even the girls, and talked dirty and cussed their teachers and took the name of the Lord in vain... ” And then, they got involved in the church Christmas pageant, changing it — and themselves — forever.
ARTS AWAY!
posted: 11/27/2009 2:48 a.m.
“Arts Away!” spotlights entertainment events in the Mid-South region. For further information on the events, please call the numbers listed.
LIVE! IN NWA
posted: 11/27/2009 2:48 a.m.
The following is a list of live performances in Northwest Arkansas. Readers are encouraged to verify times and admission prices. For details, call venues directly. To add listings, e-mail schedules to kkinder@nwaonline.
Thursday, November 26
Insurance, drug lobbyists on White House visit log
posted: 11/26/2009 8:25 a.m.
The heads of health insurance and pharmaceutical trade groups were among those visiting the White House as President Barack Obama pushed Congress to overhaul health care, White House records show.
Two Beefeater guards fired in London case
posted: 11/26/2009 8:25 a.m.
Two ceremonial guards known as Beefeaters at the historic Tower of London were fired Wednesday after an internal investigation found that they harassed their first and only female colleague.
Area lotteries
posted: 11/26/2009 8:24 a.m.
Numbers drawn Wednesday: Missouri Lotto 9-17-25-28-32-43 Estimated jackpot: $2.1 million Oklahoma Lotto 25-27-32-34-38 Hot ball: 14 Estimated jackpot: $1.05 million Powerball 4-13-18-49-59 Powerball: 5 Estimated jackpot: $20 million Power Play: 2
Truck’s cliff plunge in Texas injures 18
posted: 11/26/2009 8:24 a.m.
Authorities said a truck carrying illegal aliens from Guatemala and Mexico has plummeted more than 40 feet off a cliff in southwest Texas. All 18 aboard were injured.
Taliban chief refuses to talk to government
posted: 11/26/2009 8:23 a.m.
The Taliban’s reclusive leader ruled out talks with President Hamid Karzai and called on Afghans on Wednesday to break off relations with Karzai’s “stooge” administration.
Israel offers to halt West Bank projects for 10 months
posted: 11/26/2009 8:22 a.m.
Israel on Wednesday proposed a 10-month halt to new construction in West Bank settlements as a step toward restarting Mideast peace negotiations.
Greeks to restore theater at Acropolis
posted: 11/26/2009 8:21 a.m.
The ruined theater below the Acropolis where the works of Euripides and other classical playwrights were first performed some 2,500 years ago will undergo partial restoration over the next six years, Greek officials said Wednesday.
Deputies’ return fire killed suspect, records show
posted: 11/26/2009 8:21 a.m.
Garland County sheriff’s deputies fatally shot a murder suspect in his motel room last week after he opened fire and wounded a deputy, records released Wednesday show.
New finance director at UCA confirms challenges await her
posted: 11/26/2009 8:20 a.m.
The University of Central Arkansas’ newest vice president has a tough job: pulling the school out of the financial problems that have forced hefty budget cuts even as state funding has declined.
The state/region in brief
posted: 11/26/2009 8:19 a.m.
Suspect held in Rogers shooting A man is being held in a shooting early Wednesday at an apartment complex.
Northwest Arkansas deaths
posted: 11/26/2009 8:17 a.m.
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette publishes, at no charge, death notices of reasonable length for residents of Benton, Carroll, Washington and Madison counties submitted by funeral homes.
Hospital needs staff, to close until Jan. 8
posted: 11/26/2009 8:15 a.m.
Pike County Hospital in Murfreesboro has “voluntarily suspended operations” until Jan. 8 while a medical staff is recruited.
Accidental drowning decided in lake death
posted: 11/26/2009 8:14 a.m.
The death of a Louisiana woman who thought it “would be fun” to ride a foam mattress down the spillway at Lake Erling in Lafayette County has been ruled an accidental drowning, according to a preliminary autopsy report.
NW Arkansas today
posted: 11/26/2009 8:14 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “They can petition all they want.” Mary Hill, mayor of Beaver, on a petition to dissolve the town Article, 1B
LR teen to be in Macy’s finale
posted: 11/26/2009 8:12 a.m.
Most people celebrate Thanksgiving with family surrounded by lots of food, but one Little Rock teen will spend it in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.
COMMENTARY Kaundart’s ’59 Grizzlies remain great
posted: 11/26/2009 8:12 a.m.
Of the 50 or so basketball scholarships offered Tommy Boyer 50 years ago, the two that stirred real interest came from Coach Adolph Rupp’s Kentucky Wildcats and Coach Glen Rose’s Arkansas Razorbacks.
Saints get nod over Scrappers
posted: 11/26/2009 8:11 a.m.
It’s a sure sign of a big event when people mark it down on their calendar, and that’s what happened earlier this season when high school football fans looked ahead to the third round of the Class 4A state playoffs.
2 Arkansans going to Army Combine
posted: 11/26/2009 8:10 a.m.
Two juniors have been selected to participate in the U.S. Army Combine on Jan. 7-9 in San Antonio’s Alamodome. The players selected to join some of the nation’s top underclassmen are Shiloh Christian wide receiver Zann Jones and Lonoke defensive back Darius Scott.
Fishing this week
posted: 11/26/2009 8:09 a.m.
HOT SPOTS 1. ARKANSAS RIVER (MORRILTON) Catfishing is good on the inside of jetty tips. Live shad and bream fished off the bottom are working well. Stripers are being caught below dams 9 and 10 on live shad fished 6-8 feet deep.
UA needs sophomores to be better than good
posted: 11/26/2009 8:09 a.m.
Tom Collen hopes a little fun in the sun will be just what his two struggling sophomores need.
TOP 25 MEN No. 13 Connecticut too much for LSU
posted: 11/26/2009 8:07 a.m.
NEW YORK — Jerome Dyson and Kemba Walker each scored 20 points as No. 13 Connecticut routed LSU 81-55 on Wednesday night in the semifinals of the NIT Season Tip-Off.
Report: Iverson ready to retire
posted: 11/26/2009 7:52 a.m.
Allen Iverson is set to retire from the NBA, according to an online report.
U.S. pipe duties fuel more Chinese rancor
posted: 11/26/2009 7:51 a.m.
China on Wednesday criticized a U.S. decision to impose anti-dumping duties on Chinese-made pipes used by the oil and gas industry and appealed to Washington to avoid protectionism.
NEW song
posted: 11/26/2009 7:50 a.m.
She was once one of the biggest names in contemporary Christian music — so popular among evangelicals that she needed no last name. Evie. In the 1970s, her angelic voice and covergirl good looks drew multitudes to the Sydney Opera House in Australia and Carnegie Hall in New York. Her albums topped the Christian music charts. She sang at Billy Graham crusades in Seattle and Anaheim, Calif. In 1977 and 1978, she was the Gospel Music Association’s Female Vocalist of the Year.
Hindu temple to be dedicated
posted: 11/26/2009 7:50 a.m.
Who is Ganesha? Ganesha, the elephant-headed deity, is seen as the god of wisdom and success, as well as the remover of obstacles in the Hindu religion.
Moon family quarrels over crumbling empire
posted: 11/26/2009 7:50 a.m.
Inside the imposing Unification Church, past the lobby photograph of “True Father” Sun Myung Moon on a fishing yacht, soothing melodies beckoned worshippers Sunday morning.
Catholics learn about Judaism
posted: 11/26/2009 7:49 a.m.
The challah was blessed, the Manischewitz wine poured, the candles lighted. It could have been any Shabbat dinner in Los Angeles, were it not for it taking place midweek and the room being full of Catholic schoolteachers.
Obama going to climate conference
posted: 11/26/2009 6:37 a.m.
The White House announced Wednesday that President Barack Obama will attend international climate talks next month in Copenhagen and commit the U.S. to a specific short-term target for the reduction of greenhouse-gas emissions.
Packed Senate to-do list a health-bill conundrum
posted: 11/26/2009 6:36 a.m.
Raising the government’s $12.2 trillion borrowing limit tops an agenda of must-pass legislation that imperils Senate Democrats’ ability to pass a health-care bill this year.
Flawed grant books curb drug programs
posted: 11/26/2009 6:34 a.m.
The Arkansas Department of Human Services is auditing a Conway alderman’s nonprofit after state employees documented a series of questionable accounting practices involving a $450,000 substance-abuse prevention grant that the nonprofit administers.
Early deadlines
posted: 11/26/2009 6:34 a.m.
Because of the time needed to prepare the Thanksgiving Day newspaper, deadlines for today’s edition were earlier than usual Wednesday.
Navy’s ‘Big John’ to be given away
posted: 11/26/2009 6:33 a.m.
The U.S. Navy plans to give away the retired aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy for a museum or memorial.
Court: Kentucky improperly OK’d lethal injection
posted: 11/26/2009 6:30 a.m.
The Kentucky Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that the state improperly adopted the same three-drug lethal injection protocol that was upheld in the nation’s highest court and is used by dozens of other states.
Putin-collared tiger off radar for a bit
posted: 11/26/2009 6:25 a.m.
A rare Siberian tiger that Vladimir Putin fitted with a radio-tracking collar is alive and well, the Russian prime minister’s spokesman said Wednesday, easing concerns raised when an environmentalist said the tracking device had gone silent.
Razor-thin health vote likely first of many
posted: 11/26/2009 6:24 a.m.
Finally, after spending weeks trying to stitch together his caucus, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid called for a vote on pending health-care legislation and got the 60 votes he needed.
In the news
posted: 11/26/2009 6:21 a.m.
Jose Reyes, mayor of Mexico’s Ciudad Juarez, said that starting in December residents will be able to report crime through an anonymous international tip line, adding that officials teamed up with the international organization Crime Stoppers because residents do not trust local police.
The nation in brief
posted: 11/26/2009 6:20 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “It gets us through Christmas.That’s a couple of months.That’s good.” Death-row inmate Ralph Baze, hailing a Kentucky Supreme Court ruling that the state improperly adopted a three-drug lethal injection protocol Article, 3A
The world in brief
posted: 11/26/2009 6:19 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “I hope you will continue your legitimate jihad [holy war] and struggle in the way of realizing your Islamic aspirations... and break off all relations with the stooge Kabul administration.” Taliban leader Mullah Omar in a message to Afghans Article, 9A
Director of prisons resigning
posted: 11/26/2009 6:18 a.m.
Larry Norris, longtime director of the state Department of Correction, will retire effective Jan. 4, a spokesman for Gov. Mike Beebe said Wednesday.
Thanksgiving closings
posted: 11/26/2009 6:07 a.m.
The following state, federal and local government offices’ schedules may be affected by the Thanksgiving Day Holiday today.
Other days
posted: 11/26/2009 6:02 a.m.
100 YEARS AGO Nov. 26, 1909 A new complication was added to the sadly tangled affairs of the Water-Cross Improvement District yesterday when it became known that the assessors of the district refused to sign the assessment.
Suddenly a pause
posted: 11/26/2009 5:58 a.m.
“If the only prayer you ever say in your whole life is, ‘Thank you,’ that would suffice.” —Meister Eckhart LIKE LIFE itself, today’s holiday is assuringly familiar and never the same. Thanksgiving always has the feeling of a sudden lull, an abrupt cessation, a surprise despite its being right there on the calendar all along.
Whose problems?
posted: 11/26/2009 5:57 a.m.
No one will really understand politics until they understand that politicians are not trying to solve our problems. They are trying to solve their own problems—of which getting elected and re-elected are number one and number two. Whatever is number three is far behind.
Bioweapons could surprise us
posted: 11/26/2009 5:57 a.m.
If America’s less-than-rapid response to the H1N1 pandemic is an indicator of how the U.S. public health system would react in the event of a bioweapon attack, we are in deep, deep yogurt, folks.
LETTERS
posted: 11/26/2009 5:56 a.m.
Divide is paralyzing nation Is the climate changing due to human activity? How Americans answer that question has become part of the now familiar political divide that is paralyzing our nation.
Beauty queens
posted: 11/26/2009 5:55 a.m.
Anybody who expects this column to lampoon beauty pageant contestants has another think coming.
Highschool Football Playoffs: Champs meeting
posted: 11/26/2009 5:54 a.m.
It’s a matchup that would be a perfect fit for a chilly December afternoon at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock.
Hogs need to find way to apply finishing touch
posted: 11/26/2009 5:52 a.m.
Failing to hold leads is a bad habit that’s followed the Arkansas basketball team into this season.
Cotton on mind of Hogs
posted: 11/26/2009 5:50 a.m.
Arkansas tackle DeMarcus Love and his teammates will give thanks today for many blessings, not the least of which is how they view the Razorbacks’ game at LSU on Saturday.
CARROLL COUNTY Beaver adds 2 to City Council
posted: 11/26/2009 5:49 a.m.
Carroll County Prosecutor Tony Rogers received a petition Tuesday asking for the town charter of Beaver to be dissolved.
Second thoughts
posted: 11/26/2009 5:46 a.m.
USC makes a big splash at UCLA UCLA’s bruin mascot has gotten a messy paint job — in the colors of cross-town rival Southern California.
SEC report
posted: 11/26/2009 5:28 a.m.
Iron Bowl all about ‘respect’ Before Alabama goes for the SEC Championship Game against Florida on Dec. 5, the Crimson Tide go for the state title against Auburn at 1:30 p.m. Friday.
Razorbacks report
posted: 11/26/2009 5:27 a.m.
Practice precedes turkey The Arkansas Razorbacks will feast on turkey and the trimmings today, but not before they get in their final full-speed preparation for Saturday’s SEC West game at LSU.
Man Survives Flames, 30 Surgeries
posted: 11/26/2009 5:27 a.m.
First he felt the heat from the rocket-propelled grenade as it flew over his shoulder. Then the force of the RPG blew him off the road and into a ditch, knocking him out for about 30 seconds. As 1st Lt. Alvin Shell staggered out of the ditch, the pitch-black night was now illuminated by an inferno. Read more »
Ellis back in familiar territory
posted: 11/26/2009 5:27 a.m.
Greg Ellis spent the past few years bracing for his release from the Dallas Cowboys. So when it happened in June, it didn’t sting too badly.
Arkansas waterfowl report
posted: 11/26/2009 5:26 a.m.
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s weekly waterfowl report: Northeast Arkansas DAVE DONALDSON BLACK RIVER WMA Upper Island GTR Poor to fair mast production within the GTRs. 270.3 msl. 100 percent flooded.
Giants understand Broncos’ situation
posted: 11/26/2009 5:26 a.m.
The New York Giants just escaped their own month of misery, so they understand the seething frustration and loss of poise in Denver, where sideline shoves, the head coach’s cockiness and players-only meetings are all the buzz.
ARKANSAS SPORTSMAN: Another reason to give thanks
posted: 11/26/2009 5:25 a.m.
As I write this, I am at the UAMS Medical Center infusion center, getting my final chemotherapy treatment for colorectal cancer.
COMMENTARY: Home Schedule Tougher
posted: 11/26/2009 5:23 a.m.
Arkansas’ 2010 football schedule is the comeuppance for Razorbacks fans who groused about the Southeastern Conference teams that played in-state this year.
Benton County Restaurant Inspections
posted: 11/26/2009 5:22 a.m.
Benton County Restaurant Inspections for Nov. 26
Jobless claims lowest in year
posted: 11/26/2009 5:19 a.m.
Claims for jobless benefits dropped last week to the lowest level in a year, and consumer spending and sales of new homes climbed more than forecast, putting the U.S. economy on stronger footing heading into 2010.
McCarthy Rolls With Role Change
posted: 11/26/2009 5:19 a.m.
A little change hasn’t fazed Katelyn McCarthy. In spite of standing just 5-foot-7, McCarthy was the top hitter and played all six rotations for her Bentonville High team as a senior. She also earned Most Valuable Player honors in the Class 7A State Tournament in helping the Lady Tigers to two consecutive state titles.
Belgian Opel plant at risk, GM says
posted: 11/26/2009 5:18 a.m.
An Opel plant in Belgium faces an uncertain future as General Motors moves to restructure its European operations, a drive expected to cost some 9,000 jobs across the continent, a top executive said Wednesday.
Rain takes starch out of sweet potato crop
posted: 11/26/2009 5:18 a.m.
Feasters should savor that sweet potato pie and those steaming marshmallow yams on the table today.
Mortgage rates drop again, match record low
posted: 11/26/2009 5:17 a.m.
Fixed 30-year mortgage rates dropped this week for a fourth consecutive week, matching a record low set in April, in a decline that may further support increasing sales in the battered housing market.
Rogers Man Doesn’t Have To Post Another Bond
posted: 11/26/2009 5:17 a.m.
A man suspected in a number of bank robberies won’t have to post another bond to be released from the Benton County Jail Anthony Timothy Barnes, 31, of Rogers already is charged with robbing two banks in Rogers, but was arrested earlier this month in connection with a third bank robbery — also in Rogers.
Higher rate for power gets OK
posted: 11/26/2009 5:17 a.m.
The Arkansas Public Service Commission has approved Southwestern Electric Power Co. request for a rate increase.
U.K. defends covert loans to banks
posted: 11/26/2009 5:16 a.m.
The British government has defended a decision by the Bank of England to keep secret for a year the loans made to keep two major U.K. banks from collapse at the height of the financial crisis.
No new buyers on tap for Saab, source says
posted: 11/26/2009 5:16 a.m.
General Motors Co. has not talked with any other potential buyers for the Swedish Saab brand since a specialty carmaker pulled out of a deal to buy it this week, a person briefed on GM’s plans said Wednesday.
Jury Indicts Four For Meth
posted: 11/26/2009 5:15 a.m.
Two residents of Lowell and two from Monett, Mo., were indicted Monday by a federal grand jury in connection with participating in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine in Barry County, Mo., according to a news release from the U.S. attorney for the Western District of Missouri.
NEWS IN BRIEF
posted: 11/26/2009 5:14 a.m.
Windstream to shift listing to Nasdaq Windstream Corp. will move its stock listing to the Nasdaq exchange, the Little Rock-based company said Wednesday.
Business news in brief
posted: 11/26/2009 5:14 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “The market is gradually pulling out of this huge hole, this huge recession it was in.” Brian Bethune, chief financial economist at IHS Global Insight in Lexington, Mass.
MARKET REPORT: Dip in jobless claims lifts stocks
posted: 11/26/2009 5:14 a.m.
Stocks climbed Wednesday after a drop in weekly unemployment claims to the lowest level of the year and a rise in new home sales.
Shoppers Have Plan In Hand
posted: 11/26/2009 5:13 a.m.
Friday marks the official start of holiday shopping and that means shoppers such as Stacy Wharry of Bella Vista need a plan.
Wear Withstands All
posted: 11/26/2009 5:12 a.m.
Gary Wear insists he’s not bitter. He looks you straight in the eye and tells you he’s never been happier than right now.
Teen Shooting Suspect To Remain In Detention
posted: 11/26/2009 5:11 a.m.
A 15-year-old boy will remain in the Benton County Juvenile Detention Center after his arrest in connection with a Sunday shooting of another juvenile.
City Sales Tax Tumbles Again
posted: 11/26/2009 5:09 a.m.
September sales tax revenue for Rogers fell for the fi fth consecutive month.
Turkey day TV trivia to tide over the famished
posted: 11/26/2009 5:08 a.m.
The table is set, the potatoes are mashed, and the gravy is congealing in its boat. You carve into the bird and — surprise! — it’s pink! While you scramble to get that bird cooked all the way through, give your guests something else to chew on.
CENCOM Managers Certified As Public Safety Leaders
posted: 11/26/2009 5:06 a.m.
Two Benton County Central Communications staff members in September became registered public safety leaders through the Association of Public Safety Communications Officials Institute.
Gifts To Christmas Card Helps Springdale Students
posted: 11/26/2009 4:59 a.m.
Barbara Ludwig collects stories about when the Springdale School District helped needy students.
Community Christmas Card To Help Rogers Students
posted: 11/26/2009 4:58 a.m.
Some experts may have declared the recession over, but there’s still plenty of need in Rogers schools.
Donation Drive Begins Today
posted: 11/26/2009 4:57 a.m.
Ask Bentonville School District social workers Randy or Sue Ann Banks how to make a difference in kids’ lives, and they’re likely to fill an afternoon with a list that knows no end.
Teen Charged In Store’s Robbery
posted: 11/26/2009 4:54 a.m.
A 17 year-old boy faces criminal charges after a robbery at a local convenience store early Wednesday morning.
Apartment Fire Under Investigation
posted: 11/26/2009 4:52 a.m.
The Fayetteville Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of an apartment fire that temporarily displaced several residents Wednesday morning.
University Plans Tech Event
posted: 11/26/2009 4:50 a.m.
The University of Arkansas’ Information Technology Research Institute and the Department of Information Systems in the Sam M. Walton College of Business will sponsor IT Day for Parents and Educators on Dec. 3.
SEPTEMBER REPORT: Sales Tax Collection Falters
posted: 11/26/2009 4:48 a.m.
It’s the same tune sung all year — Fayetteville sales taxes were down in September.
MAN IN CUSTODY: Shooting Being Investigated
posted: 11/26/2009 4:46 a.m.
A man is in custody in connection with an early Wednesday morning shooting at a Rogers apartment complex.
ANOTHER DROP: Sales Tax Revenue Falls
posted: 11/26/2009 4:45 a.m.
Sales tax collection in Springdale tumbled again in the November report.
Obituaries for Washington County
posted: 11/26/2009 4:37 a.m.
Washing County Obituaries for Nov. 26. Information for the obituaries and funeral notices below was supplied to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Advertising Department by funeral homes.
Community Christmas Card Donations Help Children
posted: 11/26/2009 4:27 a.m.
For more than a decade, thousands of nameless and faceless school children in Northwest Arkansas have received a new pair of shoes, a warm coat, a new pair of glasses, life-saving medication and food because of the generosity of newspaper readers.
Ashcraft: Dawson Will Return
posted: 11/26/2009 4:05 a.m.
Clint Ashcraft can’t help joking with Nashville coach Billy Dawson.
THE FLIP SIDE Season Typical At Camp
posted: 11/26/2009 4:05 a.m.
We’re almost two weeks into another deer season. Time to file a report from our happy hunting ground, Camp See No Deer.
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS FISHING REPORT
posted: 11/26/2009 4:05 a.m.
Beaver Lake: Stripers are on the prowl on the southern end of Beaver Lake.
PUBLIC VIEWPOINT: Bikes, Blues Parade Is All Right
posted: 11/26/2009 4:05 a.m.
In these days of economic hardship, it was a wonder to see that so many people chose to come to this year’s Bikes, Blues and BBQ festival. We should all be thankful that those folks who chose to come here also chose to help our local economy by spending some of their scarce cash in Fayetteville and surrounding areas. I believe that the powers-that-be and some of our local citizens have done a disservice to all of those folks, and also to the many who live here and have enjoyed the full-length parade of bikes in past years as they have moved along their route from Dickson Street to the Northwest Arkansas Mall via Highway 71. Perhaps the small amount of inconvenience that a few drivers would have to face would have been a fair tradeoff for all of the good our local merchants enjoyed. I personally feel that the least we should do is give the bikers a few minutes of pride as they ride together in “their” parade.
Give Thanks, Then Give
posted: 11/26/2009 4:04 a.m.
Great efforts are made by homeless shelters, churches and charities to ensure that even the least fortunate among us get a share of the national feast that is Thanksgiving. That is a wonderful thing. But there are 364 days in the rest of the year, and hunger never takes a holiday. The challenge is figuring out how to keep people fed all year long.
COMMENTARY: Lincoln’s Vote To Debate A Ruse
posted: 11/26/2009 4:04 a.m.
Apparently U.S. Sen. Blanche Lincoln’s 60th vote was all a big setup. Early Saturday afternoon, Lincoln was reported to be the last Democrat holdout on the motion to begin debate on Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid’s health-care legislation. After all, by then, Sens. Mary Landrieu, D-La., and Ben Nelson, D-Neb., had announced they supported moving forward with debate, which made Lincoln the pivotal vote.
HOW WE SEE IT: Before Turkey, Count Your Blessings
posted: 11/26/2009 4:04 a.m.
Every American can come up with at least 100 things for which they are (or should be) thankful. Anyone who says they can’t, well, they’re not trying hard enough. In the spirit of the day, we newspaper people would like to express our gratitude for just a few of the things that make it easier to get out of bed each morning: Modern conveniences. Yes, the microwave, washer, dryer, ATM, Internet, vacuum cleaner and indoor plumbing have been with us for a while, but we still like having them.
Salvation Army Starts Kettle Campaign
posted: 11/26/2009 4:04 a.m.
Demand for the Salvation Army’s services is up this year in Northwest Arkansas.
Teen Charged In Store’s Robbery
posted: 11/26/2009 4:04 a.m.
A 17-year-old boy faces criminal charges after a robbery at a local convenience store early Wednesday morning.
TIGER TAMER: Johnson Hopes For Better
posted: 11/26/2009 3:27 a.m.
Arkansas running backs coach Tim Horton admitted he was nervous before the LSU game last season.
Abuse of dogs merits jail term
posted: 11/26/2009 2:49 a.m.
MOUNTAIN HOME — Former fugitive William H. Hanson was sentenced Wednesday after his conviction more than three years ago in a notorious animalabuse case.
Turkey suit to continue, judge states
posted: 11/26/2009 2:49 a.m.
Litigation over the cancellation of the fall turkey hunting season will continue after a judge on Wednesday declined a request to dismiss a complaint against the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.
Wednesday, November 25
One Man Shot in Early Morning Incident
posted: 11/25/2009 10:42 a.m.
Police and paramedics responded to an apartment complex at 2200 N. 12th St., at 4:24 a.m. Wednesday to a report of a man with a gunshot wound to the head.
Obama: Afghan job needs finishing
posted: 11/25/2009 6:19 a.m.
President Barack Obama said Tuesday that he was determined to “finish the job” in Afghanistan, and his aides signaled to allies that he would send as many as 25,000 to 30,000 additional troops there, even as they cautioned that the final number remained in flux.
Iran nuke program criticism grows
posted: 11/25/2009 6:18 a.m.
Six world powers have readied a resolution critical of Iran’s nuclear program, diplomats said Tuesday, as Tehran suggested it was still ready to discuss a U.N.-backed plan meant to delay the Islamic Republic’s ability to make a nuclear weapon.
22 bodies found in Philippines mass grave
posted: 11/25/2009 6:18 a.m.
Police on Tuesday unearthed a mass grave containing 22 victims from an ambush on an election caravan the day before. The discovery pushed the death toll to 46 — an unprecedented act of violence at the outset of the country’s election season.
Report links ’92 attack on mosque to politicians
posted: 11/25/2009 6:17 a.m.
An Indian government investigation released Tuesday into the 1992 demolition of a mosque by a raging mob reportedly accused top Hindu nationalist politicians of complicity in the attack that sparked nationwide ethnic riots, leaving 2,000 people dead.
Scholarships from lottery get estimates
posted: 11/25/2009 6:16 a.m.
Although the exact amount of lottery scholarships hasn’t been decided, the House speaker said Tuesday that it is his “personal opinion” that qualifying students at four-year colleges and universities are eligible to receive $5,000 each year while those attending two year schools will get $2,500 each year.
Alcohol’s toxicity on brain studied
posted: 11/25/2009 6:16 a.m.
UAMS scientists are working to analyze alcohol’s toxic effect on the brain and identify medicines that can block its destruction of brain cells.
Northwest Arkansas deaths
posted: 11/25/2009 6:14 a.m.
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette publishes, at no charge, death notices of reasonable length for residents of Benton, Carroll, Washington and Madison counties submitted by funeral homes.
The state/region in brief
posted: 11/25/2009 6:14 a.m.
Granite bench will honor judge A granite bench bearing an inscription honoring Miller County Circuit Judge Jim Hudson will be dedicated at 10 a.m. Friday on the west lawn of the county courthouse at 400 Laurel St. in Texarkana.
Police arrest 14 in narcotics case
posted: 11/25/2009 6:13 a.m.
Carroll County law enforcement agencies on Tuesday morning arrested 14 people as part of an 11-month narcotics investigation.
NW Arkansas today
posted: 11/25/2009 6:13 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “It ain’t right.” Anthony Medlock, of Ozark, on a police officer using a Taser on his daughter Article, 1B
MORGAN STATE 97, ARKANSAS 94: Answering the call
posted: 11/25/2009 6:12 a.m.
Morgan State senior guard Reggie Holmes wasn’t in a talkative mood after he was held to nine points in the Bears’ 90-81 loss at Louisville.
Small school football report
posted: 11/25/2009 6:11 a.m.
Cobras rested, ready Could it get much tougher for Fountain Lake?
COMMENTARY: UA’s Robinson old school to the bone
posted: 11/25/2009 6:10 a.m.
Good to see Willy Robinson back in the interview room after Arkansas defeated Mississippi State 42-21 last Saturday in Little Rock.
SEC MEN Wall carries Wildcats in Cancun
posted: 11/25/2009 6:10 a.m.
Freshman John Wall found his form in the second half and proved too much to handle in the open floor as No. 5 Kentucky beat Cleveland State 73-49 on Tuesday in the Cancun Challenge at the Moon Palace Resort.
Charleston, Rison in a familiar place
posted: 11/25/2009 6:08 a.m.
Four years later, Rison gets a chance for payback against Charleston.
Voters To Decide Council Terms
posted: 11/25/2009 6:07 a.m.
The 2010 elections could be the last time all of Bethel Heights’ council seats are simultaneously up for grabs.
In the Lane
posted: 11/25/2009 6:07 a.m.
Veterans deliver for Bears Morgan State’s 97-94 upset of Arkansas on Tuesday was fueled by three key elements: Its massive rebounding edge, its veteran leadership in the clutch and free-throw shooting down the stretch.
SOUTHLAND MEN: Tigers’ early burst too much for Bears
posted: 11/25/2009 6:06 a.m.
The Central Arkansas Bears hung with the Memphis Tigers for a little more than nine minutes of the first half before giving way to their Conference USA foe Tuesday.
Spotlight on Education Walmart mentors help Oakdale students
posted: 11/25/2009 6 a.m.
Several gentlemen from Walmart’s HLARG (Hispanic Latino Associate Resource Group) quietly inquired if Oakdale would be interested in hosting a mentor group.
Life in the Ozarks Thanks for the privilege of writing
posted: 11/25/2009 6 a.m.
Thanksgiving has been a major holiday in my home, since before I can remember.
Spotlight on Education Lingle celebrates middle-school kids
posted: 11/25/2009 6 a.m.
Most people love celebrations — be it birthdays, holidays or snow days — and that includes kids and teachers.
ROGERS SPOTLIGHT
posted: 11/25/2009 6 a.m.
Series continues Nancy Feroe, Benton County Historical Preservation Commissioner, will speak on the Trail of Tears at the Hobbs State Park – Conservation Area visitor center at 2 p.m. Nov. 28.
Remembering Rogers History in the making - reworking the intersections
posted: 11/25/2009 6 a.m.
Rogers is experiencing growth pains as the intersections are reworked in historic downtown Rogers.
Front Porch Memories And then there were none
posted: 11/25/2009 6 a.m.
Well, once again I find myself writing another last article.
‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ wings into Rogers Little Theater
posted: 11/25/2009 6 a.m.
Rogers Little Theater will honor American tradition by presenting “It’s A Wonderful Life,” the classic tale of George Bailey and his life-saving Christmas Eve encounter with his guardian angel.
WinterFest will fill downtown with Christmas cheer
posted: 11/25/2009 6 a.m.
Downtown businesses have always held a holiday open house but they needed more people to attend, said Dorothy Taylor, a member of Main Street Rogers Promotions Committee.
Project graduation sees double
posted: 11/25/2009 6 a.m.
The biggest night for many American teenagers can also be a dangerous night, but parents in Rogers have been making graduation night safer for years.
ROGERS CHURCH NOTES
posted: 11/25/2009 6 a.m.
Rogers First Church of the Nazarene Nov. 29, 6 p.m., Piano kaleidoscope concert, a multi-piano Christmas concert.
Just Thinking I now understand a grandparent’s obsession
posted: 11/25/2009 6 a.m.
I have to admit that up until a month ago I never quite understood grandparent’s obsession with telling you about their grandkids..
School partners with Central United Methodist Church
posted: 11/25/2009 6 a.m.
As the holidays approach, counselors all over the school district take on an additional responsibility.
Lives enriched in Rogers
posted: 11/25/2009 6 a.m.
With this edition of The Rogers Hometown News — a newspaper that served as a journal chronicling life in Rogers — the newspaper sadly becomes history.
Spotlight on Education Which way to go - graduation or GED
posted: 11/25/2009 6 a.m.
Many students are tempted to drop out of school and get their GED instead of staying in school to get a diploma.
Spotlight on Education Helping children become better readers and writers
posted: 11/25/2009 6 a.m.
Parents usually have no trouble assisting their child with math fact recognition.
Newspaper’s history: small town feel
posted: 11/25/2009 6 a.m.
The first issue of The Rogers Hometown News in December 1994 contained front page stories about the Rogers Chamber of Commerce and the Rogers Little Theater.
Local author signs movie deal
posted: 11/25/2009 6 a.m.
If the lobby of the downtown Rogers Arvest seems an unlikely place to finalize a movie deal, Jesse Coker is an unlikely movie maker.
North Little Rock charges past Rogers Heritage
posted: 11/25/2009 6 a.m.
In the end, North Little Rock made just a few more big plays Friday night.
A Mother’s Musing Rogers has become my hometown
posted: 11/25/2009 6 a.m.
It seemed like it would be easy to pick out the most memorable stories and columns over the past 10 years for my final column, but looking back on my career at the Hometown News, it’s not that simple.
ROGERS PUBLIC LIBRARY
posted: 11/25/2009 6 a.m.
Dial-A-Story is available at 936-5444. Listen to a new story every week.
ROGERS OBITUARIES
posted: 11/25/2009 6 a.m.
Geneva McGarrah Bauer, 81, of Lowell died Nov. 16, 2009.
Co-teaching is a successful tool at Grimes
posted: 11/25/2009 6 a.m.
While each team approaches co-teaching a little differently, team members agree that it’s working for their students.
Spotlight on Education Exploring the pre-kindergarten habitat at Russell D. Jones
posted: 11/25/2009 6 a.m.
Last month in second grade, we were exploring habitats and biomes.
Rogers CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
posted: 11/25/2009 6 a.m.
Garden Club of Rogers The club will have their December meeting at The Center for Nonprofits, 1200 W. Walnut, downstairs in the auditorium, at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 1.
CITY COUNCIL: Heroes Honored
posted: 11/25/2009 5:47 a.m.
Two residents were honored for heroism by the Rogers Fire Department Tuesday night during the city council meeting.
QUORUM COURT COMMITTEE OF 13: Building Purchases Approved
posted: 11/25/2009 5:44 a.m.
During a special meeting of the Quorum Court’s Committee of 13, members did something rather unexpected when they voted to purchase property for not one or two but three additional buildings, spending nearly all of the money the county is expected to have in reserve during the next three years.
Obituaries for Benton County
posted: 11/25/2009 5:40 a.m.
Obituaries for Benton County for November 25, 2009.
Farmington Seniors Enjoy Payback
posted: 11/25/2009 5:36 a.m.
Farmington coach Beau Thompson said his seniors could remember the last time they played at Springdale Har-Ber. And they ensured Tuesday night that Farmington’s bus ride back down Interstate 540 would be more festive this season than two years ago.
Obituaries for Washington County
posted: 11/25/2009 5:36 a.m.
Washington County Obituaries for Nov. 25
Miller Ready For Next Phase
posted: 11/25/2009 5:33 a.m.
The opportunity in front of Siloam Springs senior Ellis Miller was too good to pass up.
Harrison Holds Off Rogers Heritage
posted: 11/25/2009 5:31 a.m.
Rogers Heritage looked to have an open path to its first lead since early in the second quarter and possibly its first victory of the season with under a minute left Tuesday night.
NO JOKING AROUND: Move Helping Rogers High
posted: 11/25/2009 5:30 a.m.
Taylor Murphy and Morgan Hook used to joke about someday playing on the same basketball team. At the time, Murphy was in a Springdale Har-Ber uniform while Hook was a Rogers Lady Mounties player.
Hazing Investigation Taking Longer
posted: 11/25/2009 5:28 a.m.
A hazing investigation into an incident at the University of Arkansas’ Phi Delta Theta fraternity will take longer than expected.
Trash District Seeks Fee On Construction Debris
posted: 11/25/2009 5:27 a.m.
Customers disposing of construction debris at Waste Management’s Eco Vista landfill in Tontitown may soon be required to pay a fee that has been the sticking point of litigation.
September Sales Tax Numbers Bounce Back
posted: 11/25/2009 5:26 a.m.
During approval of the 2010 budget at Tuesday’s city council meeting, Bentonville aldermen received both good and not so good news concerning city sales tax revenue.
City Eyes Commercial Recycling Cost
posted: 11/25/2009 5:24 a.m.
Without an up-todate rate study, it’s unclear exactly how much Fayetteville should be charging for commercial garbage pickup, say off cials.
Prep Golf: Louisville Signs Petrino
posted: 11/25/2009 5:23 a.m.
Katie Petrino has decided to play golf for the same school that gave her father his first head coaching job.
DECK PLANS: Fees To Finance Garage
posted: 11/25/2009 5:23 a.m.
The City Council is ready to move forward with a sweeping plan to remake parking policy in the Dickson Street neighborhood. The changes are all geared toward raising the money needed to build a parking deck.
Fishermen Make The Grade
posted: 11/25/2009 5:21 a.m.
The chance to catch a whopper fish from Beaver Lake is a proven incentive for students to improve their grades at Central Junior High School in Springdale.
Russellville Goes Inside To Slip Past Springdale
posted: 11/25/2009 5:20 a.m.
When Russellville found a rhythm Tuesday night, there was nothing Springdale High could do.
PROJECTED INCOME: Council OKs 2010 Budget
posted: 11/25/2009 5:19 a.m.
The city budget for 2010 passed the City Council at its meeting Tuesday, two months quicker than last year.
Saints’ Salsbury Anchors Line
posted: 11/25/2009 5:19 a.m.
A highlight for most high school athletes is hearing their name called over the public address system or reading their name in print. Unless they’re an off ensive lineman.
CLASS 7A FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Dead-T Is Panthers’ Lifeblood
posted: 11/25/2009 5:17 a.m.
Even Mike Malham Jr. will admit there aren’t any secrets about what Cabot does best.
Gentry Girls Regain Focus, Top Lincoln
posted: 11/25/2009 5:16 a.m.
After watching his players go through the motions in practice, Gentry girls basketball coach Tim Rippy had concerns about his team’s state of mind.
British initiate inquiry into Iraq war
posted: 11/25/2009 5:10 a.m.
An inquiry into Britain’s role in the Iraq war kicked off Tuesday with top government advisers testifying that some Bush administration officials were calling for Saddam Hussein’s ouster as early as 2001 — long before sanctions were exhausted and two years before the U.S.-led invasion.
More seen moving back in with family
posted: 11/25/2009 5:08 a.m.
Faced with limited job options, many young adults are turning to an old standby to weather the recession : moving back in with mom and dad.
Residents Appointed To State Bodies
posted: 11/25/2009 5:08 a.m.
Three Washington County residents recently received appointments to state panels from Gov. Mike Beebe.
ACORN wants garbage returned
posted: 11/25/2009 5:07 a.m.
A tempest in a trash can is brewing in San Diego County, where ACORN is trying to recover tens of thousands of documents taken from its garbage by a Republican activist.
3 airlines fined for 6-hour tarmac wait
posted: 11/25/2009 5:05 a.m.
The government is imposing fines for the first time against airlines for stranding passengers on an airport tarmac, the Transportation Department said Tuesday.
Panel debates Sanford’s future
posted: 11/25/2009 5:05 a.m.
A cool-headed legal debate has replaced the once-passionate calls to oust Republican Gov. Mark Sanford that began after his tearful summertime admission that he disappeared from the state to pursue an extramarital affair in Argentina.
Google to post Iraq’s art online
posted: 11/25/2009 5:04 a.m.
Google is documenting Iraq’s national museum and will post photographs of its ancient treasures on the Internet early next year, Google chief Eric Schmidt announced Tuesday.
Drug-Sniffing Chinchilla Aids In Search
posted: 11/25/2009 5:02 a.m.
A pet chinchilla led investigators to marijuana and the eventual arrest of a Bentonville man.
Old Navy, Dollar General Open Thanksgiving Day
posted: 11/25/2009 5:02 a.m.
People who get bored on Thanksgiving can get off the couch and shop because some stores will be open Thursday.
Arkansan Wins Honor For Baghdad Battle
posted: 11/25/2009 5:02 a.m.
The door to his armored vehicle was destroyed. His radio operator lay critically wounded.
Collider successful in speeding beams
posted: 11/25/2009 5 a.m.
The world’s largest atom smasher used its accelerator Tuesday to speed up proton beams for the first time as scientists moved ahead in efforts to learn more about the universe.
Obama calls India ‘natural’ ally
posted: 11/25/2009 5 a.m.
President Barack Obama tried Tuesday to calm India’s fears about Asian rival China, treating the leader of the world’s largest democracy to an elaborate state visit and assurances of India’s “rightful place as a global leader.”
In the news
posted: 11/25/2009 4:54 a.m.
Robert Coughlin, a former Justice Department attorney who admitted that he provided assistance to Jack Abramoff’s lobbying team and its clients while accepting free meals, drinks and tickets to sporting events and concerts from Abramoff lobbying partner Kevin Ring, was sentenced in Washington, D.C., to a month in a halfway house and three years of probation and was fined $2,000.
Names and faces
posted: 11/25/2009 4:54 a.m.
Celebrity chef Paula Deen got an unexpected serving of ham — across her face. The Food Network star was helping unload 25,000 pounds of donated meat for an Atlanta food bank on Monday when someone threw one of the hams like a football and accidentally smacked her.
The nation in brief
posted: 11/25/2009 4:54 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “It is my intention to finish the job.” President Barack Obama, announcing he was ready to spell out war plans for Afghanistan Article, 1A
The world in brief
posted: 11/25/2009 4:53 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “We were conscious that there were other voices in Washington, some of whom were talking about regime change.” Sir Peter Ricketts, ex-chairman of Britain’s Joint Intelligence Committee, citing an article written by Condoleezza Rice warning that nothing would change in Iraq until Saddam Hussein was gone Article, 1A
Home in ashes, but couple still smiling
posted: 11/25/2009 4:51 a.m.
The elderly couple stood in a drizzling rain, staring at the blackened remains of their home.
Food bank Web site disabled for 3 weeks
posted: 11/25/2009 4:48 a.m.
Hackers disabled the Web site of the Arkansas Rice Depot, the state’s largest food bank, for nearly three weeks, blocking users and causing an unknown loss in donations, the food bank’s staff said.
Thanksgiving closings
posted: 11/25/2009 4:39 a.m.
The following state, federal and local government offices’ schedules may be affected by the Thanksgiving Day Holiday on Thursday.
Lawmakers scrutinize online teacher program
posted: 11/25/2009 4:36 a.m.
Legislators said Tuesday that the state should do a better job regulating how the $4 million set aside for online professional development for public school teachers is spent.
Other days
posted: 11/25/2009 4:36 a.m.
100 YEARS AGO Nov. 25, 1909 Beyond the fact that the Arkansas Railroad Commission by talking with railroad commissioners of other states was able to obtain many valuable pointers the recent meeting of the National Association of Railroad Commissioners with the members of the Interstate Commerce Commission was not of any great benefit to the Arkansas commissioners or any other Southern or Western commission, according to Chairman Allen of the Arkansas commission, who reached Little Rock yesterday.
The day before
posted: 11/25/2009 4:32 a.m.
It’s the busiest day of the year at the nation’s crowded airports. And in many a kitchen. Imagine the hubbub that preceded the first Thanksgiving in American history, which as every Southerner knows, was held not in New England’s harsh climes but in Virginia. At the Berkeley Plantation outside Williamsburg on December 4, 1619, to be specific.
Do it for the polar bears!
posted: 11/25/2009 4:32 a.m.
For marketers, climate guilt isn’t the easiest thing to sell. Part of the audience doesn’t have it and doesn’t want it; they think climate change is fake, fuzzy or too far in the future to care about. And another segment of the audience believes in climate change so fervently that they’re too paralyzed or resigned to respond to new messages.
Can’t blame Prescott
posted: 11/25/2009 4:31 a.m.
WHAT’S THE first quote you look for when some guy is picked up for being a serial killer? Some neighbor, or a co-worker, or somebody only remotely familiar with the suspect will tell the reporter: “He was such a quiet man.” Or a nice guy. Or a friendly person. Or our favorite: He always helped out around the neighborhood. And had something friendly to say to the kids.
She’s not fooling anybody
posted: 11/25/2009 4:31 a.m.
In case the senior senator from Arkansas thinks she’s got anybody back home fooled into thinking she hasn’t been advancing the highly contentious health-care bill in the U.S. Senate, today we reprint the little editorial we ran on that subject last Wednesday—exactly one week ago: If there are any voters in Arkansas who still aren’t wise to Blanche Lincoln’s little game when it comes to the health-care bill in the U.S. Senate, we take the liberty of passing on a message from Alert Reader.
LETTERS
posted: 11/25/2009 4:29 a.m.
Just doing what feels right According to “Health bill advances with Lincoln’s vote,” Sen. Blanche Lincoln said that, though she talked at length with Sens. Harry Reid and Max Baucus and discussed her vote with former President Bill Clinton, none of them pressured her to support Reid’s cobbled-together Democratic health care bill.
Arkansas confident it’ll score
posted: 11/25/2009 4:26 a.m.
Arkansas’ offense has been on the move during the team’s four-game home winning streak.
Pujols unanimous pick for another MVP award
posted: 11/25/2009 4:23 a.m.
Albert Pujols’ third National League MVP award put him in select company. Only Barry Bonds has more.
LIKE IT IS: Mallett could be Heisman favorite in 2010
posted: 11/25/2009 4:22 a.m.
It was a response to a tweet about the Heisman Trophy race, and it had a nice ring to it: “Put Mallett on the ballot.” After only 11 games as the Arkansas Razorbacks’ quarterback, Ryan Mallett has become almost a folk hero locally — an e-mail suggested he be nicknamed The Rifleman — but outside of the Razorbacks’ state, he isn’t getting a lot of consideration for the Heisman.
Off the wire
posted: 11/25/2009 4:21 a.m.
FOOTBALL Cowboys TE has foot injury Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten might miss Thursday’s game against the Oakland Raiders because of a sprained foot.
Second thoughts
posted: 11/25/2009 4:20 a.m.
Newman ready for Round 2 Dallas Cowboys cornerback Terence Newman has an explanation for his sideline scuffle with secondary coach Dave Campo: He was just hyping their undercard matchup on the hopedfor bout between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Getting it straight
posted: 11/25/2009 4:18 a.m.
The Democrat-Gazette wants its news reports to be fair and accurate.
Razorbacks report
posted: 11/25/2009 4:12 a.m.
Tigers turning up heat It seems LSU is eager to reclaim the Golden Boot trophy after its two year stint inside Arkansas’ Broyles Athletic Center.
RAZORBACKS MIDWEEK REPORT: Siow and Co. Excel At Purse Invitational
posted: 11/25/2009 4:11 a.m.
Senior Yi Ting Siow enjoyed a huge weekend at the Purdue Invitational swimming and diving meet, but she had plenty of company, said Arkansas coach Jeff Poppell.
Travelers’ staff coming back
posted: 11/25/2009 4:10 a.m.
The Arkansas Travelers are standing pat, and so is their parent club.
Revised GDP report shows cooler growth
posted: 11/25/2009 4:09 a.m.
The U.S. economy expanded at a 2.8 percent annual rate in the third quarter, a slower pace than the government reported last month.
Windstream inks deal for Iowa firm
posted: 11/25/2009 4:08 a.m.
Extending its shopping spree across rural America into the upper Midwest, Windstream Corp. said Tuesday that it will buy an Iowa phone company in a $1.1 billion deal.
Pre-Christmas confidence feeble
posted: 11/25/2009 4:07 a.m.
Retailers heading into the traditional start of Christmas shopping are facing consumers who are only a bit less gloomy than they were a year ago as they worry about a weak job market.
List of problem lenders hits 552
posted: 11/25/2009 4:06 a.m.
U.S. “problem” lenders climbed to the most in 16 years and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.’s fund protecting customers against bank failures slipped into a deficit in the third quarter, the agency said Tuesday.
Swedish firm’s deal for Saab collapses
posted: 11/25/2009 4:05 a.m.
A Swedish specialty automaker has backed out of a deal to buy Saab from General Motors Co., casting doubt on the future of the troubled brand.
FCC chief touts broadband in state
posted: 11/25/2009 4:03 a.m.
Expanding broadband access to underserved areas of the country is to today’s generation what construction of railroads, highways and the electricity grid were in the past century, says Julius Genachowski, chairman of the Federal Communications Commission.
Farm profits projected to fall 34% for the year
posted: 11/25/2009 4:02 a.m.
Profits for U.S. farmers will fall less than expected this year, dropping 34 percent from 2008 as the recession erodes demand for crops, livestock and dairy products, the government said Tuesday.
U.S. plans 38 auctions for oil, gas leases in 2010
posted: 11/25/2009 4 a.m.
The U.S. will hold 38 auctions next year for oil and natural gas leases on federal land as part of its commitment to developing domestic fossil-fuel supplies, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar said Tuesday.
NEWS IN BRIEF
posted: 11/25/2009 3:59 a.m.
Lincoln hears plight of state businesses U.S. Sen. Blanche Lincoln on Tuesday heard from dozens of hard-hit farmers and business leaders from across the state about how she could help ease their plight from the combined effects of the recession and nasty weather.
Business news in brief
posted: 11/25/2009 3:58 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “Today’s report shows that while bank and thrift earnings have improved, the effects of the recession continue to be reflected in their financial performance.” Sheila Bair, chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Article, 1D
MARKET REPORT: Consumer report tugs at stocks
posted: 11/25/2009 3:58 a.m.
A disappointing report on consumer confidence and a more sober read on the economy pulled stocks from 13-month highs Tuesday.
MILITARY BRIEFS
posted: 11/25/2009 3:47 a.m.
Army National Guard Pvt. Joseph D. Collette has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla.
Bentonville Orchestra Boosters Slate Dinner, Auction
posted: 11/25/2009 3:47 a.m.
Supporters of Bentonville Orchestras, a parent booster club, will host the fifth annual Dinner, Silent Auction and Concert beginning at 5 p.m. Tuesday in the Bentonville High School south commons.
THE ROCKWOOD FILES: More Thankful Than Ever
posted: 11/25/2009 3:47 a.m.
When I’m not writing for the newspaper (or driving carpool, or doing dishes, or staying way too busy to exercise even though I swear I’m going to), I’m writing every day for a Web site. And last week on the Web site, we asked an audience of mostly women and mothers to answer a simple question: “What are you thankful for this year?” Of course, I anticipated some of the answers — family, friends, good health, etc. What I didn’t expect was the sincerity and the bounty of those “thank you’s” and how those thanks were directed toward the source of all of it — God. Even in what are obviously hard times for many of those answering the question, people acknowledge and appreciate that God is taking care of them.
FROM THE GARDEN: Growing A Wish List Of Books
posted: 11/25/2009 3:46 a.m.
We gardeners are easy to buy for... just get us a gift certificate from a local nursery and we’ll be as happy as can be. However, my friend Sharon asked me to write a column on my favorite garden book suggestions. “This will be easy,” I thought, “but wait, it depends on the kind of garden book, doesn’t it?” I’ve divided the books into groups and listed two or three of my favorites in each.
The Not-So-Big Bird
posted: 11/25/2009 3:46 a.m.
Thanksgiving is a time to be grateful to be alive and to revel in that joy with those closest to us — family.
OUT & ABOUT
posted: 11/25/2009 3:46 a.m.
Out & About in Northwest Arkansas for the weekend beginning Nov. 26
PREP BASKETBALL ROUNDUP
posted: 11/25/2009 3:46 a.m.
GIRLS Siloam Springs 52 Huntsville 42 Ashley Adams had 14 points and Anna Markovich 12 as Siloam Springs came back from a firstquarter deficit to defeat Huntsville in nonconference action Tuesday night.
PUBLIC VIEWPOINT: Beware Sales Tax Proposal
posted: 11/25/2009 3:46 a.m.
Rahm Emanuel says, “Never let a crisis go to waste.” Bella Vista’s mayor and aldermen have picked up the mantra, using fear to scare residents into voting for a 1 percent sales tax before something awful happens.
Casualties Of War
posted: 11/25/2009 3:46 a.m.
To honor the men and women in our armed forces and remind our readers of their sacrifices, the Northwest Arkansas Times is publishing Department of Defense announcements identifying Americans killed in active military operations. Pfc. Brian R. Bates Jr., 20, of Gretna, La., died Oct. 27 in Kandahar, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his vehicle with an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, 5th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash.
BETWEEN THE LINES Lincoln’s Approach Thoughtful
posted: 11/25/2009 3:46 a.m.
U. S. Sen. Blanche Lincoln’s vote on Saturday to advance debate on a Senate bill for health care reform did not count for any more than any of the other senators’ votes; but her delay in deciding how to vote made hers the 60th, and decisive, vote necessary for passage.
HOW WE SEE IT: ‘Strong Message’ A Short Burst
posted: 11/25/2009 3:46 a.m.
The University of Arkansas’ “strong message” about student conduct looks strong until one remembers that the fall semester is almost over.
Royals Halt Hot Eagles
posted: 11/25/2009 3:35 a.m.
In the early going it seemed as if Williams Baptist College couldn’t miss from behind the 3-point line. In fact, during the Eagles first six attempts they didn’t miss.
Taser on girl to get review
posted: 11/25/2009 3:31 a.m.
The Arkansas State Police announced Tuesday that it will conduct a criminal investigation into an Ozark police officer’s use of a Taser on a 10-year-old girl.
Tuesday, November 24
SCOTT COUNTY: Training of staff begins for dormant jail’s debut
posted: 11/24/2009 5:57 a.m.
Scott County jailers began a month of training Monday in preparation to open a $5 million facility that has sat empty for more than a year.
Health-care bill must be passed, Schumer says
posted: 11/24/2009 5:27 a.m.
Failure is not an option on health care, a leading Democratic senator said Monday, even as Republicans turned up the heat on moderates who hold the fate of the legislation in their hands.
Highfill airport expects rise
posted: 11/24/2009 5:27 a.m.
More travelers will take Thanksgiving trips from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, but fewer will do so elsewhere in the state.
Bombings, shootings kill dozen in Afghanistan
posted: 11/24/2009 5:26 a.m.
Bombings and shootings killed 12 people across Afghanistan, including four American troops and three children, as President Barack Obama convened his war council again Monday to fine-tune a strategy to respond to the intransigent violence.
Mine too crowded when 104 killed, China official says
posted: 11/24/2009 5:25 a.m.
The coal mine that exploded in northern China, killing 104, had too many workers underground, a government official said Monday, exposing the risks often taken to meet the country’s insatiable energy demands.
FBI data: Hate-crime reports up
posted: 11/24/2009 5:24 a.m.
Reports of hate crimes against gays and religious groups increased sharply in 2008, according to FBI data released Monday.
New parade route presents challenges
posted: 11/24/2009 5:23 a.m.
It won’t be just the balloons, marching bands and floats on display in the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The laws of physics also will be on parade.
Election law still angers Sunnis
posted: 11/24/2009 5:23 a.m.
Iraq’s parliament amended the country’s vetoed election law on Monday with a version that failed to appease Sunni Arabs, who fear they are being marginalized.
Camus’ kids torn about moving body
posted: 11/24/2009 5:22 a.m.
Albert Camus’ children are torn about whether to allow the Nobel Prizewinning author’s remains to be moved from southern France to Paris’ Pantheon, the final resting place of other French greats like Voltaire and Victor Hugo.
Bat fungus shutters caves of Buffalo National River
posted: 11/24/2009 5:21 a.m.
Most caves in the Buffalo National River area are closed to spelunkers in an effort to slow the potential spread of a fungus suspected of killing bats.
Spokesman: Phosphorus will be focus
posted: 11/24/2009 5:20 a.m.
Oklahoma’s federal lawsuit against Arkansas poultry companies will continue to focus on phosphorus in the Illinois River watershed and give little attention to bacteria issues.
Northwest Arkansas deaths
posted: 11/24/2009 5:18 a.m.
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette publishes, at no charge, death notices of reasonable length for residents of Benton, Carroll, Washington and Madison counties submitted by funeral homes.
Escape spurs staff to get LR jail on ball
posted: 11/24/2009 5:17 a.m.
Memo to prisoners at the Pulaski County jail looking forward to a nice, warm ride to work or court in a sheriff’s office van: Bundle up.
The state/region in brief
posted: 11/24/2009 5:16 a.m.
Officer cleared in fatal shooting A Fort Smith police officer on Monday was cleared of any wrongdoing in the Nov. 11 fatal shooting of a man during a domestic-dispute call.
NW Arkansas today
posted: 11/24/2009 5:14 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “Somebody who loves caves should take this seriously and delay their enjoyment until this disease passes through. Otherwise they could destroy what they love to do.” Cavin Clark, chief of interpretation and cultural resources for the Buffalo River, on closing caves to climbers to protect bats Article, 1B
Woman hid millions, pleads guilty
posted: 11/24/2009 5:13 a.m.
An accountant living in Arizona admitted Monday in a Little Rock federal courtroom that she helped others hide more than $5 million in income from the IRS over a seven-year period.
Tax preparer gets 3-year sentence
posted: 11/24/2009 5:13 a.m.
A tax preparer for H&R Block in Fort Smith has been sentenced to more than three years in prison and was ordered to pay more than $6,700 in restitution to the IRS for preparing false federal income tax returns.
ARKANSAS AT NO. 15 LSU: Mulling it over
posted: 11/24/2009 5:12 a.m.
LSU is caught in a quandary this week.
Little progress noted in housing
posted: 11/24/2009 5:12 a.m.
More than a quarter of the subdivisions in Benton and Washington counties have had no construction work or finished houses sold in the past year, a real estate survey stated Monday.
LOSING REVENUE: Officials’ Millage Views Vary
posted: 11/24/2009 5 a.m.
Justices of the peace didn’t make the mayors of the two largest cities in Benton County happy when they approved a millage change last week.
S.C. governor faces 37 charges
posted: 11/24/2009 5 a.m.
South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford, whose tryst with an Argentine lover blossomed into a wideranging scandal, is accused of breaking ethics laws by using taxpayer money for pricey airline seats, taking state planes for personal and political trips, and occasionally tapping his campaign chest to reimburse himself for travel.
Wayfinding Signs Expected To Go Up Soon
posted: 11/24/2009 4:59 a.m.
With the design plans complete, the Bentonville Wayfinding and Signage Program appears to be close to installing the new signs. After awarding a bid to RMJM Hillier’s Environmental Graphic Design (now known as MERJE) in June 2008, the Bentonville Advertising and Promotion Commission set a goal of having signs up by the end of 2009. Those plans hit a snag, when it was determined the wayfinding signs would have to go up in phases rather than all at once.
Ex-ACORN official gets probation
posted: 11/24/2009 4:59 a.m.
A former Las Vegas supervisor for the political advocacy group ACORN was sentenced Monday to up to three years’ probation for his role in a plan to pay canvassers to register Nevada voters during last year’s presidential campaign.
Mental Evaluation Ordered For Man Charged In Killing
posted: 11/24/2009 4:58 a.m.
The court proceedings were suspended Monday for a Rogers man charged with killing one of his friends.
COMMENTARY: Miles’ Answers Puzzling
posted: 11/24/2009 4:57 a.m.
The polite lady in the 225 area code told a caller that Les Miles’ weekly luncheon began at 11:30, but it would be noon or so before the LSU coach talked with the media.
Police Investigate 17-Year-Old’s Shooting
posted: 11/24/2009 4:56 a.m.
A 17-year-old boy was in fair condition Monday in the critical care unit at Northwest Medical Center-Springdale following a shooting Sunday afternoon in Bethel Heights.
Attack on Philippine travelers kills 24
posted: 11/24/2009 4:55 a.m.
Gunmen ambushed a caravan of political supporters and journalists on their way to file election papers, killing at least 24 people in the southern Philippines’ worst political violence in years.
UA FOOTBALL: WKU Changes Direction
posted: 11/24/2009 4:55 a.m.
Western Kentucky unveiled its new head coach Monday afternoon, but it wasn’t Paul Petrino.
Astronauts fly through chores
posted: 11/24/2009 4:54 a.m.
A pair of astronauts zipped through the third and final spacewalk of their mission Monday, helping to install a 1,200-pound oxygen tank at the International Space Station and accomplishing everything else on their list.
Mental Retardation Issue Raised Again For Murder Suspect
posted: 11/24/2009 4:53 a.m.
Defense attorneys representing a man accused of killing a Centerton teenager want the court to again address the issue of whether their client is mentally retarded.
Atom smasher logs first strikes
posted: 11/24/2009 4:52 a.m.
The world’s largest atom smasher made another leap forward Monday by circulating beams of protons in opposite directions at the same time and causing the first particle collisions in the $10 billion machine after more than a year of repairs, organizers said.
In the news
posted: 11/24/2009 4:51 a.m.
Rom Houben, 46, a Belgian man who doctors thought was in a vegetative state after a car crash in 1983, was fully conscious for 23 years but could not respond because he was paralyzed, his mother and medical team said, adding that a professor caught the misdiagnosis and taught Houben how to communicate through a special keyboard.
Names and faces
posted: 11/24/2009 4:51 a.m.
An eastern Ohio police chief was acquitted of burglary charges Monday but convicted of three other felonies in an alleged break-in at the home of a woman who carried twins for Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick.
Getting it straight
posted: 11/24/2009 4:50 a.m.
The Democrat-Gazette wants its news reports to be fair and accurate.
The nation in brief
posted: 11/24/2009 4:50 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “We’re not going to not pass a bill.” Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., on the health-care overhaul Article 1A
Police Investigate Threatening Video
posted: 11/24/2009 4:50 a.m.
A student at the Benton County School of The Arts may be expelled after posting a YouTube video threatening a guitar teacher.
The world in brief
posted: 11/24/2009 4:49 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “What has happened today represents a setback to the policy of political accordance that the parliament has adopted.” Salim Abdullah, spokesman for the Accordance Front, the biggest Sunni bloc in the Iraqi parliament, on a change to election law adopted Monday Article, 2A
Razorback Transit Schedules To Change For Holiday
posted: 11/24/2009 4:46 a.m.
Razorback Transit, which operates buses serving the University of Arkansas campus and surrounding areas, will operate on its reduced-service schedule Wednesday.
Ex-LR lawyer Cauley gets 86-month term
posted: 11/24/2009 4:46 a.m.
Former lawyer Steven Eugene Cauley of Little Rock, once one of the country’s top specialists in securities law, was sentenced to 86 months in prison Monday.
John Brown Opens Conference Play Against Rogers State
posted: 11/24/2009 4:46 a.m.
John Brown University women’s basketball coach Jeff Soderquist knew 3-point shooting was one of his team’s problems last year.
Hospital unveils surgical institute
posted: 11/24/2009 4:45 a.m.
St. Vincent Health System officials announced Monday the establishment of a new neuroscience institute in Little Rock expected to treat complex cases from all over the world.
Man Claims Two Others May Have Killed Brother
posted: 11/24/2009 4:45 a.m.
Joel Bullard wants jurors to hear his claims that another person is responsible for killing his brother.
Ex-chief admits misuse of funds
posted: 11/24/2009 4:44 a.m.
David R. Hooks, who was chief of police in Sheridan for 24 years until his retirement in May 2008, pleaded guilty Monday to a misdemeanor charge, admitting that he spent public funds on personal items while serving as chief.
UA Physicist Named Arkansas Professor Of Year
posted: 11/24/2009 4:43 a.m.
A professor at the University of Arkansas has been named Arkansas professor of the year.
Lady Bulldogs’ Season Opener Postponed
posted: 11/24/2009 4:43 a.m.
Because of a tragic situation, Fayetteville girls basketball coach Bobby Smith will have another week to prepare his players for their season opener.
Trail Of Tears Topic Of Hobbs Presentation Saturday
posted: 11/24/2009 4:41 a.m.
Nancy Feroe of the Benton County Historical Preservation Commission, will speak on the Trail of Tears at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area Visitor Center.
PREP FOOTBALL: Burgers Motivate O-Line
posted: 11/24/2009 4:40 a.m.
Don Struebing has a simple way to motivate the players on Springdale Har-Ber’s offensive line. When the Wildcats rush for 250 yards or more in a game, he buys them all double cheeseburgers.
Murder draws 50-year term
posted: 11/24/2009 4:39 a.m.
A 25-year-old England man was sentenced to 50 years in prison Monday for killing a rival’s sleeping father in a Thanksgiving Day 2008 drive-by shooting.
Paper Ballots Will Be Available To Benton County Voters
posted: 11/24/2009 4:39 a.m.
Paper ballots will be available to anyone who wishes to use one during the 2010 elections.
Other days
posted: 11/24/2009 4:38 a.m.
100 YEARS AGO Nov. 24, 1909 The annual convention of the Independent Telephone Association of Arkansas was held in this city today. It was decided to organize a big holding company to take all the securities held by the independents. This is to be done in order to improve the present exchanges and service and to extend to every part of the state in competition with the Bell company.
Newton joining UCA as new finance chief
posted: 11/24/2009 4:37 a.m.
A former financial officer at two Arkansas schools will join the University of Central Arkansas as vice president of finance next semester.
Tyson Foods Expects Brighter 2010
posted: 11/24/2009 4:36 a.m.
Tyson Foods Inc. expects a larger payday in fiscal 2010, which began Oct. 3, as the company begins to reap the benefits of a leaner chicken segment while anticipating the return of global meat demand.
Engineering Professor Dies
posted: 11/24/2009 4:34 a.m.
Friends and colleagues remember Walter LeFevre as a kind-hearted gentleman who guided engineering students for 45 years.
Ramey Encouraged By Team’s Growth
posted: 11/24/2009 4:33 a.m.
Kevin Ramey has seen a little growth already this season from his Rogers Heritage Lady War Eagles, but they still don’t have a win to show for it.
Mayor’s Son Pleads Not Guilty To Drug Charge
posted: 11/24/2009 4:32 a.m.
The 22-year-old son of Rogers Mayor Steve Womack has pleaded not guilty to charge accusing him of selling methamphetamine.
Blanche Lincoln’s game
posted: 11/24/2009 4:30 a.m.
IT’S GOT to be about the oldest dodge in the book: When a politician casts a momentous vote on a major issue, and doesn’t want to take responsibility for it, the pol minimizes its importance. The folks back home are told it was just a little ol’ procedural vote, and they needn’t worry their pretty little heads about it.
What Tim Geithner got right
posted: 11/24/2009 4:30 a.m.
It’s amazing to go back and read what people were saying about Timothy Geithner in the spring. Many people said he looked terrified as the Treasury secretary, like Bambi in the headlights. The New Republic ran an essay called “The Geithner Disaster.” Portfolio magazine ran a brutal, zeitgeist-capturing profile that concluded by comparing Geithner to Robert Redford’s hollow man character in The Candidate.
City Project Delays Expected
posted: 11/24/2009 4:29 a.m.
City officials expect to approve a 2010 budget at today’s City Council meeting that does not dig deeply into surpluses, but delays the start of several projects.
Bentonville Black Holds Off Ramay
posted: 11/24/2009 4:29 a.m.
Ramay Junior High guard Brice Gahagans needed only four seconds to drain a pair of free throws and convert a layup off a steal
Iran’s iron fist
posted: 11/24/2009 4:28 a.m.
Last June, thousands of Iranians inspired the world when they flooded the streets of Teheran to protest the fraudulent presidential election.
LETTERS
posted: 11/24/2009 4:27 a.m.
Widen options for teachers I understand that 200,000 teachers will be needed each year for the next five years and that we are producing only about 10,000 first-year teachers. If the nation and the states were at all serious about educating our nation’s children, they would be widening the options for good teachers.
Swatting a gadfly
posted: 11/24/2009 4:26 a.m.
Jim Parsons, the rascally, self-professed gadfly from Bella Vista, is at it again, and the mess he’s landed in this time makes me wonder what’s up at the Bella Vista Property Owners Association.
School Wants Cheer Suit Dismissed
posted: 11/24/2009 4:26 a.m.
A lawsuit over a cheering accident should be dismissed because Fayetteville schools, its employees and volunteers have immunity, according to a motion to dismiss filed Monday in Washington County Circuit Court.
Wesley Gets Five-Year Prison Term For Selling Marijuana
posted: 11/24/2009 4:23 a.m.
A Fayetteville man who didn’t follow through on a promise to help the local drug task force was sentenced to five years in prison and fined $10,000 Monday for selling marijuana.
Press Sparks Prairie Grove
posted: 11/24/2009 4:21 a.m.
Kevin Froud returned nearly all the pieces this season from last year’s state quarterfinal team.
State Needs Millions For Program
posted: 11/24/2009 4:20 a.m.
More than 1,300 children and adults with disabilities are on a waiting list for in-home services because the state can’t aftord to pay its part of the required federal match, a lawmaker said Monday.
Thanksgiving Closings in Benton County
posted: 11/24/2009 4:18 a.m.
Thanksgiving Closings in Benton County
Wright paces Central off bench
posted: 11/24/2009 4:16 a.m.
Sheila Neal shuffled her lineup Monday, and Springdale Central got a much-needed boost off the bench in a 37-23 victory over Rogers Heritage in the teams’ conference opener.
Animal Control Proposal Jumps Committee Hurdle
posted: 11/24/2009 4:16 a.m.
Washington County may soon require microchips be implanted in dogs picked up in unincorporated area without collars.
Fayetteville Chief Search Down To Three
posted: 11/24/2009 4:14 a.m.
The search for a next Fayetteville Fire Chief is down to three final candidates.
Arkansas vs. Morgan State: Morgan State salty opponent
posted: 11/24/2009 4:13 a.m.
Arkansas has won 45 consecutive nonconference games in Walton Arena, but making it 46 against Morgan State at 7 tonight doesn’t figure to be easy.
Caton Rescues Mounties
posted: 11/24/2009 4:12 a.m.
Casey Caton was the only Rogers High player to hit a 3-pointer Monday night, and the Mounties got the ball in the senior’s hands at the right time.
Council Approves Zoning Code
posted: 11/24/2009 4:12 a.m.
The City Council unanimously approved the zoning code and denied a waiver request at their meeting Monday.
LIKE IT IS: Tigers can’t overcome Miles of mistakes
posted: 11/24/2009 4:12 a.m.
Lost in the chaos of Saturday’s game in Oxford, Miss., was the fact that Ole Miss played well enough to win.
Hogs 26th, hopes dashed
posted: 11/24/2009 4:11 a.m.
Arkansas’ season-long quest to regain respectability in cross country ended with a dud.
Catcher Mauer AL MVP
posted: 11/24/2009 4:11 a.m.
Joe Mauer sat behind a table on a podium in a conference room at the Metrodome when Justin Morneau shouted out the last question of the day.
West Fork Rolls Past Gravette
posted: 11/24/2009 4:10 a.m.
West Fork had problems getting going during a foul-plagued first half, but the Tigers had no trouble in the second half Monday night. West Fork opened the second half with a 20-3 run and rolled to a 69-41 victory over Gravette in boys nonconference basketball.
2 ratings to be used by 7A, 6A
posted: 11/24/2009 4:09 a.m.
Principals from Class 7A and Class 6A schools Monday approved the football playoff structure for the 2010-2012 classification cycle.
PLANNING OFFICIALS: Oakbrooke Moves Ahead
posted: 11/24/2009 4:09 a.m.
A new residential development of cottages, green space and mixed residential and office space in west Fayetteville got the green light Monday by the Fayetteville Planning Commission.
Fortson future tied into ‘plan’
posted: 11/24/2009 4:08 a.m.
Arkansas Coach John Pelphrey said Monday there is a plan in place to allow sophomore guard Courtney Fortson to resume practicing and playing for the Razorbacks later this season.
SPRINGDALE SCHOOLS: District Mulls Millage Hike
posted: 11/24/2009 4:06 a.m.
Since voters approved a millage increase in 2003, the Springdale School District has opened eight new schools.
JUNIOR HIGH ROUNDUP
posted: 11/24/2009 4:06 a.m.
Taylor Lee scored a game-high 17 points as Bentonville Gold picked up a victory at Springdale Southwest in junior-high girls basketball action Monday.
Off the wire
posted: 11/24/2009 4:05 a.m.
BASEBALL Vizquel signs with White Sox Infielder Omar Vizquel agreed Monday to one-year, $1,375,000 contract with the Chicago White Sox. Vizquel, an 11-time Gold Glove winner who will turn 43 in April, hit.266 with 1 home run and 14 RBI in 62 games with the Texas Rangers this year. He had no errors in 207 chances while playing shortstop, third and second. The switch-hitter is a career.273 hitter with 78 home runs, 906 RBI and 1,378 runs in 2,742 games with Seattle, Cleveland, San Francisco and the Rangers.
Second thoughts
posted: 11/24/2009 4:04 a.m.
Foul play by referees backed up They don’t all need glasses. But if you always suspected basketball referees are biased — well, you’re right, according to a couple of professors who have studied the matter.
COMMENTARY: Riggleman sticks after strong finish
posted: 11/24/2009 4:03 a.m.
Serving as interim manager of a 100-game loser isn’t the surest path to a measure of security, although it worked for Jim Riggleman.
Razorbacks report
posted: 11/24/2009 4:02 a.m.
Petrino remains on staff Arkansas offensive coordinator Paul Petrino interviewed for the head coaching position at Western Kentucky over the weekend, but the Hilltoppers tabbed alumnus Willie Taggart, an assistant coach at Stanford, for the job Monday.
THE RECRUITING GUY: Missouri recruit, mother inspect UA campus
posted: 11/24/2009 4:01 a.m.
Highly recruited receiver Marcus Lucas made an official visit to Arkansas during the weekend of the Troy game, and his mother, Monique Lucas, accompanied him.
NFL Titans top Texans
posted: 11/24/2009 3:59 a.m.
Rob Bironas kicked a 53-yard field goal with less than a minute remaining and the Tennessee Titans beat the Houston Texans 20-17 for their fourth consecutive victory after an 0-6 start.
Mangini questions Lions’ injuries
posted: 11/24/2009 3:58 a.m.
There were pump fakes and faked handoffs in Sunday’s game between the Cleveland Browns and Detroit Lions. Eric Mangini believes there may have been some other deception.
TOP 25 MEN: Gates fuels up, gives Bearcats lift
posted: 11/24/2009 3:56 a.m.
Yancy Gates was ready to go as soon as breakfast was over.
Memphis not great, just solid
posted: 11/24/2009 3:55 a.m.
In some ways, the Central Arkansas Bears’ trip to Memphis tonight to face the Tigers at the FedEx Forum is like dating the prom queen a couple of years after graduating high school.
U.S. home sales reach 2-year high in October
posted: 11/24/2009 3:53 a.m.
First-time homebuyers seized on an expiring tax credit, low mortgage rates and falling prices to elevate home sales in October to their highest level in 2 1 /2 years.
Late card payment declines
posted: 11/24/2009 3:52 a.m.
Consumers got more serious about paying down their credit card debt this summer, a time when delinquencies usually go up.
Tyson loses $455 million in quarter
posted: 11/24/2009 3:52 a.m.
Tyson Foods Inc. reported a fourth-quarter and fiscal 2009 losses Monday despite a slight increase in revenue and a profitable quarter in the company’s four business segments.
Weak demand tethers gas prices
posted: 11/24/2009 3:51 a.m.
Retail gasoline prices headed downward to begin one of the country’s busiest travel weeks, with more than 33 million people expected to hit the road for the Thanksgiving holiday.
State’s farms, loggers afflicted, panel hears
posted: 11/24/2009 3:50 a.m.
Arkansas farmers and loggers have been hit hard this year and need immediate, direct federal aid to overcome the big financial losses expected to come, a panel of speakers said Monday.
Survey: Job losses to see darkest hour in early 2010
posted: 11/24/2009 3:49 a.m.
Economists expect the joblessness that has weighed down the nation’s economic recovery will start to slowly abate in 2010, but they predict consumers will continue to keep a tight rein on spending, according to a new survey.
Profit climbs 17% at Campbell Soup
posted: 11/24/2009 3:47 a.m.
Price-conscious grocery shoppers are being choosy about what they buy to cook at home, even from the valueoriented Campbell Soup Co.
NEWS IN BRIEF
posted: 11/24/2009 3:45 a.m.
Survey finds 101 idle NW state subdivisions There was no construction work nor new homes sold in 101 of the 387 active subdivisions in Benton and Washington counties during the past year, according to a survey released Monday.
Business news in brief
posted: 11/24/2009 3:44 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “While the recovery has been jobless so far, that should soon change.” Lynn Reaser, president and chief economist of the National Association for Business Economics Article, 1D
MARKET REPORT: Weaker dollar perks up stocks
posted: 11/24/2009 3:44 a.m.
Investors halted a three-day losing streak on the stock market Monday, sending prices broadly higher on a weaker dollar and better-than-expected home sales numbers.
7A-WEST FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK
posted: 11/24/2009 3:14 a.m.
Har-Ber Makes It 10 Wins Again Springdale Har-Ber won its 10th game of the season with Friday’s 30-7 win against Russellville, marking the third straight 10-win season for the Wildcats.
Arkansas Assistant Withdraws From WKU Consideration
posted: 11/24/2009 3:14 a.m.
Western Kentucky unveiled its new head coach Monday afternoon, but it wasn’t Paul Petrino.
PUBLIC VIEWPOINT: Thanks For Valor Stories
posted: 11/24/2009 3:14 a.m.
I would like to thank the Morning News for all the interesting stories honoring our men and women in the military. They remind me not to take our freedoms for granted. Only a few of these servicemen and women can be highlighted in the newspaper but each and everyone is a hero for the sacrifices made in serving their country.
COMMENTARY: 10-Year-Olds In The News
posted: 11/24/2009 3:14 a.m.
This is the season for 10-year-olds living in the northwestern quadrant of Arkansas to land international media attention.
HOW WE SEE IT: Did Task Force Do More Harm Than Good?
posted: 11/24/2009 3:14 a.m.
Thanks to an aggressive public-awareness campaign, women have never been more knowledgeable about breast cancer. Events such as the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure (which raised $1 million in Rogers last spring) have attracted thousands of participants. The color pink has become synonymous with the fight against breast cancer. The disease frequently shows up in headlines, and statistics about it are well publicized.
Gallantry Under Fire Earns Sergeant Silver Star
posted: 11/24/2009 3:14 a.m.
Standing atop a hill, he couldn’t see the Taliban snipers shooting at him in the first light of day. Even after dropping several mortar rounds on their suspected locations, Sgt. 1st Class James Brasher knew his unit had to go into the village.
Obituaries for Washington County
posted: 11/24/2009 3:10 a.m.
Washington County Obituaries for Nov. 24
Monday, November 23
COMMENTARY: Wrestlers Learn Plenty
posted: 11/23/2009 5:31 a.m.
Name the first sport at Rogers Heritage to win a conference title in its inaugural year of existence.
Panel: Highway funds tough to find
posted: 11/23/2009 5:31 a.m.
The first series of recommendations about how Arkansas should raise more money to pay for construction on city, county and local roads will be made early next year, according to a panel studying such options.
Renters are victims in some foreclosures
posted: 11/23/2009 5:31 a.m.
A new wave of foreclosures stands to hurt people who may have never taken out a mortgage: renters. In cities such as New York, Chicago and Los Angeles, where many investors are carrying upside-down mortgages on large rental buildings, some tenants are watching their homes fall apart along with the financing.
COMMENTARY: Person Presses Forward
posted: 11/23/2009 5:31 a.m.
Scotty Person likes to joke with his closest friends that he’s miserable from November to the middle of March.
Iraqi lawmakers unused to criticism fighting back
posted: 11/23/2009 5:30 a.m.
Warid Badr Salim’s front-page satire in a recent edition of the newspaper al-Mada compared Iraq’s parliament to wolves stalking sheep — the Iraqi people — and cheekily suggested that its members need the diplomatic passports they’ve awarded themselves just to leave Baghdad’s fortresslike Green Zone.
Baby born as astronaut dad orbits Earth
posted: 11/23/2009 5:28 a.m.
Astronaut Randolph Bresnik jubilantly welcomed his new daughter into the world Sunday as he floated 220 miles above it.
Gunman identified in Saipan shooting rampage
posted: 11/23/2009 5:28 a.m.
The gunman who killed four people and wounded nine in a shooting rampage on the Pacific island of Saipan was identified Sunday as a Chinese man believed to be employed at the shooting range where the deaths occurred.
Mine-blast toll climbs to 92, search still on for 16
posted: 11/23/2009 5:26 a.m.
When gas levels suddenly spiked deep in the Xinxing coal mine, Wang Jiguo grabbed two co-workers and they ran for their lives. Minutes later, there was a huge bang, a torrent of hot air and the earth shuddered.
TRAVELERS’ CHECK: Ridership no turkey this week
posted: 11/23/2009 5:24 a.m.
The Air Transportation Association predicts a 4 percent decrease in people flying this Thanksgiving week, and the auto travel group AAA says air travel will slide 6.7 percent from a year ago.
2 jurors OK with Vance outcome
posted: 11/23/2009 5:22 a.m.
Two jurors who favored execution for the man convicted of raping and murdering Little Rock TV news anchor Anne Pressly say they’re satisfied with the verdict that spared his life and that critics should respect the outcome.
EUREKA SPRINGS: Black Bass Lake dam crumbling, hazardous
posted: 11/23/2009 5:21 a.m.
Limestone blocks have been tumbling from the dam at Black Bass Lake to the ground below.
Hot Springs faces budget shortfall
posted: 11/23/2009 5:20 a.m.
The Hot Springs Board of Directors will be faced at tonight’s work session with the possibility of having to use about $900,000 of the prior year’s general fund to balance the 2010 annual budget.
Northwest Arkansas deaths
posted: 11/23/2009 5:18 a.m.
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette publishes, at no charge, death notices of reasonable length for residents of Benton, Carroll, Washington and Madison counties submitted by funeral homes. For more information, call (479) 770-8400. An obituary with expanded information or for residents of other counties in Arkansas can be placed by funeral homes for a fee.
The state/region in brief
posted: 11/23/2009 5:17 a.m.
Oklahoma death leads to 2 arrests Police have arrested two people on a first-degree murder complaint in the death of a man whose body was found in a burned car in east Norman.
3 arrested in death of Emerson man
posted: 11/23/2009 5:17 a.m.
Three Union County men have been arrested on suspicion of capital murder and aggravated robbery for the death of a 73-year-old Emerson man.
NW Arkansas today
posted: 11/23/2009 5:16 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “I’ll just put my kids in life jackets and send them out to play.” Megan Kirk, who lives in the first house below the deteriorating Black Bass Lake dam in Eureka Springs Article, 1B
It was worth the noise
posted: 11/23/2009 5:15 a.m.
THE NOISE and bustle of Fayetteville’s wildly popular September motorcycle rally are just memories again. Now come the tangible rewards. The sponsors of Bike, Blues & BBQ have distributed $48,500 to 33 local charities.
COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Freshmen spark Hogs to victory
posted: 11/23/2009 5:15 a.m.
Arkansas provided a glimpse of its future during the Razorbacks’ home opener Sunday afternoon.
Fayetteville or Peyton Place?
posted: 11/23/2009 5:14 a.m.
SEXUAL harassment is never a pretty accusation, and the one just filed in federal court alleges some particularly ugly behavior.
RAZORBACKS FOOTBALL: Hilltoppers look at UA assistant
posted: 11/23/2009 5:13 a.m.
Arkansas offensive coordinator Paul Petrino returned to Fayetteville late Saturday night after interviewing for the head coaching job at Western Kentucky.
SUN BELT MEN: Creighton’s press unsettles UALR
posted: 11/23/2009 5:12 a.m.
UALR simply could not handle Creighton’s pressure defense.
COMMENTARY: Results Almost Identical
posted: 11/23/2009 5:03 a.m.
The crowd got excited, then instantly quiet. It was as if someone had pressed the mute button.
Democrats at odds in Senate on health care
posted: 11/23/2009 5:03 a.m.
Moderate Senate Democrats threatened Sunday to scuttle health-care legislation if their demands aren’t met, while more liberal members warned their party leaders not to bend.
COMMENTARY: Har-Ber Tackles Reading
posted: 11/23/2009 5:01 a.m.
They sat in alternating rows at the Springdale Har-Ber pep rally last Friday afternoon in Wildcat Arena: football players intertwined with 250 students from Bernice Young Elementary.
Phantom figures dog stimulus stats
posted: 11/23/2009 5:01 a.m.
Pity residents of the 22nd Congressional District of Arkansas. The district received almost $6 million in funding from the economic stimulus package signed into law last February, and not a single job has been created there.
Iran trains to protect nuke sites, says Israel would regret strike
posted: 11/23/2009 5 a.m.
Iran on Sunday began large-scale air-defense war games aimed at protecting its nuclear facilities from attack, state TV reported, as an air force commander boasted the country could deter any military strike by Israel.
U.S., Mexico take on cartels
posted: 11/23/2009 4:57 a.m.
To avenge the arrest of their leader, Mexican drug cartel commandos went on a rampage this summer across the lawless state of Michoacan, seizing 12 Mexican police officers and dumping their bound and stripped corpses in a pile beside a busy highway.
COMMENTARY: Tigers Roll Out New Tradition
posted: 11/23/2009 4:54 a.m.
The anticipation of the impending blizzard was palpable inside Tiger Arena, and first-year coach Jason McMahan was relieved that it didn’t take his Bentonville Tigers too long to score their first bucket of the new season.
Indonesian ferry sinks; 29 die, hundreds saved
posted: 11/23/2009 4:53 a.m.
Rescuers saved more than 240 people aboard a crowded Indonesian passenger ferry that sank Sunday in rough waters off Sumatra island, but 29 people have died and at least 17 others were missing, officials said.
Filmed bombing targets, Iraq suspects say
posted: 11/23/2009 4:52 a.m.
Three jailed suspects in Oct. 25 bombings that killed more than 150 people in Iraq said they filmed the targeted buildings before the attack and escorted the car bombs in a convoy into Baghdad, according to confessions shown on Iraqi television Sunday.
In the news
posted: 11/23/2009 4:48 a.m.
President Hugo Chavez of Venezuela offended Ugandan officials by wondering aloud whether dictator Idi Amin, who from 1971-79 led a regime known for torturing and killing suspected opponents, was as brutal as he was reputed to be, saying, “We thought he was a cannibal.
Names and faces
posted: 11/23/2009 4:48 a.m.
British TV personality David Frost will be honored at the 37th annual International Emmy Awards for a wideranging career that has taken him from pioneering political satire on television to conducting serious interviews with former President Richard Nixon and other newsmakers.
COMMENTARY: Trio Finds Success
posted: 11/23/2009 4:47 a.m.
Rogers High basketball coach Marty Barnes is probably spending a little more time these days surfing the Internet.
The nation in brief
posted: 11/23/2009 4:47 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “You may save some money... but you’re not going to save lives.” Dr. Bernadine Healy, former director of the National Institutes of Health, on new mammogram guidelines that have added a new dimension to the health-care debate Article, 1A
The world in brief
posted: 11/23/2009 4:46 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “Development is important, but the growth of GDP shouldn’t be achieved at the price of miners’ blood.” Li Zhanshu, governor of Heilongjiang province, China, where a gas explosion at the Xinxing coal mine killed at least 92 Article, this page
Fugitive from PB seized in Gulfport
posted: 11/23/2009 4:43 a.m.
A woman who skipped trial on accusations she sold $150,000 worth of bogus stocks to an elderly man is back in custody after evading authorities for several months, police said.
Hamilton Reaps Benefits
posted: 11/23/2009 4:40 a.m.
Aaron Hamilton came to Arkansas with plenty to prove, even to himself.
‘Quiet’ Group Speaks
posted: 11/23/2009 4:40 a.m.
The Office of Human Concern in Rogers is working on a new marketing plan. The staff has done some marketing in the past but wants to get the word out about the organization to help raise money, said Al West, executive director.
Hogs Dominate At Home
posted: 11/23/2009 4:38 a.m.
Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino challenged his team in the preseason to protect its home fields in Fayetteville, Little Rock and Dallas.
Other days
posted: 11/23/2009 4:35 a.m.
100 YEARS AGO Nov. 23, 1909 Members of the Boards of Directors of 14 branch lines of the Iron Mountain which are to be absorbed by the St. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern Railway Company, met yesterday in the offices of the local Iron Mountain attorney in the Southern Trust building and formally voted to consolidate with the Iron Mountain.
The big squander
posted: 11/23/2009 4:33 a.m.
Earlier this week, the inspector-general for the Troubled Asset Relief Program, aka, the bank bailout fund, released his report on the 2008 rescue of the American International Group, the insurer.
Wanted: muscle and brains
posted: 11/23/2009 4:32 a.m.
The Latin phrase, sit mens sana in corpore sano, is often translated as “a sound mind in a sound body.” It is a line said to have been used by an ancient Roman poet and was a favorite subject of Plato, the celebrated Greek philosopher. It’s also a popular motto for U.S. military academies and sports organizations. Throughout history, it has been an ideal description of a warrior.
Welch’s Performance Tells Story
posted: 11/23/2009 4:32 a.m.
Springdale Har-Ber’s Gordon Welch didn’t have much to say following his team’s second-round playoff victory over Russellville Friday night.
Words of the Year
posted: 11/23/2009 4:32 a.m.
News item: The New American Oxford Dictionary chooses “unfriend” as the word of the year.
Marriages for Benton County
posted: 11/23/2009 4:31 a.m.
Marriages for Benton County, week ending Nov.
LETTERS
posted: 11/23/2009 4:30 a.m.
Treat officials with respect As high school football comes to an end, we look back and remember the highlights of the season. Most people think about what happened on the field, but I think more about what happened off the field.
Will there be justice?
posted: 11/23/2009 4:29 a.m.
One of the venerable prime time programs from the ‘60s, “The Andy Griffith Show,” perpetrated a certain bit of nasty misinformation by its benign portrayal of small-town jails.
Parker, Anderson Lead Rogers Past Pea Ridge
posted: 11/23/2009 4:28 a.m.
When Graham Parker joined the Rogers High basketball team from football, Mounties coach Marty Barnes decided to expand the junior’s role with the team.
Lawsuits Filed in Benton County
posted: 11/23/2009 4:26 a.m.
Lawsuits Filed in Benton County for the week ending Nov. 18
Siloam Springs Tops Gravette
posted: 11/23/2009 4:26 a.m.
With experience, talent and a Division I signee in the post, the Siloam Springs girls basketball team is primed for a big season.
NFL Week 11: Cowboys’ star shines at end
posted: 11/23/2009 4:25 a.m.
Before and after every snap, Tony Romo felt the throbbing in his back, the result of an accidental blow suffered while making a first-quarter tackle, of all things.
Johnson races to Cup record
posted: 11/23/2009 4:24 a.m.
All Jimmie Johnson ever wanted was a chance to race with the best in NASCAR. Maybe even win a race or two.
Martin settles for 2nd again
posted: 11/23/2009 4:22 a.m.
Finishing second in the year long battle for the NASCAR championship, there was a time that easily could have crushed his emotions, left him angry and frustrated.
Raiders rally with new QB
posted: 11/23/2009 4:22 a.m.
Bruce Gradkowski provided more than a spark for the struggling Oakland Raiders. He delivered a much-needed comeback victory that the Cincinnati Bengals handed over to Oakland.
Stover’s FG carries Colts to 10-0
posted: 11/23/2009 4:22 a.m.
The unbeaten Indianapolis Colts sidestepped another potential obstacle in their march toward NFL history.
Second thoughts
posted: 11/23/2009 4:21 a.m.
Aldrin: 2nd a long way from No. 1 Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin, much like Batesville’s Mark Martin, has made a career out of being second.
Director: Rate Hike Needed
posted: 11/23/2009 4:20 a.m.
Prairie Grove has opened bids on a new sewage treatment plant and customers may soon have to open up their wallets wider to help pay for it.
HOG CALLS: Hogs’ Clarke can’t do it all by himself
posted: 11/23/2009 4:19 a.m.
For this Rotnei Clarke caper you can’t round up the usual suspects.
Council To Consider Cell Restrictions
posted: 11/23/2009 4:18 a.m.
Restricting cell phone use in school zones, considering the master trail route and approving the construction of a sidewalk are scheduled for discussion Tuesday when the Rogers City Council meets.
Council To Approve 2010 Budget
posted: 11/23/2009 4:15 a.m.
Approval of the 2010 budget should be one of the focal points of Tuesday’s regularly scheduled City Council meeting, with the council just needing to add its final stamp.
COMMUNITY BUILDING: Parks Continue Transition
posted: 11/23/2009 4:11 a.m.
The face of the vacated Bentonville Fire Station 1 looks difterent these days.
Fathers Help At Charter School
posted: 11/23/2009 4:09 a.m.
Students at the Benton County School of Arts see a new set of faces at school and are likely safer as a result.
NIGHT SCHOOL: Program Aids Students
posted: 11/23/2009 4:06 a.m.
Every now and then, a high school student falls behind on the course credits needed to graduate.
BIKES, BABES AND BLING: Rally Opposition Arises
posted: 11/23/2009 4:03 a.m.
Since the announcement of plans for a new motorcycle rally in town — this one marketed to women — a flurry of opposition has revved-up in the blogosphere, social networking sites and even voiced by one public official.
Obituaries for Washington County
posted: 11/23/2009 3:44 a.m.
Obituaries for Washington County - Nov. 23
‘Boom Town’ Tells Of Area’s Diversity
posted: 11/23/2009 3:42 a.m.
It didn’t take long for Marjorie Rosen to see the diversity that Northwest Arkansas has to offer.
Rumble For Dollars
posted: 11/23/2009 3:38 a.m.
I’m sure it’s hard to be the leaders of the Bikes, Blues and BBQ motorcycle rally.
Reservist Credited With Saving Nine Lives
posted: 11/23/2009 3:35 a.m.
He didn’t have to go back out into the kill zone. He had barely made it through the ambush, and people would have understood. But Pfc. Jeremy Church’s friends were still out there, bleeding and dying, in a maelstrom of mortars, rocket-propelled grenades, roadside bombs and machine-gun fire. So he went back.
Lions find time on their side
posted: 11/23/2009 3:32 a.m.
An ailing Matthew Stafford threw his fifth touchdown pass from 1 yard to Brandon Pettigrew, and Jason Hanson’s extra point with no time on the clock gave the Detroit Lions a 38-37 victory over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.
RESTAURANT INSPECTIONS
posted: 11/23/2009 3:29 a.m.
All reports are from regular food service/food store inspections unless otherwise noted.
GUEST COMMENTARY: From ‘Let Us Build Us A City’
posted: 11/23/2009 3:27 a.m.
Back in Brookings he found a substitute for the knock that never came at his door: a letter in his mailbox. Apart from his monthly bank statement and the usual offers of instant riches if he would but subscribe, there were not even bills. He had no memberships and he had escaped from Visa.
Razorbacks report
posted: 11/23/2009 3:26 a.m.
Big Jake too much for Dogs Arkansas defensive end Jake Bequette had a game in his hometown Saturday that should become part of family lore.
PUBLIC VIEWPOINT: Global Warming A Hoax
posted: 11/23/2009 3:26 a.m.
After a true scientific 20 year study, it’s now conclusive that the supposed man-made climate change has been proven false.
HOW WE SEE IT GOP Primary: Members Only
posted: 11/23/2009 3:23 a.m.
the Secretary of State. He probably thinks the filing deadline is still March 8 — the date set by law.
Notes Weis: 6-5 mark not defendable
posted: 11/23/2009 3:23 a.m.
Charlie Weis says he wouldn’t blame Notre Dame for firing him.
TOP 25 MEN: Izzo one away from Spartans record
posted: 11/23/2009 3:22 a.m.
Long before Jud Heathcote left Michigan State in 1995, he made sure veteran assistant Tom Izzo was hired as his successor.
Bucknam: If Hogs put it together, who knows?
posted: 11/23/2009 3:14 a.m.
Chris Bucknam is still waiting for his team to have an optimal performance.
IBM creates simulation of cat’s brain
posted: 11/23/2009 3:08 a.m.
Scientists say they’ve made a breakthrough in their pursuit of computers that “think” like a living thing’s brain — an effort that tests the limits of technology.
Nintendo’s Mario outlives rest
posted: 11/23/2009 2:58 a.m.
He’s the Mickey Mouse of video games. He’s reminiscent of a doughnut, round and sweet and comforting. He’s also a vessel, devoid of a real personality so fans can live vicariously through him.
Smart phones stir up e-book market
posted: 11/23/2009 2:50 a.m.
With Amazon’s Kindle, readers can squeeze hundreds of books into a device that is smaller than most hardcovers. For some, that’s not small enough.
TECH SPOTLIGHT: Stocking-stuffer season approaches; be ready with tested toys for the tech-savvy
posted: 11/23/2009 2:19 a.m.
Christmas is rapidly approaching, and there’s certainly someone out there looking for gifts for the computer geek on their list.
Bankruptcy watch
posted: 11/23/2009 1:48 a.m.
ALMA Steve B. and Cindy A. Harrelson, 1018 Laurel Way, Nov. 17, Chapter 13. ALTHEIMER Johnny Lee Felps, P.O. Box 26, Nov. 18, Chapter 13. AMITY Donnie Franklin and Stephanie Jane Hill, 8946 Arkansas 182 W., Nov. 13, Chapter 13.
Sunday, November 22
NATIONWIDE SERIES Busch wins title, then takes finale
posted: 11/22/2009 6:36 a.m.
Kyle Busch made it a double dose of celebration, winning the Nationwide Series championship before completing a lap and capping his night at Homestead-Miami Speedway with his ninth trip to Victory Lane.
Martin staring at second again
posted: 11/22/2009 6:36 a.m.
Batesville’s Mark Martin has lost to Dale Earnhardt, Jeff Gordon and Tony Stewart — some of NASCAR’s greatest drivers — in his frustrating bid for an elusive championship.
Northwest Arkansas deaths
posted: 11/22/2009 6:35 a.m.
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette publishes, at no charge, death notices of reasonable length for residents of Benton, Carroll, Washington and Madison counties submitted by funeral homes.
Government meetings
posted: 11/22/2009 6:35 a.m.
Monday Washington County County Services Committee, 4:45 p.m. Fayetteville Planning Commission, 5:30 p.m. Farmington Planning Commission, 6 p.m. Farmington School Board, 6 p.m. Bella Vista City Council, 6:30 p.m. Elkins Fire Department, 7 p.m.
High school football report
posted: 11/22/2009 6:34 a.m.
Rebels will fight to finish Fort Smith Southside’s chances of beating Bentonville didn’t look good Friday night with the Rebels trailing by two touchdowns in the third quarter.
NW Arkansas today
posted: 11/22/2009 6:33 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “I kind of think they’re unsightly.” Tim Parker, a Eureka Springs lawyer, on 86 parking meters installed this summer in downtown Eureka Springs Article, 1B
Convicted child killer guilty of federal charge
posted: 11/22/2009 6:33 a.m.
A Pine Bluff man who was convicted in March in Jefferson County Circuit Court of killing his 3-year-old niece was convicted Wednesday in federal court on a related firearms charge.
Playoffs as unpredictable as ever
posted: 11/22/2009 6:33 a.m.
In an era when even so called reality shows are often scripted, sports remains an unpredictable and compelling drama.
Art lovers follow sale to new site in LR
posted: 11/22/2009 6:32 a.m.
It was still too early to tell Saturday afternoon whether the Arkansas Arts Center’s choice to move its annual museum school holiday sale to the State Fairgrounds paid off.
Broncos trying to get back on course
posted: 11/22/2009 6:32 a.m.
The San Diego Chargers have already outdone themselves.
The state/region in brief
posted: 11/22/2009 6:32 a.m.
Prescott enacts ban on pit bulls PRESCOTT — The recent death of a 2-year-old boy motivated the Prescott City Council this week to approve an ordinance banning pit bull dogs from the town, said Mayor Howard Taylor.
Favre finding a nice rhythm with receiver Rice
posted: 11/22/2009 6:32 a.m.
Brett Favre was on the sideline between possessions during a recent game, quizzing his receivers about what type of coverage they faced. That’s when another snapshot of Sidney Rice’s increasing confidence became apparent to Minnesota’s ageless quarterback.
Revised tumor guidelines analyzed
posted: 11/22/2009 6:31 a.m.
Dr. Steven E. Harms condemns the recommendations of a government-appointed panel regarding breast cancer screening as “ludicrous,” but one of its suggestions hits particularly close to home.
Ravens out to cool off red-hot Colts
posted: 11/22/2009 6:31 a.m.
The last time an unbeaten team came to Baltimore, the Ravens exposed the Denver Broncos as frauds.
SUN BELT: Blue Raiders set tone early, cruise
posted: 11/22/2009 6:30 a.m.
Middle Tennessee scored on its first three possessions and Arkansas State never recovered in a 38-14 loss to the Blue Raiders on Saturday at Floyd Stadium.
Experts: Reform benefits groups
posted: 11/22/2009 6:29 a.m.
As they awaited Senate action on health-care reform, local health-care experts and academicians offered different takes on whether the already passed House of Representatives version is good for the country.
Lawsuits demand proof ads are true
posted: 11/22/2009 6:29 a.m.
Companies that were once content to fight on television commercials are now choosing a different route — filing lawsuits and other formal grievances challenging their competitors’ claims. Longtime foes like Pantene and Dove, Science Diet and Iams, AT&T and Verizon Wireless, and Campbell Soup and Progresso have all wrestled over advertisements recently.
Restored $10 billion atom smasher seen as big leap forward
posted: 11/22/2009 6:28 a.m.
Scientists are preparing the world’s largest atom smasher to explore the depths of matter after successfully restarting the $10 billion machine following more than a year of repairs.
Pope: Catholics won’t raid Anglicans
posted: 11/22/2009 6:28 a.m.
After offering a home in his church to disaffected Anglicans, Pope Benedict XVI assured the archbishop of Canterbury on Saturday that he is still committed to seeking closer relations between Catholics and Anglicans.
SWAC Panthers roll past outmanned Lions
posted: 11/22/2009 6:28 a.m.
K.J. Black threw for five touchdowns and 312 yards to lead Prairie View A&M to a 49-17 victory over Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Saturday at Blackshear Field.
Carter’s gas station offered as landmark
posted: 11/22/2009 6:25 a.m.
In the age of the $787 billion stimulus package, it is, perhaps, a modest question: Should the American taxpayer foot the bill to enshrine the gas station run by the late Billy Carter — the beer-swilling, wisecracking, self-professed redneck brother of Jimmy Carter, our 39th president?
UNA thrives with D-I blueprint
posted: 11/22/2009 6:25 a.m.
Terry Bowden has said that he’d rather not stock his team with NCAA Division I transfers for a second year in a row, and for that, the rest of the Gulf South Conference can be extremely grateful.
Leaked e-mails stoke climate change debate
posted: 11/22/2009 6:24 a.m.
Computer hackers have broken into a server at a well-respected climate-change research center in Britain and posted hundreds of private e-mails and documents online — stoking debate over whether some scientists have overstated the case for manmade climate change.
87 dead, 21 trapped in China coal-mine blast
posted: 11/22/2009 6:24 a.m.
Rescuers worked in frigid cold to reach 21 miners trapped underground today as the death toll from a huge gas explosion in a northern Chinese coal mine jumped to 87.
SOUTHLAND: Cowboys stop Bears, earn share of crown
posted: 11/22/2009 6:24 a.m.
Senior running back Brent Grimes’ 181-yard, two-touchdown effort wasn’t enough for Central Arkansas on Saturday night.
At island home, California buffalo can’t roam
posted: 11/22/2009 6:24 a.m.
Half a dozen men with walkie-talkies and cattle prods set out on foot at sunrise Thursday to coax a herd of 10 feral bison into a corral a mile away at the bottom of a Santa Catalina Island valley.
Italian prosecutors seek life term in student’s death
posted: 11/22/2009 6:23 a.m.
Prosecutors on Saturday requested life in prison for an American student and her ex-boyfriend accused in the fatal stabbing of her British roommate during a drugfueled sex game — charges the U.S. woman dismissed as “pure fantasy.”
PRESEASON WNIT: Turnovers spark UALR’s offense
posted: 11/22/2009 6:23 a.m.
The UALR women continued to play tough defense, and that got their offense going Saturday.
Travel expected to rise only slightly
posted: 11/22/2009 6:22 a.m.
The number of Americans traveling away from home for Thanksgiving will be up only slightly this year from 2008, according to a report from the AAA auto club.
UALR coach looks for more progress
posted: 11/22/2009 6:22 a.m.
With final exams approaching, the UALR men’s basketball team has an exam of its own today.
Drivers use gadgets to control cell phone habit
posted: 11/22/2009 6:22 a.m.
Dede Haskins’ cell phone has been her constant companion for more than a decade. And she has always considered herself a careful driver — even using a hands-free set so she could keep both hands on the wheel.
Search for remains stirs ghosts of war
posted: 11/22/2009 6:21 a.m.
Lin Zhengping was 13 the evening he saw the hills above his home glow. He was too frightened to go up and investigate.
Powell making impact for Hogs
posted: 11/22/2009 6:21 a.m.
Arkansas Coach John Pelphrey made it clear before the season started that freshman forward Marshawn Powell couldn’t gradually work his way into the lineup.
UA coach looking for multiple threats
posted: 11/22/2009 6:20 a.m.
Arkansas is still more parts than sum total early in Tom Collen’s third season.
Area lotteries
posted: 11/22/2009 6:18 a.m.
Numbers drawn Saturday: Missouri Lotto 2-6-19-26-31-33 Estimated jackpot: $2 million Oklahoma Lotto 18-20-25-27-34 Hot ball: 15 Estimated jackpot: $1 million Powerball 7-26-36-49-58 Powerball: 4 Estimated jackpot: $32 million Power Play: 5
Four Arkansans in final stage at Qualifying school
posted: 11/22/2009 6:18 a.m.
Four players with Arkansas ties have advanced to the final stage of PGA Tour qualifying.
3 tailed by police blow selves up
posted: 11/22/2009 6:18 a.m.
Three suspected militants blew themselves up as police gave chase Saturday in the Pakistani part of disputed Kashmir, authorities said.
SEC/TOP 25: Wildcats’ defense answers challenge
posted: 11/22/2009 6:17 a.m.
Freshman John Wall had 21 points and 11 assists as No. 4 Kentucky dominated Rider 92-63 on Saturday in the Cancun Challenge.
Investors buy loans, cut mortgages, make cash, raise fears
posted: 11/22/2009 6:16 a.m.
As millions of Americans struggle to hold on to their homes, Wall Street has found a way to make money from the mortgage mess. Investment funds are buying billions of dollars’ worth of home loans, discounted from the loans’ original value. Then the funds are helping homeowners by reducing the size of the loans.
TV news shows
posted: 11/22/2009 6:16 a.m.
Lineup of guests for today’s TV news shows: ABC’s This Week — Sens. Tom Coburn, R-Okla., and Ben Nelson, D-Neb.; Reps. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., and Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla. 9 a.m., KATV, Channel 7, Little Rock.
Names and faces
posted: 11/22/2009 6:15 a.m.
John Travo lta and his family made their first public appearance in their adopted Florida hometown of Ocala since his son’s death, helping raise thousands of dollars for charity at a screening of the actor’s new comedy Friday night.
THROUGH THICK AND THIN: Pals enjoy close ties, and want no knot
posted: 11/22/2009 6:15 a.m.
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is an occasional feature about how longtime friends met and became close.
Base suspect ordered held until trial, attorney says
posted: 11/22/2009 6:13 a.m.
The Army psychiatrist accused in the killings of 13 people at Fort Hood, Texas, will be confined until his military trial, initially staying in a hospital where he is recovering from gunshot wounds, his attorney said Saturday.
Kelly Lynne Green Johnson Rules the runway
posted: 11/22/2009 6:13 a.m.
SELF PORTRAIT Date and place of birth: Nov. 17, 1956, Texarkana Family: husband Rick, daughter Morgan Hogue and son Brent Johnson A favorite perfume is Romance by Ralph Lauren. My favorite vacation spot is St. Thomas — hands down. I’d like to visit Ireland.
The nation in brief
posted: 11/22/2009 6:13 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “The steps we are taking are helping.And I will not let up until businesses start hiring again.” President Barack Obama during his weekly radio and Internet address on his attempts to revive the economy Article, this page
SPOTLIGHT OZARK SHARE & CARE: Pantry drive’s goal: Ban hunger pangs
posted: 11/22/2009 6:12 a.m.
Hunger doesn’t wait, and neither does Joy Prater.
Jobs focus of trip, Obama says
posted: 11/22/2009 6:11 a.m.
President Barack Obama said Saturday that he focused much of his recent week-long trip to Asia on exploring ways to increase U.S. exports and thereby create jobs.
First visit to NW campus uplifting for UAMS chief
posted: 11/22/2009 6:11 a.m.
Dr. Dan Rahn was on the run.
Atlantis’ spacewalkers take 2nd turn
posted: 11/22/2009 6:11 a.m.
A spacewalking astronaut put aside the impending birth of his daughter and blazed through his first-ever venture outside the international space station on Saturday.
Stepping into fall, women’s shoe lines turn up the volume
posted: 11/22/2009 6:10 a.m.
Shoes this fall are bold and daring. Whether they are flats, wedges or stilettos, or strappy, zippered or studded, they don’t just sit there quietly waiting to be noticed. They shout, “Look at me!”
NORTHERN LIGHTS: Shout From the Rooftop rocks Fort Smith school
posted: 11/22/2009 6:10 a.m.
FORT SMITH — The cafeteria at Immaculate Conception School, usually filled with children eating lunch, was transformed into a party zone on Nov. 14. The school’s Shout From the Rooftop fundraiser was set against trees decorated with twinkling lights of blue and white.
DEAR ABBY: Infidelity on Net count?
posted: 11/22/2009 6:09 a.m.
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married for many years. We have three happy, successful children and a good life together. I love him dearly.
‘Pot’ smoking nets wider acceptance
posted: 11/22/2009 6:08 a.m.
Smoking marijuana isn’t what it used to be for Joe Lee, 62, a vintagerecord dealer in suburban Rockville, Md.
Indoor forest inspires the foes of Alzheimer’s
posted: 11/22/2009 6:08 a.m.
At the heart of the outdoor winter lounge that designer Daniel Keeley assembled for last weekend’s Alzheimer’s gala were three tiny tweeties flitting around inside a tall wire mesh cage.
Tamed apes face uncertain future back in wild
posted: 11/22/2009 6:06 a.m.
Over the past decade, Lone Droscher-Nielsen, a former Scandinavian Airlines Systems flight attendant, has saved nearly 600 orphaned orangutans in Borneo from almost certain death.
NORTHERN LIGHTS: Alumni veterans given 90-minute band salute
posted: 11/22/2009 6:05 a.m.
Two Razorback alumni and U.S. veterans, Charles Scharlau and Eddie Bradford, were saluted Nov. 10 by the University of Arkansas as part of the Razorback Marching Band’s 2009 Band Spectacular.
The world in brief
posted: 11/22/2009 6:05 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “The Afghans are saying,‘We are willing and determined and capable to defend our country; just give us the resources.’” Afghan interior minister Hanif Atmar on the rise in independent militias taking up arms against the Taliban. Article, 1A
Italy arrests 2 in India attack
posted: 11/22/2009 6:03 a.m.
Italian police Saturday arrested a Pakistani father and son who purportedly spent just over $200 to set up a reliable and untraceable phone network that was used by the militants who carried out last year’s terror attacks in Bombay, India.
Russian president raps ruling party over vote
posted: 11/22/2009 6:01 a.m.
President Dmitry Medvedev of Russia chided officials in the ruling Kremlin-backed party with unprecedented bluntness Saturday, saying they should stop trying to manipulate elections and learn to win fairly.
Gaza’s militants to halt rocket fire
posted: 11/22/2009 5:59 a.m.
Hamas announced Saturday evening that it has reached an agreement with other militant groups in Gaza to stop firing rockets at southern Israeli towns to prevent retaliatory attacks.
Rocket hits Kabul hotel, injures two
posted: 11/22/2009 5:59 a.m.
A rocket that hit outside the luxury Serena Hotel in Afghanistan’s capital late Saturday wounded two people, the Interior Ministry said.
Students face off in moot court
posted: 11/22/2009 5:57 a.m.
The case came down to hairsplitting details.
Heavily metaled, head to toe
posted: 11/22/2009 5:56 a.m.
Chains are among the most simple and ancient forms of jewelry. But designers are using them in elaborate and modern ways this season.
Retired general named first Johnson Fellow
posted: 11/22/2009 5:55 a.m.
Retired Lt. Gen. Mar tin Steele’s recent whirlwind visit was topped with some homage to and from the couple who brought him back — Marcia and Dr. Jeff Johnson of Springfield, Mo., and Fayetteville.
Critic calls shale boon into question
posted: 11/22/2009 5:53 a.m.
The ability to tap into shale formations has given the country’s natural gas reserves a 35 percent bump, according to a Colorado School of Mines report.
Consumers hear call of discount turkeys
posted: 11/22/2009 5:52 a.m.
Gayle McKenzie of Fayetteville walked into a Wedington Avenue grocery store Thursday morning with a couple of items in mind: turkey and Kellogg’s stuffing mix — both of which she was confident in finding at her local Harps.
Marina plan offered for LR
posted: 11/22/2009 5:52 a.m.
A private developer has his eye on Little Rock parkland east of Interstate 30 for a public marina that would be built next to his planned $140 million project.
Bingo in cards for Iraqis
posted: 11/22/2009 5:52 a.m.
It’s Saturday night at the Alwiyah Club, and 21-year-old Sarah al-Kimackchy is doing the hip thing — playing bingo.
Afghan militias take on Taliban
posted: 11/22/2009 5:50 a.m.
American and Afghan officials have begun helping a number of anti-Taliban militias that have independently taken up arms against insurgents in several parts of Afghanistan, prompting hopes of a large-scale tribal rebellion against the Taliban.
Even-year session creates odd pickle
posted: 11/22/2009 5:47 a.m.
With the state’s first “fiscal” legislative session less than three months away, lawmakers are divided on whether to expand its scope beyond budget items.
1,000 say ‘ah’ at LR free clinic
posted: 11/22/2009 5:46 a.m.
More than 1,000 uninsured Arkansans with a broad range of medical ailments, including at least seven who required immediate emergency care, sought care Saturday at a free clinic at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock.
Education notebook
posted: 11/22/2009 5:45 a.m.
UA delegation visits Panama University of Arkansas Chancellor G. David Gearhart led a delegation of alumni, administrators and business executives to Panama on an academic trade mission last month.
Health bill advances with Lincoln’s vote
posted: 11/22/2009 5:40 a.m.
In a Saturday night showdown, Arkansas’ Sen. Blanche Lincoln cast the decisive vote to open the Senate’s health-care debate.
Other days
posted: 11/22/2009 5:40 a.m.
100 YEARS AGO Nov. 22, 1909 If natural gas is piped to Little Rock from the Louisiana fields, as the recently organized Natural Gas Company of Delaware proposes to do, the fuel problem may be solved, in the opinion of many business men and others who have been much interested by the announcement of the company’s plans.
In the news
posted: 11/22/2009 5:39 a.m.
Sen. John McCain, RAriz., the former presidential candidate, said in Halifax, Nova Scotia, that he enjoyed reading ex-running mate Sarah Palin’s new memoir, Going Rogue, and downplayed any tension between their campaign aides as “no big deal.”
LIKE IT IS: Hogs earn Liberty, but why stop there?
posted: 11/22/2009 5:38 a.m.
There will be no country music, pizza or independence in the Arkansas Razorbacks’ bowl plans.
Some old city laws ‘weird,’ clerk says
posted: 11/22/2009 5:37 a.m.
There is more to a city clerk’s job than preparing the minutes of City Council meetings.
LIFELONG HEALTH SAD arrives along with change in the seasons
posted: 11/22/2009 5:35 a.m.
It is deep into November, the days are cooler, shorter and Thanksgiving and Christmas are upon us. For many of us, this time of year is filled with special occasions, each one celebrating friends, family and community.
DIVISION II PLAYOFFS: Wonder Boys engulfed again
posted: 11/22/2009 5:34 a.m.
The second time around wasn’t much better than the first for the Arkansas Tech Wonder Boys.
ARKANSAS 42, MISSISSIPPI STATE 21: Smashing performance
posted: 11/22/2009 5:29 a.m.
Arkansas appears to have reached a new benchmark in its transformation into a passing-game powerhouse.
MALE CALL Repair, specialty shops can save attire
posted: 11/22/2009 5:29 a.m.
Q. Over several years of reading your column, you have mentioned the names of a few companies that specialize in unique services and repairs. Could you give us a new list?
SEC Tigers run out of time
posted: 11/22/2009 5:27 a.m.
So many unusual things happened in the final three minutes of Mississippi’s victory Saturday against LSU, it got confusing.
Off the wire
posted: 11/22/2009 5:26 a.m.
GOLF Rain shortens LPGA event More rain on already saturated grounds at The Houstonian Country Club in Richmond, Texas, washed out play at the LPGA Tour Championship on Saturday, forcing tour officials to cut the season ending event to 54 holes.
COMMENTARY: Phillips, Zorn know how hot seat feels
posted: 11/22/2009 5:24 a.m.
Wade Phillips did what most young men do when his father tried to share his wisdom.
Second thoughts
posted: 11/22/2009 5:23 a.m.
Tour card a matter of degree Nicholas Thompson knows all about the pressure of securing his PGA Tour card for the next season by finishing in the top 125 on the money list.
Indian Summer crappie
posted: 11/22/2009 5:19 a.m.
Crappie are still in shallow water on small lakes, but they’ve moved deep on the big reservoirs.
ARKANSAS SPORTSMAN: Hunter migration shows duck season’s arrived
posted: 11/22/2009 5:13 a.m.
Thursday’s visit to a major waterfowl hunting outfitter left no doubt that duck season opened this weekend.
FDIC logs 15-year high in realty sales
posted: 11/22/2009 5 a.m.
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. already this year has sold the most real estate since 1994 as the regulator takes over properties held by failed lenders.
Vaccines injecting new life in drugmakers’ profit lines
posted: 11/22/2009 4:58 a.m.
Malaria. Tuberculosis. Alzheimer’s disease. AIDS. Pandemic flu. Genital herpes. Urinarytract infections. Grass allergies. Traveler’s ailments. The pharmaceutical industry is attempting to make vaccines to prevent all of them.
Airline’s test turns craft into sky mall
posted: 11/22/2009 4:57 a.m.
Air travelers in the United States are already paying for sandwiches and drinks, pillows and headsets. So, as airlines look for more ways to help their bottom lines, they have started asking the next logical question: Why not sell limousine services or even tickets to Broadway shows?
Retailers lining up Black Friday deals
posted: 11/22/2009 4:52 a.m.
A 50-inch Sanyo plasma television for $598 (Wal-Mart ).
Employers seeing payoff potential in wellness programs
posted: 11/22/2009 4:52 a.m.
Free smoking cessation programs. Cash credits for workers taking selfassessment health surveys. Onsite vaccinations and fitnesstraining classes. Nutritional counseling. Subsidized gym memberships.
Ford earns most safety awards
posted: 11/22/2009 4:51 a.m.
Ford, Subaru and Volkswagen lead the insurance industry’s annual list of the safest new vehicles, according to a closely watched assessment used by car companies to lure safety-conscious consumers to showrooms.
Economic group raises forecast
posted: 11/22/2009 4:51 a.m.
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development doubled its growth forecast for the leading developed economies next year and predicted a further acceleration in 2011 as China powers a global recovery.
A Curriculum for Democracy
posted: 11/22/2009 4:50 a.m.
At his Senate confirmation hearing in February, Arne Duncan succinctly summarized the Obama administration’s approach to education reform: “We must build upon what works. We must stop doing what doesn’t work.”
RECRUITING: Junior college standouts interested in Razorbacks
posted: 11/22/2009 4:47 a.m.
Arkansas won its fourth game in a row Saturday, at Little Rock’s War Memorial Stadium, and the Razorbacks hope that success carries over into recruiting.
EDITORIALS Help not wanted
posted: 11/22/2009 4:44 a.m.
WHAT TO do when your side of the debate takes the low road? Remain silent? If you’re in the home stands, and a parent sitting next to you (and wearing the same colors) starts cussin’ out the opposing team of 8th-graders, what are you supposed to do? Fold your arms, look the other way, maybe sigh loudly?
Ingram, Tide roll in rivalry tuneup
posted: 11/22/2009 4:42 a.m.
No. 2 Alabama was still celebrating Mark Ingram’s second long touchdown run when Coach Nick Saban told his star tailback to take the rest of the day off.
COLUMNISTS Music to the ears
posted: 11/22/2009 4:42 a.m.
While speaking with a group of visitors recently, I mentioned that the primary black male and female composers of the 20th Century were Arkansans. I could tell that my listeners at least recognized the name William Grant Still, who was born in Mississippi in 1895 but grew up in Little Rock and went on to become known as “the dean of American Negro composers.”
Hungry vs.‘food insecure’
posted: 11/22/2009 4:41 a.m.
This week an Agriculture Department study showed that 16.4 million U.S. households containing 49.1 million people experienced “food insecurity” in 2008, up from 12.2 million households containing 36.2 million people in 2007.
LETTERS
posted: 11/22/2009 4:37 a.m.
Join up with relaxed herd Have you been noting the herds of elephants migrating both north and south on Interstate 540? The lead pachyderm in each herd seems to go just a bit slower than all the followers would like, for each one is following closely, each elephant’s trunk grabbing the tail of the one ahead.
UA grad’s new job
posted: 11/22/2009 4:36 a.m.
Ricardo Martinelli says his most memorable years were as a student at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville from 1969-74.
Welcome to the club, Cobi
posted: 11/22/2009 4:36 a.m.
Add Cobi Hamilton to the list of Arkansas’ big-game receivers.
Ideological mismatch
posted: 11/22/2009 4:36 a.m.
Political “science” has never been all that complicated. Indeed, sometimes its as simple as adding 1 to 1 to get 2.
SEC Florida feasts on Sun Belt foe
posted: 11/22/2009 4:35 a.m.
Following weeks of close calls, controversy and criticism, top ranked Florida got to play on cruise control.
It’s same old story for Bulldogs
posted: 11/22/2009 4:33 a.m.
Mississippi State tried a little of the new and a lot of the old, but in the end it was the same result for the Bulldogs in Arkansas.
Arkansas 42, Mississippi State 21
posted: 11/22/2009 4:31 a.m.
1st Quarter ARKANSAS 7, MISSISSIPPI STATE 7 Ryan Mallett’s second pass was intercepted by Corey Broomfield at the Arkansas 47. After a penalty, Chad Bumphis ran 49 yards on an end-around despite bobbling the handoff. That set up Arnil Stallworth’s 1-yard scoring run on third down.
Hogs to get 2nd warm-up next season
posted: 11/22/2009 4:28 a.m.
Arkansas will have two nonconference games before it opens SEC play and a more advantageous open date in 2010.
PACIFIC-10/MOUNTAIN WEST/WESTERN ATHLETIC: Cal intercepts Stanford’s Rose trip
posted: 11/22/2009 4:25 a.m.
Shane Vereen ran for a career-high 193 yards and 3 touchdowns on 42 carries and Mike Mohamed intercepted a pass from Andrew Luck at the 3 with less than two minutes left as No. 25 California spoiled No. 17 Stanford’s Rose Bowl hopes with a 34-28 victory in the Big Game on Saturday.
EUREKA SPRINGS: Meters running in new lawsuit
posted: 11/22/2009 4:24 a.m.
Five Eureka Springs residents have filed a lawsuit in Carroll County Circuit Court against the city after it bought and installed 86 parking meters downtown in July, more than doubling the number of meters in the city.
BIG EAST/ATLANTIC COAST Huskies sing ‘Jazz’ after upset of Irish
posted: 11/22/2009 4:23 a.m.
The Connecticut Huskies finally won one for their slain teammate, handing Notre Dame and Coach Charlie Weis a second consecutive bitter defeat on senior day.
Profits Predicted For Tyson Foods
posted: 11/22/2009 4:23 a.m.
Wall Street expects a 100 percent turnaround in profit from Tyson Foods when it reports fourth quarter and fiscal 2009 earnings Monday.
BIG TEN/CONFERENCE USA: Pryor savors choice after victory over Michigan
posted: 11/22/2009 4:22 a.m.
Terrelle Pryor is thankful he chose to play at Ohio State, instead of for Rich Rodriguez and the Michigan Wolverines.
Jury out on whether rewards solve crimes
posted: 11/22/2009 4:21 a.m.
Putting up a reward to find a loved one sounds logical, but it doesn’t guarantee that person will be found, law enforcement officials said.
BIG 12/ MID-AMERICAN: Colt’s 43rd secures South for ’Horns
posted: 11/22/2009 4:21 a.m.
Colt McCoy set an NCAA record with his 43rd career victory as a starter, passing for 396 yards as No. 3 Texas wrapped up the Big 12 South title with a 51-20 victory Saturday night over Kansas and embattled Coach Mark Mangino.
’Huskers shut down ’Cats
posted: 11/22/2009 4:20 a.m.
Roy Helu Jr. ran 26 times for 95 yards and a touchdown, and Nebraska defeated Kansas State 17-3 to win the Big 12 North on Saturday night.
New breast cancer advice kindles debate
posted: 11/22/2009 4:18 a.m.
New breast cancerscreening guidelines released by a federally appointed task force last week have sparked strong and often passionate criticism from breast cancer survivors, physicians and policymakers around the country, including in Arkansas.
Fayetteville Woodland Wins Cat Classic
posted: 11/22/2009 4:14 a.m.
Fayetteville Woodland went deep into its bench early, scored 24 unanswered points Saturday and beat Bentonville Gold 52-26 in the boys’ championship game of the sixth annual Bentonville Cat Classic.
Har-Ber Loss "A Big Blur"
posted: 11/22/2009 4:12 a.m.
Eric Pearce would like to tell you all of the details about Springdale Har-Ber’s 17-0 loss to Bentonville at the end the regular season.
Vanderpool Has Big Night For Tigers
posted: 11/22/2009 4:11 a.m.
Senior wide receiver Sheldon Vanderpool missed Bentonville’s first two games this season — and much of preseason practice — with a nagging ankle injury.
Turkey Industry Grapples With Surplus
posted: 11/22/2009 4:02 a.m.
Turkeys large and small have descended on local grocery stores ahead of the annual Thanksgiving holiday feast.
Rockfish Interactive Launching Silver Joe’s, Arvest iPhone Apps
posted: 11/22/2009 4 a.m.
The latest iPhone application from Rockfish Interactive in Rogers will help Arvest Bank customers find the nearest bank branch or automatic teller machine in four states.
NWA Mall B. Dalton Closing in January
posted: 11/22/2009 3:57 a.m.
B. Dalton Booksellers in January is closing the doors on its location in the Northwest Arkansas Mall in Fayetteville.
Pair Kills Insurgents To Stop Ambush
posted: 11/22/2009 3:50 a.m.
Peering through a gap in the gun turret, Airman 1st Class Nicole O’Hara adjusted her night-vision goggles.
ENGAGEMENTS: Keck-Spongberg
posted: 11/22/2009 3:36 a.m.
Engagements for Northwest Arkansas for November 22, 2009.
WEDDINGS: Bulin-Williams
posted: 11/22/2009 3:29 a.m.
Weddings in Northwest Arkansas for November 22, 2009.
Junior Civic League Sustainers Enjoy Brunch
posted: 11/22/2009 3:17 a.m.
Fayetteville Junior Civic League sustainers turned out in full force for a recent brunch at the home of Denise Garner.
BRIEFLY: Women Voters Hold Luncheon
posted: 11/22/2009 3:13 a.m.
The League of Women Voters of Washington County will host a Legislative Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday at the Washington Regional Education Center in the Pat Walker Center for Seniors, 12 E. Appleby Road.
UPCOMING EVENTS
posted: 11/22/2009 3:08 a.m.
10 a.m. — Holiday Extravaganza, Bentonville Garden Club, Embassy Suites in Rogers. $30.
Top Chefs Event Aids Peace At Home
posted: 11/22/2009 3:06 a.m.
Peace at Home Family Shelter will host its third annual Top Chefs & Rock Stars fundraiser.
Norton Garnering Plenty Of Attention
posted: 11/22/2009 3:05 a.m.
Jasmine Norton has been a smash hit for the Arkansas Razorbacks volleyball team this season.
UA too much for MSU
posted: 11/22/2009 2:57 a.m.
For three weeks, Ryan Mallett spoiled us with throws so precise that an incomplete pass was breaking news.
LOCAL NOTES
posted: 11/22/2009 2:54 a.m.
Blood Center Plans Drives Community Blood Center of the Ozarks will host several area blood drives this week.
Writer To Perform For Collective
posted: 11/22/2009 2:54 a.m.
Join Ozark Poets and Writers Collective at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Hammontree’s, 205 N.
‘Laundry Love’
posted: 11/22/2009 2:54 a.m.
The atmosphere at Brite Wash Laundry on a recent Friday evening seemed more like a party than a household chore. People spilled onto the pavement, talking and laughing as clothes spun and tumbled within.
Volunteer Champions Giving Back
posted: 11/22/2009 2:54 a.m.
Melissa Toliver’s first stint as a volunteer was to satisfy a high school class requirement nearly 20 years ago in Paris, Ark. She spent one semester volunteering at a nursing home and the next at a day-care center.
ALL OURS, ALL HOURS Caring Power Praised
posted: 11/22/2009 2:54 a.m.
The National Philanthropy Day luncheon hosted by the Association of Fundraising Professionals on Wednesday celebrated the widespread generosity we enjoy in Northwest Arkansas.
COMMENTARY: Considering A Stanley Reed Candidacy
posted: 11/22/2009 2:54 a.m.
Sometime this week, perhaps while gathered around the table with his family on Thanksgiving Day, Stanley Reed will decide if he’ll become a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate.
COMMENTARY Planning To Pass Something
posted: 11/22/2009 2:54 a.m.
Because he believes Democrats must somehow straddle the Grand Canyon that is their caucus and pass something, or anything, on health care reform, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid apparently has made a plan.
COMMENTARY Millage Shift Issue Between Cities, County
posted: 11/22/2009 2:54 a.m.
Benton County Judge Dave Bisbee got what he wanted last week as the Benton County Quorum Court approved a millage shift intended to benefit the county’s government at the expense of its cities.
PUBLIC VIEWPOINT Vote For More Safety In Bella Vista
posted: 11/22/2009 2:54 a.m.
Although no one likes the idea of another tax, a 1 percent sales tax in Bella Vista would help provide personal and property safety for the more than 25,000 residents of the city. We need more police and fire department personnel to provide this safety. What will it cost? A 1 percent sales tax adds one cent to every dollar spent in Bella Vista. Compare this with a raise in our property tax, which is paid only by property owners. A sales tax is paid by everyone who spends money within the city.
COMMENTARY: County Flirts With Disaster
posted: 11/22/2009 2:54 a.m.
Benton County is seriously considering going to all-electronic voting. At least their election commission chairman is.
HOW WE SEE IT: Charter Schools Must Innovate
posted: 11/22/2009 2:54 a.m.
Charter schools can make valuable contributions to our education system, but only if they do something better than traditional public schools. In Arkansas, it’s up to the Arkansas Board of Education to determine which charters are worthy of public dollars and which ones are not.
Water Line Work To Close Street
posted: 11/22/2009 2:52 a.m.
Eastbound lanes of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard between Willow and Wood avenues will be closed beginning Monday so the city of Fayetteville Water and Sewer Division can replace a water line.
‘Nutcracker’ Performances Set For Youth Ballet
posted: 11/22/2009 2:49 a.m.
The Classical Ballet Academy will perform “The Nutcracker” in two shows in December.
Regional Treatment Plant Under Budget, On Schedule
posted: 11/22/2009 2:42 a.m.
Construction on the Northwest Arkansas Conservation Authority wastewater treatment plant is ahead of schedule and nearly $16 million under budget, which should benefit Tontitown and Bentonville customers when the plant comes online next year.
Registry Good Tool to Combat Repeat Sex Offenders
posted: 11/22/2009 2:26 a.m.
People need to be motivated to learn about the location of sex offenders, according to state officials.
Criminals Grouped
posted: 11/22/2009 2:24 a.m.
Residents of Jimani Apartments on Lowell Road in Springdale share the complex with four registered sex offenders, all assessed as individuals with relatively high probability of re-offense, according to the Arkansas Crime Information Center Web site.
Blind students benefit from new equipment
posted: 11/22/2009 2:21 a.m.
Thirteen-year-old Elizabeth Sheeler likes all kinds of art and enjoys sewing and knitting.
Crystal Bridges’ Artwork On View Across Country
posted: 11/22/2009 2:16 a.m.
The Crystal Bridges staff won’t offer a tentative opening date for the museum, but that hasn’t kept its growing collection of American masterworks from making their way across the globe.
Commitee OKs Addition to Jail
posted: 11/22/2009 2:11 a.m.
An addition to the Benton County Jail will provide space for 144 prisoners and lessen overcrowding issues.
Holiday Shoppers Get An Early Start At Bazaar
posted: 11/22/2009 2:08 a.m.
Some people were able Saturday morning to do a little Christmas shopping as they attended the Bella Vista Village Christmas Bazaar.
Women’s Shelter Offers Living Skills Class
posted: 11/22/2009 2:03 a.m.
The Northwest Arkansas Women’s Shelter, in partnership with the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture, will offer a course that teaches independent living skills to victims of domestic violence.
Obituaries for Washington County
posted: 11/22/2009 1:55 a.m.
Obituaries for Washington County 11/22/09
Mistakes Doom Heritage
posted: 11/22/2009 1:27 a.m.
After shaking hands with the North Little Rock coaches following a heart-breaking 49-45 loss Friday night, Rogers Heritage coach Perry Escalante’s look of disappointment was clear as day.
Har-Ber’s Offense Picking Up Steam
posted: 11/22/2009 1:24 a.m.
Springdale Har-Ber coach Chris Wood was overly pleased with the way the Wildcats played Friday night against Russellville in the second round of the Class 7A playoffs.
Saturday, November 21
NW Arkansas today
posted: 11/21/2009 6:32 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “Thank goodness for the person who saw him and realized he needed medical attention.” Bob Biggs, executive vice president of Phi Delta Theta’s international organization on a University of Arkansas at Fayetteville student who was taken to the hospital for alcohol poisoning Article, 1B
Northwest Arkansas deaths
posted: 11/21/2009 6:31 a.m.
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette publishes, at no charge, death notices of reasonable length for residents of Benton, Carroll, Washington and Madison counties submitted by funeral homes.
The state/region in brief
posted: 11/21/2009 6:30 a.m.
Plea earns woman prison sentence A woman accused in the shooting death of her husband pleaded no contest Friday in Johnson County Circuit Court to manslaughter and a weapons charge.
Workout rule works up students
posted: 11/21/2009 6:30 a.m.
A Pennsylvania university’s requirement that overweight undergraduates take a fitness course to receive their degrees has raised the hackles of students and the eyebrows of health and legal experts.
Relic said to contain shards of Jesus’ cross restored
posted: 11/21/2009 6:29 a.m.
One of the gems of the Vatican’s priceless religious art collection — a sixth-century reliquary containing what is revered as fragments of the cross on which Jesus Christ was crucified — has been restored to its Byzantine-era glory.
Researcher: Text proves shroud is authentic
posted: 11/21/2009 6:29 a.m.
A Vatican researcher has said a nearly invisible text on the Shroud of Turin proves the authenticity of the artifact revered as Jesus’ burial cloth.
Sears Tower terror plotter gets 13 years
posted: 11/21/2009 6:28 a.m.
The ringleader of a group described by prosecutors as plotting terror attacks on Chicago’s Sears Tower and FBI offices in hopes of sparking an anti-government insurrection was sentenced Friday to 13 1 /2 years in prison by a federal judge.
Flooding devastates U.K. Lake District
posted: 11/21/2009 6:28 a.m.
Raging floods engulfed northern England’s picturesque Lake District on Friday after the heaviest rainfall ever recorded in Britain, killing a police officer and trapping dozens in their swamped homes.
U.S. to look at role of Afghan contracts
posted: 11/21/2009 6:27 a.m.
The United States will do its part to reduce corruption in Afghanistan by examining its own contracts and projects, even as it is demanding the same from the Afghan government, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Friday.
Astronaut awaits baby’s birth
posted: 11/21/2009 6:26 a.m.
Atlantis’ astronauts anxiously awaited word on the birth of one crewman’s daughter Friday, as they moved more supplies into the international space station and geared up for another spacewalk.
Senate ethics panel admonishes Burris
posted: 11/21/2009 6:26 a.m.
Democratic Sen. Roland Burris was rebuked Friday by the Senate Ethics Committee, which issued him a “public letter of qualified admonition” for his actions in connection with his appointment by former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
S.C. legislator sets up impeachment panel
posted: 11/21/2009 6:25 a.m.
South Carolina lawmakers plan to formally consider impeaching Republican Gov. Mark Sanford for the first time next week, the chairman of the committee beginning that work said Friday.
Saipan gunman kills 4, himself
posted: 11/21/2009 6:24 a.m.
After going on a shooting rampage that left a trail of victims on the Pacific resort island of Saipan, a gunman drove to a scenic, rocky cliff where untold numbers of Japanese men, women and children plunged to their deaths to avoid capture during World War II, according to police and witness accounts.
2 arrested in grisly murders of family
posted: 11/21/2009 6:18 a.m.
Two men were arrested Friday morning in the murders of five people on a remote property in Garland County last week.
New general in charge of airlift, refueler units
posted: 11/21/2009 6:16 a.m.
Gen. Raymond Johns Jr. took the helm of the Air Force’s largest major command Friday, the day after its busiest day in history when cargo planes and air refueling tankers flew more than 1,030 sorties around the world.
Six world powers press Iran to take nuke deal
posted: 11/21/2009 6:14 a.m.
Representatives of six world powers urged Iran on Friday to accept a United Nations plan aimed at delaying its ability to build a nuclear weapon, as the head of the U.N. nuclear watchdog agency warned Tehran not to miss the opportunity to resolve the dispute.
Names and faces
posted: 11/21/2009 6:13 a.m.
The driver of a Miley Cyrus tour bus was killed Friday when the bus overturned, but the 16-year-old Hannah Montana star wasn’t on board, Virginia State Police said. Sgt. Thomas Molnar said the bus ran off the left side of Interstate 85, struck an embankment and overturned. The accident occurred about 8:15 a.m. in Dinwiddie County, Va., about 40 miles south of Richmond.
The nation in brief
posted: 11/21/2009 6:13 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “You’ve done great harm to yourself, your family, the young men who were your followers, and you’ve violated the trust of your country.” U.S. District Judge Joan Lenard, sentencing the ringleader of a group described by prosecutors as plotting terror attacks on Chicago’s Sears Tower and FBI offices Article, 2A
The world in brief
posted: 11/21/2009 6:13 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “I would hate to see that we are moving back to sanctions.
Iraqi warns of peril from political crisis
posted: 11/21/2009 6:11 a.m.
A top aide to Iraq’s Shiite spiritual leader on Friday urged the country’s fractious political blocs to resolve a crisis over a key election law that threatens to delay national polls planned for January.
Student’s murder trial wrapping up
posted: 11/21/2009 6:07 a.m.
An American student accused of fatally stabbing her British roommate in Italy had a growing hatred for the victim and killed her in retaliation during a drug-fueled sex game, a prosecutor contended Friday in closing arguments at her murder trial.
Man who killed intruder given 2 years for guns
posted: 11/21/2009 6:05 a.m.
A Sherwood man who shot and killed an intruder in his yard two years ago, saying he only meant to scare away potential thieves, was sentenced Friday to two years in prison for a related charge of being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Lawyer seeks deal to return fugitive
posted: 11/21/2009 6:05 a.m.
An attorney for Wayne Watkins is negotiating with law enforcement officials for the fugitive developer to return to Sharp County to face a felony theft charge and possible jail time. Watkins has been living in Mexico.
Septic-tank owners cut off in Jonesboro
posted: 11/21/2009 6:04 a.m.
Stricter environmental regulations have led Jonesboro City Water and Light to discontinue treating thousands of residents’ septic-tank waste, leaving homeowners with nowhere to dispose of sewage.
Northwest Personal Space
posted: 11/21/2009 6 a.m.
Rogers Convention Visitor Bureau chief Tom Galyon loves to spend time in his enclosed, backyard garden.
Fraternity grounded from activities at UA
posted: 11/21/2009 5:57 a.m.
The University of Arkansas this week suspended most fraternities’ social activities for the fall semester after a student attending a frat party was hospitalized with alcohol poisoning and the group’s headquarters began a hazing investigation.
LR’s St. Vincent Infirmary to add neurosurgery institute
posted: 11/21/2009 5:53 a.m.
St. Vincent Infirmary Medical Center in Little Rock is adding a neurosurgery institute.
Powell’s 29 help Hogs avoid upset
posted: 11/21/2009 5:52 a.m.
Appalachian State almost did it to Arkansas again.
Bears in unfamiliar role of spoiler
posted: 11/21/2009 5:52 a.m.
Central Arkansas won’t be playing McNeese State for the Southland Conference title, but the Bears could play kingmaker when the teams meet today at 6 p.m. at Cowboy Stadium in Lake Charles, La.
ASU needs reversal of fortune
posted: 11/21/2009 5:51 a.m.
Arkansas State would have its work cut out for it against Middle Tennessee today even if the teams were playing in Jonesboro.
Plenty on line for Vols, Commodores
posted: 11/21/2009 5:51 a.m.
Vanderbilt Coach Bobby Johnson is looking for a happy end to a dreadful season.
UGA, UK looking for boost
posted: 11/21/2009 5:51 a.m.
There will be a wreath placed over Uga VII’s empty doghouse when Kentucky visits Georgia tonight.
Nebraska, K-State meet for Big 12 North title
posted: 11/21/2009 5:50 a.m.
The North Division representative in the Big 12 Championship Game will be decided in a back-to-the-future matchup tonight.
Stanford wants to get last laugh on Pac-10
posted: 11/21/2009 5:50 a.m.
When Toby Gerhart arrived at Stanford in 2006 there was more talk about whether the Cardinal should field a major college football team than about the farfetched possibility of going to the Rose Bowl.
McCoy eyes NCAA victories mark
posted: 11/21/2009 5:49 a.m.
When Colt McCoy started his first game at Texas in 2006, the second pass of his career was a sign of things to come: A 60-yard touchdown in a rout of North Texas.
Red Raiders trying to forget the past
posted: 11/21/2009 5:48 a.m.
Mike Leach wants his Texas Tech team to leave behind last year’s loss at Oklahoma when the Red Raiders play the Sooners today.
COLLEGE ROUNDUP: ‘Controlled chaos’ works for Vols
posted: 11/21/2009 5:46 a.m.
Scotty Hopson scored 25 points to lead No. 10 Tennessee to a 105-66 rout of East Carolina in the opening round of the Paradise Jam on Friday.
STATE COLLEGE WOMEN: Ole Miss’ Thomas tough on UAPB
posted: 11/21/2009 5:45 a.m.
Arkansas-Pine Bluff couldn’t keep up with the three-point shooting of All-SEC guard Bianca Thomas and Ole Miss on Friday in a 98-56 loss at Tad Smith Coliseum.
COLLEGE WOMEN UALR struggles but gets victory
posted: 11/21/2009 5:45 a.m.
The UALR women survived a scoreless stretch of more than nine minutes to win their home opener on Friday.
CLASS 7A: NLR strikes quickly, often to advance to semifinals
posted: 11/21/2009 5:44 a.m.
North Little Rock running back Tim Johnson rushed for 199 yards and three touchdowns and Deon Rhodes had a 99-yard kickoff return as the North Little Rock Charging Wildcats defeated Rogers Heritage 49-45 in a wild Class 7A quarterfinal game Friday.
CLASS 5A: Pulaski Academy’s defense gets it done
posted: 11/21/2009 5:43 a.m.
The expected offensive shootout between top-ranked Greenwood and No. 6 Pulaski Academy instead turned into a defensive slugfest Friday.
CLASS 7A: Welch, Har-Ber drop Russellville
posted: 11/21/2009 5:43 a.m.
Gordon Welch never had a doubt Friday night.
CLASS 7A Rebels end Tigers’ season
posted: 11/21/2009 5:42 a.m.
Chad Levin’s 38-yard field-goal attempt to force overtime missed wide left as time expired, sealing Fort Smith Southside’s stunning 27-24 victory over defending Class 7A champion Bentonville.
5A ROUNDUP
posted: 11/21/2009 5:41 a.m.
CAMDEN FAIRVIEW 35, WHITE HALL 13 CAMDEN — For the second time in three years, Camden Fairview has advanced to the semifinals, defeating White Hall in the quarterfinals Friday night at Cardinal Stadium.
CLASS 3A: Mansfield moves on behind defense
posted: 11/21/2009 5:40 a.m.
Mansfield allowed a long touchdown run to begin Friday’s game, then spent the rest of the night making big stops.
Post office branches still on list for closure
posted: 11/21/2009 5:39 a.m.
Four Arkansas post office branches or stations remain targeted for closure by the U.S. Postal Service, which has said it may lose $7.8 billion this year.
CLASS 4A: Booneville bobbles its chance
posted: 11/21/2009 5:39 a.m.
Malvern turned the tables on Booneville, earning a 24-23 overtime victory at Bearcat Stadium on Friday in the second round of the Class 4A state playoffs.
CLASS 4A: Heber Springs gangs up on Gravette
posted: 11/21/2009 5:38 a.m.
Braylon Mitchell may be a Division I prospect, but Heber Springs isn’t a one-man show.
CLASS 2A: Spring Hill pounds on hobbled Union
posted: 11/21/2009 5:37 a.m.
There is no such thing as an ugly victory in the playoffs, but there was nothing pretty about Spring Hill’s victory Friday night.
Senator: Cuts leave schools holding tab
posted: 11/21/2009 5:37 a.m.
The legislator who sponsored a law calling for schools to have defibrillators said Friday that he worries that state budget cuts last month may force school districts to buy them instead.
CLASS 4A: Shiloh Christian stops De Queen
posted: 11/21/2009 5:37 a.m.
Shiloh Christian Coach Josh Floyd figured his team would have to shake some rust off after a bye week in the first round of the Class 4A state playoffs.
Childress receives Vikings’ approval
posted: 11/21/2009 5:36 a.m.
Last month, a blurry photo featuring Minnesota Coach Brad Childress dressed as a flight attendant with a black wig and a pink apron appeared on one of his player’s Twitter pages.
Williams workhorse once again
posted: 11/21/2009 5:36 a.m.
Ricky Williams is having his best season since retiring.
Murphy resigns at Arizona State
posted: 11/21/2009 5:35 a.m.
Pat Murphy has resigned after 15 seasons as baseball coach at Arizona State.
5 Naturals placed on 40-man roster
posted: 11/21/2009 5:35 a.m.
The Kansas City Royals announced several roster moves Friday, the deadline for teams to set their 40-man rosters heading into the winter season.
Car-Mart profit up 60% for quarter
posted: 11/21/2009 5:35 a.m.
An official with America’s Car-Mart Inc. on Friday said the 60 percent increase in its second-quarter 2010 profit represented business as usual for the Bentonville-based business.
OZARK: Officer accused of using Taser on female in jail
posted: 11/21/2009 5:34 a.m.
The Ozark Police Department is investigating an allegation that the officer who used a Taser on a 10-yearold girl Nov. 11 also used the Taser on a woman Sunday at the county jail.
Lack of demand shuts oil facilities
posted: 11/21/2009 5:34 a.m.
Refineries from New Mexico to New Jersey are under severe economic pressure because of falling demand for fuel, with a number of facilities shutting down in recent months.
Smucker earnings nearly triple on purchase of Folgers
posted: 11/21/2009 5:34 a.m.
J.M. Smucker Co. nearly tripled its profit in the second quarter as the addition of Folgers coffee gave a jolt to its lineup and lower commodity prices fattened its profit margins.
Other days
posted: 11/21/2009 5:31 a.m.
100 YEARS AGO Nov. 21, 1909 Notice to file its argument in behalf of the railroads in the case of the East St. Louis Cotton Seed Oil Company against the Iron Mountain and Rock Island within 30 days was received yesterday by the Merchants’ Freight Bureau from the Interstate Commerce Commission.
Travesty in New York
posted: 11/21/2009 5:30 a.m.
For late-19 th-Century anarchists, terrorism was the “propaganda of the deed.” And the most successful propaganda-by-deed in history was 9/11—not just the most destructive, but the most spectacular and telegenic.
Just trust them
posted: 11/21/2009 5:30 a.m.
IMAGINE the reaction if the previous administration had been caught telling all these stories about how many jobs it had created-or-saved. Created-or-saved ? You think Jon Stewart would have a ball with that or what? We have yet to see the column by Paul Krugman in which he explains how many jobs are created-or-saved when government prints money and tries to spread it all over tarnation.
Immigration reform, on again
posted: 11/21/2009 5:29 a.m.
The Obama administration has sent an important signal that it remains committed to overhauling the nation’s immigration laws, an issue that has lost none of its urgency since Congress and President Bush tried and failed to enact substantial changes in 2007.
In plain English . . .
posted: 11/21/2009 5:29 a.m.
THE QUOTE of the day in Wednesday’s paper came from Arkansas’ junior senator and thinker, Mark Pryor. He was discussing how tough the vote on Obamacare will be for his senior colleague, Blanche Lincoln, mainly because she’s the one up for re-election next year.
OTHERS SAY: Congress guards its turf
posted: 11/21/2009 5:29 a.m.
Congressmen are getting cranky about the work of a new independent House ethics board, and that’s a good sign.
LETTERS
posted: 11/21/2009 5:28 a.m.
A backlash in the next election is not what we need to separate our people even more. I am hoping for a return to civility instead.
Paper option needed
posted: 11/21/2009 5:27 a.m.
I sense a bipartisan storm brewin’ in Benton County as election commissioners urge county government to save money by virtually abandoning paper ballots.
An anchor for the city
posted: 11/21/2009 5:27 a.m.
When Walter Kimbrough visited Little Rock and the campus of Philander Smith College in 2004, he knew he had found the right place.
Norfork is going with flow
posted: 11/21/2009 5:18 a.m.
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission voted Friday to implement a minimum flow agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on the Lake Norfork tailwater.
Wonder Boys unveil defense
posted: 11/21/2009 5:15 a.m.
It was a bad day at the office for Jeff Byrd.
CLASS 3A PLAYOFFS: Warriors play ‘with purpose’
posted: 11/21/2009 5:14 a.m.
Parkers Chapel found out how tough the Lamar Warriors are with a chip on their shoulders.
HOG CALLS: Receiver doesn’t regret coming back
posted: 11/21/2009 5:12 a.m.
Triumphant in tragedy and tragic in triumph.
Position-by-position matchups
posted: 11/21/2009 5:08 a.m.
Mississippi State has used undersized senior Tyson Lee and big sophomore Chris Relf. Lee has a higher completion percentage and is a capable scrambler, but he has only 4 touchdowns to 13 interceptions while Relf’s efficiency rating is considerably higher and he’s the better pure runner.
In the lane
posted: 11/21/2009 5:07 a.m.
Arkansas freshman point guard Julysses Nobles continues to impress with his ball-handling and stamina.
LSU, Ole Miss in familiar spots
posted: 11/21/2009 5:06 a.m.
Things are looking awfully familiar for BCS No. 8 LSU and Mississippi.
Off the wire
posted: 11/21/2009 5:05 a.m.
GOLF Rain hits LPGA Sophie Gustafson moved within two shots of leader Lorena Ochoa at the season-ending LPGA Tour Championship in Richmond, Texas, on Friday before secondround play was suspended because of bad weather.
Second thoughts
posted: 11/21/2009 5:04 a.m.
In the lame history of lame stunts by lame politicians regarding coming sporting events, there finally has come a creative turn.
DOWNTOWN PROJECT: Signs May Boost Business
posted: 11/21/2009 4:58 a.m.
New, less negative, signs are going up at downtown intersections under construction as part of a beautifi cation project.
Halter Speaks To Students On Lottery
posted: 11/21/2009 4:57 a.m.
High school graduates with a 2.5 grade point average or who score a 19 on the ACT will be eligible for scholarships from the state, Lt. Gov. Bill Halter said Friday.
Nashville Hammers Prairie Grove
posted: 11/21/2009 4:50 a.m.
Nashville quarterback Cole More passed for 334 yards and two touchdowns to lead the second-ranked Scrappers to a 49-12 win over Prairie Grove, setting up a Class 4A showdown next week with top-ranked Shiloh Christian.
COMMENTARY: Bulldogs Off ense Struggles
posted: 11/21/2009 4:48 a.m.
What a waste, recording the TV broadcast of Alabama-Mississippi State to get a handle on the Bulldogs’ offense.
Saints Make Late Run To Elude Leopards
posted: 11/21/2009 4:46 a.m.
Shiloh Christian coach Josh Floyd figured his team would have to shake some rust off after a bye week in the first round of the Class 4A state playoffs.
REVENGE IN STORE: Payback On Hogs’ Minds
posted: 11/21/2009 4:45 a.m.
Arkansas quarterback Ryan Mallett didn’t go to Starkville, Miss., last season, so the sophomore wasn’t on the sideline to soak in the disappointment.
Har-Ber’s Defense Rises After Kickoff Return
posted: 11/21/2009 4:44 a.m.
The Wildcats had been in this position before and once again, they didn’t panic.
Obituaries for Benton County
posted: 11/21/2009 4:43 a.m.
Obituaries for Benton County for November 21, 2009.
Wildcats Back To Prowling Form
posted: 11/21/2009 4:43 a.m.
Gordon Welch never had a doubt Friday night.
Singer To Headline Hospital Ball
posted: 11/21/2009 4:39 a.m.
“American Idol” semifinalist Danny Gokey will headline this year’s O Night Divine Charity Ball on Dec. 5, Mercy Health Foundation officials announced at a news conference Friday.
BEAVER WATER DISTRICT: Officials To Conduct Experiments
posted: 11/21/2009 4:37 a.m.
A series of experiments will help Beaver Water District officials decide how to comply with coming changes to federal rules.
Injured Haskell Limited In Loss
posted: 11/21/2009 4:37 a.m.
Bentonville running back Courtney Haskell was in no mood to talk late Friday night.
Bisbee Talks Building Plans
posted: 11/21/2009 4:35 a.m.
Benton County Judge Dave Bisbee expects two meetings next week will lay groundwork for initiating a building plan for the county.
North Little Rock Edges Rogers Heritage
posted: 11/21/2009 4:33 a.m.
In the end, North Little Rock made just a few more big plays Friday night.
Krupka Signs With UALR
posted: 11/21/2009 4:29 a.m.
Rogers High outfielder Marshall Krupka signed a letter of intent Friday afternoon to play at Arkansas-Little Rock.
Heber Springs Runs Past Gravette
posted: 11/21/2009 4:28 a.m.
Braylon Mitchell may be a Division I prospect, but Heber Springs is not a one-man show.
NEVER A SLOW DAY: Road Projects Continue
posted: 11/21/2009 4:28 a.m.
At the rate Bentonville continues to grow, street work never seems to end.
COMMENTARY: Lincoln’s Cold Feet A Positive?
posted: 11/21/2009 4:24 a.m.
With respect to Sen. Blanche Lincoln, who hasn’t enjoyed much — if any — good news lately, it’s time to give her some positive recognition.
Casualties Of War
posted: 11/21/2009 4:23 a.m.
To honor the men and women in our armed forces and remind our readers of their sacrifices, the Rogers Morning News/Springdale Morning News/Benton County Daily Record/Northwest Arkansas Times is publishing Department of Defense announcements identifying Americans killed in active military operations. Spc. Robert K. Charlton, 22, of Malden, Mo., died Oct. 27 at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Landstuhl, Germany, of injuries suffered from a noncombat-related incident Oct. 23 in Wardak, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y.
PUBLIC VIEWPOINT: Don’t Rush On Health Care
posted: 11/21/2009 4:22 a.m.
I just read a public opinion on health care about a man that “plunged a knife into his arm, was shot in the stomach by a nail gun and his co-worker who put a skillsaw into his thigh and traveled to Siloam, bleeding all the way” and could not seek medical attention due to the lack of insurance. Emergency rooms across the country treat the uninsured daily without the injured or sick having insurance: Thus, “emergency room.” The Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act passed in 1986 mandated the treatment of medical emergencies in almost all hospitals, including the ones in Northwest Arkansas, (except the VA hospital, a government run hospital). The hospital, because of not being able to collect for services, allow the patient to fill out paperwork and write the bill off to charity or the hospital may simply write it off to bad-debt, however, they may try to collect.
Workers Sue Sheriff’s Office
posted: 11/21/2009 4:21 a.m.
Two female employees of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office say in a federal lawsuit they have been sexually harassed on the job and Sheriff Tim Helder has tolerated it.
HOW WE SEE IT: Last Chance For Pay Raises
posted: 11/21/2009 4:21 a.m.
We were surprised at first when the Washington County Quorum Court voted to provide pay raises for county employees. At the same time, the justices of the peace were dipping into reserve to balance the budget.
Station Helps Pay It Forward
posted: 11/21/2009 4:20 a.m.
A steady line of customers at Chick-fil-A in Bentonville pulled up to the drive-through window, all poised to shell out money for their meal.
FAITH MATTERS: Riding On A Sinking Ship
posted: 11/21/2009 4:16 a.m.
So you’re on the Titanic resting in your first-class cabin. The alarm bells ring. The “unsinkable” luxury liner is taking on water. There are not enough lifeboats for everyone. What will you do?
Southside Rally Shocks Bentonville
posted: 11/21/2009 4:14 a.m.
Stunned by their season-ending defeat Friday night, Bentonville’s players hugged one another inside the Tiger Athletic Complex, tears streaming down many of their faces.
RELIGION NOTES: Advent Offerings
posted: 11/21/2009 4:14 a.m.
Christmas Bazaar & Bake Sale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. today, Eastside Church in Springdale.
Churches Plan Thanksgiving Feasts
posted: 11/21/2009 4:12 a.m.
Cooks often rise early on Thanksgiving Day.
Obituaries for Washington County
posted: 11/21/2009 4:05 a.m.
Obituaries for Washington County for November 21, 2009.
Jobless rate up to 7.6% in state
posted: 11/21/2009 4:04 a.m.
Arkansas’ unemployment rate rose half a percentage point to 7.6 percent in October, the highest joblessness rate in more than 21 years, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics said Friday.
In the news
posted: 11/21/2009 4:03 a.m.
Eduardo L. Castillo, 34, broke a finger on his right hand and was bruised and sore after the windowwasher fell eight stories outside a downtown Seattle building, officials said, adding that his safety rope softened the impact.
Bank capital Fed’s top concern
posted: 11/21/2009 4:02 a.m.
Federal Reserve officials are stepping up scrutiny of the biggest U.S. banks to ensure the lenders can withstand a reversal of soaring global-asset prices, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
Deflation could hurt revival, Japan warns
posted: 11/21/2009 4:01 a.m.
Japan’s government highlighted the danger of deflation for the first time in three years Friday, warning that falling prices and a further worsening of the labor market could drag on the weak recovery.
Bentonville Senior Publishes iPhone Application
posted: 11/21/2009 4:01 a.m.
Scott Bedwell, a Bentonville High School senior, essentially exhausted the school district’s computer science curriculum by the time he completed 10th grade. Nonetheless, he continues to achieve in the field of computer and technology.
New bug moves in, has taste for beans
posted: 11/21/2009 3:58 a.m.
Researchers recently found an insect in north Georgia that has never before been reported in the Western Hemisphere, and its arrival could be a mixed blessing.
EU central bank to cut bailout aid
posted: 11/21/2009 3:57 a.m.
Although it is too early to say the crisis is over, it is time to withdraw some of the policy measures that supported the financial system through the credit crunch, European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet said Friday.
NEWS IN BRIEF
posted: 11/21/2009 3:56 a.m.
First National Bank of Wynne has been sanctioned by federal regulators, who described the bank as being in “troubled condition.” The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency reprimanded First National on Oct. 6 but did not make it public until Friday.
Business news in brief
posted: 11/21/2009 3:55 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “There are literally five people in the U.S. who could’ve identified this insect.” Dan Suiter, an associate professor of entomology at the University of Georgia’s Griffin campus Article, 1D
MARKET REPORT: Stocks decline for a third day
posted: 11/21/2009 3:55 a.m.
The stock market ended a down week with light selling as investors grew uneasy about a rising dollar and spiking demand for the safest government debt.
Two Bridges Considered
posted: 11/21/2009 3:53 a.m.
Two Washington County bridges will be among 34 properties in 28 Arkansas counties to be considered for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places.
Ho-hum Christmas decorations liven up with fresh evergreens and berries
posted: 11/21/2009 3:53 a.m.
The use of greenery in Christmas decorations is traditional. A plush fir wreath on the door or a pine garland snaking down a stair rail, threaded with ornaments, berries and fancy ribbons, just says Christmas.
Turning down technology a trend in children’s toys
posted: 11/21/2009 3:53 a.m.
Once upon a time, the ideal decor for a child’s room was a cozy haven filled with sturdy push-pull toys, handmade dolls and a few baskets of dress-up clothes.
OTUS THE HEAD CAT: Clinton a hands-on leader, to turkey’s dismay
posted: 11/21/2009 3:52 a.m.
Dear Otus, Every year they make a big deal about the president “pardoning” some stupid turkey for Thanksgiving. If everyone decided to pardon a turkey on Thanksgiving, thousands of turkey farmers like me would go broke. Just when the heck did all this turkey pardoning get started?
Ask the expert
posted: 11/21/2009 3:52 a.m.
Is having the air ducts in your home’s central air-conditioning system cleaned worthwhile or worthless ? The question is worthwhile, consumer advocates say. We turned to Susan Salisbury, who checked out the topic for Cox Newspapers.
Many Schools Offer Week Off For Thanksgiving
posted: 11/21/2009 3:52 a.m.
The traditional Thanksgiving Day dinner doesn’t change much from year to year, but the number of days public school students take off for Thanksgiving is changing.
Tools & toys
posted: 11/21/2009 3:52 a.m.
Napoleon Crystal-Trimmed Fireplace What’s to love: A limited-edition line showing off Swarovski crystals.
In the garden
posted: 11/21/2009 3:51 a.m.
Q. I believe my flower beds have been invaded by the dog stinkhorn mushroom and I can’t get rid of them. What do you recommend to get rid of this pest? It seems to be in the mulch. Will getting rid of the mulch do the trick?
Personal space
posted: 11/21/2009 3:50 a.m.
Billie Beardsley Where I live: My husband, Buster, and I live at Hunters Green, a gated condominium neighborhood in west Little Rock. My mother-in-law, Grace Beardsley, lives with us and our dog, Henna.
ON CHRISTIANITY
posted: 11/21/2009 3:50 a.m.
DEAR REV. GRAHAM: A friend keeps telling me that God loves me, but how do I know it’s true? My parents divorced when I was 9 and I was raised (reluctantly) by my grandparents, so all my life I’ve felt that no one loves me. Why is God any different? — L.R.
HELPFUL HINTS
posted: 11/21/2009 3:49 a.m.
DEAR READERS: Ever wonder how old your dog is in human years? The old adage to “multiply your dog’s age by seven” is actually incorrect. The truth is that small dogs and large dogs age at different rates.
Small Frame Helps Man Save Soldier
posted: 11/21/2009 3:48 a.m.
Did he hear something? He listens again. Another soldier hears it, too. The voice is faint and desperate: “I’m here. I’m here. Help me.”
CLICK & CLACK’S CAR TALK
posted: 11/21/2009 3:46 a.m.
DEAR TOM AND RAY: A friend of mine at work and I have a disagreement regarding using the clutch on a standard-shift car. He says that keeping the clutch pressed in will wear out the throw-out bearing, and I say it won’t.
HOROSCOPES BY HOLIDAY
posted: 11/21/2009 3:45 a.m.
Happy birthday. You get greater value out of your relationships and endeavors this year. You excel at technicalities and are able to make life run smoothly and even automate some of the tasks you dislike.You’ll consider a sweet offer in December. Virgo and Libra people adore you.
Check your knowledge
posted: 11/21/2009 3:43 a.m.
1. Yom Kippur is the Jewish religion’s Day of... 2. Cerise is a color of bright blue, bright orange or bright red?
Easy does it when trimming the home
posted: 11/21/2009 3:40 a.m.
Jill Helmer, co-author of Evergreen: Decorating With Colours of the Season, offers these additional tips to keep your Christmas decorating simple, tasteful and worry-free.
Price doesn’t always mean quality when buying towels
posted: 11/21/2009 3:37 a.m.
In a lot of families, towels get no respect. If they suck up water, they’re considered good enough.
Deputies Bust Mobile Meth Lab
posted: 11/21/2009 3:32 a.m.
Benton County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested two men found cooking methamphetamine in a vehicle parked in the middle of the road, according to a news release.
Official Says Number Incorrect
posted: 11/21/2009 3:29 a.m.
Washington County Comptroller Cheryl Bolinger said the impact of raises on the county’s 2010 budget was overstated during discussion at Tuesday’s Quorum Court’s Finance Committee meeting.
Lincoln’s vote seen as pivotal
posted: 11/21/2009 3:27 a.m.
With tonight’s critical Senate vote looming, all eyes focused Friday on Sen. Blanche Lincoln, who remained silent on whether she will vote with her party to begin a historic debate on sweeping healthcare legislation.
Medicare Enrollment Set
posted: 11/21/2009 3:21 a.m.
Har-Ber High School students will provide a chance for senior citizens to learn about Medicare Part D prescription drug plans during a Medicare open enrollment event today at the school.
Downtown Lights Up Tonight
posted: 11/21/2009 3:16 a.m.
After tonight, all downtown will need to look like a holiday picture postcard will be some snow.
Greek Activities Halted
posted: 11/21/2009 3:14 a.m.
The University of Arkansas’ Office of Greek Life, trying to send a “strong message” about student conduct, has banned the school’s fraternities from all social activities until the spring semester.
Farmer’s Market Ending Season
posted: 11/21/2009 3:12 a.m.
The Fayetteville Farmers Market, which closes out its 2009 downtown season with this morning’s sale, will soon be looking for a new manager — several, in fact.
Pizza Robber Gets 20 Year In Prison
posted: 11/21/2009 3:10 a.m.
A 19-year-old Lowell man faces 20 years in prison after admitting he robbed a pizza delivery man at gunpoint.
Friday, November 20
Two veterans take reins of Tyson Foods
posted: 11/20/2009 6:20 a.m.
Tyson Foods Inc. on Thursday promoted two division leaders to pilot the Springdale-based meat processing company 11 months after it tapped a retired executive as interim chief.
North Pole ‘elves’ bent on answering letters
posted: 11/20/2009 6:19 a.m.
A group of volunteer Santa Claus “elves” in Alaska’s frigid interior is determined to save a popular Christmas letter service featuring the North Pole’s most beloved icon.
EU gives top jobs to Brit, Belgian
posted: 11/20/2009 6:19 a.m.
EU leaders Thursday handed the European Union’s top new jobs to two little-known, compromise figures — Belgium’s prime minister and the EU’s trade commissioner — dashing hopes of those who wanted to raise the continent’s global profile.
Anti-terrorist experts warn homegrown extremism rising
posted: 11/20/2009 6:18 a.m.
Terrorist episodes over the past 12 months show that Islamic extremists within the U.S. increasingly are launching attacks against targets such as military bases, anti-terrorist experts said Thursday.
S.C. governor adds flights in ethics case
posted: 11/20/2009 6:18 a.m.
South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford wants to report previously unrecorded flights he took on planes owned by friends and campaign donors, a state ethics official said Thursday.
Two business leaders say drug costs hurt state
posted: 11/20/2009 6:17 a.m.
With congressmen clamoring to investigate whether drug manufacturers are inflating prices, a pair of Arkansas business leaders Thursday joined Democratic Rep. Marion Berry to advocate changes in prescription pricing in health-care legislation.
‘Christmas’ back in parade’s name
posted: 11/20/2009 6:16 a.m.
This Long Island town is hoping for better attendance at its 16th annual holiday boat parade this year by restoring “Christmas” to the event’s name.
Obama: Troops helped Asia rise
posted: 11/20/2009 6:16 a.m.
President Barack Obama told about 1,500 U.S. servicemen Thursday that in providing security to the region and containing North Korea, they’d allowed the nations he’d been visiting to flourish.
Karzai vows war on crooks
posted: 11/20/2009 6:15 a.m.
President Hamid Karzai was inaugurated Thursday for a second term, pledging that Afghanistan will prosecute corrupt officials and control its own security within five years.
Ex-Sunni insurgent sentenced
posted: 11/20/2009 6:15 a.m.
An Iraqi court on Thursday sentenced the Sunni leader of a government-allied paramilitary group to death for murder and kidnapping in a case that highlighted tensions over the treatment of former insurgents who turned against al-Qaida.
GRIDLOCK GURU: Car counts are routine procedure
posted: 11/20/2009 6:14 a.m.
Whiskey-swilling cowboys surely were hired in the Old West to count wagons that rolled past, so Dodge City’s engineers could decide if trails should be widened from two ruts to four.
Lawyer draws ire of judge in lawsuit over poultry litter
posted: 11/20/2009 6:13 a.m.
U.S. District Judge Greg Frizzell on Thursday chastised an attorney representing the state of Oklahoma for overloading the ongoing poultry litter case with paperwork.
Plans call for Beaver Lake watershed partnership
posted: 11/20/2009 6:12 a.m.
Doing nothing about Beaver Lake’s water quality is acceptable only if the lake can’t be improved, a consultant told a group gathered Thursday to plan the creation of a Beaver Watershed Partnership.
Sisters - age 61 and 70 - admit scheme
posted: 11/20/2009 6:11 a.m.
Two sisters who had been on the run from federal authorities for nearly five years when they were arrested in June in Texas have pleaded guilty to conspiring to defraud the IRS.
Plea for outside aid cites fairness
posted: 11/20/2009 6:10 a.m.
The prosecutor for Ozark has requested the Arkansas State Police conduct a criminal investigation into a police officer’s use of a Taser on a 10-year-old girl.
Northwest Arkansas deaths
posted: 11/20/2009 6:09 a.m.
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette publishes, at no charge, death notices of reasonable length for residents of Benton, Carroll, Washington and Madison counties submitted by funeral homes.
The state/region in brief
posted: 11/20/2009 6:08 a.m.
Plea deal struck in spouse slaying A Lone Pine woman charged in the shooting death of her husband has reached a plea agreement with prosecutors.
NW Arkansas today
posted: 11/20/2009 6:07 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “Beaver water is the liquid gold for Northwest Arkansas.” George Graen, who lives on Beaver Lake, while a proposal to create a Beaver Watershed Partnership was being discussed Article, 1B
FAA glitch slows air travel
posted: 11/20/2009 6:06 a.m.
Air travelers nationwide scrambled to revise their plans Thursday after an FAA computer glitch caused widespread cancellations and delays for the second time in 15 months.
Beach contending for PGA Tour card
posted: 11/20/2009 6:05 a.m.
Fayetteville’s Nick Beach survived an up-and-down second round to remain in contention for a 2010 Tour card during the second stage of the PGA Qualifying School.
A ‘Sparkling Wonderland’
posted: 11/20/2009 6:05 a.m.
We see lights in other cities that stand out,” says Godwin-Charles Ogbeide, ticking off names of cities such as Las Vegas and New York City. “But these beat them all.” He may have a little hometown bias, but it’s hard to question the enthusiasm in Ogbeide’s voice when he waxes poetic about the Lights of the Ozarks, the lighting display that will, starting on Saturday evening, illuminate the Fayetteville square.
SEC MEN Wildcats take inside route
posted: 11/20/2009 6:05 a.m.
De-Marcus Cousins had 27 points and 18 rebounds to help No. 4 Kentucky outlast Sam Houston State 102-92 on Thursday night in the Cancun Challenge.
‘Christmas Story’ A Classic
posted: 11/20/2009 6:04 a.m.
Maybe we all didn’t want a BB gun for Christmas, but I remember when I wanted mine,” says Jim Moody.
High school notes
posted: 11/20/2009 6:04 a.m.
Moquett has horse in 5A race Ron Moquett makes his living training thoroughbreds.
Shields clears up earlier remarks
posted: 11/20/2009 6:03 a.m.
UALR Coach Steve Shields didn’t mean what he said Tuesday. Or at least not how some attempted to interpret a comment in Tuesday’s Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. He wrote on his Web site, www.steveshields.com, that he wanted to “clear up any misunderstandings.” “My quote in the paper was, ‘Nobody cares.
’TIS THE SEASON
posted: 11/20/2009 6:02 a.m.
It may not even be Thanksgiving yet, but there is little denying that the Christmas season is on the way, with holiday music being piped into stores everywhere. Let’s not forget the Christmas events, though, as a myriad of activities are beginning in the area. Here is a list of a few of the activities that can get Scrooges everywhere in the spirit.
Class 7A Report
posted: 11/20/2009 6:02 a.m.
Har-Ber’s McKinney to return Senior Josh McKinney will make his return for Springdale Har-Ber tonight in its home playoff game with Russellville. The Cyclones (8-2-1 ) defeated Springdale 27-26 last week, while Har-Ber (9-1 ) received a first-round bye after tying Bentonville for the 7A-West Conference championship.
NFL Williams takes over for Brown
posted: 11/20/2009 6:01 a.m.
Ricky Williams, 32, is far from done. And even without Ronnie Brown, the once writtenoff Miami Dolphins are back in the playoff picture.
ON THE MENU All Green, All The Time
posted: 11/20/2009 6:01 a.m.
Local makes sense,” says Clayton Suttle, standing in a restaurant filled with local produce, local decor and local recipes.
Dyer nominated for player of year
posted: 11/20/2009 6:01 a.m.
Little Rock Christian senior tailback Michael Dyer is among 16 nominees for the Land, Texas. Hall’s rushing yardage remains a national high school record. U.S. Army Player of the Year award.
Entergy gets OK to exit contract
posted: 11/20/2009 6 a.m.
Entergy Arkansas Inc. can withdraw from the costly “system agreement” it shares with five other Entergy Corp. subsidiaries, federal regulators ruled Thursday.
Bailout to help shrink deficit, Geithner says
posted: 11/20/2009 6 a.m.
Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said Thursday that the government’s $700 billion bailout program will end “as soon as we can,” and that part of it will be used to lower the record deficit.
LISTEN HERE! Symphony Goes On Record
posted: 11/20/2009 6 a.m.
It’s a big deal to have a symphony recording at all, says John Jeter, musical director and conductor of the Fort Smith Symphony.
Emergency loans drop, Fed reports
posted: 11/20/2009 5:59 a.m.
Banks borrowed slightly less from the Federal Reserve’s emergency lending program over the past week but increased their use of other credit programs designed to ease the financial crisis.
FAMILY FRIENDLY A Wolf In Wolf’s Clothing
posted: 11/20/2009 5:58 a.m.
Not every actor would appreciate being called “slimy” in a review. And that’s not how Jon Gentry sees his character in “Peter and the Wolf.” “I tend to think of him as very urbane and suave,” says Gentry, one of the eight-man touring company coming to the Walton Arts Center Saturday. “There are a couple of points where he gets a little angry, but he’s not a mean, snarly wolf at all.” Still, the veteran actor admits, “I have made one kid leave the theater crying.” Of course, the Arizona Republic critic also called Gentry’s performance “stellar” when Childsplay debuted the musical comedy in its hometown of Tempe.
LOOK HERE! Paper Baggin’ It
posted: 11/20/2009 5:56 a.m.
Alot of times in life, seemingly unrelated occurrences or experiences — sometimes years and great distances apart — will connect and combine — sometimes suddenly — into an entirely new creation.
Bill seen as deficit easer
posted: 11/20/2009 5:54 a.m.
Congressional budget crunchers said Thursday that the Democrats’ latest health-care plan would hold down federal red ink for at least 20 years, an assessment that gave supporters hope as the Senate moved toward a historic debate.
Foreclosures on prime loans surge
posted: 11/20/2009 5:52 a.m.
Rising unemployment led to a spike in foreclosures on prime fixed-rate mortgage loans in the third quarter, the Mortgage Bankers Association said Thursday.
OUT IN THEATERS
posted: 11/20/2009 5:48 a.m.
AT THE MOVIES ‘Twilight: New Moon’ Abandoned by Edward, Bella sleepwalks through her senior year, until her frozen heart is gradually thawed by Jacob. With Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner. (PG-13 ) ‘Planet 51’ American astronaut Captain Charles “Chuck” Baker lands on Planet 51 thinking he’s the first person to step foot on it. To his surprise, he finds that this planet is inhabited by little green people who are happily living in a white picket fence world, and whose only fear is that it will be overrun by alien invaders — like Chuck!
WEEKEND NOTES
posted: 11/20/2009 5:48 a.m.
In Concert ! Season’s Greetings Concert, 7 p.m. Dec. 7, Stubblefield Center at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith. Free. 788-7300.
FAMILY FRIENDLY AT THE LIBRARY IN NORTHWEST ARKANSAS
posted: 11/20/2009 5:48 a.m.
BELLA VISTA LIBRARY 11 Dickens Place 855-1753 Until Dec. 5 — Letters from Santa, $6 Today — 9:30 a.m. Stories with Miss Kathryn (children) Wednesday — Closing at 5 p.m. for Thanksgiving; reopen at 9 a.m. Nov. 28 BENTONVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY 405 S. Main St.
WEEKEND NOTES
posted: 11/20/2009 5:48 a.m.
On Stage ! North Arkansas College: “True West,” 7 p.m. today and 2 p.m. Sunday, Lyric Theater in Harrison. $5- $10. 870-391-3504 or ozarkartscouncil.org.
Cruisin’ For Eagles
posted: 11/20/2009 5:48 a.m.
About the time swimmers and boaters say goodbye to Beaver Lake, bald eagles come winging their way to its tree-lined shores for a winter-long stay.
Pakistan bombings kill 21 in two days
posted: 11/20/2009 5:47 a.m.
A blast early today killed two police officers a day after a suicide bomber killed 19 people outside a courthouse in northwestern Pakistan in the latest attacks by Islamist militants retaliating against an army offensive near the Afghan border.
Judge confirmed over GOP objections
posted: 11/20/2009 5:32 a.m.
The Senate confirmed U.S. District Court Judge David Hamilton of Indiana to a federal appeals court vacancy, overcoming objections from Republicans who said he embraced a “liberal activist” judicial philosophy.
31 years later, Guyana unveils memorial for Jonestown
posted: 11/20/2009 5:30 a.m.
It has taken more than 30 years, but the government of Guyana has erected a memorial plaque at the site of the Jonestown cult massacre, a dark episode the South American country had long sought to downplay.
Tokyo tops Paris in Michelin Guide’s restaurant rankings
posted: 11/20/2009 5:28 a.m.
The Epicurean king who oversees the Michelin Guide fears he may be banished from France.
House votes to block cuts in doctors’ Medicare pay
posted: 11/20/2009 5:25 a.m.
The U.S. House approved spending $210 billion over 10 years to avert cuts in federal reimbursements to doctors participating in the Medicare program.
In the news
posted: 11/20/2009 5:23 a.m.
Oprah Winfrey will announce today the final date for her iconic talk show, which will end in 2011 after 25 seasons on the air, her production company said.
Names and faces
posted: 11/20/2009 5:23 a.m.
Eating disorder experts criticized Kate Moss on Thursday after the model cited as her motto a phrase used on Web sites that encourage girls to avoid eating. In an interview with the fashion Web site WWD, Moss said one of her mottos was “nothing tastes as good as skinny feels.”
Man Changes Marine Urban Fighting Tactics
posted: 11/20/2009 5:22 a.m.
As his M1 Abrams tank, nicknamed Bonecrusher, rolled through Fallujah, Iraq, Gunnery Sgt. Nick Popaditch thought about the trail of dead insurgents left in its wake: “Fight and you die. Run and you die. Hide and you die. Hey, this works for me.”
Getting it straight
posted: 11/20/2009 5:22 a.m.
The Democrat-Gazette wants its news reports to be fair and accurate.
The nation in brief
posted: 11/20/2009 5:22 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “It’s Grinch-like that the Postal Service never informed all the little elves before the fact.” Doug Isaacson, mayor of North Pole, Alaska, on the dropping of a program where volunteers open and respond to thousands of letters addressed to Santa each year Article, 4A
Board Denies Liquor License To Club Near Heritage High School
posted: 11/20/2009 5:21 a.m.
Puerto La Libertad, a club on Eighth Street, 251 feet behind Rogers Heritage High School, was denied a liquor license Wednesday by Alcohol Beverage Control Board.
The world in brief
posted: 11/20/2009 5:21 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “We are determined that by the next five years, the Afghan forces are capable of taking the lead in ensuring security and stability across the country.” Afghan President Hamid Karzai, in his inaugural speech Article, 1A
Hotel gunfight kills suspect in 5 deaths
posted: 11/20/2009 5:20 a.m.
A suspect in the five homicides last week in Pearcy was shot and killed Thursday night when authorities attempted to arrest him at a Hot Springs hotel.
Food Drive To Benefit Samaritan Center
posted: 11/20/2009 5:20 a.m.
Helping Hands of Bentonville and Samaritan Community Center of Rogers will share donations of nonperishable foods and/or donations by check in the Share the Spirit drive sponsored by the Benton County Democratic Central Committee through Dec. 20.
Fight health bill, ex-Clinton adviser urges
posted: 11/20/2009 5:19 a.m.
The health-care overhaul bill being considered in the U.S. Senate is “the most serious threat to our lives and our liberties we Americans have faced since World War II,” former Clinton adviser Dick Morris told about 250 Arkansans who rallied against the legislation.
Retired Educator Funds Five Scholarships At UA
posted: 11/20/2009 5:18 a.m.
A Fayetteville man recently donated $250,000 in support of scholarships at the University of Arkansas.
Honor Roll, Kirksey
posted: 11/20/2009 5:16 a.m.
Kirksey Middle School has released its first quarter honor roll for the 2009-10 school year.
Augustine Foundation To Hold Fundraiser
posted: 11/20/2009 5:14 a.m.
The M & N Augustine Foundation will hold its annual International Dinner, Raffle and Silent Auction from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Joseph’s School on Starr Drive in Fayetteville.
Senator suggests debate on ‘pot’
posted: 11/20/2009 5:11 a.m.
A veteran legislator who this week suggested reassessing criminal penalties for marijuana as a way to curb growth in prison population said Thursday that he hasn’t decided if he’ll offer legislation to that effect.
District To Receive $99,500 Grant For Technology
posted: 11/20/2009 5:11 a.m.
The Fayetteville School District will receive a $99,500 technology grant to aid geometry students to increase academic performance and technological literacy.
Philharmonic Show Set For Dec. 12
posted: 11/20/2009 5:10 a.m.
The Arkansas Philharmonic Orchestra’s “Christmas in the Ozarks” concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12 at the Arend Arts Center at Bentonville High School.
Drake Street Closing Scheduled
posted: 11/20/2009 5:09 a.m.
The city of Fayetteville will close Drake Street between Garland Avenue and Gregg Street today for repairs to the railroad crossing near Garland. The street closing will begin at 6 a.m. today and remain in place until 2 p.m.
Lowell Shelter To Host Adoption Day, Open House
posted: 11/20/2009 5:08 a.m.
Friends of the Lowell Animal Shelter will have an open house/adoption day from 1 to 3 p.m. Nov. 28 at the Lowell Animal Shelter, 214 N. Lincoln St. For more information, contact June Sayre at 770-6564 or visit www.flasonline.org.
All White LED Lights Coming To Square
posted: 11/20/2009 5:07 a.m.
A new assortment of LED lights will be featured on the downtown Bentonville Square starting this weekend.
Briefs for Benton County
posted: 11/20/2009 5:07 a.m.
LifeSpring United Methodist Church will be hosting an AARP Arkansas Driver Safety Class from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 2. Designed for drivers age 50 and older, this 4 1/2 hour format class qualifies participants for saving on their automobile insurance premiums. Participants should check with their insurance agents for specifics.
Trio Sets Sights On West Point
posted: 11/20/2009 5:05 a.m.
While Class 7A football teams across the state opened postseason play last week, Bentonville, which earned a fi rstround bye, opens defense of its state championship tonight at home against Fort Smith Southside.
Rogers Lands Top Air Rifle Event
posted: 11/20/2009 5:03 a.m.
A top air rifle match that has been held in Kentucky for 16 years is moving to Rogers this summer.
Woman Draws Prison Sentence For Sexual Assault
posted: 11/20/2009 5:03 a.m.
A Rogers woman was sentenced to 10 years in prison Thursday after admitting to sexually assaulting a 14-year-old boy.
Other days
posted: 11/20/2009 5:02 a.m.
100 YEARS AGO Nov. 20, 1909 Gas is to be piped to Little Rock and offered to citizens at 50 cents or less per thousand feet, according to the plans of the new Arkansas Natural Gas Company of Delaware, which filed a copy of its articles of incorporation with the secretary of state Thursday.
Johansen Released From Jail On Citation
posted: 11/20/2009 5 a.m.
A Garfield man was released on citation Wednesday after his arrest on a hindering charge in connection with the investigation of a missing Bentonville mother and daughter.
Two Wal-Marts in Fayetteville can sell alcohol
posted: 11/20/2009 5 a.m.
Beer and wine will soon be available at two Fayetteville Wal-Mart stores as a result of the state Alcoholic Beverage Control Division rulings Thursday night.
JBU Plans 67th Annual Candlelight Service
posted: 11/20/2009 5 a.m.
The 67th annual John Brown University Candlelight Service will ring in the Christmas season with traditional melodies, time-honored classics, and inspirational readings on Dec. 10-12.
Retired Firemen Seeks More Pension Advice
posted: 11/20/2009 4:59 a.m.
It may be with small steps, but some of Fayetteville’s retired firemen are inching toward the uncomfortable decision to reduce retiree benefits.
Obituaries for Benton County
posted: 11/20/2009 4:58 a.m.
Obituaries and Death Notices for Benton County
Arkansas Supreme Court
posted: 11/20/2009 4:57 a.m.
The Arkansas Supreme Court released opinions on Thursday.The court's ruling and the names of the cases are reprinted here. The full opinions and other court proceedings, including per curiam decisions, orders and submissions, can be found on the Internet at courts. state.ar.us.
Ground Broken For New Children’s Center
posted: 11/20/2009 4:56 a.m.
With a toss of red dirt from golden shovels, ground was broken on a new Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter on Thursday.
EDITORIALS Annals of Obamalaw
posted: 11/20/2009 4:56 a.m.
WORRIED about trying the ringleader of the 9/11 terrorists and four of his close associates in a civilian courtroom?
Afghans need support
posted: 11/20/2009 4:56 a.m.
The residents of the Afghan capital, both native and foreign, are waiting for President Obama to make up his mind. The president’s lengthy review of Afghan policy—the results of which he’s finally expected to announce around Thanksgiving—has created a dangerous sense of drift here.
Can we still boldly go?
posted: 11/20/2009 4:56 a.m.
Maybe someone should stick a copy of The Right Stuff into the DVD player on President Obama’s long flight back from his mission to Asia.
Records for Northwest Arkansas
posted: 11/20/2009 4:55 a.m.
Brian Peterson, 31, of 1218 Lewis Ave. in Fayetteville was arrested Wednesday in connection with felony third-degree domestic battery and parole violation. He was being held in the Washington County Detention Center without bond Thursday.
Obama v. Obama
posted: 11/20/2009 4:55 a.m.
CAN OUR president be catching on, or is he just pretending to?
Obituaries for Washington County
posted: 11/20/2009 4:55 a.m.
Obituaries and Death Notices for Washington County
LETTERS
posted: 11/20/2009 4:54 a.m.
Remember ‘forgotten war’Meredith Oakley’s column on “the forgotten war,” Korea, was appreciated by this old vet. It provided those of us who served in that place a moment’s reflection, a pause while shaving that creased and lined face to ask, “Was I really that young once?”
Jumping the gun
posted: 11/20/2009 4:54 a.m.
Barack Obama was just a wee lad the last time a president jumped the gun on the judicial process, so it probably never occurred to him to exercise a little verbal restraint.
LOWER PROPERTY TAXES: Millage Rate Changing
posted: 11/20/2009 4:52 a.m.
Benton County justices of the peace approved a millage change during Thursday night’s Quorum Court meeting that will result in a one-tenth of a mill decrease in taxes collected in 2010.
More book than face
posted: 11/20/2009 4:52 a.m.
It’s been just over a month since I dove face-first into the social network program Facebook. Knowing the origin of the site as an electronic version of a university class picture directory, I expected it to be a forum dominated by kids and college students.
Wildcats, Cyclones Ready For Playoff Clash
posted: 11/20/2009 4:50 a.m.
Springdale Har-Ber coach Chris Wood doesn’t think his team will have any rust tonight when it hosts Russellville in the second round of the Class 7A playoffs.
UA Fraternity’s Activities Suspended In Hazing Probe
posted: 11/20/2009 4:49 a.m.
Activities at a University of Arkansas fraternity house have been suspended pending the completion of a hazing investigation by the group’s international organization.
Men’s Chorus Plan Concert
posted: 11/20/2009 4:48 a.m.
The Bella Vista Men’s Chorus will present the free concert “Christmas in Bella Vista with Bells and Bows” at 3 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Bella Vista Community Church.
Star-crossed Terry Bowden revivified at North Alabama
posted: 11/20/2009 4:47 a.m.
People forget that Terry Bowden isn’t new to this. Sure, Bowden coached Auburn to an undefeated season in 1993, and on the surface that makes his return to football with Division II North Alabama mystifying.
Layoff, Opponent Have Tigers Itching To Play
posted: 11/20/2009 4:47 a.m.
Earning a first-round bye for the Class 7A playoffs meant the Bentonville football team achieved one of its top goals this season. The Tigers didn’t exactly enjoy their time off, however.
Compost Hours Set
posted: 11/20/2009 4:46 a.m.
The Bentonville compost facility will return to normal operating hours the week of Nov. 23. Normal facility hours will be 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
Bulldogs utilize Dixon to fullest
posted: 11/20/2009 4:45 a.m.
Dan Mullen certainly brought the Urban Meyer Spread principles on offense from Florida to his first head coaching job at Mississippi State.
Film Commissioner Advances Creative Economy Ideas
posted: 11/20/2009 4:44 a.m.
Arkansas Film Commissioner Christopher Crane encouraged local advocates to develop the “creative economy” to recognize the benefits of the film industry.
NLR’s Speed Concerns Escalante
posted: 11/20/2009 4:43 a.m.
Rogers Heritage coach Perry Escalante is quite impressed with North Little Rock on both sides of the football, but one characteristic stands out more than any other.
Arkansas looks for new result
posted: 11/20/2009 4:42 a.m.
Arkansas is 20-1 in nonconference in-state games in John Pelphrey’s three seasons as coach.
Fayetteville Prepares For Another National Site Visit
posted: 11/20/2009 4:42 a.m.
Another national site visit in the Fayetteville School District is being planned for March. This one will be broader and deal with the district’s technology education and its role in a 21st century curriculum.
Scott’s Stats Go Beyond Numbers
posted: 11/20/2009 4:40 a.m.
Football coaches will readily admit statistics don’t lie. They don’t always tell the truth, either.
Fund Established For Fire Victims
posted: 11/20/2009 4:40 a.m.
A fund has been established at First Western Bank for the Griger family.
Top-ranked Jayhawks whip Bears
posted: 11/20/2009 4:38 a.m.
Unfortunately for Central Arkansas, No. 1 Kansas is rolling again.
COMMENTARY: Hendrick seeks 1-2-3 for sports history
posted: 11/20/2009 4:37 a.m.
For Hendrick Motorsports, this NASCAR season might seem easy as 1-2-3.
Officials OK Emergency Phone System
posted: 11/20/2009 4:37 a.m.
Justices of the peace serving on the Benton County Environmental Committee placed their stamp of approval on an emergency telephone notification system for county use during a meeting Thursday night.
Moorman: I Do My Job
posted: 11/20/2009 4:36 a.m.
Colt Moorman has been unselfish during his three-year career at Gravette, playing nearly every position on the football field as a starter or backup.
Witnesses Face Perjury Charges
posted: 11/20/2009 4:35 a.m.
Two witnesses who provided alibi testimony for convicted felon Terry Hayes during his trial earlier this year now face felony charges of perjury.
Second thoughts
posted: 11/20/2009 4:35 a.m.
Sundae for luge champion For $5.89, anyone can taste how Erin Hamlin was immortalized.
Confident Tigers Ready For Nashville
posted: 11/20/2009 4:35 a.m.
Danny Abshier has ridden what he calls an emotional “roller coaster” this season.
Twisters switch direction, join IFL
posted: 11/20/2009 4:34 a.m.
The Arkansas Twisters have found a new home.
Razorbacks report
posted: 11/20/2009 4:33 a.m.
Bulldogs, Hogs excel at thievery Arkansas and Mississippi State have a combined 42 takeaways in 20 games this season.
Police Pursue Man Wanted On Warrants
posted: 11/20/2009 4:33 a.m.
Police poured into an area near Harold Street and North Loxley Avenue on Thursday morning in pursuit of a man wanted on felony forgery warrants after he reportedly fled from officers.
Players Strive To Be Bigger, Stronger
posted: 11/20/2009 4:32 a.m.
When Samuel Harvill was 12, his father talked to him about how it was never too early to start lifting weights, especially if he hoped to someday play college football.
THE RECRUITING GUY: Jacksons pray, pick Arkansas
posted: 11/20/2009 4:30 a.m.
Faith played a big role in Jeremiah Jackson’s decision to commit to Arkansas last summer.
LIKE IT IS: Don’t underestimate Mullen’s offensive mind
posted: 11/20/2009 4:30 a.m.
Maybe it was the arrival of the Heisman Trophy ballot that brought Florida senior quarterback Tim Tebow to mind.
Panel OKs Liquor Permits
posted: 11/20/2009 4:30 a.m.
Fayetteville liquor stores have a new competitor, after the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board on Thursday granted wine and beer permits to two Fayetteville Walmart stores.
BASKETBALL ROUNDUP
posted: 11/20/2009 4:28 a.m.
Despite digging a huge first-quarter hole for itself, Van Buren found a way to knock off Springdale High in the Pointers’ home basketball opener.
AT THE HELM: Tyson Names New CEO
posted: 11/20/2009 4:28 a.m.
Tyson Foods tagged one of its own — 50-yearold Donnie Smith — to lead the meat giant into 2010.
Kansas coach denies claims
posted: 11/20/2009 4:27 a.m.
University of Kansas officials are willing to talk with former players about allegations of abusive behavior by football coach Mark Mangino — and two former players had plenty to say Thursday.
Bentonville Splits Two Against Stilwell
posted: 11/20/2009 4:24 a.m.
Coach Tom Halbmaier knows his Bentonville girls basketball team will be strong near the basket.
THURSDAY’S TOP 25: Backup’s backup spurs Cowboys
posted: 11/20/2009 4:24 a.m.
Third-string quarterback Brandon Weeden threw for 168 yards and two touchdowns in the second half, leading BCS No. 12 Oklahoma State back from an 11-point deficit for a 31-28 victory against Colorado on Thursday night.
ARKANSAS STATE: Roberts staying quiet on starter
posted: 11/20/2009 4:22 a.m.
Ryan Aplin made his first career start last week, but Arkansas State Coach Steve Roberts isn’t saying whether the redshirt freshman will be his starting quarterback again this week.
UALR women report
posted: 11/20/2009 4:21 a.m.
Reed has opponents’ attention After earning first-team All-Sun Belt Conference honors last season, UALR junior Chastity Reed isn’t going to sneak up on anybody this season.
Rogers High Rolls In Season Opener
posted: 11/20/2009 4:20 a.m.
Rogers High started the season with a bang Thursday night.
Bentonville looks to avenge loss to FS Southside
posted: 11/20/2009 4:17 a.m.
Defending Class 7A state champion Bentonville hopes to begin another playoff run against the only team to defeat the Tigers during the regular season.
Sears Holdings trims quarterly loss
posted: 11/20/2009 4:15 a.m.
Struggling retailer Sears Holdings Corp. posted a smaller third-quarter loss Thursday as it cut costs and was helped by the first positive sales performance at its Kmart division in more than four years.
AOL offers buyouts to one-third of work force
posted: 11/20/2009 4:14 a.m.
AOL LLC, the Internet company, is looking to shed more than a third of its work force as it prepares to spin off from Time Warner Inc. next month.
Iberiabank in shape to grab failed banks
posted: 11/20/2009 4:14 a.m.
A Louisiana banking company sees the worst rash of bank failures in two decades as fertile ground to expand well beyond the state line.
Utah auction draws few drillers
posted: 11/20/2009 4:09 a.m.
Drillers say it’s getting so difficult to obtain an oil and-gas lease in the Rocky Mountains under the administration of President Barack Obama that many aren’t bothering to show up for auctions.
NEWS IN BRIEF
posted: 11/20/2009 4:08 a.m.
Verizon lays off more Alltel workers Verizon Wireless on Thursday announced that it has laid off another round of former Alltel Corp. employees, but declined to say how many.
Business news in brief
posted: 11/20/2009 4:05 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “What you’re going to have is a void of decent size banks that can loan.” Michael Rose, industry analyst for Raymond James Article, 1D
MARKET REPORT: Worrisome reports whack stocks
posted: 11/20/2009 4:04 a.m.
Signs of a subdued economic recovery sent investors out of stocks Thursday and in search of safer assets.
Dell profit falls 54%; firm loses No. 2 spot
posted: 11/20/2009 4:04 a.m.
Dell Inc. said Thursday that its net income dropped 54 percent in the latest quarter amid signs the company isn’t fully benefiting from the computer industry’s fledgling recovery.
HOW WE SEE IT A Full Life, A Long Legacy
posted: 11/20/2009 3:44 a.m.
Asociety is judged by how well it treats its most vulnerable members, its children and the aged.
PUBLIC VIEWPOINT Most Bella Vistans Don’t Golf
posted: 11/20/2009 3:42 a.m.
In response to David Whelchel’s letter in the Benton County Daily Record of Oct. 14: It’s quite obvious Mr. Whelchel is a golfer. He sees nothing wrong with the distribution of funds by the Bella Vista Property Owners Association. He even goes so far as to suggest any “complainers” (he mentions two by name) should move out of Bella Vista.
Casualties Of War
posted: 11/20/2009 3:39 a.m.
To honor the men and women in our armed forces and remind our readers of their sacrifices, the Benton County Daily Record is publishing Department of Defense announcements identifying Americans killed in active military operations.
Thursday, November 19
Donnie Smith named Tyson Foods CEO
posted: 11/19/2009 8:35 a.m.
Donnie Smith, senior group vice president of poultry and prepared foods at Tyson Foods Inc., has been named the company’s president and chief executive officer, effective immediately, the company announced in a press release Thursday.
Arkansas vs. Mississippi State: On the growl again
posted: 11/19/2009 5:45 a.m.
It didn’t take long for Arkansas defensive coordinator Willy Robinson to get back to being Willy Robinson.
Area lotteries
posted: 11/19/2009 5:39 a.m.
Numbers drawn Wednesday: Missouri Lotto 7-14-15-29-35-36 Estimated jackpot: $1.9 million Oklahoma Lotto 5-17-23-29-39 Hot ball: 15 Estimated jackpot: $1.1 million Powerball 32-42-50-58-59 Powerball: 31 Estimated jackpot: $25 million Power Play: 4
FBI called in to investigate 5 Hot Springs slayings
posted: 11/19/2009 5:39 a.m.
The FBI is helping investigate the slayings of five people found shot in their homes outside Hot Springs after days of dead-end leads and no arrests.
Ozark officer off for 7 days for jolting girl
posted: 11/19/2009 5:37 a.m.
The Ozark police officer who stunned a 10-year-old girl with a Taser last week was suspended Wednesday for seven days while city officials continued to urge Arkansas State Police to investigate.
Court: State right to move children
posted: 11/19/2009 5:33 a.m.
The state was right to remove children from the compound of evangelist Tony Alamo and declare that they had been neglected, the Arkansas Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday.
State pension system profits off stock surge
posted: 11/19/2009 5:32 a.m.
The Arkansas Public Employees Retirement System reaped the benefits of resurgent stock markets in the past quarter, system trustees learned Wednesday.
Testing tactics targeted at trial
posted: 11/19/2009 5:31 a.m.
Attorneys for poultry companies did their best Wednesday to peck holes in a scientist’s claim that concentrations of phosphorus, zinc, arsenic and other components helped him prove that nutrients from poultry manure are moving from farm fields to the Illinois River and Lake Tenkiller in Oklahoma.
Northwest Arkansas deaths
posted: 11/19/2009 5:29 a.m.
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette publishes, at no charge, death notices of reasonable length for residents of Benton, Carroll, Washington and Madison counties submitted by funeral homes. For more information, call (479) 770-8400.
FAYETTEVILLE: Drug count lands UA student in jail
posted: 11/19/2009 5:28 a.m.
A University of Arkansas student was arrested Tuesday after complaints of chemical odors led campus police to the discovery of what they described as components of a drug lab in his dormitory room.
The state/region in brief
posted: 11/19/2009 5:27 a.m.
Ex-police chief takes plea deal The former Shannon Hills police chief who has been fighting a sexual-assault conviction for five years has admitted to molesting a girl.
Ah, normalcy
posted: 11/19/2009 5:26 a.m.
ALMOST a hundred protesters, dressed mostly in red, fill the sidewalk along a city block on College Avenue in Fayetteville. They surround the office of Senator Blanche Lincoln. Truck and cars pass, some honking and cheering. Others turn thumbs down—and use their hands in other ways—to express disapproval.
Town’s Wal-Mart OK on beer, wine
posted: 11/19/2009 5:25 a.m.
The five-member state Alcoholic Beverage Control Board voted unanimously Wednesday to grant an application to Wal-Mart Stores Inc. to sell beer and small-farm wine at its Mountain Home Supercenter.
NW Arkansas today
posted: 11/19/2009 5:22 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “Was it shaken or stirred?” Thomas Green, a Tyson Foods attorney, on what technique was used to test the amount of poultry litter in water
Fifteen happier households
posted: 11/19/2009 5:22 a.m.
A WORRISOME statistic: Most families in Benton County are living with septic systems rather than sewage lines to their homes. To quote Piper Satterfield, an environmental specialist with the county’s health department : “If you live in Benton County, there is a good chance you are on a septic system whether you know it or not. When you flush your toilet, that water goes somewhere, so it is very important septic systems are done right.”
Book praises presidents’ favorite hymns
posted: 11/19/2009 5:21 a.m.
Ouachita Baptist University graduate C. Edward Spann has written a book about the Sunday morning musical tastes of U.S. presidents.
NEWS BRIEFS
posted: 11/19/2009 5:20 a.m.
Meetings to go on, ousted pastor says Former megachurch pastor Ted Haggard said he will continue to hold weekly prayer meetings at his home, three years after he was ousted from the church he founded amid a scandal involving a male prostitute and drug use.
Bulldogs’ Harris making strides
posted: 11/19/2009 5:19 a.m.
Greenwood Coach Rick Jones told everyone who would listen that receiver Spencer Harris would be better as a senior.
Conviction dropped on handyman case
posted: 11/19/2009 5:18 a.m.
The Arkansas Court of Appeals on Wednesday reversed and dismissed a breaking-and-entering conviction against a Union County handyman, citing lack of evidence.
Rogers Briefs
posted: 11/19/2009 5:17 a.m.
The Rogers Farmers Market will be open Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a special winter market day.
Appealing work
posted: 11/19/2009 5:15 a.m.
The jangle of the bells from the tower at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in downtown Little Rock fills the air every Sunday morning, calling the faithful to worship. The majestic ringing heard throughout the neighborhood and beyond isn’t recorded music as in many churches today. These huge bronze bells, each weighing hundreds of pounds, are rung by members of the Trinity Cathedral Ringing Society.
Catholic Church to monitor health-care debate
posted: 11/19/2009 5:14 a.m.
For weeks, the Catholic Church has asked its parishioners to work toward ensuring tough language restricting federal funding of abortion is included in the federal health-care overhaul.
Paper Voting Ballots Could Be A Thing Of The Past
posted: 11/19/2009 5:14 a.m.
Should the Benton County Quorum Court approve the expenditure of $360,000 for the Election Commission to purchase 200 new electronic voting machines, paper ballots could soon be a thing of the past.
About the bells
posted: 11/19/2009 5:13 a.m.
The bells at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral were cast by the famous Whitechapel Bell Foundry in London in 1987. The foundry is also the maker of the Liberty Bell and Big Ben, the largest ever cast there at a weight of 13 tons. The cathedral’s ring of eight bells was installed in 1988.
Communities of faith
posted: 11/19/2009 5:12 a.m.
Church to deliver Thanksgiving meals Hundreds of volunteers from First Baptist Church of Rogers will carry on the annual tradition of delivering free Thanksgiving Day meals to those in need. Thousands of residents in Rogers and the surrounding area have received the free food in the past, and this year organizers are preparing to deliver 2,400 meals.
Association To Hear Update On Water Plan
posted: 11/19/2009 5:11 a.m.
When the Property Owners Association meets at 6 p.m. today in the Bella Vista Country Club board room, the major topic of discussion is expected to be a water-system-capacity plan update from David Gilbert of EGIS Engineering in Bentonville.
P&G NW ARKANSAS CHAMPIONSHIP: LPGA Sets 2010 Date
posted: 11/19/2009 5:10 a.m.
The LPGA Tour announced its 2010 schedule late Tuesday night, and Jay Allen couldn’t have been happier with the news.
Briefs
posted: 11/19/2009 5:10 a.m.
The Washington Water Authority has issued a boil order for part of its water system serving an area west of Greenland along Arkansas 265 north of Wilson Street to Pear Lane.
Northwest Arkansas records
posted: 11/19/2009 5:08 a.m.
Janice Wallace, 52, of 1 N. School in Fayetteville was arrested Tuesday in connection with felony forgery. She was being held in the Washington County Detention Center without bond Wednesday.
Obituaries for Benton County
posted: 11/19/2009 5:06 a.m.
Ruth D. Hyde, 84, of Norman, Okla., died Nov. 16, 2009, at Deaconess Hospital in Oklahoma City.
Obituaries for Washington County
posted: 11/19/2009 5:05 a.m.
Walter Anthony Kus, 92, of Springdale died Nov. 16, 2009, at the Fayetteville Veterans Home in Fayetteville. He was born June 7, 1917, in Chicago.
No prison for banker connected to Howell
posted: 11/19/2009 5:04 a.m.
A retired Hot Springs banker and former business partner of Mace David Howell Jr., a Little Rock financier who died in 2002 as authorities were discovering his Ponzi scheme, was fined $20,000 and sentenced to two years’ probation Wednesday for initially failing to report money he received from Howell to the IRS.
Parking Adds to Cosmopolitan’s Problems
posted: 11/19/2009 5:03 a.m.
The Cosmopolitan Hotel in Fayetteville owes some $32,600 to the city in parking fees.
No Rate Hike For Rural Water Users
posted: 11/19/2009 5:01 a.m.
Rural water rates won’t go up next year for the more than 5,400 homes and businesses served by the Washington Water Authority under a budget approved Wednesday.
Eldercare Expert Highlights Anniversary Celebration
posted: 11/19/2009 4:58 a.m.
Dr. Marion Somers shared 10 steps to making elder care easier Wednesday at the Schmieding Center.
Poldberg Returns As Naturals Skipper
posted: 11/19/2009 4:57 a.m.
Brian Poldberg has guided Northwest Arkansas to the Texas League playoffs in each of his two seasons as the Naturals manager and the veteran skipper will get another chance at a league title in 2010.
Institute Expansion Plan In Limbo
posted: 11/19/2009 4:56 a.m.
Northwest Technical Institute hopes to expand its industrial maintenance building someday, but a lack of money keeps the plan in the idea phase.
Greinke’s Win No Surprise To Carter
posted: 11/19/2009 4:54 a.m.
Larry Carter never doubted Zack Greinke would win the Cy Young Award as the American League’s best pitcher.
LOCAL BASKETBALL ROUNDUP
posted: 11/19/2009 4:53 a.m.
Local basketball scores for November 19, 2009.
Concerns Voiced
posted: 11/19/2009 4:51 a.m.
About 20 parents and community members were scattered throughout the Fayetteville High School cafeteria Wednesday to talk about the strengths and weaknesses of the district’s curriculum.
Primm Hopes To Introduce Himself
posted: 11/19/2009 4:51 a.m.
For all his size and potential, Colton Primm realizes that he’s a relative unknown at the moment. But he hopes to soon introduce himself to everyone.
MAJORITY IS DONE: Work Nearing Completion
posted: 11/19/2009 4:41 a.m.
The much delayed Veterans Park improvement is expected to be completed by the end of the year.
Arkansas Court of Appeals
posted: 11/19/2009 4:38 a.m.
The Arkansas Court of Appeals released opinions on Wednesday. The court's ruling and the names of the cases are reprinted here. The full opinions and other court proceedings, including per curiam decisions, orders and submissions, can be found on the Internet at courts.state.ar.us. PROCEEDINGS OF NOV. 18, 2009 CHIEF JUDGE LARRY D. VAUGHT CA08-1405. Charles V. Grassi Sr. v.
James Happy To Be Running
posted: 11/19/2009 4:37 a.m.
Jordan James might be getting ready for volleyball offseason right now if not for a little nudge a couple of years ago.
Medical Research Study To Begin In Benton County
posted: 11/19/2009 4:36 a.m.
Mothers and children in Benton County will soon play a vital role in the National Children’s Study that began earlier this year.
REGIONAL AIRPORT BOARD: Airport Board Increases Rental Car Fee
posted: 11/19/2009 4:34 a.m.
People who rent vehicles at the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport will pay more.
Sheriff’s Office Investigates Scam
posted: 11/19/2009 4:32 a.m.
Benton County Sheriff’s Office investigators are looking for two men, and possibly a third, who have taken extra money from cashiers, Investigator Geovanni Serrano said Wednesday.
Deputies Recover Stolen Cattle
posted: 11/19/2009 4:30 a.m.
Benton County deputies recovered nine head of stolen cattle from a farm in Lincoln on Wednesday and police say an arrest is pending.
7A-WEST NOTEBOOK: Wildcats Ready To Rejuvenate Themselves
posted: 11/19/2009 4:29 a.m.
Springdale Har-Ber’s players can’t help but feel a little anxious this week.
Coach Impersonator Admits Molestation
posted: 11/19/2009 4:26 a.m.
A man accused of impersonating a Fayetteville High School track coach has admitted to molesting a 15-year old girl.
Soldier Risks Life To Save Comrades
posted: 11/19/2009 4:20 a.m.
As he raced toward the burning tank, the whizzing sounds of small arms fire speeding past his head, Spc. Christopher Waiters never thought twice about the risks.
Class 4A report
posted: 11/19/2009 4:17 a.m.
Malvern taking aim at Bearcats Booneville bypassed the first-round of the Class 4A playoffs with its perfect record, but its second-round opponent Friday will be in no mood to play doormat.
Center Celebrates Milestone
posted: 11/19/2009 4:17 a.m.
The 10th anniversary celebration at the Schmieding Center proceeded as planned Wednesday despite the benefactor’s death. Lawrence Schmieding, 89, died Monday following a two-year battle with cancer.
Man Arrested After 29-Year-Old Woman Shot
posted: 11/19/2009 4:14 a.m.
A local man faces criminal charges after police say he shot a woman in the hip Tuesday night.
Dorm Student Accused Of Drug Charge
posted: 11/19/2009 4:13 a.m.
University of Arkansas police arrested a student Tuesday after complaints of chemical odors led police to find what they describe as the components of a drug lab in his dorm room.
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS FISHING REPORT
posted: 11/19/2009 3:56 a.m.
Beaver Lake: Fishing is excellent for black bass and white bass, reports Chris Johnson at Hook, Line and Sinker in Rogers.
HUNTING
posted: 11/19/2009 3:56 a.m.
You think it would be fun to have a pet deer? Maybe, for a while. But the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission doesn’t recommend wildlife as pets, period.
Hike Revisits Uncivil Battle
posted: 11/19/2009 3:56 a.m.
A windshield tour of Pea Ridge National Military Park is how most visitors see the Civil War battlefield where muskets and cannons roared during the Battle of Pea Ridge.
BRIEFLY
posted: 11/19/2009 3:56 a.m.
Ozark Society Hikes Science Center The Ozark Society will host group hikes on the trails at the Ozark Natural Science Center on Saturday.
PUBLIC VIEWPOINT: ‘Leaders’ Will Use Slippery Slope
posted: 11/19/2009 3:55 a.m.
Clearly we do not need an actual health reform bill to see that our “leaders” in Washington have no qualms about passing legislation that is both unconstitutional and unpopular with the citizens of the U.S. Anyone can see that they are going to pass something on this issue whether we like it or not.
COMMENTARY: West Fork Lad No Coward
posted: 11/19/2009 3:55 a.m.
That 10-year-old lad in West Fork, Will Phillips, has become something of a hero.
HOW WE SEE IT Proceed With Caution With Real Estate
posted: 11/19/2009 3:55 a.m.
It certainly would be great to see Benton County take care of its long-term needs related to its juvenile justice system. And with construction costs down, there might not be a better time to build.
Razorbacks report
posted: 11/19/2009 3:48 a.m.
Arkansas defensive coordinator Willy Robinson wants Arkansas fans to know he’s recovering rapidly from his illness and he appreciates their support.
Razorbacks’ Robinson Returns After Health Scare
posted: 11/19/2009 3:21 a.m.
Arkansas defensive coordinator Willy Robinson thought he could fight through it.
Bucknam To Test Mettle At Nike South
posted: 11/19/2009 3:20 a.m.
Kate Bucknam’s not sure how she’ll run at Saturday’s Nike South Regional Cross Country meet, but Fayetteville coach Michelle Fyfe is sure of one thing.
RAZORBACKS NOTEBOOK
posted: 11/19/2009 3:19 a.m.
Arkansas women’s cross country coach Lance Harter has been left with an unusual feeling
Jones Makes Return To Arkansas
posted: 11/19/2009 3:19 a.m.
Jamie Jones doesn’t remember all that much about the last time he was in War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock.
Wednesday, November 18
OUT & ABOUT
posted: 11/18/2009 5:49 a.m.
JUST FOR FUNDS Girls On The Run Hosts 5K Event Girls on the Run of Northwest Arkansas will host a 5K event on Saturday at The H.L.M. Teen Center, 1207 NW Leopard Lane in Bentonville.
EDUCATION BRIEFS
posted: 11/18/2009 5:47 a.m.
Student Named Harvest Finalist Stephanie Robbins of Farmington has been named a finalist for Oklahoma Baptist University’s Harvest Court.
Soldier Named Honor Graduate
posted: 11/18/2009 5:45 a.m.
Army Spc. Justyn Hornor of Lowell was selected as the Distinguished Honor Graduate for outstanding overall performance throughout the duration of Advanced Individual Training.
MILITARY BRIEFS
posted: 11/18/2009 5:44 a.m.
Helen R. Snead has graduated from the Army ROTC leader development and assessment course, also known as “Operation Warrior Forge,” at Fort Lewis, Tacoma, Wash.
Chi Omega To Sell Smoothies For Charity
posted: 11/18/2009 5:44 a.m.
The Psi chapter of Chi Omega at the University of Arkansas will hold a Tropical Smoothie Cafe Charity Night event to benefi t the Make-AWish Foundation from 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Tropical Smoothie Cafe, 3878 N. Crossover Road in Fayetteville.
Talk Turns Tigers’ Tale
posted: 11/18/2009 5:37 a.m.
Someone needed to speak up, and the heartto-heart talk fi nally came after too many weeks of frustration.
SMALL SCHOOL NOTES: Shiloh Rested, Ready For De Queen
posted: 11/18/2009 5:35 a.m.
A break in routine can sometimes get teams out of their normal habits, but Shiloh Christian was happy to get a bye in last week’s first round of the Class 4A state playoffs.
Gravette Defense Gains Steam
posted: 11/18/2009 5:33 a.m.
There was an energy in Gravette’s defense Friday night. The Lions were excited for the first round of the Class 4A playoff s. But they were more excited for the opportunity to erase the memories of an embarrassing 44-17 loss to Prairie Grove in Week 10.
PUBLIC VIEWPOINT: Reid Book Sheds Light On Health Care
posted: 11/18/2009 5:32 a.m.
Lynn Eldred (Public Viewpoint, 11/4/09) expresses a desire to learn about the health care plans of other nations. I share her concern. Informed thinking about our current debate on health care reform can be enhanced by knowledge of the health care systems of other countries.
Rebels Well-Grounded
posted: 11/18/2009 5:31 a.m.
The Bentonville Tigers aren’t anticipating any surprises Friday night. They know exactly what to expect from their quarterfinal foe in the Class 7A playoffs.
BETWEEN THE LINES: Talking About Health Care
posted: 11/18/2009 5:19 a.m.
Be honest. What do you really know about health care reform? Or, more specifically, about the proposals being considered by the Congress to accomplish reform?
HOW WE SEE IT: Judge’s Rule Too Inflexible
posted: 11/18/2009 5:18 a.m.
In November 2001, Hope McDaniel of Springdale was ordered to pay $58 a week in child support for her two children. For whatever reason, she allegedly failed to make any payments for four years; in 2007, she was arrested and charged with nonsupport and two counts of failure to appear.
Records for Northwest Arkansas
posted: 11/18/2009 5:14 a.m.
Candice D. Castleberry, 24, of Green Forest was arrested Monday in connection with felony contempt of court and delivery of a controlled substance. She was being held Tuesday in the Benton County Jail awaiting a bond hearing and on hold for Delaware County, Okla.
Bye-Week Call Pays Off
posted: 11/18/2009 5:12 a.m.
North Little Rock took a gamble the first week of the Class 7A playoffs and the move paid off .
Colton’s Doing Its Part For Sharing And Caring
posted: 11/18/2009 5:12 a.m.
Colton’s Steakhouse here hopes to help make Christmas a little brighter for children in need and a little less stressful for their parents.
PROPERTY OWNERS: Board Wants Village Budget To Break Even
posted: 11/18/2009 5:10 a.m.
The Property Owners Association Board of Directors have one very big goal for the fiscal 2010 budget — to break even, or at the very least, come close to it.
Cyclones Hoping For Better Start
posted: 11/18/2009 5:09 a.m.
Russellville coach Jeff Holt blamed himself for the way his team played in the first half last week against Springdale High. During the half, the Cyclones couldn’t complete passes, couldn’t run the ball effectively and failed to convert first downs on more than four different possessions.
News Briefs for Rogers
posted: 11/18/2009 5:08 a.m.
Dixie Andros, a NorthWest Arkansas Community College instructor, will guide children and adults through a unique astronomy workshop Saturday at Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area.
News Briefs for Benton County
posted: 11/18/2009 5:06 a.m.
Bentonville High School’s Athletic Department will begin selling tickets Thursday for the Tigers’ home playoff game against Fort Smith Southside.
Charter Requests Weren’t ‘Innovative’
posted: 11/18/2009 5 a.m.
New charter school requests coming before Arkansas State Board of Education should demonstrate innovation in education, board member Brenda Gullett said Tuesday.
Mayor Considers Veto For Rate Hike
posted: 11/18/2009 4:59 a.m.
The city’s Board of Directors approved the first reading for a nearly 17 percent electric rate increase after a resident spoke against it Tuesday night.
Frazier’s Confidence Arms Saints
posted: 11/18/2009 4:58 a.m.
Shiloh Christian quarterback Kiehl Frazier often had happy feet in the pocket as a sophomore last season.
Polling Places Named For Bella Vista Vote
posted: 11/18/2009 4:56 a.m.
There will be three polling places open Dec. 8 for the special sales tax vote in Bella Vista.
UA distributing offensive success
posted: 11/18/2009 4:53 a.m.
The Arkansas Razorbacks are playing the type of offense fans likely envisioned when Athletic Director Jeff Long flew to Atlanta on a foggy night in December and returned with Bobby Petrino.
Fundraising Continues For Bentonville Mosque
posted: 11/18/2009 4:53 a.m.
Mohammed Khan and a growing congregation — currently 72 strong — plan to open the first permanent Islamic mosque in Bentonville. It’s taking longer than originally expected, but they’re well on their way.
Property Taxes On Agenda For Quorum Court
posted: 11/18/2009 4:51 a.m.
When the Benton County Quorum Court meets Thursday, justices of the peace will levy property taxes for 2009 to be collected in 2010. The proposed millage rates will result in a small tax break for Benton County residents, County Judge Dave Bisbee said.
Rogers Approves Curriculum Changes
posted: 11/18/2009 4:48 a.m.
Rogers high school students will have a different set of options when they start considering their course schedule for the 2010-2011 school year.
Trust gives $1 million for children’s hospital
posted: 11/18/2009 4:47 a.m.
The Stella Boyle Smith Trust has donated $1 million to the Arkansas Children’s Hospital Foundation to support construction of a new wing that is the hospital’s largest building project ever.
Schmieding, 89, remembered for philanthropy
posted: 11/18/2009 4:46 a.m.
Lawrence Schmieding, a man who worked as hard at philanthropy as he did his profession, died Monday at 89.
Scientists repair Big Bang machine
posted: 11/18/2009 4:46 a.m.
Scientists have repaired the world’s largest atom smasher and plan by this weekend to restart the machine that was launched with great fanfare last year before its spectacular failure from a bad electrical connection, a spokesman said Tuesday.
Obituaries for Benton County
posted: 11/18/2009 4:46 a.m.
Stacy L. Martin, 41, of Siloam Springs died Nov. 15, 2009, at Siloam Springs Memorial Hospital. She was born March 24, 1968, in San Jose, Calif., to Bob and Betty Kirkpatrick Smith.
Police arrest son of missing woman
posted: 11/18/2009 4:46 a.m.
Bentonville police have arrested the son of a woman missing since June in connection with hindering apprehension or prosecution in the investigation of the case, a news release said.
NYC papers raided in probe of union
posted: 11/18/2009 4:45 a.m.
Investigators in New York City raided offices for some of the nation’s largest newspapers Tuesday as part of a corruption probe into a powerful union that has long faced accusations of ties to organized crime, a law enforcement official said.
LR ups airport parking charges
posted: 11/18/2009 4:45 a.m.
The state’s largest airport will boost the rates it charges for parking by as much as 33 percent to help pay for parking improvements worth more than $1 million.
BENTONVILLE Museum prepares for more pieces
posted: 11/18/2009 4:45 a.m.
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art has commissioned two artists with Ozarks ties to create sculptural installations for its 100-acre wooded site, the museum’s curator announced Tuesday.
OZARK Mayor wants investigation of girl’s tasing
posted: 11/18/2009 4:44 a.m.
Ozark’s mayor said Tuesday he wants an outside agency to investigate a local police officer’s use of a Taser on a 10-year-old girl.
Obituaries for Washington County
posted: 11/18/2009 4:44 a.m.
Richard J. Damiani, 48, of Coatesville, formerly of Ardmore, Pa., passed away Nov. 13, 2009, at the Brandywine Hospital surrounded by his family.
Former executive convicted of theft
posted: 11/18/2009 4:44 a.m.
Paul Wells, who was referred to as being groomed to be the top man at Murphy USA, was found guilty Tuesday in Union County Circuit Court by a jury on three felony counts of theft of property.
FORT SMITH Directors agree to keep attraction
posted: 11/18/2009 4:43 a.m.
City directors voted Tuesday to help keep alive what has become an icon of downtown Fort Smith.
Police Arrest Missing Woman’s Son
posted: 11/18/2009 4:42 a.m.
Police arrested a man Tuesday in connection with hindering apprehension or prosecution in the investigation of two missing Bentonville women.
The state/region in brief
posted: 11/18/2009 4:42 a.m.
A $500,000 contribution from First Bank Corp., announced Tuesday, brought the capital campaign for the planned U.S. Marshals Service Museum to 10 percent of its total goal within its first six months of formal fundraising.
School Seeks Former Students For Interviews
posted: 11/18/2009 4:39 a.m.
Harvey Jones Elementary School is seeking former Jones Jaguars willing to tell their stories to commemorate the school’s 50th anniversary. The school opened in the 1959-60 school year.
Northwest Arkansas deaths
posted: 11/18/2009 4:35 a.m.
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette publishes, at no charge, death notices of reasonable length for residents of Benton, Carroll, Washington and Madison counties submitted by funeral homes. For more information, call (479) 770-8400.
Police Chief Retires After Meeting With Mayor
posted: 11/18/2009 4:35 a.m.
Lincoln Police Chief Jim Acker decided to retire during a Friday meeting with Mayor Rob Hulse and Assistant Police Chief Russell Morphis has been named interim chief, officials said Tuesday.
Police Chief Retires
posted: 11/18/2009 4:35 a.m.
Lincoln Police Chief Jim Acker decided to retire during a Friday meeting with Mayor Rob Hulse and Assistant Police Chief Russell Morphis has been named interim chief, officials said Tuesday.
NW Arkansas today
posted: 11/18/2009 4:34 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “This is something I’ve been wanting to do since I made the first one.And I think this is the perfect setting for it.” Artist George Dombek, on his selection for a sculpture at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
FAYETTEVILLE SCHOOL: District To Mull Curriculum
posted: 11/18/2009 4:33 a.m.
Parents and patrons in the Fayetteville School District will have a chance to speak up about the district’s curriculum today and Thursday in a process designed to determine how students are taught and how that’s measured.
Stilley, associate convicted in tax fraud scheme case
posted: 11/18/2009 4:31 a.m.
Fort Smith attorney Oscar Stilley and an Oklahoma businessman were convicted in federal court Monday in a complex tax fraud scheme that attempted to evade federal income taxes, prosecutors said.
Class 2A/3A football report
posted: 11/18/2009 4:30 a.m.
Atkins endures bad year Atkins Red Devils Coach Charlie Sorrels could still manage a laugh after finding out his team was out of the Class 3A playoffs.
Seasoned SMU challenge for UA
posted: 11/18/2009 4:30 a.m.
SMU is exactly the type of opponent Tom Collen is worried about early in Arkansas’ season.
ALTERNATIVE ELECTRICITY: Office Power Offgrid
posted: 11/18/2009 4:29 a.m.
Windows capture natural light and solar panels provide electricity and heat water at Stitt Energy Systems’ office.
Tax spurs repackaged tobacco products
posted: 11/18/2009 4:28 a.m.
With a simple marketing twist, tobacco companies are avoiding hundreds of millions of dollars a year in taxes that are a part of President Barack Obama’s child-health law.
WellQuest Reports Revenue Increase, Quarterly Loss
posted: 11/18/2009 4:27 a.m.
A medical spa and wellness clinic reported more third quarter revenue for medical care, though spa revenue decreased.
Police Look Into Counterfeit Bills
posted: 11/18/2009 4:25 a.m.
Police are investigating a counterfeit money scam that targeted at least one local night club last weekend.
Police Arrest Man After Dickson Head-Stomping Incident
posted: 11/18/2009 4:21 a.m.
A Fort Smith man faces a felony charge after police say they witnessed him beating another man Saturday night near Dickson Street. Kevin Reza Mirzaei, 18, of 1220 N. Albert Pike was arrested on a charge of second-degree battery.
Crossover Corner Shop Appeals For Permit To Sell Beer
posted: 11/18/2009 4:19 a.m.
Crossover Corner owner Manish Patel believes he could benefit both his community and his business by selling beer.
Getting it straight
posted: 11/18/2009 4:17 a.m.
The Democrat-Gazette wants its news reports to be fair and accurate.
WASHINGTON COUNTY: Employees Get Raise
posted: 11/18/2009 4:17 a.m.
Washington County employees can expect to see their paychecks increase by two percent next year and the raise will be paid for by dipping into reserve.
Doggie Day Care Fails Council
posted: 11/18/2009 4:13 a.m.
Concern about barking and odors prevented a new doggie day care business from locating in Fayetteville.
Philantropist Lived For Work
posted: 11/18/2009 4:11 a.m.
Lawrence Schmieding, a man who worked as hard at philanthropy as he did his profession, died Monday at age 89.
Arkansan’s Decision Saves Lives In Ambush
posted: 11/18/2009 4:09 a.m.
On a hot November night in 2006, as his platoon patrolled a major supply route in central Iraq to clear roadside bombs, 1st Lt. George Collins realized something was very wrong.
LIKE IT IS: Hogs find state’s next triplets in receivers
posted: 11/18/2009 3:36 a.m.
While it appears Ryan Mallett has taken aim at every University of Arkansas single-season passing record, the records for receiving appear to be safe.
Patience Necessary Trait For Arkansas’ Backfield
posted: 11/18/2009 3:20 a.m.
Ronnie Wingo may be a freshman, but the Arkansas running back sounded like a wise veteran when he was asked about his playing time Monday.
Razorbacks report
posted: 11/18/2009 3:14 a.m.
The inevitable questions about Arkansas quarterback Ryan Mallett’s future started Tuesday. And they’re not likely to abate until Mallett either decides to return for his junior year or declares as an underclassman for the NFL Draft.
Rethink corruption ruling, state to urge
posted: 11/18/2009 3:12 a.m.
The Lonoke County prosecutor’s office says lawyers for the state will ask the state Supreme Court to reconsider its decision overturning the corruption conviction of former Lonoke Police Chief Ronald Jay Campbell.
Tuesday, November 17
Businessman, Philanthropist Dies
posted: 11/17/2009 11:45 a.m.
Lawrence H. Schmieding, 89, died Monday at the Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale, after a two-year battle with cancer, according to Lance Taylor, with the Schmieding Foundation.
Police Arrest Missing Woman’s Son
posted: 11/17/2009 11:39 a.m.
Bentonville police arrested a man Tuesday in connection with hindering apprehension or prosecution in the investigation of two missing Bentonville women.
Mammograms should start at 50, panel says
posted: 11/17/2009 6:17 a.m.
Most women don’t need a mammogram in their 40s and should get one every two years starting at 50, a government task force said Monday. It’s a major reversal that conflicts with the American Cancer Society’s long-standing position.
Report: U.S. overpaid for rescue of AIG
posted: 11/17/2009 6:16 a.m.
Officials handling the multibillion-dollar bailout of insurance giant American International Group Inc. mismanaged an initial rescue attempt and may have overpaid banks to wind down AIG’s business relationships, a government watchdog says.
Shuttle lifts off, carries parts for space station
posted: 11/17/2009 6:15 a.m.
Space shuttle Atlantis sailed smoothly into orbit Monday with six astronauts and a full load of spare parts for the International Space Station.
12 Afghans killed in attack on market
posted: 11/17/2009 6:15 a.m.
Rockets slammed into a market northeast of Kabul on Monday, killing 12 civilians but missing their presumed target: a meeting between France’s top general in Afghanistan and dozens of tribal elders and senior local officials.
Iran outfitting nuclear facility, U.N. reports
posted: 11/17/2009 6:14 a.m.
Iranian technicians have moved highly sophisticated technical equipment into a previously secret uranium enrichment site in preparation for starting it up in 2011, the International Atomic Energy Agency said in a new report Monday.
Disputed property line leaves damage to several grave sites
posted: 11/17/2009 6:14 a.m.
In the Gravel Hill community in rural White County, a barbedwire fence marks the western border of Gray Cemetery, where area residents have buried their dead for more than 120 years.
Theft trial of former executive under way
posted: 11/17/2009 6:13 a.m.
During the opening day of the trial of former Murphy Oil USA employee Paul Wells on Monday, Prosecuting Attorney Robin Carroll portrayed Wells as being a man who once had it all but also one who couldn’t get enough.
The state/region in brief
posted: 11/17/2009 6:13 a.m.
Woman reports sexual assault University of Arkansas police are investigating a reported rape at the Inn at Carnall Hall on the Fayetteville campus.
Northwest Arkansas deaths
posted: 11/17/2009 6:12 a.m.
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette publishes, at no charge, death notices of reasonable length for residents of Benton, Carroll, Washington and Madison counties submitted by funeral homes.
NW Arkansas today
posted: 11/17/2009 6:10 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “I’m sure it’ll just be a madhouse at the book signing.” Jim Reavis, Washington County Republican Committee chairman, on former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin’s visit Article, 1B
Principal reacted slowly, police say
posted: 11/17/2009 6:09 a.m.
Greenwood school officials took too long to notify police about a suicide threat by a school employee that could have endangered students and teachers, according to a police report.
Preacher, lawyer guilty of fraud
posted: 11/17/2009 6:08 a.m.
An Oklahoma preacher and an Arkansas lawyer accused of conspiring to conceal the preacher’s income from tax authorities have been convicted in federal court.
Fort Smith to host Moscow Ballet
posted: 11/17/2009 6:07 a.m.
The Moscow Ballet will bring the Great Russian Nutcracker to the Fort Smith Convention Center at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Grants to fund cancer projects
posted: 11/17/2009 6:06 a.m.
The Arkansas Cancer Coalition will award grants to coalition partners with proposed projects addressed in the Disparities, Prevention and Access to Treatment chapters of the Arkansas Cancer Plan.
COMMENTARY: Green changing colors inside the 20
posted: 11/17/2009 6:05 a.m.
I was wrong about Broderick Green.
Retail sales rebound, report says
posted: 11/17/2009 6:04 a.m.
October retail sales in the U.S. rebounded more than forecast as demand for autos climbed, easing concern the recovery will cool after government incentives end.
Arkansas bank posts loss
posted: 11/17/2009 6:03 a.m.
First Federal Bancshares of Arkansas moved more than $30 million into future loan loss provisions from capital, resulting in an overall loss of $23.2 million for the third quarter of 2009.
Fed has eye on falling dollar
posted: 11/17/2009 6:02 a.m.
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on Monday said the central bank will keep a close eye on the sliding U.S. dollar even as he pledged anew to keep interest rates at record-lows to nurture the economic recovery.
IMF urges China to strengthen yuan
posted: 11/17/2009 6:01 a.m.
The chief of the International Monetary Fund added to pressure on China to let its currency rise, saying Monday that a stronger yuan and more Chinese consumer spending are needed to help ease global economic imbalances and assure healthy growth.
Lowes sees hope despite fall in 3rd-quarter profit
posted: 11/17/2009 6 a.m.
Lowe’s Cos. says it is expecting consumers will spend cautiously this Christmas season on trees and gifts like power tools, but it sees signs the housing market is slowly improving.
Group urges investing in electric transport
posted: 11/17/2009 6 a.m.
A group of automakers, utilities and battery makers is urging the federal government to make a major investment in electric transportation.
UPS predicts Dec. 21 to be busiest day
posted: 11/17/2009 6 a.m.
UPS Inc., the world’s largest shipping carrier, expects to deliver roughly 22 million small packages on its busiest day this year — projected to be Dec. 21.
Obama, Hu meet, tackle hefty agenda
posted: 11/17/2009 5:27 a.m.
President Barack Obama and President Hu Jintao of China met in private off Tiananmen Square here this morning to discuss issues such as trade, climate change and the nuclear programs of Iran and North Korea.
State’s housing sales log 10% rise
posted: 11/17/2009 5:26 a.m.
Arkansas home sales in September jumped 10 percent over the same month a year ago, the Arkansas Realtors Association said Monday.
Millions likely have to repay tax credit
posted: 11/17/2009 5:25 a.m.
More than 15 million taxpayers may owe the government $250 or more because of how the IRS last spring set up President Barack Obama’s tax break that was designed to help consumers spend the U.S. economy out of recession.
School Nixes Full-Time AD Job
posted: 11/17/2009 5:24 a.m.
Fayetteville High will continue to have its seven coaches serve as assistant athletic directors instead of hiring one individual to oversee the athletic department, Fayetteville School District Superintendent Vicki Thomas said Monday.
Diary: Mussolini intense anti-Semite
posted: 11/17/2009 5:23 a.m.
Benito Mussolini was a fierce anti-Semite, who proudly said that his hatred for Jews preceded Adolf Hitler’s and vowed to “destroy them all,” according to previously unpublished diaries by the Fascist dictator’s longtime mistress.
49 million in U.S. lack adequate food
posted: 11/17/2009 5:20 a.m.
The number of Americans who lack dependable access to adequate food shot up last year to 49 million, the largest number since the government has been keeping track, according to a government report released Monday that shows particularly steep increases in food scarcity among families with children.
In the news
posted: 11/17/2009 5:18 a.m.
Sarah Palin, the former Alaska governor and ex-GOP vice presidential candidate, told Oprah Winfrey that Levi Johnston, the father of her grandson, Tripp, has been “busy with his media tours and he hasn’t seen the baby for a while,” adding that it’s “a bit heartbreaking to see the road” the soon to-be Playgirl model is on.
Names and faces
posted: 11/17/2009 5:17 a.m.
The Library of Congress is awarding Paul McCartney its third Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. Librarian of Congress James Billington announced the prize Monday. An all-star tribute concert is planned for spring next year, though the library hasn’t announced who will perform.
The nation in brief
posted: 11/17/2009 5:17 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “The benefits are less and the harms are greater when screening starts in the 40s,” Dr. Diana Petitti, vice chair of the government panel of doctors and scientists that concluded that most women don’t need a mammogram in their 40s.
County to auction former ‘pot’ farm
posted: 11/17/2009 5:16 a.m.
A former “pot” property is going on the auction block.
The world in brief
posted: 11/17/2009 5:16 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “I’m a big supporter of non-censorship.” President Barack Obama criticizing China’s practice of censoring the Internet Article, 1A
Palin sets visit to Fayetteville, will sign books
posted: 11/17/2009 5:14 a.m.
Sarah Palin, the former Alaska governor and vice presidential candidate, will be in Fayetteville on Dec. 3 to sign copies of her book Going Rogue: An American Life.
Gunmen kidnap, kill 13 near Baghdad
posted: 11/17/2009 5:14 a.m.
Gunmen in Iraqi army uniforms abducted and killed 13 people whose bodies were found Monday with gunshot wounds in the head, including a local leader of Iraq’s largest Sunni party, which once helped fight al-Qaida.
WASHINGTON COUNTY: Cleanup plan targets aged nuclear reactor
posted: 11/17/2009 5:13 a.m.
An international nuclear services company is assisting in a pilot project to plan for a possible cleanup of a defunct nuclear reactor owned by the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville.
Leaders reject U.N. funding plea at food meeting
posted: 11/17/2009 5:12 a.m.
Pope Benedict XVI decried the steadily worsening tragedy of world hunger Monday after a global meeting rebuffed a U.N. call to commit billions of dollars a year for a new strategy to help poor countries feed themselves.
Obituaries for Washington County
posted: 11/17/2009 5:07 a.m.
Obituaries for Washington County for November 17, 2009.
Other days
posted: 11/17/2009 4:55 a.m.
100 YEARS AGO Nov. 17, 1909 NEW YORK — The big dirigible balloon, owned by Joel T. Rice and John A. Riggs of Hot Springs, Ark., met with an accident in an attempted flight early this morning. One of the propellers which govern the direction was broken by coming in contact with a rope.
Autopsy awaited in death of girl, 5
posted: 11/17/2009 4:52 a.m.
Authorities are awaiting autopsy results after a 5-year-old girl became sick at school Friday and died later that day, the Pope County coroner said Monday.
The Big Apple’s big trial
posted: 11/17/2009 4:47 a.m.
WHY IS the Obama administration transferring Khalid Sheik Mohammed, who proudly proclaims himself the mastermind of the September 11th attacks, to a federal district court in New York? Has the defendant tired of the tropical breezes at Guantanamo?
War unchecked
posted: 11/17/2009 4:45 a.m.
In order to eliminate the Taliban leader Baitullah Mehsud, the United States launched at least 15 missile strikes in Pakistan this year and killed, besides Mr. Mehsud, somewhere between 200 and 300 people, according to a study by the New America Foundation. At least a quarter of those who died were civilians.
LETTERS
posted: 11/17/2009 4:43 a.m.
Tax leaders to fund reform Recently, I watched Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi again refer to “obscene profits” by the health insurers. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said that nobody makes more money than the health insurers.
Tempest in a cartoon
posted: 11/17/2009 4:42 a.m.
The life of an editorial cartoonist can be as tumultuous as that of an opinion columnist. Just ask the Democrat-Gazette’s Roger Harvell, a particularly talented artist and an astute observer of public issues. Both Harvell and I have learned that tempests can arise inside a limited square of newsprint as easily as they can in any tea cup.
GM looks for comeback; loss shrinks to $1.2 billion
posted: 11/17/2009 4:42 a.m.
General Motors Co. said Monday it lost $1.2 billion from the time it left bankruptcy protection through Sept. 30, far better than it has reported in previous quarters and a sign that the auto giant is starting to turn around its business.
Officials Pledge Support For Local Military Personnel
posted: 11/17/2009 4:39 a.m.
Officials from Bella Vista and Bentonville pledged to support local military personnel Monday at a meeting at Riordan Hall.
Local Home Sales Rally
posted: 11/17/2009 4:36 a.m.
Local home sales rallied in October as first-time buyers rushed to close deals ahead of the federal tax credit expiration previously set for November.
Reluctant AAA lets Lamar play
posted: 11/17/2009 4:36 a.m.
The Arkansas Activities Association announced Monday it will reinstate Lamar and restart the Class 3A football playoffs after a one-week delay.
Spotlight shines on Trojans
posted: 11/17/2009 4:35 a.m.
Programs in high-profile conferences can take national television appearances for granted. UALR doesn’t have that luxury.
Bulldogs play best on road
posted: 11/17/2009 4:33 a.m.
No one expected first-year coach Dan Mullen to turn Mississippi State into an SEC West contender overnight.
Frankel, thoroughbred whisperer, dies at 68
posted: 11/17/2009 4:32 a.m.
Bobby Frankel possessed a gift for coaxing top performances out of ornery, high-strung thoroughbreds, a gruff Hall of Fame trainer who was hard in his dealings with humans but gentle with the animals in his barn.
Off the wire
posted: 11/17/2009 4:30 a.m.
BASKETBALL Bobcats trade for Jackson The Golden State Warriors traded swingman Stephen Jackson to the Charlotte Bobcats on Monday in a four-player deal that pairs him with Coach Larry Brown.
Rally Revives Donations
posted: 11/17/2009 4:29 a.m.
Bikes, Blues & BBQ distributed $48,500 among 33 Northwest Arkansas charities Monday during a ceremony at the Fayetteville Town Center.
Breakfast With Santa Set For Dec. 5
posted: 11/17/2009 4:28 a.m.
Explore and Discover Preschool will hold its 16th annual Breakfast with Santa from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Dec. 5 at the First United Methodist Church of Bentonville, 201 N.W. Second St.
Second thoughts
posted: 11/17/2009 4:28 a.m.
RB’s knee a fantasy nightmare When fantasy meets reality, sometimes apologies must be made.
Razorbacks report
posted: 11/17/2009 4:26 a.m.
Robinson returns to the office Arkansas defensive coordinator Willy Robinson is back at work and Coach Bobby Petrino expects him to don the headphones and call plays against Mississippi State on Saturday in Little Rock.
First Federal Posts Third-Quarter Losses
posted: 11/17/2009 4:25 a.m.
Heavy real estate losses blamed on a lengthy recession produced a disappointing third quarter for First Federal Bancshares. The Harrison-based savings bank lost $23.4 million in the third quarter, compared to $218,000 earned in the same quarter a year ago.
Bentonville Man Pleads Not Guilty To Rape
posted: 11/17/2009 4:23 a.m.
Troy Wayne Fletcher of Bentonville appeared Monday in a Benton County courtroom where he pleaded not guilty to raping a 14-year-old girl.
Michigan didn’t keep player logs
posted: 11/17/2009 4:23 a.m.
College football’s winningest program just took another hit off the field. Michigan released details of an internal audit Monday that discovered Rich Rodriguez’s team failed to file forms tracking how much time players spent on football during the 2008 season — his first — and the off-season last spring.
MONDAY’S GAME: Ravens win with burst
posted: 11/17/2009 4:22 a.m.
For 30 minutes, the Baltimore Ravens were inefficient, unproductive and disorganized.
Pageant, Parade Applications Due Wednesday
posted: 11/17/2009 4:22 a.m.
The Miss Heart of the Ozarks Pageant Association and Downtown Bentonville Inc. will host the 2009 Miss Winter Wonderland Pageant on the Bentonville Square on Saturday.
West Fork Thanksgiving Meal Planned
posted: 11/17/2009 4:20 a.m.
The West Fork Community Thanksgiving Dinner is set for 5 p.m. Wednesday at the West Fork Community Center.
Prairie Grove Man Enters Plea In Sexual Assault Case
posted: 11/17/2009 4:20 a.m.
A Prairie Grove man received six years of probation after pleading guilty Friday to a charge of second-degree sexual assault against a teenage girl who was a guest in his home.
TOP 25 MEN: ’Cats victorious behind Wall
posted: 11/17/2009 4:20 a.m.
John Wall proved to be worth the wait.
Man Admits To Stealing From Water District
posted: 11/17/2009 4:19 a.m.
The former manager of Benton County Water District No. 1 admitted Monday morning to stealing money from the utility.
HEAVENLY HOOPS
posted: 11/17/2009 4:19 a.m.
MOUNT ST. MARY 50, ROGERS HERITAGE 15 Amanda Westbrook had 15 first-half points and finished with a game-high 19, leading Mount St. Mary to a victory over Rogers Heritage in the first round of the 19th annual MSM Heavenly Hoops Tournament in Little Rock on Monday night.
Clarke honored by SEC after 51-point effort
posted: 11/17/2009 4:19 a.m.
Arkansas sophomore guard Rotnei Clarke was named the first SEC basketball player of the week, the conference office announced Monday, after he opened the season with a school-record 51 points in the Razorbacks’ 130-68 victory over Alcorn State on Friday night. Clarke also hit 13 three-point baskets to set SEC and school records.
Oklahoma Man Charged In Fatal August Wreck
posted: 11/17/2009 4:17 a.m.
Washington County sheriff’s deputies arrested an Oklahoma man Monday in connection with negligent homicide for his role in a fatal accident nearly two months ago.
University of Arkansas Waives Senior Citizen Tuition
posted: 11/17/2009 4:15 a.m.
The University of Arkansas continues to offer Arkansas residents who are 60 or older free tuition for credit courses on a space-available basis.
Bayyari Elementary School Broken Into
posted: 11/17/2009 4:14 a.m.
A loss of blood didn’t lead to any gains for the perpetrator who broke into Bayyari Elementary School over the weekend.
SIGN COMPROMISE: Officials To Aid Businesses
posted: 11/17/2009 4:13 a.m.
A compromise was reached Monday on how a downtown intersection beautification project will be handled. City officials, merchants and representatives of Midland Construction and Lane Traffic Control met Monday to discuss the situation.
Council Ready For Budget Vote
posted: 11/17/2009 4:10 a.m.
The 2010 Springdale budget will go to the City Council for approval two weeks early.
Council Ready For Budget Vote
posted: 11/17/2009 4:10 a.m.
The 2010 Springdale budget will go to the City Council for approval two weeks early.
AAA Lifts Playoff Suspension
posted: 11/17/2009 4:09 a.m.
The Arkansas Activities Association announced Monday that it will lift the state football playoff suspension for Class 3A and the playoffs will begin on Friday.
Greenland’s Financial Picture Continues To Improve
posted: 11/17/2009 4:08 a.m.
The Greenland School District could be removed from the state’s fiscal distress list as soon as April, setting the stage for the district to resume control of itself.
Airbus gets Yemen deal; Boeing to build Abu Dhabi air industry
posted: 11/17/2009 4:06 a.m.
Airbus on Monday got its second aircraft order at the Dubai Airshow with an agreement to sell 10 A320 planes to Yemen, and its U.S. rival Boeing Co. managed to cut a Mideast deal of its own even though it has yet to secure a plane order at the region’s top aviation meet.
Parents’ Public Comments Temporarily Quashed
posted: 11/17/2009 4:06 a.m.
Four parents of autistic children were asked to curb their public comments during the monthly meeting of the Bentonville School District board Monday evening.
Har-Ber Tickets On Sale
posted: 11/17/2009 4:05 a.m.
Tickets for Friday night’s second-round 7A state playoff football game go on sale today.
Business news in brief
posted: 11/17/2009 4:04 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “We are attentive to the implications of changes in the value of the dollar.” Ben Bernanke, Federal Reserve Chairman Article, 1D
Records for Northwest Arkansas
posted: 11/17/2009 4:03 a.m.
Michelle L. Rusher, 35, of Lowell was arrested Sunday in connection with felony failure to appear and misdemeanor failure to appear. She was being held Monday in the Benton County Jail on a $5,000 bond.
Reed’s Freelance Move Pays Off
posted: 11/17/2009 4:03 a.m.
At crunch time Friday night, Rogers Heritage linebacker Stephen Reed bailed out on his assignment.
MARKET REPORT Stock indexes hit 13-month highs
posted: 11/17/2009 4:03 a.m.
Investors kept the stock market’s upward momentum going Monday, sending shares sharply higher as the dollar extended its slide and after retail sales rebounded more than expected in October.
Lincoln Teachers To Get Retroactive Raises
posted: 11/17/2009 4 a.m.
A little bit of Christmas came Monday night for employees of Lincoln Consolidated Schools.
Bentonville Tickets On Sale
posted: 11/17/2009 4 a.m.
The Bentonville athletic department will be pre-selling tickets for the school’s Friday night playoff football game against Fort Smith Southside. Tickets will be sold at the Tiger Athletic Complex on Thursday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on Friday from 8 a.m. to noon.
School Board Approves Teacher Salaries
posted: 11/17/2009 3:57 a.m.
Farmington teachers will receive a $1,000 across-the-board raise, retroactive to the beginning of the year, following action by the Farmington School Board on Monday night.
Bentonville Receivers An Unselfish Group
posted: 11/17/2009 3:57 a.m.
Playing wide receiver for the Bentonville football team isn’t exactly glamorous.
Wildcats Add To Roster
posted: 11/17/2009 3:55 a.m.
Tre Tyler couldn’t have written up a better start to his senior season.
Community College Celebrates International Culture Throughout Week
posted: 11/17/2009 3:53 a.m.
About a dozen students at NorthWest Arkansas Community College took the opportunity Monday to hear from native French speakers about their homelands — none of which happened to be France.
Report: Community College Making Progress On Goals
posted: 11/17/2009 3:51 a.m.
The NorthWest Arkansas Community College is making progress in meeting its two-year goals for the student community, the college’s board heard Monday.
PREPS ROUNDUP
posted: 11/17/2009 3:48 a.m.
Springdale Central post Alex Rice had nine of his game-high 20 points in the fourth quarter as the Warriors rallied past Stilwell, Okla., for a 50-46 win during the Monday’s action at the 33rd annual Allen Classic in Siloam Springs.
Mount Saint Mary Routs Heritage
posted: 11/17/2009 3:42 a.m.
Amanda Westbrook scored 19 points to lead Mount Saint Mary to a 50-15 win against Rogers Heritage at the Heavenly Hoopfest Tournament in Little Rock
Obituaries for Benton County
posted: 11/17/2009 3:41 a.m.
Michael Eugene Gibson, 58, formerly of Neosho, died Friday, Nov. 13, 2009, in Gravette. He was born May 20, 1951, in Neosho, Mo., to Elton and Pauline (Vance) Gibson.
Captain Awarded For Skillful Maneuvers
posted: 11/17/2009 3:37 a.m.
They were in a holding pattern over Baghdad, their view of the city completely obscured by dense cloud cover. U.S. Air Force Capt. Kim Campbell and her flight leader, Lt. Col. Richard “Bino” Turner, had just refueled their A-10 fighters when they got the call: Troops with the U.S. Army’s 3rd Infantry Division were under attack.
Walton Arts Center Patrons Getting Younger
posted: 11/17/2009 3:33 a.m.
The average age of attendance at the Walton Arts Center is getting younger.
LIKE IT IS: Quarterback quartet still tuned in to Hogs
posted: 11/17/2009 3:31 a.m.
Tables had to be added as the ballroom filled in anticipation of the next-to-last Little Rock Touchdown Club lunch.
THE RECRUITING GUY: WR likes seeing UA ‘throw the rock around’
posted: 11/17/2009 3:23 a.m.
Arkansas Coach Bobby Petrino’s offensive philosophy is to get the ball in the hands of the playmakers or “feed the studs,” as he has said. Receiver Marcus Lucas, who made an official visit to Arkansas over the weekend and is one of the premier receivers in the nation, is one prospect Petrino and his staff would like to see making plays for the Razorbacks next year.
7A-WEST NOTEBOOK
posted: 11/17/2009 3:06 a.m.
Teams Ready To Go After Bye Week After earning shares of the 7A-West championship and firstround byes in the Class 7A playoffs, Bentonville and Springdale Har-Ber are ready to go.
PUBLIC VIEWPOINT Health System Grows Like Cancer
posted: 11/17/2009 3:01 a.m.
While controlled capitalism is a progressive societal force it has a dangerous evil twin that is predatory capitalism. Compare normal cell growth with uncontrolled predatory growth known as metastasized cancer. One supports life the other ends it.
COMMENTARY: No Different From A Republican?
posted: 11/17/2009 3:01 a.m.
There are Arkansas liberals — really — who dismiss U.S. Sen. Blanche Lincoln as no better than any Republican who might replace her.
HOW WE SEE IT: Please Don’t Feed The Stereotypes
posted: 11/17/2009 3:01 a.m.
What if it was your son — or your daughter?
Monday, November 16
HOW WE SEE IT: Public Health Matters More Than ‘Peanuts’
posted: 11/16/2009 5:34 a.m.
The Benton County Quorum Court has decisions to make regarding the 2010 operating budget — some easy, some hard.
PUBLIC VIEWPOINT: Why Should God Bless The US?
posted: 11/16/2009 5:31 a.m.
As often as I hear the phrase, ‘God bless America,” I ask the question, “Why should He?” Many of your readers apparently Thank God that our founding fathers were not Christians. So why would God want to bless a nation whose citizens are offended by the thought of His past blessings?
TRAVELERS’ CHECK Thieves target big airports
posted: 11/16/2009 5:29 a.m.
Only the boldest thief has the nerve to walk up to a bag carousel at one of Arkansas’ small airports and steal someone else’s bag.
Flooding doesn’t drown Christmas show
posted: 11/16/2009 5:29 a.m.
Organizers for this year’s Christmas light trail at Regional Park say they’re ready to open as planned Tuesday night after flooding submerged $150,000 worth of Christmas lights in mid-October and early November.
Students mix skills, service while building homes in Louisiana
posted: 11/16/2009 5:29 a.m.
Job Corps students and Habitat for Humanity volunteers from eight states including four from Little Rock are teaming up again to build homes for hurricane survivors in Louisiana.
NEWTON COUNTY Forest Service funds fuel law enforcement
posted: 11/16/2009 5:29 a.m.
The vibrant colors of autumn leaves draw visitors to the forests of Newton County. Unfortunately, each season, several of those visitors have to be carried out.
FORT SMITH Band acquires library of jazz
posted: 11/16/2009 5:29 a.m.
When Stephen Nosoff heard the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith Jazz Band play last year, he knew the music he loved had found a home.
Nuclear treaty ready by 2010, Obama says
posted: 11/16/2009 5:28 a.m.
President Barack Obama said Sunday that the United States and Russia would have a replacement treaty on reducing nuclear arms ready for approval by year’s end.
Tobacco funds giving state a research edge
posted: 11/16/2009 5:28 a.m.
Money from the state’s share of the tobacco settlement has helped scientists at five institutions compete for nationally competitive research grants, expand laboratories, buy equipment and attract new scientists.
Troops push into Afghan valley
posted: 11/16/2009 5:27 a.m.
Hundreds of French and Afghan troops Sunday pushed into a hostile valley in eastern Afghanistan where militants launch quick attacks, then disappear into hillside villages. The mission: secure the area for a planned bypass road around the Afghan capital to move supplies from neighboring Pakistan.
Best Buy bets big on digital songs, movies
posted: 11/16/2009 5:26 a.m.
Walking between rows of DVDs at the Best Buy store in West Hollywood, Brandy Moore admits that she doesn’t always buy the shiny discs any more since she started downloading movies and TV shows from Apple’s iTunes Store.
Arkansas 87, Alcorn State 78: Arkansas utilizes strength
posted: 11/16/2009 5:25 a.m.
If women’s college basketball becomes a game of H-O-R-S-E — i.e., a long-distance shooting contest — Alcorn State has a chance to win the NCAA championship.
UA out to bolster its bowl position
posted: 11/16/2009 5:23 a.m.
It was a memorable senior night at Reynolds Razorback Stadium.
Lady Lions drubbed
posted: 11/16/2009 5:22 a.m.
Becca Bruszewski had 19 points and 10 rebounds and No. 4 Notre Dame dominated inside, opening the season with a 102-57 victory over Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Sunday night.
Longhorns overcome early jitters
posted: 11/16/2009 5:21 a.m.
Damion James had 21 points and 15 rebounds to lead No. 3 Texas to a season-opening 89-42 victory over UC-Irvine on Sunday.
SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL: Colts’ comeback aided by Belichick
posted: 11/16/2009 5:20 a.m.
A stunning gamble by Bill Belichick set up a stunning victory for Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts.
ARKANSAS FOOTBALL: Hogs’ Business Continues
posted: 11/16/2009 5 a.m.
As the final seconds ticked off the clock in Razorback Stadium, Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino was hit with a splashing surprise Saturday night.
COMMENTARY: Groves, Anderson Ready To Make Mark
posted: 11/16/2009 4:58 a.m.
There is no disputing that Aaron Hawley and Morgan Hook are among the best, if not the best, male and female basketball players to come out of Rogers High.
COMMENTARY: ‘Our Community Needs This’
posted: 11/16/2009 4:57 a.m.
It’s easy to see the dramatic change that’s sweeping through Springdale High’s boys basketball program these days.
COMMENTARY: Kicker Takes Coach’s Words To Heart
posted: 11/16/2009 4:54 a.m.
Obviously junior Cody Montee was listening to his coach’s pre-game speech Friday.
COMMENTARY: Unfamiliarity Will Challenge Lady Wildcats
posted: 11/16/2009 4:54 a.m.
Over the summer, Springdale Har-Ber girls basketball coach Sandy Wright joked with family and friends that she “suddenly became a much better coach.”
COMMENTARY: Offseason Comes Early For Purple’Dogs
posted: 11/16/2009 4:52 a.m.
Daryl Patton made a point last week when talking about Fayetteville’s lack of effort in a regular season-ending loss to Rogers Heritage.
COMMENTARY: Heritage Basketball Hopes To Carry On Momentum
posted: 11/16/2009 4:49 a.m.
There’s plenty of excitement around Rogers Heritage these days. The War Eagles won their first football playoff game in the school’s short history on Friday night.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Group Plowing Forward
posted: 11/16/2009 4:48 a.m.
Getting Lioneld Jordan’s economic development team sitting around one table would require a pretty sizable room. It’s a crowd that would include the usual chamber of commerce folks, but also artists, environmentalists, historians and other Fayetteville residents.
Arrests for Northwest Arkansas
posted: 11/16/2009 4:45 a.m.
Elaine M. Robinson, 31, of 2706 Patricia Drive in Pine Bluff was arrested Saturday in connection with felony failure to appear. She was being held Sunday in the Benton County Jail on a $5,000 bond.
PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Soehner Shoulders Load For Tigers
posted: 11/16/2009 4:43 a.m.
As Thomas Soehner was boarding Prairie Grove’s team bus Friday morning, coach Danny Abshier stopped him for a quick word.
Obituaries for Benton County
posted: 11/16/2009 4:42 a.m.
Calvin C. Miller Jr., 51, of Lowell died Nov. 14, 2009, in Springdale. He was born Aug. 31, 1958, to Calvin C. Miller Sr. and Martha Sue Jones Miller.
NWA Conference Boys Race Wide Open
posted: 11/16/2009 4:40 a.m.
Ask the nine coaches in the Northwest Arkansas Conference which team is the one to beat and there will likely be nine different answers. But one thing is for sure: the race for the league championship, and for the four berths to the regional tournament, will likely come down to the final week of the season.
Religious Facility Seeks Conditional Use Extension
posted: 11/16/2009 4:37 a.m.
It’s taken longer than expected for an group interested in opening a religious facility in the southeast quadrant of Bentonville to turn their vision to reality, but the group has not scrapped its plans.
Bentonville Black Has High Expectations
posted: 11/16/2009 4:36 a.m.
Expectations are high for the Bentonville Black junior girls.
Many Unable To Serve
posted: 11/16/2009 4:35 a.m.
Retired military off cers sounded the alarm last week that about 75 percent of Americans age 17-24 are unfit to serve in the U.S. Military.
District Seeks Extra Accreditation Through National Agency
posted: 11/16/2009 4:32 a.m.
Described as a process that would provide additional guidance on how to improve school instruction, Springdale will be seeking districtwide accreditation through AdvancED this school year.
Life Way Sweeps
posted: 11/16/2009 4:31 a.m.
Life Way Christian claimed a four-game sweep of Cornerstone Christian Academy on Friday in Arkansas Association of Christian Schools Conference action.
Grant Funds Replacement Trees
posted: 11/16/2009 4:27 a.m.
City workers will learn to be tree-huggers, as they plant replacements for ice-damaged timber on city property.
Fayetteville Sales Tax Falls
posted: 11/16/2009 4:23 a.m.
Spending in Fayetteville is down. The city has the sales tax statistics to prove the slump.
WATER/SEWER IMPROVEMENT: Septic Grant Obtained
posted: 11/16/2009 4:19 a.m.
When Theresa Griffith of Rogers turns on her washing machine, she always takes a minute or two to look at the backyard because she knows that within a few moments of the spin cycle taking off, her lawn will be filled with water.
Springdale Columnist Wanted
posted: 11/16/2009 4:17 a.m.
Most people think they live in a hometown that’s special, unique, comforting. Just try to think of a place — a city, a village, a community — that doesn’t have a vocal, dedicated group of residents who wouldn’t dream of living anywhere else in the world.
Attention, Frenzied Shoppers
posted: 11/16/2009 4:15 a.m.
What do you have when you lure several hundred people to one location — say, a parking lot — then whip them into a frenzy to the point that they virtually attack a helpless individual, resulting in his death. A gang fight? A riot?
Local Mom Starts Baby Food Company
posted: 11/16/2009 4:13 a.m.
Parents who want to feed their babies a nutritious food, sourced from farms within 300 miles of Washington and Benton counties, can buy Oh Baby! food in local stores.
COMMENTARY: Small Towns Deal With Big Tragedies
posted: 11/16/2009 4:11 a.m.
In the parking lot at Gravette High School, you still will find the number 56 painted on numerous vehicles. Also, one parking space remains blocked off, reserved in memory of the boy who had a knack for making people smile.
Amerine Earns Bronze Star In Afghan Victory
posted: 11/16/2009 4:09 a.m.
The Taliban assault force rolled out of a mountain pass on Nov. 16, 2001, about 1,000 fighters headed toward a strategic town in south-central Afghanistan that had booted out local Taliban leaders.
COMMENTARY:It’s A Bird, It’s A Plane ... What Is It?
posted: 11/16/2009 4:05 a.m.
It was one of those perfect Indian summer nights. It was shirt-sleeve weather and the stars popped out of the heavens like they were on sticks
Fables and Faith: The Power of a Smile
posted: 11/16/2009 4:01 a.m.
I know that you know that I know that you know the words to the song “Smile.” But just in case you were not around when it was first popular, here are the lyrics. What I bet you don’t know is that the music was composed by Charlie Chaplin.
KIDS TALK: Expressing an Attitude of Gratitude
posted: 11/16/2009 3:59 a.m.
Being able to express thankfulness to others and to ourselves is an important skill to develop. Having an attitude of gratitude keeps us open to possibilities and able to visualize positive steps in a forward direction.
New Balance Open, Bookstore Coming To Downtown Rogers
posted: 11/16/2009 3:55 a.m.
A shoe store with a pedorthist to do custom fittings, a used and collectible book store and an upscale men’s clothier are adding to the Rogers business base.
GUEST COMMENTARY: Health Care: Yellow Lights, Red Flags
posted: 11/16/2009 3:33 a.m.
Editor’s Note: This is the first of three guest columns from Professor Leflar about health policy.
Deer hunter shot on opening day
posted: 11/16/2009 2:24 a.m.
A deer hunter has been wounded in mid-Missouri on the first day of the firearms deer season.
$1,780,905 allotted for projects
posted: 11/16/2009 2:23 a.m.
Arkansas will receive $1,780,905 for distance-learning and telemedicine projects, officials announced.
LR police chase ends with crash; 3 injured
posted: 11/16/2009 2:23 a.m.
Three people suffered non-life threatening injuries Saturday afternoon after a police chase ended in a two-car crash at 22nd and Pine streets in Little Rock, police and fire officials said.
Tour set for detainee lockup
posted: 11/16/2009 2:22 a.m.
A delegation from U.S. Bureau of Prisons is to tour and inspect Illinois’ Thomson Correctional Center today as part of a White House proposal to move some terror suspects detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, officials said Sunday.
Justice: Upright elections integral
posted: 11/16/2009 2:20 a.m.
Arkansas has avoided expensive, acrimonious elections for appellate courts, but the state should take precautions to avoid damaging the judicial system, an Arkansas Supreme Court justice writes.
NASA fans to tweet at liftoff of shuttle
posted: 11/16/2009 2:17 a.m.
Fingers were poised to fly during the space shuttle Atlantis’ blastoff today: About 100 of NASA’s fans were to be on hand, pecking away at iPhones, BlackBerrys, laptops and other Twittering gadgets.
School applicant data left exposed
posted: 11/16/2009 2:17 a.m.
The Social Security numbers, home addresses and phone contacts for at least 300 students who applied for admission to California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, six years ago were unintentionally disclosed online, according to the university.
Time for some arrows
posted: 11/16/2009 2:16 a.m.
The time has come to discern the fates of those who shape this crazy world in which the rest of us must dwell, so let the arrows fly.
LETTERS
posted: 11/16/2009 2:14 a.m.
Promote healthy lifestyles Our entire political system has it wrong on health care. Once again, powerful industrial lobbies have coerced and paid our politicians to get their way so they can pad the greedy pockets of the rich few at the expense of the citizenry.
Fort Hood, Part II
posted: 11/16/2009 2:14 a.m.
It’s times like these when we wish we were clairvoyant. The New York Times is reporting that another police officer, Sgt. Mark Todd, may have been the one who put down the clear and all-toopresent danger at Fort Hood the other day, not Kimberly Denise Munley.
Nike to dress, possess Hogs
posted: 11/16/2009 2:13 a.m.
Neither Arkansas nor Nike has revealed the financial terms of a five-year agreement they announced last week, but UA Athletic Director Jeff Long made clear his thoughts about the deal.
Reconsider plight of juvenile lifers
posted: 11/16/2009 2:13 a.m.
It was a remarkable coincidence. While the U.S. Supreme Court this week was considering whether teenage criminals deserve to be sentenced to life in prison without parole in cases that do not involve homicide, three South Florida teens were charged as adults for setting fire to another teenager.
Medicalizing mass murder
posted: 11/16/2009 2:12 a.m.
What a surprise—that someone who shouts “Allahu Akbar” (the “God is great” jihadist battle cry) as he is shooting up a room of American soldiers might have Islamist motives. It certainly was a surprise to the mainstream media, which spent the weekend after the Fort Hood massacre downplaying Nidal Hasan’s religious beliefs.
NFL WEEK: 10 Romo, Cowboys corralled
posted: 11/16/2009 2:12 a.m.
Charles Woodson wouldn’t let the Green Bay Packers’ season slip away.
Prized noodles
posted: 11/16/2009 2:12 a.m.
IT’S NOT so strange that Foreign Policy and Foreign Affairs would both have stories on North Korea this month. After all, what’s more foreign, and what might affect American policy and affairs—in a great big flash—more than North Korea?
CHECKER O’REILLY AUTO PARTS 500: Johnson wins, reinforces lead
posted: 11/16/2009 2:11 a.m.
A fluke accident cost Jimmie Johnson a huge chunk of his points lead last week, leaving Johnson with little margin for error in his bid to win a NASCAR-record fourth consecutive championship.
Obituaries
posted: 11/16/2009 2:10 a.m.
Information for the obituaries and funeral notices below was supplied to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Advertising Department by funeral homes.
Other days
posted: 11/16/2009 2:10 a.m.
100 YEARS AGO Nov. 16, 1909 Acting Mayor Tuohey was in conference with City Electrician John W. Bleidt and Fire Chief Charles Hafer yesterday, securing estimates as to the cost of equipping the proposed new city electric plant and fire headquarters. “There is a lot of detail to be gone through with before matters can be shaped definitely enough to bring the proposition before the council,” said Acting Mayor Tuohey.
COMMENTARY: Pacquiao earns spot among greatest
posted: 11/16/2009 2:09 a.m.
Manny Pacquiao had a hat perched jauntily on his head, a bandage wrapped neatly around his right ear. His real work done for the night, he was heading down the Las Vegas Strip to sing a few songs with his band.
Second thoughts
posted: 11/16/2009 2:05 a.m.
Tulsa coach making no allowances Three games into his college coaching career, Isiah Thomas was already asking for mercy.
Bush’s TDs keep Saints perfect
posted: 11/16/2009 2:04 a.m.
Reggie Bush helped the New Orleans Saints overcome another bundle of mistakes to stay unbeaten for the best start in team history.
U.S., Russia: Time short for Iran to OK nuke deal
posted: 11/16/2009 2:04 a.m.
President Barack Obama said Sunday that “time is running out” for Iran to sign on to a deal to ship its enriched uranium out of the country for further processing, and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said he still hopes to persuade Iran to send its enriched uranium to his country.
Bengals bow up in sweep
posted: 11/16/2009 2:01 a.m.
Finally after 40 years of being pushed around and dominated by the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Cincinnati Bengals refused to be bullied.
Palestinians to petition U.N. for statehood
posted: 11/16/2009 2 a.m.
Palestinian officials said Sunday that they are preparing to ask the United Nations to endorse an independent state without Israel’s consent because they are losing faith in the peace talks.
Henne wins duel with Freeman
posted: 11/16/2009 1:59 a.m.
In a fourth quarter that had comebacks by young quarterbacks, Chad Henne came out on top with seconds to spare.
The nation in brief
posted: 11/16/2009 1:59 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “I don’t think we should run and hide and cower. Let’s use our system.” Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, on trying five detainees accused in the Sept.
Razorbacks rewind
posted: 11/16/2009 1:58 a.m.
Mallett utilizing audibles Ryan Mallett’s record-setting performance in Saturday’s 56-20 victory over Troy was dazzling on the surface, and just as impressive behind the scenes.
Obama to pitch U.S. oversight of subways
posted: 11/16/2009 1:58 a.m.
The Obama administration will propose that the federal government take over safety regulation of the nation’s subway and light-rail systems, responding to what it says is haphazard and ineffective oversight by state agencies.
Names and faces
posted: 11/16/2009 1:57 a.m.
German police said Sunday that they had searched a home in connection with a purported extortion scheme targeting former supermodel Cindy Crawford and her family. U.S.
SEC notes Rebs relying on RB McCluster
posted: 11/16/2009 1:56 a.m.
Dexter McCluster is listed as a wide receiver on the Mississippi roster.
CONFERENCE USA: Sliding Tulsa falls to East Carolina
posted: 11/16/2009 1:54 a.m.
Dominique Lindsay ran for a career-high 172 yards, Darryl Freeney had a career-best 152 yards receiving and East Carolina maintained its lead in Conference USA’s East Division with a 44-17 victory over Tulsa.
Inquiry finding tangle of clues
posted: 11/16/2009 1:54 a.m.
When Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan took his two handguns and headed for Fort Hood on Nov. 5, he left behind in his spartan apartment his new business cards. Now they are one more clue for investigators of the 13 killings he is charged with, hinting at the road not taken.
Trying 9/11 suspects in NYC condemned
posted: 11/16/2009 1:53 a.m.
Taking those accused in the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks to New York for trial would increase the security threat to the city and give radical Islamists a platform to propagate their ideology, former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani said Sunday.
In the news
posted: 11/16/2009 1:52 a.m.
Azam al-Sadat Farahi, wife of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, spoke in a rare public appearance at a Rome forum on the eve of a U.N. summit on world hunger and reportedly touted Iran as an example, saying her country’s system, following religious teachings, guarantees food security for all families.
Owners object to CO2 trap below homes
posted: 11/16/2009 1:52 a.m.
The people of this small Dutch town are not against pumping tons of carbon dioxide into the ground to fight global warming. They just wish it wasn’t right beneath their houses.
TECH SPOTLIGHT: iHome dock is a hit while Home Base wireless sharing device misses the boat
posted: 11/16/2009 1:50 a.m.
I’ve been checking out some products meant to make life a bit easier around the home. That’s certainly not a bad thing, right?
ARKANSAS STATE MEN’S PREVIEW: Brady: New bunch big, strong, better
posted: 11/16/2009 1:48 a.m.
Arkansas State lost seven players from last season’s 13-17 team, and it is picked to finish sixth this season in the Sun Belt Conference’s Western Division.
2 killers seek U.S. online erasure
posted: 11/16/2009 1:48 a.m.
Wolfgang Werle and Manfred Lauber became infamous for killing a German actor in 1990. Now they are suing to force Wikipedia to forget them.
Bankruptcy watch
posted: 11/16/2009 1:42 a.m.
ADONA Eli F. and Sandra K. Gates, P.O. Box 51, Nov. 10, Chapter 7. ALEXANDER Cynthia Dawn D’Abadie, 2351 David Drive, Nov. 11, Chapter 7. Dana Denice Nagel (aka Dana Denice Hadley), 3413 Hilltop Road, Nov. 11, Chapter 13.
The world in brief
posted: 11/16/2009 1:03 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “Now is our defining moment.” Saeb Erekat, chief Palestinian peace negotiator, on preparing ask the U.N. to endorse an independent state without Israel’s consent.
Sunday, November 15
HOW WE SEE IT: Taxes Could Go From Bad To Worse
posted: 11/15/2009 7:32 a.m.
Property taxes went up in Benton County because of a 2008 reappraisal while real estate prices crashed in 2009. The response was outrage and a call for action.
PUBLIC VIEWPOINT: Lamenting War, Thanking Veterans
posted: 11/15/2009 7:31 a.m.
War was bondage of threads shredded bare and barren. Souls were lost and lonely, sewn and treaded for one cause. Death was the norm. And the normal were lost. Lost were the innocent in a sea of crimson, clay and mud. Dirty was the day. Night sweats they all wore in vain. Soldier and civilian alike were in bondage.
COMMENTARY: A Quick Reassurance
posted: 11/15/2009 7:26 a.m.
Nobody in Bentonville wants to read a long letter to the editor on Fayetteville High School,” I said Tuesday.
RAZORBACKS BASKETBALL TEAM Coach Did Right Thing
posted: 11/15/2009 7:23 a.m.
Sports radio this week has been filled with commentary on the suspensions of several University of Arkansas basketball players, some of it critical of the coach who handed them down.
COMMENTARY: Middle Ground Needed
posted: 11/15/2009 7:22 a.m.
President Obama and his education secretary, Arne Duncan, nontraditional liberals on education policy, want states to approve more charter schools.
ALL OURS, ALL HOURS: Event ‘Trashes’ Cancer
posted: 11/15/2009 7:21 a.m.
Pink bouffants, boas, bras and boots were among the many incarnations of pink donned by hundreds of Pink Trash Ball guests on Nov. 6 at George’s Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville.
Charity Walk Makes Strides
posted: 11/15/2009 7:20 a.m.
Corporate and business leaders, youngsters and volunteers gathered Tuesday to celebrate some local steps toward finding a cure for diabetes.
BRIFELY
posted: 11/15/2009 7:19 a.m.
Blood Center Plans Drives Community Blood Center of the Ozarks will host several area blood drives this week.
LOCAL NOTES
posted: 11/15/2009 7:15 a.m.
Pageant Workshop Slated Saturday The Frisco Lakes Pageant Association is looking for the next “it” girl to represent the organization locally and at the 2010 Miss Arkansas pageant, a preliminary competition in the Miss America system.
UPCOMING EVENTS
posted: 11/15/2009 7:14 a.m.
Upcoming events in Northwest Arkansas for November 15, 2009.
Foundation Seeks Eagle Nominations
posted: 11/15/2009 7:12 a.m.
Washington Regional Foundation is accepting nominations for the 2010 Outstanding Health Leadership Award, also known as “The Eagle Award.” The deadline for nominations is Dec. 1.
CLUB BRIEFS: Republican Women To Meet
posted: 11/15/2009 7:11 a.m.
Janine Parry, associate professor of political science at the University of Arkansas, is the guest speaker at noon Thursday when Benton County Republican Women meet at Apple Blossom Retirement Resort’s Community Room, 2501 W. 22nd St., Rogers.
Rebuilding Together Receives $50,000 Grant
posted: 11/15/2009 7:10 a.m.
Rebuilding Together of Northwest Arkansas has received a $50,000 donation from members of the Wal-Mart US Finance Team and $13,000 from the Wal-Mart Associates.
TAX CREDIT PROGRAM: Home Buyers Get More Help
posted: 11/15/2009 7:09 a.m.
Realtors, lenders and builders across Northwest Arkansas smiled for the past week after President Obama approved extending the federal homebuyer tax credit through April.
Gymnastic Joe’s Set To Open
posted: 11/15/2009 7:08 a.m.
A sign hanging over the concession stand states “Welcome to Malco Theatres.
Arvest Bank Thinks Expansion
posted: 11/15/2009 7:05 a.m.
Slimmer profits haven’t deterred Arvest Bank’s expansion plans as shown with the recent conversion of three Kansas City, Mo., branches formerly operated as Harrington Bank and a hefty capital investment made in the third quarter.
ON THE AGENDA
posted: 11/15/2009 7:04 a.m.
The weekly Biz-4-Biz Networking Groups meet at 8 a.m. to roughly 9 a.m. unless otherwise noted.
INCORPORATIONS
posted: 11/15/2009 7:04 a.m.
Benton County Chen’s Garden Ar Inc., Wen Hang Chen, 428 Town Center East, Bella Vista.
Superior To Pay Dividend
posted: 11/15/2009 7:03 a.m.
Superior Industries International Inc. will pay a 16 cents per share dividend on Jan. 15. People who own stock as of Jan. 4 will get the dividend.
PEOPLE IN BUSINESS
posted: 11/15/2009 7:02 a.m.
Ralph Edmonds is the new executive chef at Pinnacle Country Club.
BUSINESS BRIEFS
posted: 11/15/2009 7:01 a.m.
FROST, PLLC recently acquired the Fayetteville Arkansas accounting practice of ERVIN & Company, Certified Public Accountants, P.A. ERVIN & Company’s office will move to FROST, PLLC’s current location at 1200 E. Joyce Blvd. Suite 301 in Fayetteville.
Ice Hogs Sweep Opener
posted: 11/15/2009 6:21 a.m.
The Northwest Arkansas Jr. Ice Hogs varsity hockey team got their season off to a fast start with a home sweep of the Kansas City Stars last week.
Naturals Looking Ahead To 2010
posted: 11/15/2009 6:19 a.m.
The Northwest Arkansas Naturals are playing a waiting game. Spring training will be in full swing four months from now, but it is not known if Brian Poldberg will be back for a third season as the Naturals manager.
Royals Rally Past Rhema
posted: 11/15/2009 6:17 a.m.
Ecclesia overcame early foul trouble and a 10-point deficit in the first half to claim a 60-48 win Friday over Rhema Bible College during the Rhema Classic.
Taylor Has Panthers Running, Gunning
posted: 11/15/2009 6:14 a.m.
Johnny Taylor’s state championship teams at Weiner and Rose Bud pushed the accelerator to the floor with an up-tempo style of basketball.
Changes Coming For Lady Tigers
posted: 11/15/2009 6:12 a.m.
West Fork graduated all five starters from a year ago, but coach Nathan Wells believes the Lady Tigers can still be competitive in the tough 4A-4 Conference.
Cardinals Expected To Contend
posted: 11/15/2009 6:08 a.m.
Farmington carried the banner for the 4A-1 Conference at the Class 4A State Tournament last season, and the Cardinals are expected to contend for the top spot again this season.
4A-1 Girls: Race Wide Open
posted: 11/15/2009 6:05 a.m.
The Megan Herbert era is over at Shiloh Christian, likely not soon enough for the rest of the 4A-1 Conference.
Tigers Return Plenty Of Experience
posted: 11/15/2009 5:58 a.m.
With four starters returning, David Ferrell believes West Fork could be prepping for something big.
Tough Loss A Disappointing Ending For Red’Dogs
posted: 11/15/2009 5:55 a.m.
Springdale High offensive coordinator Eli Drinkwitz had a tough time describing how frustrating Friday’s loss to Russellville actually was.
Improbable FHS Comeback Topped By Conway
posted: 11/15/2009 5:52 a.m.
The Bulldogs thought they had done the improbable. Only Conway had one last bit of improbability left.
Heritage Defense Leads The Way
posted: 11/15/2009 5:48 a.m.
Brad Bolding came back to his old stomping grounds Friday night, and the North Little Rock coach walked away impressed.
An Honorable Sacrifice
posted: 11/15/2009 5:34 a.m.
They knew they would probably die. How could they not? Still, they dived on grenades, darted into gunfire to save wounded comrades and beat back enemy attacks. And for those actions, on the sun-baked streets of Iraq and in the rugged mountains of Afghanistan, they received the Medal of Honor, the United States’ highest award for bravery. “They were willing to go to the extreme of putting themselves in jeopardy to save someone else,” says Dan Murphy, father of Navy SEAL and medal recipient Michael Murphy. “I don’t think it gets any more honorable than that.”
Medal A Rare Distinction
posted: 11/15/2009 5:29 a.m.
Created by Congress in 1862 to recognize valorous conduct, the Medal of Honor has been awarded 3,467 times. Nineteen men received it twice. One woman, Dr. Mary Edwards Walker, received the medal in 1865 for her services as a Civil War nurse at the first Battle of Bull Run.
Wal-Mart Gives To Legal Aid
posted: 11/15/2009 5:27 a.m.
A fundraising effort to support legal services for Arkansans who cannot afford them got a boost this week when the Wal-Mart Foundation and the Wal-Mart Legal Department announced a $100,000 grant.
Council To Consider Budget; Tougher Decisions May Lie Ahead
posted: 11/15/2009 5:13 a.m.
The Fayetteville City Council is set to approve the city’s $35.4 million budget when it meets Tuesday.
County Revenue Comes Up Short Of Estimates
posted: 11/15/2009 5:11 a.m.
Last year’s lofty revenue projection for Washington County is coming up short and tough economic times are hurting next year’s budget requests and cash reserve.
Northwest Arkansas deaths
posted: 11/15/2009 5:03 a.m.
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette publishes, at no charge, death notices of reasonable length for residents of Benton, Carroll, Washington and Madison counties submitted by funeral homes. For more information, call (479) 770-8400. An obituary with expanded information or for residents of other counties in Arkansas can be placed by funeral homes for a fee. For more information including cost and deadlines contact the advertising department at (501) 378-3889.
BIG 10/CONFERENCE USA Ex-MLS player helps Buckeyes reach Rose goal
posted: 11/15/2009 5:02 a.m.
The oldest of the Buckeyes sent Ohio State back to the Granddaddy of all bowls.
Mid-November food for thought
posted: 11/15/2009 5 a.m.
It is eerie how the mind can become disoriented while driving from Fayetteville to Hackett to cover a game and dodging critters on the way back.
Reina rebounds from Class 7A loss
posted: 11/15/2009 5 a.m.
Valerie Reina made the most of a second opportunity during the Arkansas vs. Oklahoma High School Cross Country Challenge on Saturday.
High school playoffs report
posted: 11/15/2009 4:59 a.m.
Heritage defense steps up Rogers Heritage is known for its offense, but its defense saved the War Eagles on Friday.
NCAA SOUTH CENTRAL REGION CHAMPIONSHIPS UA men win, earn NCAA spot
posted: 11/15/2009 4:58 a.m.
The Arkansas men’s cross country team returned to its winning ways Saturday.
Stewart gives owner thumbs-up in first season
posted: 11/15/2009 4:57 a.m.
Tony Stewart won’t win the Sprint Cup championship this season, and his bid to join the late Alan Kulwicki in the NASCAR record books will have to wait at least another year.
UAPD student-faculty debate Monday
posted: 11/15/2009 4:56 a.m.
The George “Doc” Jones Forensic Association at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff will sponsor a “Master Debaters” exhibition Monday at 7 p.m.
Grant to fund trail projects
posted: 11/15/2009 4:56 a.m.
The Arkansas Highway Commission says it will grant $1.428 million toward 25 projects that will develop recreational trails throughout the state.
NW Arkansas today
posted: 11/15/2009 4:53 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “The job couldn’t have come at a better time.” Liana Frisbie, who was hired by the Peace at Home Family Shelter with money provided by President Barack Obama’s stimulus package Article, 1B
Government meetings
posted: 11/15/2009 4:53 a.m.
Monday Rogers Board of Adjustments, 9:30 a.m. Rogers Water Utilities Commission, 4 p.m. Walton Arts Center Council, 4 p.m. Rogers Airport Commission, 4:15 p.m. Fayetteville City Council tour, 4:30 p.m. Bentonville School Board, 5:30 p.m.
The state/region in brief
posted: 11/15/2009 4:52 a.m.
Help poor, justice urges attorneys Arkansas Supreme Court Justice Annabelle Clinton Imber urged lawyers Friday to give money and time to increase access to legal services for the state’s poor.
Youth prepared chief to manage
posted: 11/15/2009 4:51 a.m.
As a child, Richard Weiss was nearly trampled by a hippopotamus outside a leper colony.
Police: Won’t fight ’05 gunfire ruling
posted: 11/15/2009 4:50 a.m.
Arkansas State Police officials say they won’t fight a state Claims Commission finding that a trooper in 2005 wrongly shot a fleeing unarmed man in the back, leaving him paralyzed.
SILOAM SPRINGS Hands-on homes don’t sell, either
posted: 11/15/2009 4:49 a.m.
The house for sale at 506 Maci Court has perks that would have drawn quick offers a few years ago, but it has sat empty without a buyer since it was completed in the spring.
Grants helping offices get staff
posted: 11/15/2009 4:49 a.m.
President Barack Obama’s economic stimulus package has put a handful of women in Northwest Arkansas back to work helping abused women and children rebuild their broken lives.
State readies course on alcohol sale rules
posted: 11/15/2009 4:48 a.m.
Michael Langley wants everyone who serves or sells alcoholic beverages at Arkansas restaurants, bars and stores to go through a training session and be certified by the state’s Alcoholic Beverage Control Division.
As Egypt oversees Jewish sites, resentful residents see politics
posted: 11/15/2009 4:47 a.m.
The warren of slum alleys is called the Jews’ Quarter, but no Jews live there. The ancient synagogue still stands, but its roof is gone. The government is renovating it, but is doing so at a moment when anti-Israel feeling is running especially high in Egypt.
Shooting-range blaze kills 10 in South Korea
posted: 11/15/2009 4:47 a.m.
A fire tore though an indoor shooting range in southern South Korea on Saturday, killing 10 people, including at least two Japanese tourists, and injuring six, police said.
East Bloc’s secret files reveal shocking facts
posted: 11/15/2009 4:46 a.m.
Even his best friend betrayed him.
End fight, Clinton urges Mideast
posted: 11/15/2009 4:45 a.m.
Former President Bill Clinton, whose energetic efforts to broker an Israeli-Palestinian peace deal collapsed, urged both sides Saturday to end their decadesold conflict, saying they cannot escape their common future.
Venice population sinking to new low
posted: 11/15/2009 4:45 a.m.
A dozen gondolas snaked down the Grand Canal on Saturday in a mock funeral procession bemoaning Venice’s approach to the dreaded status of living museum, with a population now below 60,000.
Taliban claim bomb that kills 11 in Pakistan
posted: 11/15/2009 4:44 a.m.
A suicide car bomber attacked a police checkpoint in northwest Pakistan on Saturday, killing 11 people, including four children, the latest in a wave of militant attacks that have claimed more than 300 lives in the past month.
Iraqi claims of abuse by Brits arise
posted: 11/15/2009 4:43 a.m.
Iraqi civilians who were detained by British troops during the U.S.-led war have leveled some 33 allegations of sexual assault and abuse against male and female soldiers, Britain’s Ministry of Defense said Saturday.
RESTAURANT INSPECTIONS
posted: 11/15/2009 4:43 a.m.
Information is from Arkansas Department of Health records. Restaurants are listed in order of inspection date. All reports are from regular food service/food store inspections unless otherwise noted. Critical violations are defined as items that relate directly to factors that lead to food-borne illness, and must be corrected immediately. Noncritical violations are defined as items that relate to maintenance of food operations and cleanliness.
Google rethinking e-book settlement
posted: 11/15/2009 4:42 a.m.
Internet search leader Google will ease its control over millions of copyright-protected books earmarked for its digital library if a court approves a revised lawsuit settlement that addresses objections of antitrust regulators.
GOP: Health ideas ignored, says plans would have lowered costs
posted: 11/15/2009 4:42 a.m.
House Democrats missed opportunities to improve the Housepassed health-care bill when they rejected Republican ideas to limit lawsuits and give states more flexibility to enact innovative changes, a GOP lawmaker said Saturday.
Lesson plans being sold online to earn extra cash
posted: 11/15/2009 4:41 a.m.
Between Craigslist and eBay, the Internet is wellestablished as a marketplace where one person’s trash is transformed into another’s treasure.
Judge rules seals can stay at San Diego area beach
posted: 11/15/2009 4:41 a.m.
A longrunning legal battle over whether to evict a colony of harbor seals that inexplicably took over a popular beach like a gaggle of tourists overstaying their welcome appeared closer than ever to ending Friday when a judge ruled that they can stay put.
Ex-ambassador defends oil stake
posted: 11/15/2009 4:40 a.m.
A former U.S. ambassador who served as a private adviser to Kurdish leaders in Iraq defended his financial stake in oil fields in the country’s north, insisting Saturday there was no conflict of interest.
Trip for NATO keeps Boozman, Ross busy on break
posted: 11/15/2009 4:39 a.m.
Reps. John Boozman and Mike Ross of Arkansas spent their recess from work on Capitol Hill in France and Northern Ireland.
Lawmakers, lobbyists on same page
posted: 11/15/2009 4:39 a.m.
In the official record of the historic House debate on health-care overhaul, the speeches of many lawmakers echo with similarities. Often, that was no accident.
Report: Billions paid in questionable Medicare claims
posted: 11/15/2009 4:38 a.m.
The government paid more than $47 billion in questionable Medicare claims including medical treatment showing little relation to a patient’s condition, potentially wasting taxpayer dollars at a rate nearly three times the previous year.
Ceremonies honor victims of Fort Hood gunman
posted: 11/15/2009 4:37 a.m.
The hundreds of people who lined the main street of a small Indiana city Saturday fell solemnly silent as a white hearse passed by on its way to the church. Mourners streamed into a Wisconsin gymnasium to remember a soldier who once promised to take down Osama bin Laden.
Calls In The Wild
posted: 11/15/2009 4:37 a.m.
The buck deer trotting across a rural highway near Hogeye is the trophy of hunters’ dreams and the reason Arkansas Game & Fish Commission Wildlife Office Kevin Eubanks was on patrol early Saturday morning, the opening day of modern gun deer season.
Area lotteries
posted: 11/15/2009 4:36 a.m.
Numbers drawn Saturday: Missouri Lotto 10-12-13-18-40-42 Estimated jackpot: $1.8 million Oklahoma Lotto 20-23-27-34-36 Hot ball: 19 Estimated jackpot: $1 million Powerball 19-30-32-48-57 Powerball: 14 Estimated jackpot: $20 million Power Play: 5
Gum created to lick dental woes
posted: 11/15/2009 4:35 a.m.
With the help of a gum-chomping machine and years of careful chemistry, University of Kentucky researchers have developed a chewing gum that can help replace toothpaste and a toothbrush, thus improving the health of soldiers in the field as well as children in poor countries.
Program Changing Way Students Approach Reading
posted: 11/15/2009 4:33 a.m.
A goal in the Fayetteville School District is to have students reading on grade level by the end of the third grade. That’s not happening. Yet.
Putting A Stop To Red-Light Runners
posted: 11/15/2009 4:29 a.m.
By the time Carla Kirkland took up acting as an ad-hoc crossing guard twice a day, she was at her wits’ end.
Association Putting Together Thanksgiving Baskets
posted: 11/15/2009 4:23 a.m.
The Bella Vista Property Owners Association is asking residents to donate food for Thanksgiving baskets. Sixteen families — eight from Cooper Elementary School and eight from Gravette Public Schools — will be the recipients.
Weddings
posted: 11/15/2009 4:22 a.m.
Morris-Ward Bethany Leigh Ward became the bride of Jeffrey Christian Morris on Nov. 8 at Alda’s Magnolia Hill. Buddy Ellis officiated.
Anniversaries
posted: 11/15/2009 4:20 a.m.
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Rhoads will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Zion Hill Baptist Church. The couple were married Nov. 26, 1959. Mrs. Rhoads, the former George Ann Davenport, is retired from the North Little Rock School District. Rhoads is retired from the North Little Rock Fire Department.
Bella Vista Hires Librarian
posted: 11/15/2009 4:20 a.m.
A search committee for the Bella Vista Library Board of Trustees has hired a full-time librarian.
Taxi Program Will Serve Needy Residents
posted: 11/15/2009 4:17 a.m.
The Bentonville City Council listened last week to the possibility of light-rail transit. Northwest Arkansas is probably a long way from justifying such a project, but area planners feel the idea is worth keeping in people’s minds.
Engagements
posted: 11/15/2009 4:14 a.m.
Emily Rister Gaddis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Larry D. Gaddis of Little Rock, and Jared Don Kocurek, son of Dr. and Mrs. Donald Kocurek of Schulenburg, Texas; Jan. 30.
Bentonville District Sets Standards
posted: 11/15/2009 4:14 a.m.
Two national education coalitions announced last week the U.S. Department of Education is a step closer to offering a new framework for standardized K-12 assessments.
SPIN CYCLE Stars rise to higher degree of ‘Oh, duh’
posted: 11/15/2009 4:11 a.m.
Spin Cycle presents another installment of “All the News That’s Fit to Razz” ... Some Australian fans were outraged when they discovered Britney Spears was lip-synching during her recent Circus tour stop in Perth.
POP NOTES: Too many cooks in kitchen taint Kris Allen debut CD
posted: 11/15/2009 4:10 a.m.
We’re going to pretend for a minute that Kris Allen — Arkansas’ son and America’s Idol — isn’t from here.
Police Make Drug Arrest At Rogers Day Care
posted: 11/15/2009 4:09 a.m.
A Rogers day care operator was arrested Friday night in connection with an alleged drug transaction at the business.
Williams keeps LSU in charge of La. Tech
posted: 11/15/2009 4:05 a.m.
Keiland Williams’ combination of power and elusiveness ensured LSU’s century of dominance over Louisiana Tech would continue.
LISTEN UP Jones shows her rowdy side; Amerie fires up some R&B
posted: 11/15/2009 4:05 a.m.
Norah Jones The Fall Blue Note AWhile it’s not exactly the Jack White-style rock ’n’ roll stomper that the early buzz suggested, The Fall (available Tuesday) is a surprisingly hot-blooded album from the preternaturally tasteful Norah Jones, who’s presumably stepping out on her own after divorcing herself from her regular band and ex-boyfriend /bassist Lee Alexander.
Russian arms treaty high on Obama list
posted: 11/15/2009 4:03 a.m.
President Barack Obama arrived in Singapore for a meeting of Asian-Pacific countries Saturday night seeking to ensure that the region remains firmly cemented to the United States, despite disparities in economic growth and the rising influence of China.
THE TV COLUMN WWII in HD is 10 hours of new color footage
posted: 11/15/2009 4:03 a.m.
Dedicated history buffs may believe they’ve seen every piece of movie footage taken during World War II. They’d be wrong.
Wellness-focus carrying some weight
posted: 11/15/2009 4:03 a.m.
Like so many other employers across the country, Benton County officials saw their health-care costs skyrocketing several years ago and knew something had to give.
TELL ME ABOUT IT Affair? It’s time to let it go
posted: 11/15/2009 4:01 a.m.
DEAR CAROLYN: I’m involved with a married man, which (1) I didn’t know until after we became involved, and (2) breaks one of my core values — so even though I love his company (we’re no longer physically involved), I hate that I’m in the middle of someone else’s marriage.
Arkansan called back to tackle USDA bias
posted: 11/15/2009 4:01 a.m.
Pearlie Reed thought he had left the Whitten Building forever when he retired and returned to Marianna in 2003. The marble-columned structure, which sits on the National Mall in Washington, houses the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Reed’s sole employer for his entire adult life.
TV ON DVD Accountant becomes P.I. in hilarious Andy Barker
posted: 11/15/2009 4 a.m.
What is it? Andy Barker, P.I., six episodes on two discs from Shout! Factory.
9/11 plotter schooled in U.S., never swore loyalty to bin Laden
posted: 11/15/2009 4 a.m.
Not long after he was rousted from bed and seized in a pre-dawn raid in Pakistan in March 2003, Khalid Shaikh Mohammed gave his captors two demands: He wanted a lawyer, and he wanted to be taken to New York.
Expense a factor in troops decision
posted: 11/15/2009 3:59 a.m.
While President Barack Obama’s decision about sending more troops to Afghanistan is primarily a military one, it also has substantial budget implications that are adding pressure to limit the commitment, senior administration officials say.
LET’S TALK In regard to gift-giving, it’s the deviousness that counts
posted: 11/15/2009 3:58 a.m.
It’s mid-November and the Christmas-gift commercials are creeping in.
HOROSCOPES BY HOLIDAY
posted: 11/15/2009 3:58 a.m.
Happy birthday. This year brings you a slew of new friends. Act on creative and romantic ideas in December. A professional journey begins in January. Your inner promptings are strong and correct; however, it is still beneficial for you to listen to others. Yours is a big mission, and it will take a team of people to get you there. Aquarius and Taurus people adore you.
CLASSICAL MUSIC 2 obscure Dvorak concertos dusted off in new recordings
posted: 11/15/2009 3:58 a.m.
Vassily Primakov, piano; Odense Symphony Orchestra, Justin Brown, conductor Dvorak: Piano Concerto; Poetic Tone-Pictures Bridge AArabella Steinbacher, violin; Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin, Marek Janowski, conductor Dvorak: Violin Concerto; Romance; Szymanowski: Violin Concerto No. 1 Pentatone Classics B- Antonin Dvorak’s Cello Concerto is one of the staples of the cellist’s repertoire, but for one reason or another, his other two published works in this genre have languished in relative obscurity.
THEATER Unsinkable Murry’s sets Christmas show
posted: 11/15/2009 3:57 a.m.
On Oct. 29, Murry’s Dinner Playhouse was rained out. The stage was set afloat. Patrons, their tummies turned lead sinkers by the buffet offerings, were escorted to higher ground. Worse still, the murderer had yet to be revealed.
Obama taking time on judicial picks
posted: 11/15/2009 3:57 a.m.
President Barack Obama has sent the Senate far fewer judicial nominations than former President George W. Bush did in his first 10 months in office, deflating the hopes of liberals that the White House would move quickly to reshape the federal judiciary after eight years of Republican appointments.
Not yet Gone With the Wind
posted: 11/15/2009 3:56 a.m.
Wherever you are in the world, you could run into a “Windy.” “Windy” is affectionate code for fans of Gone With the Wind, and they are legion.
Latte with a dose of literature served here
posted: 11/15/2009 3:55 a.m.
I hear the waiter saying them, the first words of the story that brought me to this milk bar.
Thailand is golfer’s paradise
posted: 11/15/2009 3:53 a.m.
What’s it like to live in a far-off place most of us see only on a vacation ? Here’s someone who lives in a place you may want to visit.
TRAVEL IN EUROPE Traveling healthfully: Planning, pacing, sleep
posted: 11/15/2009 3:52 a.m.
It was my last day in Athens after spending several weeks producing two exciting television shows on Greece. My brain was fried. I was concerned I was getting a cold, and I felt that getting sick was God’s way of telling me to slow down. Instead of heading out on a shoot, I ditched work and spent the day lounging poolside on the rooftop of my hotel. Thankfully, it worked. The next day, I felt recharged.
Disney fighting flu with sanitizer
posted: 11/15/2009 3:51 a.m.
How about some hand sanitizer before greeting Mickey Mouse?
Pianist educates kids with humor
posted: 11/15/2009 3:51 a.m.
Rudolf Budginas wants people to feel good about classical music.
Several militants die in Afghanistan
posted: 11/15/2009 3:50 a.m.
NATO and Afghan forces killed several insurgents, including an armed woman, in a search operation in western Afghanistan on Saturday, the alliance said.
CONSUMER TRAVEL Opaque site adds bid lists to improve hotel shopping
posted: 11/15/2009 3:49 a.m.
I’ve been preaching for some time that the best way to keep hotel and car rental costs under control is to forget about conventional senior citizen, AAA and other minor discounts and instead use one of the “opaque” sites, Priceline and Hotwire.
Acquittals raise bar in bank-fraud cases
posted: 11/15/2009 3:47 a.m.
The swift acquittal last week of two Bear Stearns executives in a government criminal case tied to the financial meltdown show how tough it can be to prove that bank executives committed fraud by lying to investors.
Unions less blue-collar, factory-based; membership 45% women, study finds
posted: 11/15/2009 3:46 a.m.
A study has found that just one in nine union members is in manufacturing, and women account for more than 45 percent of the unionized work force.
McDonald’s sets sights on speeding food-delivery time
posted: 11/15/2009 3:44 a.m.
At a McDonald’s Corp. test kitchen in an unmarked Illinois warehouse, next year’s menu plan for the United Kingdom has hit a snag. When the visiting British team adds wrap sandwiches, service slows.
Iran rulers brutal, says opposition
posted: 11/15/2009 3:44 a.m.
Iran’s opposition leaders accused the government of becoming more brutal than the shah’s regime in Web statements Saturday, and authorities announced a new Internet crackdown aimed at choking off the reform movement’s last real means of keeping its campaign alive.
Factory workers in world of hurt
posted: 11/15/2009 3:41 a.m.
The expansion of world trade may enrich the United States, as economists say, but it has overwhelmed this manufacturing area beside the Blue Ridge Mountains.
In the news
posted: 11/15/2009 3:40 a.m.
Sarah Palin, the former GOP vice presidential candidate who is promoting her new book, Going Rogue, has told ABC’s Barbara Walters that she didn’t know her daughter Bristol was sexually active before she learned that the teenager was pregnant last year.
Names and faces
posted: 11/15/2009 3:39 a.m.
Jon Gosselin has filed a counterlawsuit against the TLC network, claiming that television producers violated Pennsylvania’s child labor laws in filming the hit reality show Jon & Kate Plus 8 and are preventing him from working.
The nation in brief
posted: 11/15/2009 3:37 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “The stakes are far too high.” President Barack Obama, urging Congress to hold off on an inquiry into the Fort Hood, Texas, shootings and to “resist the temptation” to turn the event “into the political theater.”
The world in brief
posted: 11/15/2009 3:37 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “The suicide bombers were trained by me, and I have a lot more volunteers to carry out more attacks.” Qari Hussain Mehsud, a Taliban commander, claiming responsibility for a suicide attack of a police checkpoint in northwest Pakistan that killed 11. Article, this page
Dutch plan levies 7 cents per mile on congested highways
posted: 11/15/2009 3:36 a.m.
The Dutch government plans to bring the polluter-pays principle into the home garage.
Toyota fears being left holding the bag at plant
posted: 11/15/2009 3:36 a.m.
The General Motors Corp. bankruptcy has left open the question of who will pay to shut a major assembly plant in Fremont, Calif., that the company shared in a joint venture with Toyota Motor Corp.
A cultural requiem:
posted: 11/15/2009 3:34 a.m.
When almost the first word a child says, as she points to the night sky, is “moon,” you feel duty-bound to cultivate that interest, if not to start putting aside tuition money for Young Astronauts Camp. So on the 40th anniversary of the first Apollo landing, I was happy to watch, with my granddaughter Julia, age 9, NASA-channel films of the manned moon missions.
COLUMN ONE Letters Dept.
posted: 11/15/2009 3:32 a.m.
Dear Old Politician, It was wholly a pleasure to hear from you, as always, for you remain as eloquent and concise as ever. It makes me miss the bad old days when I got a chance to tear you apart every day—and viceversa.
EDITORIALS Payback time
posted: 11/15/2009 3:28 a.m.
THE FIRST thought that occurs is that maybe Adam Green, whoever he is, should lay off the caffeine. When you start addressing emails to yourself, then signing them at the bottom after you’ve completed your rant, something is outta whack. Can he be referring to himself in the third person in a weird sort of way?
COLUMNISTS A true Arkansas traveler
posted: 11/15/2009 3:27 a.m.
Hillbilly comedian Bob Burns has been on my mind lately. I have been reading a fine new book by Arkansas historian Brooks Blevins on the bipolar history of the state’s image, Arkansas/Arkansaw: How Bear Hunters, Hillbillies, and Good Ol’ Boys Defined a State (University of Arkansas Press). Bob Burns receives considerable attention from Blevins.
In plain sight?
posted: 11/15/2009 3:26 a.m.
Hints of potential trouble from Maj. Nidal M. Hasan were there for all to see. There was his troubling presentation at Walter Reed Army Medical Center on Islam and the U.S. military, and questions among colleagues about the psychiatrist’s competence and even his sanity.
LETTERS
posted: 11/15/2009 3:24 a.m.
Tort reform doesn’t work I’ve continued to read letters from people spouting the party line about tort reform. They need to do a little research. Tort reform doesn’t work. According to a report by Citizens for Corporate Accountability & Individual Rights, legislation in 41 states limited the liability of wrongdoers, placed caps on damages and made obtaining representation against insurance companies difficult for consumers.
News from long ago
posted: 11/15/2009 3:23 a.m.
Down in Houston, Texas, the oldest living veteran of the Civil War had just celebrated his 117th birthday with demands for more hot coffee, visitors and music.
Other days
posted: 11/15/2009 3:23 a.m.
100 YEARS AGO Nov. 15, 1909 ARKANSAS CITY — With one mighty explosion of dynamite, the big earthen dam that holds the waters of Boggy lake and the surrounding marshes from the drainage ditch of Desha county Drainage District No. 1 will be blown away this week, and five billion gallons of water will be released to rush through the drain into Bayou Macon and thence into the Mississippi river.
The obstinate voter
posted: 11/15/2009 3:21 a.m.
I have long considered myself a supporter of gay marriage, with certain caveats. The most important of those is that I’ve never accepted the liberal image of gay marriage opponents as knuckle-dragging troglodytes filled with hate for gays (and blacks and Hispanics and Muslims).
Arkansas 56, Troy 20: Toying with Troy
posted: 11/15/2009 3:21 a.m.
Arkansas went into record-breaking mode Saturday night to nail down postseason eligibility and win one for defensive coordinator Willy Robinson.
Setting a record
posted: 11/15/2009 3:20 a.m.
It was no surprise to me when, as head of the United Way Committee at FedEx Freight in Harrison, Timmy Dougan and his group decided to shoot for a new Guinness world record.
Clarke’s numbers numbing
posted: 11/15/2009 3:17 a.m.
Rotnei Clarke said he knew the Arkansas program needed a lift, that fans were starved for something positive to cheer after a series of off-season problems, including the suspension of five players.
Graziano, Wonder Boys KO foe
posted: 11/15/2009 3:15 a.m.
Arkansas Tech had a surprise up its sleeve Saturday — defense.
Permanent collections are the bedrock of museums in central Arkansas
posted: 11/15/2009 3:14 a.m.
In football terms, special exhibits are the glamorous quarterbacks of the museum world. They’re the ballyhooed stars, sweeping into town for a temporary stay and grabbing the headlines, as with the exemplary “World of the Pharaohs” show now in the limelight at the Arkansas Arts Center.
LIKE IT IS: Mallett maturing at record-setting pace
posted: 11/15/2009 3:10 a.m.
Arkansas became bowl eligible Saturday night and there wasn’t a bowl representative in the state.
Off the wire
posted: 11/15/2009 3:08 a.m.
GOLF Four share Disney lead George McNeill closed with a double bogey Saturday and will share the lead with three others entering the final round of the Children’s Miracle Network Classic in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.
Second thoughts
posted: 11/15/2009 3:08 a.m.
Martin’s year ‘best’ of his life Mark Martin of Batesville won’t judge this season on whether he wins his first NASCAR Sprint Cup title.
Edwards puts Busch’s party on ice
posted: 11/15/2009 3:07 a.m.
Carl Edwards rolled to a dominating victory at Phoenix International Speedway that temporarily staved off Kyle Busch’s bid to clinch the Nationwide Series title.
HOG CALLS: Arkansas stuck in fad-chasing mode
posted: 11/15/2009 3 a.m.
College athletics is all about keeping up with the Joneses.
Change of QBs no help to ASU
posted: 11/15/2009 2:58 a.m.
Arkansas State was able to move the ball in quarterback Ryan Aplin’s first start, but the Red Wolves weren’t able to score enough touchdowns.
Graziano’s trek turns out well
posted: 11/15/2009 2:57 a.m.
Arkansas Tech quarterback Nick Graziano is a big part of why Arkansas Tech is in the postseason and is preparing for a second-round NCAA Division II playoff game with North Alabama.
UCA can’t overcome mistakes in loss
posted: 11/15/2009 2:56 a.m.
Mistake-prone Central Arkansas made it close as usual Saturday but still dropped a 17-14 decision to Sam Houston State at Bowers Stadium.
Perfect finish for Gators in SEC
posted: 11/15/2009 2:55 a.m.
As he watched South Carolina inch closer to a go-ahead score early in the fourth quarter, Florida Coach Urban Meyer knew it was time for one of his Gators to make a play.
Alabama displays quick-strike ability
posted: 11/15/2009 2:54 a.m.
Greg McElroy got tired of hearing all the critics. So he did something about it.
Instant replay
posted: 11/15/2009 2:53 a.m.
It was another record-setting game for Arkansas quarterback Ryan Mallett against Troy on Saturday night.
Razorbacks win one for Willy
posted: 11/15/2009 2:52 a.m.
Arkansas linebackers coach Reggie Johnson made his debut as a play-caller in the Razorbacks’ 56-20 victory over Troy on Saturday night.
Alan Douglas Fortenberry Goes with the flow
posted: 11/15/2009 2:52 a.m.
SELF PORTRAIT Date and place of birth: March 3, 1950, Jonesboro Family: wife Patricia, daughter Amy Scott and sons Joshua and Mark Fortenberry Favorite biblical passage about water: “… and the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.” — Genesis 1:2
Troy trampled by second SEC squad
posted: 11/15/2009 2:51 a.m.
Troy is in the right conference. The Trojans, a top team in the Sun Belt Conference, got beat soundly by an SEC team for a second time this season. This time it was a 56-20 defeat by Arkansas on Saturday at Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Troy (7-3, 6-0 SBC) is 0-2 against SEC teams and has been outscored 112-26.
SPOTLIGHT TheatreSquared Broadway actor uses home-grown skills
posted: 11/15/2009 2:51 a.m.
Rob Sutton lists clogging in the “special skills” section of his resume.
NOTABLE NEIGHBOR He’s an ace, on and off the golf course
posted: 11/15/2009 2:50 a.m.
Years ago, Mike Cormack grew tired of talking about the day he played a world record 360 holes of golf.
Razorbacks recruits in the house
posted: 11/15/2009 2:50 a.m.
Arkansas hosted about 30 recruits for the Troy game. Following is a list of the notable prospects attending Saturday’s game at Reynolds Razorback Stadium.
New Profiles writer suits up
posted: 11/15/2009 2:49 a.m.
Rich Polikoff, an Arkansas Democrat-Gazette sportswriter best known for his comprehensive coverage of the Northwest Arkansas Naturals baseball team, has moved to the Northwest Arkansas Profiles section to pen profiles and other features.
NORTHERN LIGHTS Science center director is released into the wild
posted: 11/15/2009 2:49 a.m.
“Authentic.
Scoring summary
posted: 11/15/2009 2:48 a.m.
Troy.......... 0 10 10 0 — 20 Arkansas.... 7 21 14 14 — 56 FIRST QUARTER Arkansas TIME 10:35 (4:25 time of possession) SCORING PLAY On second-and-9, Ryan Mallett threw a 23-yard touchdown pass to Joe Adams. Alex Tejada kicked the extra point. ARKANSAS 7.
All-dressed-up Lyric sings happy old tune
posted: 11/15/2009 2:47 a.m.
We should all look so good at 80.
Gerhart, Stanford knock USC off perch
posted: 11/15/2009 2:47 a.m.
While Toby Gerhart ran through the Southern California defense in an awfully quiet Coliseum, the star tailback and his Stanford teammates flattened a bunch of recent college football certainties as well.
ATLANTIC COAST/BIG EAST: Jackets’ bobble doesn’t last long
posted: 11/15/2009 2:46 a.m.
Orwin Smith bobbled the kickoff, recovered just in time to find a seam and took off toward the goal line.
GETTING IT STRAIGHT
posted: 11/15/2009 2:46 a.m.
The Democrat-Gazette wants its news reports to be fair and accurate.
NORTHERN LIGHTS Lindsey event SCORES for Sports Hall of Fame
posted: 11/15/2009 2:45 a.m.
Jim Lindsey is not one to work on a small scale, so the enormousness of his party seemed rather appropriate.
BIG 12: McCoy ties victory record with 42nd
posted: 11/15/2009 2:45 a.m.
When the victories come by the dozens, some are going to be easier than others.
Mizzou’s Alexander shines
posted: 11/15/2009 2:45 a.m.
Danario Alexander caught 10 passes for 200 yards and 3 touchdowns in his second big game in as many weeks as Missouri beat Kansas State 38-12 Saturday, putting a big dent in the Wildcats’ hopes in the North Division of the Big 12 Conference.
World traveler Steves drops in on Arkansas
posted: 11/15/2009 2:45 a.m.
Art was everywhere — intriguing pieces collected by hosts Lynn and Terry Weidman, as well as some large, vibrant works trucked in from Conway by abstractionist/impressionist Steve Griffith and smaller, more sentimental pencil portraits by Lisa James of Memphis.
TCU reaches 10-0 with rout
posted: 11/15/2009 2:44 a.m.
In likely its last significant hurdle to an undefeated regular season, No. 4 TCU scored three touchdowns in a 2 1 /2-minute span early in the second quarter and beat No. 16 Utah 55-28 Saturday night.
Big plays lead Pitt past Notre Dame
posted: 11/15/2009 2:44 a.m.
Jonathan Baldwin made two catches that allowed No. 12 Pittsburgh to open up an 18-point lead over Notre Dame and hold on for a 27-22 victory on Saturday night. Notre Dame (6-4 ) trailed 27-9 with 12:44 remaining after Dion Lewis’ 50-yard touchdown run, then came back before Jimmy Clausen fumbled with just over two minutes remaining.
College football scoreboard
posted: 11/15/2009 2:42 a.m.
Scores EAST Albright 44, Lebanon Valley 43 Alfred 56, Utica 30 Amherst 26, Williams 21 Army 22, VMI 17 Bowdoin 32, Colby 27 Brown 14, Dartmouth 7, OT Bryant 35, St. Francis, Pa. 12 California, Pa. 21, Fayetteville St. 0 Colgate 29, Bucknell 14 Columbia 30, Cornell 20 Duquesne 45, Sacred Heart 42 Edinboro 31, East Stroudsburg 16 Franklin & Marshall 33.
LIFELONG HEALTH Exercise, weight loss best antidote to fight diabetes
posted: 11/15/2009 2:41 a.m.
Today, 24 million Americans — about 8 percent of the population — have diabetes. Another 57 million have elevated blood sugars and are at high risk of developing diabetes.
Student gallery embellishes Bentonville
posted: 11/15/2009 2:41 a.m.
“The University of Arkansas in downtown Bentonville — don’t you love it?” exclaimed Sandy Edwards, a former UA fundraiser now wedded to the arts community as the associate director of the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.
Stars of Fourth Estate enter UA Hall of Honor
posted: 11/15/2009 2:40 a.m.
About 100 University of Arkansas journalism department faculty, staff and alumni gathered for a luncheon at the Janelle Y. Hembree Alumni House on Nov. 6 to celebrate the induction of Brenda Blagg, Bill Brandon and Janis Kearney of Little Rock into the Lemke Journalism Alumni Society’s 2009 Hall of Honor.
ENTERTAINMENT NOTES Nichols, Leon Russell shows bolster Walton center lineup
posted: 11/15/2009 2:39 a.m.
Fayetteville’s Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., has announced the addition of three performances to its December schedule: An additional performance of “Christmas Music of Mannheim Steamroller,” 4 p.m. Dec. 16, Baum Walker Hall. The concert supplements a sold-out 7:30 p.m. show. Tickets range from $45.50- $75.50, including facility fees but not handling charges.
Ex-CDI chief Clark builds new firm from ground up
posted: 11/15/2009 2:38 a.m.
William Clark might be the only man in the construction business who has had an easier year than he expected. And that’s after he started a contracting company in the middle of the deepest economic downturn since the Great Depression.
Foreign soil fertile for Tyson
posted: 11/15/2009 2:37 a.m.
At a time when Brazilian beef giant JBS SA is buying into the United States’ poultry industry, domestic industry leader Tyson Foods Inc. looks to foreign markets and plants for a large portion of its future growth.
British plan nuclearpower expansion
posted: 11/15/2009 2:37 a.m.
The British government last week announced plans to launch one of the world’s most ambitious expansions of nuclear power capacity, calling for the construction of 10 new plants in the coming years to help meet surging energy demands in the era of global warming.
UA flying blind into first game
posted: 11/15/2009 2:30 a.m.
Arkansas Coach Tom Collen doesn’t know quite what to expect from Alcorn State in the Razorbacks’ opener today.
Saturday, November 14
Detainees facing transfer to the United States
posted: 11/14/2009 9:38 a.m.
Ten high-profile Guantanamo Bay detainees are being transferred to face justice in the United States.
Napolitano says border goals made
posted: 11/14/2009 9:37 a.m.
The Obama administration has met many of the border security benchmarks Congress set in 2007 as a prerequisite to immigration changes and now it’s time to change the law, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said Friday.
Shooting trial gets delayed
posted: 11/14/2009 9:36 a.m.
The trial of a Memphis man accused of killing one soldier and wounding a second outside a Little Rock recruiting center more than five months ago was postponed Friday from Feb. 15 until June 7, after his attorney sought more time to prepare.
The state/region in brief
posted: 11/14/2009 9:35 a.m.
County workers to get raise in ’10 FORT SMITH — Sebastian County employees will get a 3 percent pay raise next year, despite the need to cut more than $1 million in funding requests to balance the budget, Quorum Court members decided Thursday.
UA board gives its OK for renovation projects
posted: 11/14/2009 9:35 a.m.
The University of Arkansas board of trustees gave its flagship campus the OK Friday to issue up to $64 million in bonds for a wide-ranging list of renovation and construction projects.
Northwest Arkansas deaths
posted: 11/14/2009 9:33 a.m.
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette publishes, at no charge, death notices of reasonable length for residents of Benton, Carroll, Washington and Madison counties submitted by funeral homes.
Sheriff’s office employees file lawsuit
posted: 11/14/2009 9:32 a.m.
Two Washington County sheriff ’s office employees said in a federal lawsuit filed Thursday that they have been sexually harassed on the job, and that Sheriff Tim Helder has tolerated it.
NW Arkansas today
posted: 11/14/2009 9:28 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “Are we maximizing the use of our dollars?” UA board of trustee John Tyson, on funds set aside for a dorm complex for the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences and the Arts in Hot Springs
UA athletic expenses $60 million for year
posted: 11/14/2009 9:27 a.m.
Athletic expenses at the state’s colleges and universities increased about $4.4 million last fiscal year to $105 million, a deputy director of the state Department of Higher Education said Friday.
Auditor: Tobacco settlement accounting taxing
posted: 11/14/2009 9:27 a.m.
The recipients of tobacco settlement proceeds have varied accounting systems and formats for providing information and that’s inhibiting the ability of lawmakers to oversee the money, a state auditor told lawmakers Friday.
300,000 hunters hit deer woods
posted: 11/14/2009 9:26 a.m.
The state’s biggest sporting event will begin at sunrise today as nearly 300,000 hunters are expected to go afield for opening day of modern gun deer season.
CLASS 2A Union clicking when it counts
posted: 11/14/2009 9:26 a.m.
Everything fell into place just as planned for Union Christian on Friday, and the Eagles came away with a milestone victory.
Greenwood rolls
posted: 11/14/2009 9:24 a.m.
Tyler Shook was 16 of 19 passing for 292 yards and 4 touchdowns as Greenwood opened the Class 5A playoffs with a 48-13 victory over Sylvan Hills at Smith-Robinson Stadium in Greenwood.
CLASS 2A Richardson runs through Hackett
posted: 11/14/2009 9:22 a.m.
Shaun Richardson was a one-man terror for Mineral Springs on Friday night.
CLASS 5A Bulldogs roll to easy victory
posted: 11/14/2009 9:19 a.m.
Tyler Shook directed such an efficient offense Friday that future opponents scouting Greenwood got a limited look at the Bulldogs’ playbook.
Receiver growing into leader
posted: 11/14/2009 9:17 a.m.
Larry Fitzgerald used to like to do his job and go home — period.
Fine line separates Romo, Rodgers
posted: 11/14/2009 9:14 a.m.
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo and his Sunday counterpart, the Green Bay Packers’ Aaron Rodgers, are virtually identical, on paper.
Volkswagen group sees 11% jump in deliveries
posted: 11/14/2009 9:13 a.m.
German carmaker Volkswagen AG said Friday that its group deliveries were up 11 percent on the year in October, helped by strong increases in China and Brazil and a smaller rise in the U.S.
Jets coach is tired of hearing excuses
posted: 11/14/2009 9:12 a.m.
Rex Ryan wants results, not excuses.
GE to spend 50% more on its water unit
posted: 11/14/2009 9:11 a.m.
General Electric Co., the world’s biggest provider of energy equipment and services, will increase research spending to grab more of an estimated $5 billion market to filter and recondition water for utilities and governments.
Alamo, 75, gets 175 years
posted: 11/14/2009 8:20 a.m.
A judge Friday sentenced evangelist Tony Alamo to 175 years in prison, saying it was “hard to imagine” the damage inflicted on the young girls the preacher took as “wives” and kept under his strict control.
ARKANSAS VS. TROY: A bowl full of incentive
posted: 11/14/2009 8:18 a.m.
Arkansas will go for a modest first tonight against Troy.
COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Clarke ‘on fire’with 51 points
posted: 11/14/2009 8:17 a.m.
Sophomore guard Rotnei Clark came out hot for Arkansas in Friday night’s season opener and never cooled off.
The nation in brief
posted: 11/14/2009 7:31 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “After eight years of delay, those allegedly responsible for the attacks of September the 11th will finally face justice.They will be brought to New York — to New York — to answer for their alleged crimes in a courthouse just blocks away from where the twin towers once stood.” Eric Holder, the attorney general
Teacher system director praised
posted: 11/14/2009 7:14 a.m.
The Arkansas Teacher Retirement System’s executive director is “cleaning up” problems exposed in a recent audit, the chairman of the system’s board of trustees told lawmakers Friday.
Ruling to be sought on death-penalty waiver
posted: 11/14/2009 7:13 a.m.
Attorneys for a man charged in a 2005 slaying in Van Buren County plan to ask the Arkansas Supreme Court to rule on whether the state can rescind a previous prosecutor’s decision not to seek the death penalty.
Other days
posted: 11/14/2009 6:54 a.m.
100 YEARS AGO Nov. 14, 1909 No bid of less than $40,000 with 200 acres of land and option on 300 acres more will be considered from any community desiring to secure any of the four new agricultural schools to be established in Arkansas, according to the decision reached yesterday at the joint conference of the Boards of Trustees of the four schools.
Board lets UALR advance projects
posted: 11/14/2009 6:52 a.m.
The University of Arkansas board of trustees approved measures Friday that will allow UALR to continue moving forward on several major projects.
Police say victims in slayings were shot, offer no motive
posted: 11/14/2009 5:20 a.m.
Karen Gentry can’t make sense of it.
Halter Speaks To Students On Lottery
posted: 11/14/2009 5:14 a.m.
High school graduates with a 2.5 grade point average or who score a 19 on the ACT will be eligible for scholarships from the state, Lt. Gov. Bill Halter said Friday.
UA trustees give approval for new dorm
posted: 11/14/2009 5:08 a.m.
Trustees for the University of Arkansas System approved a plan Friday for a specialty high school in Hot Springs to move forward on a $22.1 million dormitory complex, but not without some debate on whether the project is a wise investment of taxpayer dollars.
Man Earns Flying Cross For Saving Lives
posted: 11/14/2009 5 a.m.
Editor’s Note: This is the seventh in an ongoing series that tells the stories of men and women in the armed forces who have been awarded for acts of bravery while serving their country.
HOW HOW WE WE SEE SEE IT IT Justifying Judge Finch’s Decision
posted: 11/14/2009 5 a.m.
Benton County Circuit Judge Jay Finch deserved to be pulled over for driving with an expired tag on his vehicle, but his decision to disregard a constable’s attempt to stop him last month is justifiable.
COMMENTARY Senator Lincoln’s Unlucky Year
posted: 11/14/2009 4:59 a.m.
One day next week, perhaps Tuesday, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid will propose passage of a motion to proceed to consideration of his health care reform bill.
PUBLIC VIEWPOINT Response On School Priorities
posted: 11/14/2009 4:59 a.m.
In the Letter “Get Area School Priorities Right,” I was sympathizing with Ms. Spencer on the failure of the millage increase to build a new high school, at least until she convoluted this bipartisan issue to vent her partisan views of the Republicans, the tea party, and the Republican Party. I do not know a Republican that doesn’t think for themselves or that blindly follows anyone — if we did, McCain would be president instead of Obama. Unfortunately, the Party didn’t listen to those it is supposed to be representing who did not want a moderate/liberal and stayed home rather than support one. Unlike the Democrats who decided to blindly vote a straight ticket whether they supported the views of the candidate or not, Republicans are losing because they refuse to stop thinking. As a result our Republic and Democracy are in danger with Capitalism rapidly being ushered out and Socialism rapidly being ushered in. This was the underlying fear of those thoughtful teaparty participants and what they were protesting —
Casualties Of War
posted: 11/14/2009 4:58 a.m.
To honor the men and women in our armed forces and remind our readers of their sacrifices, the Springdale Morning News is publishing Department of Defense announcements identifying Americans killed in active military operations. Spc. Brandon K. Steffey, 23, of Sault Sainte Marie, Mich., died Oct. 25 in Laghman province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his vehicle with an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 178th Military Police Detachment, 89th Military Police Brigade, III Corps, Fort Hood, Texas.
Cyclones Nip Red’Dogs
posted: 11/14/2009 4:58 a.m.
Russellville quarterback Barrett Hughes couldn’t have capped off the second half with any better play.
Osceola Too Much For Huntsville
posted: 11/14/2009 4:57 a.m.
Huntsville coach Ken Harriman said he knew what to expect when his team traveled to Osceola for Friday’s first-round Class 4A state playoff game.
CLASS 7A PLAYOFFS Heritage Hangs On
posted: 11/14/2009 4:55 a.m.
A couple of late miscues nearly cost Rogers Heritage on Friday night.
Montee’s Kicks Lift Lions
posted: 11/14/2009 4:55 a.m.
Bill Harrelson had a feeling his defense would step up after a disappointing loss last week.
Siloam Springs Volleyball Standout Signs With Texas
posted: 11/14/2009 4:54 a.m.
Jerrit Elliott said it took him very little time to know he wanted Hannah Allison at the University of Texas.
Northwest Personal Space
posted: 11/14/2009 4:49 a.m.
Molly Boyd from the University of Arkansas Libraries explains why she likes the staircase in Vol Walker Hall.
RELIGION NOTES
posted: 11/14/2009 4:23 a.m.
Central United Methodist Church in Fayetteville hosts a free seminar from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday for people facing the holidays after a separation or divorce.
Panelists Promote Peace
posted: 11/14/2009 4:22 a.m.
Chen Reingold grew up in the midst of a war, she told about 100 students, faculty and community members gathered for a Muslim/Jewish Dialogue at the University of Arkansas Multicultural Center on Nov. 6.
‘The Women Of Strong Hope’
posted: 11/14/2009 4:22 a.m.
In many ways, a church community is like a family, with all the love, forbearance and dissension that suggests. People of diff erent generations struggle to accept one another while staying true to their beliefs.
Bible Across America Off ered On eBay
posted: 11/14/2009 4:21 a.m.
After nearly a year in the making, Zondervan will put the original version of the handwritten Bible Across America on the auction block.
Will Defense Pass Troy Test?
posted: 11/14/2009 2:45 a.m.
Arkansas defensive coordinator Willy Robinson prepared the Razorbacks for plenty of high-powered offenses this season.
COMMENTARY: Troy is unique underdog
posted: 11/14/2009 2:43 a.m.
As an underdog with several talented players, Troy is unique among Arkansas’ nonconference opponents.
Allison Signs With Texas
posted: 11/14/2009 2:41 a.m.
Hannah Allison knows success and she’s looking for that to continue in Austin, Texas.
Petersen Commits To Louisville
posted: 11/14/2009 2:39 a.m.
As he visited other universities, Bentonville senior lineman Chase Petersen kept comparing them to one school. He couldn’t help it.
Property Owners To See Budget
posted: 11/14/2009 2:35 a.m.
Property Owners Association members will get their first look at the POA’s proposed budget for fiscal 2010 during a meeting Tuesday night at Riordan Hall.
Parry To Speak To Republican Women
posted: 11/14/2009 2:34 a.m.
Janine Parry, associate professor of political science at the University of Arkansas will be the speaker for the Tuesday meeting of the Benton County Republican Women.
Bentonville Man Arrested After FBI Tip
posted: 11/14/2009 2:33 a.m.
The Bentonville Police Department arrested a man Friday in connection with possessing, viewing or distributing child pornography.
Ceremony Honors Those Affected By Alzheimer’s
posted: 11/14/2009 2:31 a.m.
Heritage Park Nursing Center will host a “Candle of Care” ceremony at 6 p.m. Sunday.
International Fair Set For Today
posted: 11/14/2009 2:31 a.m.
The city’s first International Educational Fair will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at Riordan Hall.
New Signs May Help Rogers Businesses
posted: 11/14/2009 2:30 a.m.
New, less negative, signs is going up at downtown intersections under construction as part of a beautification project.
Missouri Jail Inmate Reportedly Loose
posted: 11/14/2009 2:29 a.m.
A McDonald County, Mo., inmate walked away from the jail Friday morning.
High School Students Host Food Drive
posted: 11/14/2009 2:28 a.m.
For the last week, a group of Bentonville High School students gathered canned-food donations for Helping Hands to distribute during the holidays.
Cargill To Vaccinate Sows
posted: 11/14/2009 2:27 a.m.
Cargill plans to vaccinate 120,000 sows primarily in Arkansas, Missouri and Oklahoma against the H1N1 virus, according to company spokesman Mark Klein.
Midwest Products To Take Over Basic Block
posted: 11/14/2009 2:24 a.m.
The battle between two local business partners appears to be over.
West Fork Eliminates Officer In Cost-Cutting Move
posted: 11/14/2009 2:22 a.m.
The West Fork City Council approved its 2010 budget Thursday evening, eliminating a police officer position in the process because of a bleak economic forecast.
Employees Sue Sheriff, Claim Harassment
posted: 11/14/2009 2:20 a.m.
Two female employees of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office say in a federal lawsuit they have been sexually harassed on the job and Sheriff Tim Helder has tolerated it.
Compton Addresses University Educators
posted: 11/14/2009 2:08 a.m.
Bentonville School District Superintendent Gary Compton spoke to about 60 educators, administrators and graduate students Friday as part of the University of Arkansas’ Department of Education Reform 2009-10 lecture series.
Friday, November 13
Ambulance takes Robinson from Broyles Center
updated: 11/13/2009 4:23 p.m.
Arkansas defensive coordinator Willy Robinson was taken from the Broyles Athletic Center football complex in an ambulance early this afternoon, a university source said Friday.
Car club hosts charity drive
posted: 11/13/2009 12:58 p.m.
Cool cars will hit the road Saturday in a charity drive in Northwest Arkansas.
Past And Present Interwoven
posted: 11/13/2009 9:17 a.m.
Leon Niehues’ baskets have been featured in The New York Times and exhibited at the White House. He’s been declared an Arkansas Living Treasure by the state Department of Heritage, and his peers voted him one of the top 28 fiber artists working in the “new basket” form in the United States.
Just Being Himself
posted: 11/13/2009 9:17 a.m.
Carman in concert” was not going to work on the marquee. Neither was something that touted a Carman lecture.
AT THE MOVIES OUT IN THEATERS
posted: 11/13/2009 9:16 a.m.
‘2012’ An epic adventure about a global cataclysm that brings an end to the world and tells of the heroic struggle of the survivors. With John Cusack, Amanda Peet. (PG-13 ) ‘COCO BEFORE CHANEL ’ The story of Coco Chanel's rise from obscure beginnings to the heights of the fashion world. With Audrey Tautou.
ARTS AWAY!
posted: 11/13/2009 9:15 a.m.
“Arts Away!” spotlights entertainment events in the Mid-South region. For further information on the events, please call the numbers listed.
CULTURE CUES ‘Camelot’ Still Magical
posted: 11/13/2009 9:15 a.m.
Although there are many versions, for theatergoers “Camelot” defines the legend of the boy king Arthur, his blushing bride Guenevere and the magic of a land where chivalry and honor reigned.
Big Sound, Small Budget
posted: 11/13/2009 9:15 a.m.
It’s a big sound with a tiny budget: The musicians that make up the Ozark Mountains British Brass Band play everything from cornet to tuba, all of them — even conductor Daniel Hodge — without remuneration.
FAMILY FRIENDLY AT THE LIBRARY IN NORTHWEST ARKANSAS
posted: 11/13/2009 9:14 a.m.
Bella Vista Library 11 Dickens Place 855-1753 Until Dec. 5 — Letters from Santa, $6 Today — 9:30 a.m. Stories with Miss Kathryn (children) Saturday — 10 a.m. Bedtime Stories for Moms: “Reading Lolita in Tehran: A Memoir in Books” by Azar Nafi si (adults) Monday — 6 p.m. Teen Book Club: “The Book Thief” by Markus Zusak (teens) Wednesday — 3 p.m. Brainteasers (adults) Wednesday — 9:30 a.m. F.O.L. Book Club: “The Woman Who Wouldn't Talk” by Susan McDougal (adults) Bentonville Public Library 405 S Main St.
A Hobbit Of Another Color
posted: 11/13/2009 9:14 a.m.
Isuppose hobbits need some description nowadays, since they have become rare and shy of the Big People, as they call us,” wrote J.R.R. Tolkien.
BELOVED BALLET Transcendental Tradition
posted: 11/13/2009 9:13 a.m.
The Nutcracker’ transcends the season,” its co-producer says.
FAMILY FRIENDLY ‘Love, Loss, Memory, Death’
posted: 11/13/2009 9:09 a.m.
Eurydice ” is not your grandma’s high school play.
CONCERTS AWAY!
posted: 11/13/2009 9:09 a.m.
The following is a list of performances within a day’s driving distance of Northwest Arkansas. Tickets for all events are currently on sale. Readers are encouraged to verify times and admission prices. For more information, call venues directly. To submit information, e-mail kevink@nwarktimes.
To Tell The Whole Truth
posted: 11/13/2009 9:09 a.m.
It comes somewhere in the third act. Elizabeth Proctor has a chance to make everything right. All she has to do, explains Kate Frank, is tell the truth.
WEEKEND NOTES
posted: 11/13/2009 9:09 a.m.
Meetings & More ! “Prehistoric Fishing on the Ouachita River” with Mary Beth Trubitt, 7 p.m. Thursday, Conference Center at the University of Arkansas, Fort Smith. 788-7812.
LIVE! IN NWA
posted: 11/13/2009 9:09 a.m.
The following is a list of live performances in Northwest Arkansas. Readers are encouraged to verify times and admission prices.
LISTEN HERE! Third Eye Blind Sees Future
posted: 11/13/2009 9:09 a.m.
Something funny happened on the way to obscurity.
ON THE MENU Latin Fusion Gets New Home
posted: 11/13/2009 9:09 a.m.
We’re not a Mexican restaurant. This is essentially Hispanic fusion,” explains Suki Dancer, one of the managers of Rolando’s Nuevo Latino Restaurante in downtown Rogers.
LOOK HERE!
posted: 11/13/2009 9:09 a.m.
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE The Wishing Spring Art & Craft Gallery in Bella Vista will hold its annual Holiday Open House from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
High Court Upholds Decay’s Capital Murder Conviction, Death Penalty
posted: 11/13/2009 6:41 a.m.
Gregory Christopher Decay is one step closer to dying for gunning down a Fayetteville couple in 2007.
Coordinator’s Energetic Displays Motivate Team
posted: 11/13/2009 6:41 a.m.
Gravette football fans know Duke Mobley. Those who plan to head to Lions Stadium for the fi rst time tonight for the opening round of the state playoff s will know the longtime defensive coordinator before they leave.
Fisherman Dies Following Submersion
posted: 11/13/2009 6:35 a.m.
A Fayetteville man died early Thursday morning after spending half an hour submerged Wednesday afternoon.
Escalante The Ultimate Player’s Coach
posted: 11/13/2009 6:34 a.m.
He constantly repeats the ritual, partly to induce unity from his Rogers Heritage football team and partly to remind his players how much he cares.
Arrests
posted: 11/13/2009 6:34 a.m.
Ryan P. Coles, 23, of 1805 S.E. Moberly Manor Apt. 23 was arrested Thursday in connection with felony aggravated assault on a family or household member.
Television Van Falls Into River
posted: 11/13/2009 6:33 a.m.
A local television crew setting up for a riverside shot Wednesday night made news themselves.
Alcohol Sweep Finds Most Compliant
posted: 11/13/2009 6:32 a.m.
Police cited three downtown restaurants Wednesday night for selling alcohol to minors.
Three Polling Places Set For Goshen Election
posted: 11/13/2009 6:29 a.m.
Voters in the Goshen Volunteer Fire Department’s service area will decide Feb. 9 if they want annual membership dues placed on their property tax bills.
City Eyes New Software
posted: 11/13/2009 6:27 a.m.
Filing a complaint, when the weeds in a neighbor’s yard start covering the Chevrolet up on blocks, could soon be as easy as clicking on the city’s Web site.
Man’s Cover Fire Saves Soldiers
posted: 11/13/2009 6:26 a.m.
The feeling of weightlessness was a surprise.
Obituaries for Washington County
posted: 11/13/2009 6:25 a.m.
Everett Leonard Bell, age 72, of Osawatomie, Kan., died Nov. 11, 2009, at his home with his loving daughters by his side.
Obituaries for Benton County
posted: 11/13/2009 6:23 a.m.
Linda Sue Snider, 69, of Siloam Springs died Nov. 11,
Toys for Tots drive planned at UA
posted: 11/13/2009 6:21 a.m.
The University of Arkansas Student Support Services will collect financial donations as well as toys to help provide for children and needy families on Christmas.
UA Official Says State Needs Venture Capital
posted: 11/13/2009 6:13 a.m.
Arkansas needs more venture capital to provide seed money to startup companies and develop high-paying jobs, so the state’s “best and brightest” don’t move to Dallas, Austin, Texas, and to Boston, said Jeff Amerine.
Casualties of War
posted: 11/13/2009 6:10 a.m.
To honor the men and women in our armed forces and remind our readers of their sacrifices, the Springdale Morning News is publishing Department of Defense announcements identifying Americans killed in active military operations. Maj. David L. Audo, 35, of Saint Joseph, Ill., died Oct. 27 in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries suffered from a noncombat-related incident. He was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 22nd Military Police Battalion, 6th Military Police Group, Fort Lewis, Wash.
Correction
posted: 11/13/2009 6:10 a.m.
The demise of renowned novelist Donald Harington was not a long, losing battle with cancer, as said in Thursday’s editorial. Harington had beaten cancer earlier and died from complications of pneumonia.
PUBLIC VIEWPOINT Jobs Are Key, Not War Spending
posted: 11/13/2009 6:10 a.m.
It’s the jobs, stupid! Start with 10 million nonexportable jobs as a down payment. Move from paying people not to work, to paying for work. Build our tangible economic capacity and global competitiveness.
COMMENTARY: Deja Vu, Or Did I? Whatever
posted: 11/13/2009 6:10 a.m.
Did’ja ever have one of those dega view moments?
HOW WE SEE: Nuisance Vs. Menace
posted: 11/13/2009 6:10 a.m.
The Fayetteville city government has gone too far in passing a nuisance ordinance targeting the rock quarry at Big Red Dirt Farm. If the letter of the law allows the city’s action, the letter of the law needs changing.
Fayetteville Airport Approves Budget
posted: 11/13/2009 6:07 a.m.
The Fayetteville Executive Airport will dip into its reserve by about $50,700 next year to balance the airport’s budget.
Vance gets life without parole
posted: 11/13/2009 5:58 a.m.
A Pulaski County jury deliberated less than three hours Thursday before deciding that Curtis Lavelle Vance should spend the rest of his life in prison for raping and killing Little Rock TV news anchor Anne Pressly in a brutal attack more than a year ago.
Panel Appreciates Agency's Effort To Help Veterans
posted: 11/13/2009 5:57 a.m.
A justice of the peace from Springdale on Thursday thanked Decision Point Executive Director Tim Summers for the work his organization does to help veterans battling substance abuse.
Osceola Familiar To Huntsville’s Harriman
posted: 11/13/2009 5:56 a.m.
Huntsville coach Ken Harriman recalls playing Osceola in the playoffs 13 years ago.
Bulldogs Take One On The Nose In Scrimmage
posted: 11/13/2009 5:52 a.m.
Standing on the sideline, Fayetteville coach Barry Gebhart became annoyed as he watched several of his players fail to hustle back on defense and looked confused at times on offense.
Swiss businessmen facing trial in Libya involving Gadhafi
posted: 11/13/2009 5:48 a.m.
Two Swiss businessmen arrested in Libya amid a dispute with Switzerland involving leader Moammar Gadhafi’s son are to go on trial on accusations of tax evasion and violating residency laws, a Foreign Ministry official said Thursday.
ACORN suing U.S. over loss of funding
posted: 11/13/2009 5:47 a.m.
ACORN has been cut off by banks, the government and most of its private foundation funders, severely hampering its housing operations and raising the possibility that it will not survive in its current form, according to a lawsuit the group filed Thursday against the U.S. government.
COMMENTARY: System Remains Flawed
posted: 11/13/2009 5:46 a.m.
Four years ago, the leaders of Arkansas’ high school athletic programs made a mistake.
GRIDLOCK GURU: Move over, left-lane road hogs
posted: 11/13/2009 5:46 a.m.
Laura Fortney of Fayetteville is sick of drivers who camp in Interstate 540’s left lane.
Held 18 years, man sees charges wiped
posted: 11/13/2009 5:45 a.m.
A judge Thursday threw out a murder case against a man imprisoned for nearly two decades and declared he was innocent, saying a key witness lied and others influenced one other person into identifying him as the gunman.
Mall-plot-suspect bail denial urged
posted: 11/13/2009 5:45 a.m.
A Massachusetts man accused of plotting to kill Americans was portrayed by federal prosecutors Thursday as a jihadist who is too dangerous to be released on bond. The man’s attorney said he was charged only after he refused to become an FBI informant against Muslims.
Lions Hope To Be Road Warriors
posted: 11/13/2009 5:44 a.m.
Bill Harrelson is happy to be at home again but sure wouldn’t mind leaving Lions Stadium later this postseason.
Lawyer: Family swayed the jury
posted: 11/13/2009 5:44 a.m.
James Aaron Miller’s death sentence for the strangulation of a mother and her two children in Fort Smith nearly three years ago was tainted by the victims’ relatives urging jurors to order Miller’s execution, his attorney told Arkansas Supreme Court justices on Thursday.
State to chase stimulus funds for schools
posted: 11/13/2009 5:42 a.m.
Arkansas will go after a share of the $4.35 billion Race to the Top federal grant that will be awarded for innovative efforts to raise student achievement.
New trauma system faces state budget cut
posted: 11/13/2009 5:41 a.m.
The state’s new $25 million trauma system will take a $1.2 million hit from state budget cuts announced last month, but the loss won’t interfere with getting the system in place, Arkansas Department of Health officials said Thursday.
FAYETTEVILLE: Appeal rejected for killer of couple
posted: 11/13/2009 5:40 a.m.
A Fayetteville man sentenced to death for killing a couple because he suspected them of burglarizing his apartment lost his appeal Thursday at the Arkansas Supreme Court.
Lake Atalanta: City Eyes Restoration Project
posted: 11/13/2009 5:40 a.m.
Preliminary — very preliminary — plans for a Lake Atalanta restoration project popped up on Facebook and YouTube this week.
Farmington Bracing For Ashdown’s Speed
posted: 11/13/2009 5:40 a.m.
Based on his one-word response, Farmington coach Mike Adams is well aware of the challenge awaiting his defense tonight at Ashdown. “Speed,” Adams said.
Ask the pelican: Bugatti doesn’t float
posted: 11/13/2009 5:39 a.m.
A 2006 Bugatti Veyron, a 1,000-horsepower French sports car sold by a Jonesboro dealer to a Texas man last month, has four superchargers and can reach a top speed of 253 mph.
Quarterback Showdown On Tap In Rogers
posted: 11/13/2009 5:38 a.m.
Rogers Heritage and Little Rock Catholic will have the same game plan when the two teams meet in Gates Stadium in a first-round Class 7A playoff game tonight.
Purple’Dogs Look To Bounce Back
posted: 11/13/2009 5:36 a.m.
This season has been a roller coaster of sorts for the Purple’Dogs.
Northwest Arkansas deaths
posted: 11/13/2009 5:34 a.m.
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette publishes, at no charge, death notices of reasonable length for residents of Benton, Carroll, Washington and Madison counties submitted by funeral homes.
The state/region in brief
posted: 11/13/2009 5:33 a.m.
Police ID body found near bridge The battered, tattooed body found Sunday on the Little Rock side of the Interstate 430 bridge over the Arkansas River has been identified as that of a 57-year-old man from Dewitt.
Cargill exec testifies in poultry suit
posted: 11/13/2009 5:32 a.m.
A Cargill executive testified Thursday that he did not check to see if company farmers were following an environmental handbook he helped compile in 2002 that warned them not to spread excess chicken manure on their land because the runoff could pollute area water.
Man arrested in Robbery
posted: 11/13/2009 5:32 a.m.
Police arrested a second man in connection with the armed robbery of an E-Z Mart in October.
NW Arkansas today
posted: 11/13/2009 5:31 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “It’s a shame.” Lt. Greg Gilchrist, of the La Marque, Texas, Police Department, on a single-car wreck that left a $2 million car totaled in a lagoon Article, 1B
Man saved from water later dies
posted: 11/13/2009 5:30 a.m.
A Fayetteville man died early Thursday after spending half an hour submerged in the West Fork of the White River on Wednesday afternoon.
Arkansas’ Powerball sales ranking 8th
posted: 11/13/2009 5:29 a.m.
Powerball ticket sales in Arkansas for Wednesday night’s drawing ranked eighth-highest per capita among the 31 states that sell Powerball tickets, as well as the District of Columbia and Virgin Islands, a lottery spokesman said Thursday.
BENTON COUNTY: Bisbee denies refund on tax
posted: 11/13/2009 5:28 a.m.
The Benton County judge this week denied a man’s request for a $1,267 reimbursement of property taxes paid on his unfinished, 23-yearold house.
Arkansas vs. Troy UA defense gets it done inside 20
posted: 11/13/2009 5:27 a.m.
When Arkansas’ opponents reach the 20-yard line, the Razorbacks feel like they have them right where they want them.
Red’Dogs Hope For Big Performance
posted: 11/13/2009 5:27 a.m.
Last week was a culmination of sorts for the Springdale High Bulldogs.
SEC commissioner: No bias, officials ‘high quality’
posted: 11/13/2009 5:26 a.m.
Sports isn’t a topic covered much in the Clinton School of Public Service lecture series, but that doesn’t mean there wasn’t interest in what SEC Commissioner Mike Slive had to say Thursday at the Little Rock graduate school.
Add Waithe to list of UA signees
posted: 11/13/2009 5:25 a.m.
Tallahassee (Fla.) Community College forward Marvell Waithe became the third basketball player to sign a national letter of intent with the Arkansas Razorabacks, doing so Wednesday night at about 9 p.m., a day earlier than expected.
City Eyes Paramedic Service
posted: 11/13/2009 5:25 a.m.
Upgrading the ambulance service to an advanced life support service took a step forward at the board of directors meeting for VAS Ambulance Service Corporation on Tuesday night.
Class 7A report
posted: 11/13/2009 5:24 a.m.
Heritage focused on task There may be a buzz around campus, but Rogers Heritage’s players and coaches are taking a businesslike approach to the school’s first appearance in the high school football state playoffs.
NFL Bears quarterback gives 49ers plenty of help
posted: 11/13/2009 5:23 a.m.
Mike Singletary didn’t exactly take it to his old team. That didn’t matter. Jay Cutler handed the San Francisco 49ers a much needed victory.
Steelers stuffing backs
posted: 11/13/2009 5:22 a.m.
The Cincinnati Benglas’ Cedric Benson will be the latest to attempt what many NFL running backs have repeatedly failed to do: Run for 100 yards against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Southside, Bryant full of surprises
posted: 11/13/2009 5:22 a.m.
Bryant and Fort Smith Southside failed to win their respective conference championships, but both are more than capable of winning big games.
High school football playoffs
posted: 11/13/2009 5:18 a.m.
The emergence of hunter orange each November in Arkansas signals the start of modern gun deer season and, just as important to most people in Howard County, orange-clad Nashville’s drive toward another state championship.
Tree Trimmer Electrocuted
posted: 11/13/2009 5:14 a.m.
A man was electrocuted Thursday morning while trimming trees near Beaver Lake, authorities said.
Pelphrey hopes eight is enough
posted: 11/13/2009 5:14 a.m.
Thanks to the quarterback and the golfer, Arkansas’ basketball team will be able to dress eight players for tonight’s regular-season opener against Alcorn State.
Class 3A playoffs on hold
posted: 11/13/2009 5:11 a.m.
The Class 3A high school football playoffs were indefinitely postponed after Lamar reclaimed its postseason berth.
LIKE IT IS: Arkansas better not view Troy as gimme
posted: 11/13/2009 5:05 a.m.
Their names are Lang, Dixon, Kinlaw and Sheffield, and they are the smashmouth wrecking crew that has helped the Troy Trojans win seven consecutive games.
COMMENTARY: TCU, Boise State could validate BCS
posted: 11/13/2009 5:05 a.m.
We’ve heard some crazy projected Bowl Championship Series matchups, and some could even happen.
Razorbacks report
posted: 11/13/2009 5 a.m.
Petrino: Fields slanted Arkansas Coach Bobby Petrino said the Razorbacks’ outdoor practice fields are slanted and that’s why the team has practiced almost exclusively inside Razorback Stadium since camp broke in August.
Siloam Springs Man Arrested, Accused Of Stabbing Wife
posted: 11/13/2009 5 a.m.
Police say a Siloam Springs woman is recovering at a Bentonville hospital after her husband stabbed her and then cut himself Thursday.
THE RECRUITING GUY: Grandpa stirs recruit’s fervor
posted: 11/13/2009 4:58 a.m.
“Popsie” would’ve been proud.
Receiver’s stock on rise with ASU
posted: 11/13/2009 4:57 a.m.
Arkansas State has lost six of its past seven games, but it has found a big-play threat.
The best and worst of state college football
posted: 11/13/2009 4:56 a.m.
Worst pregame news Arkansas-Monticello’s playoff chances ended before its opening kickoff.
Arkansas Supreme Court
posted: 11/13/2009 4:55 a.m.
The Arkansas Supreme Court released opinions on Thursday. The court's ruling and the names of the cases are reprinted here. The full opinions and other court proceedings, including per curiam decisions, orders and submissions, can be found on the Internet at courts. state.ar.us.
NCAA DIVISION II PLAYOFFS: UNC-Pembroke fast-rising foe
posted: 11/13/2009 4:55 a.m.
Allen Meadors barely settled into his office before people started asking the new North Carolina-Pembroke president if the school was going to adopt football.
TOP 25 Rutgers spoils revenge plan
posted: 11/13/2009 4:54 a.m.
Instead of getting even with Rutgers, BCS No. 24 South Florida didn’t even score for the first time in a regular season game in its 13-year history.
UCA report
posted: 11/13/2009 4:53 a.m.
Well-being concern for coach For the first time in more than two years, the Central Arkansas Bears will take the field after consecutive losses.
Lecture Series Features Soderquist
posted: 11/13/2009 4:50 a.m.
Students in Free Enterprise at North-West Arkansas Community College will host a special Jack Shewmaker Business Leaders Lecture Series as a part of Entrepreneurship Week.
Earnings at Wal-Mart $3.24 billion for quarter
posted: 11/13/2009 4:50 a.m.
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. reported third-quarter earnings Thursday that exceeded its forecast and Wall Street expectations, but the company predicted that sales would be flat compared with a year ago in the fourth quarter, which includes the Christmas shopping season.
TOP 25: Turner leads Ohio State
posted: 11/13/2009 4:49 a.m.
Evan Turner had 24 points, 17 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals as No. 16 Ohio State beat James Madison 72-44 on Thursday night in the 2K Sports Classic.
COLUMNISTS How to try terrorists
posted: 11/13/2009 4:46 a.m.
Ali Saleh Kahlah al-Marri, who by his own account came to this country most recently in 2001 to help organize a second wave of attacks after the September 11th atrocities, received a jail sentence on October 29 that could free him within six years.
EDITORIALS And so it begins . . .
posted: 11/13/2009 4:46 a.m.
A FAMILIAR pattern emerges after every treacherous assault on this country. The surprise attack is dissected not just to learn who wreaked all the havoc, but who was responsible for missing the clues that it was coming.
LETTERS
posted: 11/13/2009 4:44 a.m.
Boost economy with jobs It’s the jobs, stupid. Start with 10 million non-exportable jobs as a down-payment. Move from paying people not to work to paying for work. Build our tangible economic capacity and global competitiveness.
How did we miss so many clues?
posted: 11/13/2009 4:44 a.m.
As we learn more about Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, the accused Fort Hood killer, what we discover is deeply disturbing—but not as disturbing as evidence piling up that military authorities knew for months, if not years, that he had displayed radical Islamic tendencies and did nothing about it.
Jobless-claim drop beats forecast
posted: 11/13/2009 4:43 a.m.
Fewer Americans than anticipated filed claims for jobless benefits last week, signaling the worst employment slump in the post-World War II era is easing as the economy expands. Still, many private economists and Federal Reserve officials worry the nation could be in for a “jobless recovery” as the unemployment rate rises despite some overall economic growth.
Intel settles rival’s claims, faces others
posted: 11/13/2009 4:42 a.m.
Intel Corp. is paying Silicon Valley rival Advanced Micro Devices Inc. $1.25 billion to end a legal battle over Intel’s sales tactics, a rift that led to antitrust charges against Intel in several countries and was headed toward a trial next year.
Tortured defense
posted: 11/13/2009 4:40 a.m.
Just before the trial began for Curtis Lavelle Vance, who earlier this week was convicted of murdering television anchorwoman Anne Pressly, Judge Chris Piazza granted a defense motion to bar testimony about how much pain she might have suffered.
State farmers join cap-and-trade tiff
posted: 11/13/2009 4:40 a.m.
The Arkansas Farm Bureau is joining the American Farm Bureau in a lobbying campaign to fight the “cap and-trade ” climate change legislation being considered by the U.S. Senate.
FDIC adopts plan to make banks prepay
posted: 11/13/2009 4:39 a.m.
U.S. banks will prepay about $45 billion in premiums to replenish a federal deposit insurance fund now in the red, under a plan adopted Thursday by federal regulators.
MARKET REPORT: Energy report fuels stocks’ slide
posted: 11/13/2009 4:37 a.m.
A drop in energy stocks dragged the market lower Thursday after a government report that consumers and businesses cut back on their use of oil and gas.
Business news in brief
posted: 11/13/2009 4:36 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “If we have to have these significantly larger input costs in our operations, there are going to be many agriculture producers in our state that will no longer be able to be profitable.” Arkansas Farm Bureau President Randy Veach, talking about “cap-and-trade” climate change legislation
Obligation without end
posted: 11/13/2009 4:36 a.m.
What happened to Korea? I read the story twice, scanned it a couple of more times just in case I’d missed it, then went to the online version to perform an electronic search for the word.
Curriculum Change Considered
posted: 11/13/2009 4:28 a.m.
Students at Rogers high schools will have a diff erent choice of classes next year if the school board approves proposed changes to the curriculum.
NEWS IN BRIEF
posted: 11/13/2009 4:18 a.m.
Utility seeks OK to buy interest in plant The Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corp. asked the Arkansas Public Service Commission Thursday for an order allowing it to buy the interest of General Electric Capital Corp. in an electric plant in Independence County.
LONG-RANGE PLANNING: Building Plan Moves Forward
posted: 11/13/2009 4:08 a.m.
Members of the Benton County Long Range Planning Committee for Real Estate voted to move forward on a building plan Thursday.
Second thoughts
posted: 11/13/2009 4:06 a.m.
Paint job doesn’t fly with AD The Boise State vs. Idaho rivalry has taken to some not-so friendly skies.
Thursday, November 12
Couple recovering after husband attacks wife
posted: 11/12/2009 6:12 p.m.
A Siloam Springs couple is recovering at a Bentonville hospital after the husband allegedly stabbed his wife and then slashed himself Thursday.
States feeling budget problems
posted: 11/12/2009 6:10 a.m.
In Arizona, the budget has grown so gloomy that lawmakers are considering mortgaging Capitol buildings. In Michigan, state officials dealing with the nation’s highest unemployment rate are slashing spending on schools and health care.
Brown pelican now off endangered list
posted: 11/12/2009 6:08 a.m.
Much like its death-defying dives for fish, the brown pelican has resurfaced after plummeting to the brink of extinction.
Stench back in area where 11 found dead
posted: 11/12/2009 6:07 a.m.
A stench around the home of a man police suspect is a serial killer returned stronger than ever Wednesday as police searched the house next-door for more bodies and carried out bags of evidence.
Israel exhibits coins from time of revolt against Romans
posted: 11/12/2009 6:06 a.m.
Israel displayed for the first time Wednesday a collection of rare coins charred and burned from the Roman destruction of the Jewish Temple nearly 2,000 years ago.
Area lotteries
posted: 11/12/2009 6:05 a.m.
Numbers drawn Wednesday: Missouri Lotto 1-3-9-14-27-28 Estimated jackpot: $1.7 million Oklahoma Lotto 2-5-16-18-37 Hot ball: 4 Estimated jackpot: $1 million Powerball 8-12-14-22-29 Powerball: 22 Estimated jackpot: $96 million Power Play: 2
Germany, France unite to mark end of World War I
posted: 11/12/2009 6:04 a.m.
For the first time since World War I, the leaders of Germany and France held a joint ceremony Wednesday to commemorate the end of the conflict, saying it is time to celebrate their countries’ reconciliation and friendship.
Storm victims in 12 counties eligible for state aid
posted: 11/12/2009 6:02 a.m.
Uninsured homeowners whose properties were damaged by flooding and severe storms last month are eligible to receive a share of $2 million in state aid, Gov. Mike Beebe announced Wednesday.
Regions should team up to grow
posted: 11/12/2009 6:02 a.m.
Forging partnerships between Northwest and western Arkansas is one of the first steps in creating development opportunities for both areas, members of a transportation task force were told Wednesday.
FAYETTEVILLE: Giving athletes’ ex-dorm to scholars before board
posted: 11/12/2009 6:01 a.m.
The University of Arkansas at Fayetteville wants to give an old dormitory new life by remodeling it to house two programs.
Man killed for his name, police believe
posted: 11/12/2009 5:59 a.m.
A co-worker killed Christopher Helmlinger, 24, of Berryville because he wanted the man’s identity, police said Wednesday.
The state/region in brief
posted: 11/12/2009 5:58 a.m.
Fort Smith police kill man after spat Police shot and killed a man Wednesday who pointed a gun at them as they responded to a domestic dispute call in south Fort Smith.
Northwest Arkansas deaths
posted: 11/12/2009 5:55 a.m.
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette publishes, at no charge, death notices of reasonable length for residents of Benton, Carroll, Washington and Madison counties submitted by funeral homes.
Foundation adds film scholarships
posted: 11/12/2009 5:53 a.m.
Applications are being accepted from Arkansas high school seniors, GED students and home-school students who seek 2010 Thea Foundation college scholarships.
NOTEWORTHY DEATH
posted: 11/12/2009 5:50 a.m.
Husband of former Justice O’Connor John J. O’Connor III, the husband of retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, has died.
FBI takes close look at UCA
posted: 11/12/2009 5:49 a.m.
The FBI is investigating questionable practices at the University of Central Arkansas, sources said Wednesday, more than six months after state auditors turned findings of financial irregularities at the school over to a state prosecutor.
NW Arkansas today
posted: 11/12/2009 5:47 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “It’s definitely extreme but not unheard of.” Rob Douglas, a specialist in national identity theft, on people killing others to assume their identity Article, 1B
Pine Bluff raids 8 sites over gambling
posted: 11/12/2009 5:45 a.m.
They were located on major roads and intersections, sprinkled throughout Pine Bluff’s business community.
Sylvan Hills shows lots of fight
posted: 11/12/2009 5:45 a.m.
Sylvan Hills could have thrown in the towel when the Bears were 0-5.
Class 4A Report
posted: 11/12/2009 5:44 a.m.
Eagles facing big test Huntsville is one of many teams that will make a long trip to begin the high school state playoffs.
Heritage won’t back down from anyone
posted: 11/12/2009 5:43 a.m.
Little Rock Catholic beat 7A-West Conference members Fort Smith Southside and Fort Smith Northside earlier this season, but don’t expect Rogers Heritage to be intimidated when it hosts Catholic on Friday night.
Backup QB gets call for Airedales
posted: 11/12/2009 5:42 a.m.
No. 5 Alma will be without standout quarterback Burke Broadfoot for its first round playoff against No. 3 White Hall on Friday.
TOP 25 Ginyard sparks Tar Heels
posted: 11/12/2009 5:41 a.m.
Marcus Ginyard went from being the do-everything leader on a Final Four team at North Carolina to sitting out with an injury the following season while his teammates won a national championship without him.
Obama honors veterans’ sacrifice
posted: 11/12/2009 5:39 a.m.
On a cold, rain-soaked Veterans Day, President Barack Obama walked slowly through the white, stone markers at the section of Arlington National Cemetery reserved for troops killed in Iraq and Afghanistan, the two wars he oversees as commander in chief.
UA Sports roundup
posted: 11/12/2009 5:39 a.m.
Runners must be on game There is no wiggle room for Arkansas’ cross country teams this weekend.
Fort Hood suspect didn’t seek Army exit, 2 state
posted: 11/12/2009 5:39 a.m.
The Army psychiatrist accused of killing 13 people last week at Fort Hood, Texas, did not formally seek to leave the military as a conscientious objector or for any other reason, two senior military officials said despite claims by one of his relatives that he had done so.
Rethink retail-only, businesses told
posted: 11/12/2009 5:37 a.m.
Near term prospects for new retail development appear bleak as a result of the weak economy, but “destination” centers that provide an experience that goes beyond shopping have the best chance for success, business leaders were told Wednesday.
Mallett Just Wants Wins
posted: 11/12/2009 5:37 a.m.
Arkansas quarterback Ryan Mallett has followed a season-long practice when it comes to his statistics.
3rd-quarter loss ebbs for Macy’s
posted: 11/12/2009 5:35 a.m.
Macy’s Inc.’s third-quarter loss shrunk as tight inventory controls and a move to localize merchandise at its department stores by region paid off.
Vance found guilty of all counts
posted: 11/12/2009 5:35 a.m.
A Pulaski County jury deliberated 2 1/2 hours Wednesday before finding Curtis Lavelle Vance guilty of capital murder for fatally beating Little Rock TV news anchor Anne Pressly during an October 2008 break-in at her Little Rock home.
Hook Keeps Pledge To Sooners
posted: 11/12/2009 5:34 a.m.
Morgan Hook committed to Oklahoma before she ever played a high school basketball game, but the Rogers High senior was wondering back in December of 2007 if Sooners coach Sherri Coale was having second thoughts.
‘Tweeting’ reporter ejected
posted: 11/12/2009 5:33 a.m.
A Memphis TV reporter was ejected from the Pulaski County Courthouse near the conclusion of the Curtis Vance capital-murder trial Wednesday after Circuit Judge Chris Piazza learned she’d been filing Internet updates in violation of his order against any broadcasting from the courtroom.
Smith Leads Eureka Springs Girls
posted: 11/12/2009 5:32 a.m.
Eureka Springs girls basketball coach Aaron Hall has to rebuild his team and he’s happy to have a solid foundation to start with. Senior center Miranda Smith is the lone returning starter from last year’s team that went 21-18 and advanced to the program’s first state tournament in 31 years.
Concept ties local produce, schools
posted: 11/12/2009 5:31 a.m.
Adam Simmons devotes his days to planning what’s on the lunch menu at the Farmington School District.
Experience Boosts Decatur
posted: 11/12/2009 5:29 a.m.
The Decatur boys basketball team doesn’t have a lot of players, but the Bulldogs do have experience.
Snipers shoot to win, learn at Fort Chaffee
posted: 11/12/2009 5:29 a.m.
Master Sgt. Bret Boatright knelt between the sniper and spotter on the edge of the Chinook helicopter’s back door Wednesday and prepared to give them the order to open fire as the helicopter hovered above a Fort Chaffee firing range.
Evans Looking For More
posted: 11/12/2009 5:27 a.m.
Andrew Evans’ quiet, easy-going demeanor belies a competitive spirit.
Arkansas vs. Troy: Catching up with his potential
posted: 11/12/2009 5:24 a.m.
Ryan Mallett has been the hard-throwing, touchdown-making emotional leader that Bobby Petrino and Arkansas’ offensive coaches figured he’d be for most of this season.
Drug industry makes online-ad push
posted: 11/12/2009 5:24 a.m.
As federal regulators take their first tentative steps toward policing medical information online, pharmaceutical companies are pressing their case to market drugs via Google, Twitter and other Web sites.
Freshman has point to make
posted: 11/12/2009 5:23 a.m.
Julysses Nobles was supposed to spend his freshman season at Arkansas getting adjusted to college basketball and playing some minutes off the bench at point guard to give returning sophomore starter Courtney Fortson a breather.
Siloam Springs’ Adams Goes With Ohio State
posted: 11/12/2009 5:23 a.m.
Siloam Springs senior Ashley Adams has committed to play basketball for Ohio State University and will sign at 2 p.m. Friday in Panther Arena.
Geithner buoyed by Asian effort to shift demand, heal economies
posted: 11/12/2009 5:22 a.m.
Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said Wednesday that he’s encouraged by efforts in Japan and China to spur domestic demand instead of relying so heavily on American consumers — a shift that will contribute to more stable global growth.
NEWS BRIEFS
posted: 11/12/2009 5:21 a.m.
Lutheran Swedes ordain gay bishop Sweden’s Lutheran church consecrated its first openly gay bishop, just two weeks after it gave clergy the right to wed same-sex couples.
Airline stays in Airbus market
posted: 11/12/2009 5:21 a.m.
Emirates airline, the biggest buyer of the “superjumbo” Airbus A380, said Wednesday that it is considering increasing its order for the double-decker plane despite delays on existing orders.
PREP FOOTBALL: War Eagles Run Through List
posted: 11/12/2009 5:21 a.m.
Losing all seven 7A-West Conference games a year ago, many by lopsided margins, was a humbling experience for Rogers Heritage.
Heritage Team Holding Food Drive
posted: 11/12/2009 5:18 a.m.
In conjuction with the Rogers Heritage Orange vs. Blue basketball games Saturday, War Eagle player Hayden Lovelace is organizing a food drive for the Snack Pack for Kids program.
Tigers Focus On Fundamentals
posted: 11/12/2009 5:15 a.m.
No opponent immediately looms for the top ranked Bentonville football team. No scouting report consumes the Tigers as they await the winner of Friday night’s first-round playoff contest between Fort Smith Southside and Bryant.
Singing the bottom line
posted: 11/12/2009 5:13 a.m.
The music never stops for Searcy native Gerald Williams, who at age 76 is embarking on his 60th year as a member of the traditional Southern gospel group the Melody Boys Quartet.
Judge vetoes ‘I Believe’ license plates
posted: 11/12/2009 5:12 a.m.
A federal judge ruled Tuesday that South Carolina can’t issue license plates showing the image of a cross in front of a stained-glass window along with the phrase “I Believe.” U.S. District Judge Cameron Currie said in her ruling that the license plates were unconstitutional because they violate the First Amendment ban on establishment of religion.
Playoff Tickets On Sale For $5
posted: 11/12/2009 5:12 a.m.
Tickets for Friday’s Class 7A playoff game in Gates Stadium between Rogers Heritage and Little Rock Catholic are now on sale at the Rogers Public School Administration Offices. Tickets will be available today and Friday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the district office.
Orthodox Jews travel to support rabbi on trial
posted: 11/12/2009 5:12 a.m.
In the musty conference room of a South Dakota hotel, Sholom Rubashkin helps a disheveled man in a hooded sweat shirt wrap black bands around his left arm and head. Attached to each is a black box containing inscriptions from the Torah.
Mormons helped vote for gay rights
posted: 11/12/2009 5:11 a.m.
The Mormon church for the first time has announced its support of gay rights legislation, an endorsement that helped gain unanimous approval for Salt Lake City laws banning discrimination against gays in housing and employment.
Rogers White Overwhelms Blue Team
posted: 11/12/2009 5:10 a.m.
Rogers High’s annual girls Blue-White basketball scrimmage wasn’t really a fair fight Wednesday night in King Arena.
Communities of faith
posted: 11/12/2009 5:10 a.m.
Presbyterians host authority on Calvin Elsie Anne McKee will discuss the legacy of Protestant reformer John Calvin Sunday at First United Presbyterian Church.
Swift quick to nab top music award
posted: 11/12/2009 5:03 a.m.
Taylor Swift on Wednesday became the youngest person and the first solo female act in a decade to win the Country Music Association’s entertainer of the year award.
Set to quit over pay limits, AIG chief reportedly says
posted: 11/12/2009 5:01 a.m.
American International Group Inc. Chief Executive Officer Robert Benmosche told the insurer’s board of directors that he may quit because of government limits on what the company can pay employees, according to people familiar with the matter.
Huge Brazil blackout blamed on storm
posted: 11/12/2009 5 a.m.
Heavy rain, lightning and strong winds caused a blackout that left nearly a third of Brazilians — 60 million people — in the dark, officials said Wednesday as they scrambled to restore confidence in the country’s infrastructure before soccer’s 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympics.
U.S. envoy still set for N. Korea
posted: 11/12/2009 4:58 a.m.
Amid rising tension between North and South Korea after a naval skirmish, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on Wednesday urged calm and said diplomatic efforts to resolve the nuclear standoff with the North would continue.
The world in brief
posted: 11/12/2009 4:57 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “This is a micro-accident among the extraordinary conquests for energy production for Brazil over the last seven years.” Brazil’s Justice Minister Tarso Genro, minimizing the impact of a widespread blackout
Militant attacks kill 11 Pakistani troops
posted: 11/12/2009 4:56 a.m.
A roadside bomb killed nine Pakistani security officers close to the Afghan border Wednesday, while two other soldiers died in a separate militant assault on a security post in the same area, officials said.
Springdale Receivers Benefit From Spreading Ball Around
posted: 11/12/2009 4:56 a.m.
Blake Fogg likes the kind of variety Springdale High has in its passing game, especially when it comes to its receivers.
Program To Help Children
posted: 11/12/2009 4:56 a.m.
When Ambra Bruce of Bentonville was tasked with finding a community service project in one of her classes at North-West Arkansas Community College, she knew exactly what she wanted to do.
Service Key To Survival
posted: 11/12/2009 4:53 a.m.
Businesses must be fl exible, build relationships and improve service to survive, according to four local business leaders.
Lady Wolves Hungry For 3A State Title
posted: 11/12/2009 4:53 a.m.
Lincoln coach Deon Birkes calls himself a “realist,” and he admits the expectations for his girls basketball team are rather lofty.
Obama team seeks Rx for airlines
posted: 11/12/2009 4:52 a.m.
The Obama administration is taking its first step toward trying to fix the ailing airline industry, mired in a severe economic slump and facing safety worries.
MARKET REPORT: China, dollar news lifts markets
posted: 11/12/2009 4:51 a.m.
Another weak day for the dollar and upbeat economic news from China gave investors more reason to keep buying stocks.
Police Revise Stun Gun Rules For Officers
posted: 11/12/2009 4:51 a.m.
For people involved in a run-in with the law, the odds of getting an electrical charge from Fayetteville Police officers may have just gotten slightly smaller.
Fulbright Speeches Available Online From University of Arkansas Libraries
posted: 11/12/2009 4:50 a.m.
The University of Arkansas has made 50 speeches delivered by U.S. Sen. J. William Fulbright available online.
Former Bates home restored as museum
posted: 11/12/2009 4:49 a.m.
The former home of L.C. and Daisy Bates was ground zero of Little Rock’s civil rights struggle in the late 1950s.
Show Recalls Memories
posted: 11/12/2009 4:48 a.m.
Veterans and their families placed their right hands over their hearts and smiled when 4-and 5-year-old students enrolled in Ambassadors for Christ Academy’s pre-kindergarten class recited the Pledge of Allegiance on Wednesday.
League Appears Even
posted: 11/12/2009 4:47 a.m.
Greenland coach Jared Gobel described his team’s style of play as “opportunistic,” which is his way of saying the Pirates will run the fast break if given the chance.
Report: Rogers Schools Among Top In State
posted: 11/12/2009 4:46 a.m.
A report from a university research center recognizes f ive Rogers schools for their achievements in test scores in 2009.
Midair breakup of aircraft cited in deadly crash
posted: 11/12/2009 4:44 a.m.
A single-engine kit plane that crashed Friday, killing its pilot, broke up in midair before crashing in a field south of Agnos, according to a preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board.
Bulldogs To Scrimmage Today
posted: 11/12/2009 4:44 a.m.
The Fayetteville boys basketball team will hold its Purple and White Scrimmage at 6:30 p.m. today in the school’s gymnasium. Admission to the intrasquad scrimmage is a canned-food item. The Bulldogs went 30-0 and won the Class 7A state championship last season.
Holocaust Remembrance Conference Set For Friday
posted: 11/12/2009 4:43 a.m.
The Jones Center for Families in Springdale will host its 18th Holocaust Remembrance Conference for schools and community members from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday.
THE TV COLUMN: Three times a charm for CSI-hopping doctor
posted: 11/12/2009 4:42 a.m.
If this is November, it must be sweeps month.
Compton To Speak At University Of Arkansas
posted: 11/12/2009 4:41 a.m.
Bentonville School District Superintendent Gary Compton will address a gathering of education professionals Friday as part of the University of Arkansas’ Department of Education Reform 2009-10 lecture series.
BRIEFLY: Playoff Tickets On Sale
posted: 11/12/2009 4:41 a.m.
Springdale’s Athletic Department is selling playoff tickets for Springdale High’s first-round playoff game at Russellville on Friday.
Lake Water Quality Compares Well With Past Years
posted: 11/12/2009 4:40 a.m.
The water quality of Beaver Lake in 2009 compares well with results from sampling and measurements from the past three years of data, according to information from Beaver Water District.
Playoffs Spark Fayetteville’s Motivation
posted: 11/12/2009 4:38 a.m.
Daryl Patton worried all last week about motivation.
School Celebrates Veterans Day
posted: 11/12/2009 4:37 a.m.
Colette Brashears had a hard time thinking of nonholiday recognition of veterans when she sat down to write an essay for her English class, she said.
Qedan Makes Decision
posted: 11/12/2009 4:37 a.m.
Hanna Qedan looks the part of a future college star, so don’t let her age fool you.
ENERGY GRANT: Library Interior To Get Upgrades
posted: 11/12/2009 4:35 a.m.
The heating and air conditioning system at the Rogers Public Library has been on life support for as long as officials can remember, but that’s about to change.
Har-Ber Trio Inks With Colleges
posted: 11/12/2009 4:34 a.m.
Halee Castleman committed to play basketball at St. Louis University earlier than most high school athletes make that kind of a decision. She hadn’t even finished her junior season.
FHS Tickets Are $5
posted: 11/12/2009 4:31 a.m.
Tickets for the first-round Class 7A playoff game between Conway and Fayetteville are $5 for students and adults and will go on sale before the game Friday night.
Obituaries for Washington County
posted: 11/12/2009 4:30 a.m.
Jeremy Jackson Cagle, 31, died Nov. 8, 2009, at Stilwell Memorial Hospital in Stilwell, Okla. He was born July 22, 1978, in Fayetteville to Harley Ray Cagle and Patty Gross.
BRIEFLY: Ozark Society Sets Bushwhack Hike
posted: 11/12/2009 4:29 a.m.
The Ozark Society will host a 5-mile bushwhack hike into Dismal Hollow south of Boxley on Saturday.
Obituaries for Benton County
posted: 11/12/2009 4:28 a.m.
Norma Lucille Anderson, 95, of Fayetteville, formerly of Rogers, died Nov. 9, 2009, at Washington Regional Medical Center
Hunters Beware Of Tree Stands
posted: 11/12/2009 4:27 a.m.
One of the most useful tools in deer hunting can also be the most dangerous.
Arrests for Benton County
posted: 11/12/2009 4:26 a.m.
Benton County Sheriff’s Office w Allen J. Kite, 28, of Sulphur Springs was arrested Tuesday in connection with felony failure to appear. He was being held Wednesday in the Benton County Jail awaiting a bond hearing.
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS FISHING REPORT
posted: 11/12/2009 4:24 a.m.
Beaver Lake: Heavyweight striped bass are biting in the War Eagle arm of Beaver Lake.
TORNADO READINESS: Lincoln To Upgrade Warning
posted: 11/12/2009 4:24 a.m.
Before long, the city of Lincoln will have a tornado warning system that doesn’t stop operating when the power goes out.
Optimistic Outlook
posted: 11/12/2009 4:23 a.m.
Deer hunting and the War Eagle Fair are worlds apart, but they share a common thread.
LIKE IT IS: Players have a chance to make difference
posted: 11/12/2009 4:21 a.m.
When Arkansas Razorbacks basketball Coach John Pelphrey announced the suspensions of five players Tuesday, the first thing that came to mind was he had found a fair balance.
Area Veterans Honored At Bank Reception
posted: 11/12/2009 4:21 a.m.
Donny Story thought he’d get through this year’s reception honoring area veterans without choking up as he’s done every year before. He was wrong.
ASU quarterback situation up in air
posted: 11/12/2009 4:21 a.m.
Arkansas State could make a change at quarterback for its game against Florida Atlantic on Saturday in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
ARKANSAS SPORTSMAN: Marion angler finds title spot
posted: 11/12/2009 4:20 a.m.
Mark Rose of Marion finished his 2009 fishing season in style by winning the FLW Stren Series Championship last weekend on Alabama’s Pickwick Lake.
Razorbacks report
posted: 11/12/2009 4:20 a.m.
Arkansas’ cornerback depth has been tested the past few weeks, but it appears the crew is rounding into health just in time to face Troy’s pass-happy Spread offense.
Man Arrested In Rape Investigation
posted: 11/12/2009 4:19 a.m.
Lowell police arrested a man Tuesday in connection with the rape of a girl in her early teens, Chief Joe Landers said.
Ochoa’s status on the line
posted: 11/12/2009 4:17 a.m.
Lorena Ochoa has been the LPGA’s Player of the Year three consecutive times, a string that could end this week at her own tournament.
PUBLIC VIEWPOINT: Judge Should Have Pulled Over
posted: 11/12/2009 4:17 a.m.
I am shocked and disappointed in the article about Judge Jay Finch not stopping when a constable attempted to pull him over. If I, a normal, everyday, run-of-the-mill citizen were in his place, I would certainly not be treated as kindly as he was, nor would I have the opportunity to not stop, as he did.
COMMENTARY: Words From Ross Now A Weapon?
posted: 11/12/2009 4:15 a.m.
It wasn’t enough that U.S. Rep. Mike Ross, D-Ark., voted against the sweeping health-care legislation, which narrowly passed the House of Representatives on a 220 to 215 vote late Saturday night.
HOW WE SEE IT: Donald Douglas Harington
posted: 11/12/2009 4:13 a.m.
“Every writer writes, one of them once said, in expectation of love.” — Donald Harington What does one write about Donald Harington that holds up in comparison to anything he wrote?
Sales Tax Proposal Generates Questions
posted: 11/12/2009 4:13 a.m.
The first public meeting for the proposed 1 percent sales tax was Tuesday and generated numerous questions. Bella Vistans will vote yes or no on the 1 cent sales tax on Dec. 8. Early voting will be available on Dec. 1 in the Sugar Creek Center at U.S. 71 and Dartmoor Road.
Local Foreclosure Pace Slowing Down
posted: 11/12/2009 4:11 a.m.
Benton County reported 485 foreclosure filings in October, which is down 1.22 percent from a year ago. This marked the fi rst year-overyear decline since late 2007, according to Realtytrac, an independent source for tracking foreclosures across the nation.
Man In Critical Condition After Boating Accident
posted: 11/12/2009 4:07 a.m.
A Fayetteville man clung to life Wednesday evening after a fishing trip went badly awry.
Names and faces
posted: 11/12/2009 4:07 a.m.
Canadian pop singer Celine Dion isn’t pregnant after all. Dion’s U.S.-based publicist, Kim Jakwerth, said Wednesday that the couple’s doctor had initially confirmed a pregnancy in August through in vitro fertilization. When that information started to leak to the public, Dion confirmed it.
COMMENTARY: In Pacquiao, a fighter like no other
posted: 11/12/2009 4:07 a.m.
The best little fighter you will probably ever see had the seat of honor on the bus carrying him to his grand arrival at the MGM Grand casino. Manny Pacquiao had some more promoting to do, some more hands to shake, some more fans to meet.
In the news
posted: 11/12/2009 4:07 a.m.
Eric Shinseki, secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, told CBS’ The Early Show that he’s working to improve the agency’s ability to cope with increasing numbers of troops returning from Iraq and Afghanistan with mental-health problems.
The nation in brief
posted: 11/12/2009 4:05 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “The title of veteran deserves great respect in America.
Frank Lloyd Wright Expert To Speak
updated: 11/12/2009 10:36 a.m.
From the day the coming of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art was announced, founder Alice Walton made it clear it would be more than a building fi lled with masterworks by renowned American artists. It was to serve up a lifeshaping experience that blurs the line between nature and art.
Bisbee Plans Town-Hall Meeting Friday In Siloam Springs
posted: 11/12/2009 3:59 a.m.
County Judge Dave Bisbee is taking his weekly town hall meeting to Siloam Springs.
Colonel Earns Star For Saving Soldiers
posted: 11/12/2009 3:55 a.m.
Editor’s Note: This is the fifth in an ongoing series that tells the stories of men and women in the armed forces who have been awarded for acts of bravery while serving their country.
NEWS IN BRIEF
posted: 11/12/2009 3:55 a.m.
PB bank sells shares to raise $65 million Simmons First National Corp. sold more than 2.6 million shares and raised almost $65 million in its underwritten public stock offering, the Pine Bluff bank said Wednesday.
Business news in brief
posted: 11/12/2009 3:54 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “Although the world economy is now growing again, you don’t have yet in place the conditions for a self-sustaining recovery led by the private sector that can bring unemployment down and get factories investing.” Timothy Geithner, Treasury Secretary
Getting it straight
posted: 11/12/2009 3:44 a.m.
The Democrat-Gazette wants its news reports to be fair and accurate. We correct all errors of fact. If you know of an error, write: Frank Fellone Deputy Editor P.O. Box 2221 Little Rock, Ark. 72203 or call 378-3475 during business hours Monday through Friday.
EDITORIALS Heroes emerge, again
posted: 11/12/2009 3:39 a.m.
IMAGINE the scene at your typical Arkansas deer camp the weekend before the season opens. The football game is on in the background. Somebody is cooking. The card table is full. The rifles are being sighted down by the lake.
Something scary in the pantry
posted: 11/12/2009 3:38 a.m.
Your body is probably home to a chemical called bisphenol A, or BPA. It’s a synthetic estrogen that U.S. factories now use in everything from plastics to epoxies—to the tune of 6 pounds per American per year. That’s a lot of estrogen.
OTHERS SAY Less than courage
posted: 11/12/2009 3:38 a.m.
Education Secretary Arne Duncan is a big advocate of the need for educators to set high expectations. So when he singled out the recently ratified teacher contract in New Haven, Connecticut, as a model for the nation, we assumed it contained bold reforms. In fact, there’s little that’s remarkable about the contract. We hope that’s not a sign Mr. Duncan is getting timid.
LETTERS
posted: 11/12/2009 3:35 a.m.
Channel funds into services In our society, government aid at the national and state levels seems to be moving more toward subsidies for food and housing and less for services of the medical, educational and legal variety.
Reason may not prevail
posted: 11/12/2009 3:32 a.m.
For right-wing Republicans, the presidency of George W. Bush began as a dream come true. People calling themselves conservatives ran everything in Washington. Even before the GOP won both houses in 2002, Congress gave Bush everything he asked for.
RECRUITING: UA men sign pair, await 3rd
posted: 11/12/2009 3:29 a.m.
Arkansas signed two basketball recruits to national letters of intent Wednesday and is expected to add another this afternoon.
COMMENTARY: Pelphrey Risks Record
posted: 11/12/2009 3:28 a.m.
The W-L record of Arkansas’ basketball team is going to take a hit for the sake of something more important.
Second thoughts
posted: 11/12/2009 3:26 a.m.
Gonzalez bares it all for a cause Here’s a change in Atlanta: A Falcons player showing some love for animals.
SEC report
posted: 11/12/2009 3:23 a.m.
Record big kick for Tiffin Leigh Tiffin didn’t appear to have a future as Alabama’s place-kicker as a freshman in 2006 after he went 1 of 4 on field-goal attempts and missed an extra point in the Crimson Tide’s 24-23 overtime loss at Arkansas.
Growing Creative Economy Businesses: A Vital Part of Economic Development
posted: 11/12/2009 midnight
Somewhere beneath the Fayetteville square, down a flight of stairs, past an old bank vault and off a hallway is Megan Chapman's 250-square-foot studio where her dark gauzy abstract paintings line the walls.
Wednesday, November 11
Vance trial: testimony concludes
posted: 11/11/2009 5:57 a.m.
Anne Pressly was beaten so badly she suffered catastrophic brain damage that led to her death, the Arkansas deputy chief medical examiner testified Tuesday, as testimony wrapped up in the capital murder trial of Curtis Lavelle Vance.
QB Finally Has Senior Moment
posted: 11/11/2009 5:38 a.m.
Chad Austin breathed it, lived it and looked forward to the day he could strap on the pads and become the quarterback for Prairie Grove.
Rogers Morning News Briefs
posted: 11/11/2009 5:37 a.m.
Tickets are on sale for the Heritage War Eagles’ first playoff game.
CLASS 7A FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Right Time To Peak
posted: 11/11/2009 5:36 a.m.
Clint Ashcraft is making progress at Conway, even if it doesn’t seem like it at times.
At Fort Hood, Obama honors lives of 13 slain
posted: 11/11/2009 5:36 a.m.
President Barack Obama spoke the names and told the stories Tuesday of the 13 people slain in the Fort Hood shooting rampage one by one, honoring their memories as he denounced the “twisted logic” that led to their deaths.
Benton County Daily Record Briefs
posted: 11/11/2009 5:35 a.m.
BELLA VISTA — A veterans’ town hall meeting will be from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Monday at Riordan Hall in Bella Vista.
Effort Pleases Springdale High’s Person
posted: 11/11/2009 5:33 a.m.
Scotty Person didn’t want Springdale High to play perfect during its Red-White scrimmage on Tuesday night in Bulldog Gymnasium.
Obituaries for Washington County
posted: 11/11/2009 5:33 a.m.
Kelly Gray: ELKINS — Kelly D. Gray, 41, of Elkins died Nov. 9, 2009, at Washington Regional Medical Center.
Afghan duty calls soldiers
posted: 11/11/2009 5:33 a.m.
Mona Barrow rocked onto her toes as she searched the formation of soldiers for a final glimpse of her two sons, Sgt. Shane and Spc. Bruce Barrow.
Sparks Winds Up Cyclones’ Offense
posted: 11/11/2009 5:32 a.m.
Russellville coach JeHolt loves to have an oense that throws the ball more than half the time.
Obituaries for Benton County
posted: 11/11/2009 5:31 a.m.
JACKSON, Miss. — Charles Barnett Ivy, 90, passed away on Nov. 5, 2009 at the University Medical Center in Jackson, Miss. Graveside services were held at Lakewood Memorial Park in Jackson on Nov. 7, 2009.
Pelphrey suspends 5 players
posted: 11/11/2009 5:30 a.m.
Arkansas will start the basketball season with five players on suspension for a varying number of games for violations of team rules that have occurred since the completion of the 2008-09 season.
PREP BASKETBALL: Har-Ber Sweeps Stilwell
posted: 11/11/2009 5:29 a.m.
Not all of them performed like they had the past few weeks. But the Springdale Har-Ber Lady Wildcats did enough during their 50-43 benefit-game victory over Stilwell, Okla., to leave coach Sandy Wright encouraged for this season.
Corrections for Springdale
posted: 11/11/2009 5:26 a.m.
The U.S. Marshals Service was established in 1789. The year was incorrect in the Our Town section on Sunday.
Arkansas vs. Troy: Hogs offense hitting stride
posted: 11/11/2009 5:26 a.m.
Arkansas could not fight its way into contention in the SEC West in 2009, but the Razorbacks’ offense clearly has made strides in Coach Bobby Petrino’s second season.
AREA BASKETBALL ROUNDUP
posted: 11/11/2009 5:25 a.m.
GIRLS Saint Paul 59 Mt. Judea 26 Three players scored in double figures as Saint Paul won its 1A-1 West Conference opener over Mt. Judea on Tuesday night.
Lady Pirates’ Potential Thrills Crawford
posted: 11/11/2009 5:24 a.m.
Jasper coach Deborah Crawford couldn’t feel better about the players she has playing for her this season.
‘Javelin Ace’ Stops Iraqi Advance
posted: 11/11/2009 5:23 a.m.
Editor’s Note: This is the fourth in an ongoing series that tells the stories of men and women in the armed forces who have been awarded for acts of bravery while serving their country.
Bill Clinton to Senate: Pass health-care reform
posted: 11/11/2009 5:23 a.m.
Former President Bill Clinton urged Senate Democrats on Tuesday to pass health-care legislation by year’s end, pointedly telling skittish lawmakers that an imperfect bill is preferable to another failure like the one he and the party endured in 1994.
Eagles Seek Turnaround
posted: 11/11/2009 5:22 a.m.
Caleb Kovach is hoping his familiar ties to the Fayetteville Christian basketball program will help turn the Eagles around this season.
Corrections
posted: 11/11/2009 5:21 a.m.
Fir Street is the proposed overpass behind Home Deport, connecting 45th Street with Promenade. The street was incorrect in Tuesday’s edition.
S. Korea on high alert after naval clash
posted: 11/11/2009 5:21 a.m.
South Korea’s troops went on high alert today for possible retaliation by North Korea after one of its navy ships was nearly destroyed and an officer reportedly killed in a skirmish with the South, ahead of a visit by President Barack Obama.
Ferguson Announces Bid For Re-Election
posted: 11/11/2009 5:19 a.m.
Benton County Sheriff Keith Ferguson announced Tuesday he’s running for re-election in 2010.
Legislators tour new prison for convicts with disabilities
posted: 11/11/2009 5:19 a.m.
In a newly completed prison barracks at the Special Needs Unit in Malvern, rows of concrete cubicles stand ready to provide a place for inmates to sleep and store their belongings. Nearby, a space for inmates to congregate and watch television opens into a sunlit courtyard where inmates could exercise or just get some fresh air.
188th sends major to train on new F-35
posted: 11/11/2009 5:18 a.m.
Maj. Jay Spohn is trading thunder for lightning.
Rhyming Leads To New Friends
posted: 11/11/2009 5:15 a.m.
Students at Baker Elementary School and Old High Middle School were challenged to work together to come up with rhymes all their own when fourth-graders and sixth-graders teamed up to discover the magic of fall on Tuesday.
Lawsuit stands in 2007 police killing of West Memphis boy, 12
posted: 11/11/2009 5:15 a.m.
A wrongful death lawsuit may proceed to trial against two West Memphis police officers involved in the shooting of a 12-year-old boy in the summer of 2007, a federal appeals court said Tuesday.
Northwest Arkansas deaths
posted: 11/11/2009 5:14 a.m.
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette publishes, at no charge, death notices of reasonable length for residents of Benton, Carroll, Washington and Madison counties submitted by funeral homes.
SMALL SCHOOLS FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK: Lions Look To Bounce Back
posted: 11/11/2009 5:13 a.m.
The Gravette defense, nicknamed the Lion Destruction Crew, wasn’t that destructive Friday night in a 44-17 home loss to Prairie Grove.
Election Commission Joins Statewide Association
posted: 11/11/2009 5:12 a.m.
The Benton County Election Commission is now a member of the Arkansas County Election Commissions Association, which was formed Oct. 31 to give election commissions statewide a more unified voice in the Arkansas Legislature.
SILOAM SPRINGS: Latest in line of show pilots crashes
posted: 11/11/2009 5:10 a.m.
A stunt plane pilot whose family has a storied aviation history in Northwest Arkansas was injured Tuesday when his aircraft clipped a power line and crashed in a field south of Siloam Springs Municipal Airport.
Canes honor injured soldiers
posted: 11/11/2009 5:09 a.m.
Jo McKenzie burned a personal message into a cane she was making for Luther Burnam Jr. of Panhandle, Texas: “Don’t sneeze.” “Every time I sneezed, they shot me,” Burnam, a Vietnam veteran with five Purple Hearts, had told McKenzie’s husband, Stan McKenzie.
Rogers Chamber Employee To Direct Science Center
posted: 11/11/2009 5:09 a.m.
The future leader of the Ozark Natural Science Center wants to increase membership and promote new uses for the center.
War Eagles Impressed With Rockets
posted: 11/11/2009 5:08 a.m.
While looking over a scouting report on Little Rock Catholic Monday afternoon, Rogers Heritage offensive coordinator Chad Harbison stopped and shook his head in amazement.
The state/region in brief
posted: 11/11/2009 5:08 a.m.
Shooting death looks accidental Washington County sheriff’s deputies are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting death of an Evansville man Sunday night.
3 charter schools won’t fly
posted: 11/11/2009 5:08 a.m.
The Arkansas Board of Education on Tuesday denied three applications for new charter schools, bringing to six the total number of charter plans rejected this week.
Teacher wins excellence prize
posted: 11/11/2009 5:07 a.m.
Marquvise Curruth called it the minute Gov. Mike Beebe announced that an unnamed Rose City Middle School teacher would receive a prestigious national teaching award — and the $25,000 prize that comes with it.
Mounties Will Rely More On Balanced Offensive Attack
posted: 11/11/2009 5:06 a.m.
For the first time in his six seasons at Rogers High, coach Marty Barnes does not welcome an experienced go-to player.
Man Arrested In Connection With Bank Robbery
posted: 11/11/2009 5:06 a.m.
Police arrested a man Tuesday they believe robbed a First Western Bank branch in May, according to a news release.
NW Arkansas today
posted: 11/11/2009 5:06 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “I’ve always been a patriotic person.This is such an easy way for me to show my respect for these young guys.” Kathy Morey of Rogers, who makes decorative canes for military personnel injured in the line of duty
Berryville forced to forfeit its victory
posted: 11/11/2009 5:04 a.m.
The Arkansas Activities Association announced Tuesday that Berryville High School will forfeit its nonconference victory over Green Forest after using an ineligible player. Berryville used the ineligible player in three games. The player also took part in conference losses to Shiloh Christian and Huntsville. Berryville falls to 0-9-1 with the forfeit. Green Forrest is 7-2-1.
NOW MOSTLY HEALTHY: Lions Take Pride In Line
posted: 11/11/2009 5:04 a.m.
Senior Dakota Lacy knows the Gravette oensive line isn’t the biggest or the strongest.
Class 2A/3A football report
posted: 11/11/2009 5:03 a.m.
Eagles back in playoffs It took three years, but Bryan Hutson has Paris in the playoffs.
SEC WOMEN’S OVERVIEW: Lady Vols eyeing return to top
posted: 11/11/2009 5:02 a.m.
Many schools would love to have to struggle through a season like Tennessee did last year.
Arrests for Northwest Arkansas
posted: 11/11/2009 5:02 a.m.
Matthew T. Down, 21, of Bella Vista was arrested Monday in connection with felony conspiracy to deliver a controlled substance and delivery of a controlled substance. He was being held Tuesday in the Benton County Jail awaiting a bond hearing.
Sheriff Investigates Shooting Death
posted: 11/11/2009 5 a.m.
Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies are investigating circumstances surrounding the shooting of an Evansville man Sunday.
LOCAL NOTES
posted: 11/11/2009 4:58 a.m.
A student food drive benefiting Northwest Arkansas Food Bank will be held at several area high schools now through Friday.
Plaintiffs Drop Out Of Lawsuit
posted: 11/11/2009 4:58 a.m.
Several plaintiffs have opted to drop out of a lawsuit alleging the spreading of chicken litter in the Prairie Grove area caused cancer.
THE ROCKWOOD FILES Chocoholics Anonymous Unite
posted: 11/11/2009 4:56 a.m.
Hi. My name is Gwen Rockwood, and it’s been two hours and 43 minutes since the last time I stole a miniature Snickers bar from my kids’ stash of Halloween candy.” If the first step is admitting you have a problem, then fine. I said it.
Area Man Puts Bentonville On The Map
posted: 11/11/2009 4:55 a.m.
There are those who grow up thinking they know exactly what they want to do with their lives.
A Winning Wine Weekend
posted: 11/11/2009 4:52 a.m.
It has flavor notes of blackberry, black currant, cherry and peppercorn. It now also has 13 medals to its acclaim.
Stunt Pilot Injured
posted: 11/11/2009 4:52 a.m.
A pilot of a stunt plane was injured when it crashed into a field next to a model airplane airstrip in south Siloam Springs on Tuesday.
Raising Awareness
posted: 11/11/2009 4:50 a.m.
Mary Katherine Wilson’s mother had joined her daughter’s family and her daughter’s in-laws for a spring break trip when she started feeling ill.
Official Says Notario Not Paying Penalties
posted: 11/11/2009 4:49 a.m.
The Arkansas Attorney General’s Office is going after a Springdale woman for failing to pay almost $100,000 in civil penalties imposed last year after illegally providing legal services and advice to immigrants.
Polenta Smear Honors Heritage
posted: 11/11/2009 4:47 a.m.
Food may be the focus, but it’s family that keeps folks coming back each year for the Reunion and Polenta Smear.
HEARTS OF GOLD: Community Responds
posted: 11/11/2009 4:47 a.m.
Miracles happen. Just ask Jeff Clardy.
PUBLIC VIEWPOINT: Please Excuse My Cynicism
posted: 11/11/2009 4:46 a.m.
What’s the truth about the Obama/ Pelosi health-care bill? Who knows what lies within those 1,900 pages of legalese and doublespeak? Will elected officials actually read and truthfully understand what it all means? Or, will many of them have their aides skim through it and report back to them (telling them what they expect to hear, of course)? With all this skepticism and doubt, how can we ask our senators to support this bill? Yet, because the whole thing is so tightly bound in political masking tape, the gutless will follow their “leaders” and do what their parties expect of them.
Pirates price ship, 18-member crew at $3 million
posted: 11/11/2009 4:44 a.m.
Pirates have hijacked a Panamanian-flagged ship with 18 crew off the east coast of Africa, the latest in an increasing number of attacks, a Somali businessman said Tuesday.
Module lifts off for space station
posted: 11/11/2009 4:43 a.m.
A new Russian research module is on its way to the International Space Station.
ORDINANCE CHALLENGED: Quarry Files Complaint Against City
posted: 11/11/2009 4:43 a.m.
The operators of a limestone quarry just outside Fayetteville want a judge to say the city has no authority to regulate activities there.
Casualties Of War
posted: 11/11/2009 4:43 a.m.
To honor the men and women in our armed forces and remind our readers of their sacrifices, the Northwest Arkansas Times is publishing Department of Defense announcements identifying Americans killed in active military operations. Pfc. Devin J. Michel, 19, of Stockton, Ill., died Oct. 24 in Zhari province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.
BETWEEN THE LINES: Not On The Edge Of Our Seats
posted: 11/11/2009 4:42 a.m.
Perhaps the most telling numbers in the recent Arkansas Poll were these: 76 percent of the respondents answered “not too closely” or “not at all closely” when asked how they’ve followed news about the candidates running for the U.S. Senate.
HOW WE SEE IT: Thanks Means More Than Medals
posted: 11/11/2009 4:41 a.m.
You can make a list a mile long of all the people who have made America what it is. Start with our Founding Fathers — George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and all the others whose names we learned in school.
Farm Bureau Talks Issues
posted: 11/11/2009 4:35 a.m.
James Simpson, president of the Benton County Farm Bureau presented the county’s Committee of 13 with several issues the bureau would like to see the county address in the coming years.
Round 2 of flu-shot clinics set
posted: 11/11/2009 4:35 a.m.
The Arkansas Department of Health has set tentative dates for a second round of mass flu-vaccination clinics in counties statewide starting Nov. 30 through Jan. 15.
Condemnation Lawsuits Winding Down
posted: 11/11/2009 4:33 a.m.
The end of condemnation lawsuits from Springdale’s street program rolled into sight Tuesday.
School Board Examines Population Growth
posted: 11/11/2009 4:30 a.m.
Springdale may need a new elementary school by 2012 if the district continues to gain students, Springdale School Board members were told in a meeting Tuesday.
Panel Tables Phone Issue
posted: 11/11/2009 4:27 a.m.
An ordinance restricting cell phone use in school zones was tabled Tuesday by the City Council.
Veterans Day closings
posted: 11/11/2009 4:26 a.m.
The following schedules for state, federal and local government offices may be affected by the Veterans Day holiday today.
RECRUITING: Three to sign with Arkansas in early period
posted: 11/11/2009 4:26 a.m.
Arkansas Coach John Pelphrey and his staff expect to sign three recruits to national letters of intent during the early signing period, which begins today and runs through Nov. 18.
LIKE IT IS: Alabama will be ready for shot at Florida
posted: 11/11/2009 4:21 a.m.
One week into November and the SEC Championship Game is set with Florida from the East Division and Alabama from the West Division.
Charpentier answers first call, chooses UA
posted: 11/11/2009 4:17 a.m.
Offensive lineman Luke Charpentier made his oral commitment public Tuesday afternoon after taking an unofficial visit to Arkansas on Saturday for the South Carolina game.
Razorbacks report
posted: 11/11/2009 4:16 a.m.
For the first time all season, Arkansas converted more than half of its third-down attempts in Saturday’s 33-16 victory over South Carolina.
Suicide bomb kills 24 in Pakistan as attacks grow against civilians
posted: 11/11/2009 3:47 a.m.
A suicide car bomber attacked a crowded market in northwestern Pakistan on Tuesday, killing 24 people and illustrating militants’ growing willingness to target civilians in their war against the government.
Tuesday, November 10
POSTPONED: Trial Delayed In Murder Case
posted: 11/10/2009 4:56 a.m.
A Rogers woman won’t be tried for killing her husband until at least May.
Man Jailed After Cocaine Found
posted: 11/10/2009 4:55 a.m.
A Louisiana man remained in jail Monday after a police dog found a half-pound of suspected cocaine in the vehicle he was driving Friday, according to a news release.
Police Experience Varies By Department
posted: 11/10/2009 4:53 a.m.
Seven new recruits started the process of becoming Springdale police officers Monday, placing Chief Kathy O’Kelley in a Catch-22 situation.
Mercy To Discontinue Birth Announcements
posted: 11/10/2009 4:53 a.m.
Mercy Health System of Northwest Arkansas will no longer provide birth announcement information for local publication. The action was effective Monday.
Reptile Program Held Saturday At Hobbs
posted: 11/10/2009 4:50 a.m.
Devin Hummel, Northwest Arkansas herpetologist, will present his program “Reptiles of Northwest Arkansas” Saturday at the new Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area Visitor Center.
HALF-MARATHON: Volunteer Search Begins
posted: 11/10/2009 4:50 a.m.
On March 13, Bentonville will become the 10th destination on a United States Running Association-sanctioned half-marathon circuit.
Marine Corps League To Host Birthday Celebration
posted: 11/10/2009 4:47 a.m.
The Northwest Arkansas Marine Corps League will host the Marine Corps 234th birthday celebration at Club Frisco, 105 Poplar St., in Rogers, tonight.
Syroco Building Sold To Simmons
posted: 11/10/2009 4:47 a.m.
Simmons Pet Food recently paid $2.6 million for the building that patio furniture maker Syroco Inc. used to occupy, along with 59 acres at 1700 E. Quarter Road in Siloam Springs.
Community Input Sought For New Park
posted: 11/10/2009 4:45 a.m.
The Bentonville Parks and Recreation Department is asking residents to help design a new neighborhood park to be located in the 1200 block of Northeast Waverly Way.
City Rides Highways
posted: 11/10/2009 4:45 a.m.
The city began an ambitious street building and improvement program in 2003 using $50 million of an $80 million bond issue approved by voters.
Watercolor Workshop Set For Nov. 18-20
posted: 11/10/2009 4:42 a.m.
Marci Boone will teach a workshop at The Studio at Wishing Spring Gallery on Nov. 18-20.
Group Links Rogers People
posted: 11/10/2009 4:42 a.m.
Uninvited visitors to the Rogers site on Google Groups will find only a picture of Rogers High School’s pipe-smoking mascot and a boilerplate explanation that only members are allowed.
Cameraman First To Receive Honor
posted: 11/10/2009 4:39 a.m.
Spc. Michael Carter wasn’t supposed to be on that cliffside that day, April 6, 2008, taking intense fire from insurgents alongside U.S. Special Forces and native commandos in what is considered one of the legendary battles of the Afghanistan war.
Arrests
posted: 11/10/2009 4:37 a.m.
Carl A. Rundle, 19, of 1000 W. Olive St. Unit 97 in Rogers was arrested Sunday in connection with felony failure to appear. He was being held Monday in the Benton County Jail awaiting a bond hearing.
Attack at base called solo act
posted: 11/10/2009 4:33 a.m.
The Army psychiatrist accused of the Fort Hood massacre is believed to have acted alone despite repeated communications with a radical imam overseas, U.S. officials said Monday. The FBI will conduct an internal review of its handling of the information, they said.
2010 FINANCES: Council Considers Adjustments
posted: 11/10/2009 4:33 a.m.
The City Council started fine-tuning Springdale’s 2010 fi nances Monday at a budget hearing, discussing adding or subtracting positions from departments.
Judge: Teen Accused To Exposing Girls To HIV Fit For Trial
posted: 11/10/2009 4:31 a.m.
A Siloam Springs teenager is fit to stand trial on charges accusing him of exposing four girls to the HIV virus through sexual contact.
Parson Pleads Not Guilty To Charges Related To Accident
posted: 11/10/2009 4:28 a.m.
A Rogers man pleaded not guilty Monday to charges accusing him of causing an accident that injured three people.
Volunteers To Clean Up For Hope In Action Event
posted: 11/10/2009 4:26 a.m.
On Saturday, members of Grace Point Church of Northwest Arkansas will put hope into action as they take to the streets to help those in need.
Northwest Arkansas deaths
posted: 11/10/2009 4:23 a.m.
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette publishes, at no charge, death notices of reasonable length for residents of Benton, Carroll, Washington and Madison counties submitted by funeral homes.
Prairie Grove Negotiating Architectural Contract
posted: 11/10/2009 4:23 a.m.
Negotiation is continuing with a Rogers architectural firm to develop a five-year contract to keep the firm “on call” to design buildings for the Prairie Grove School District.
NOTEWORTHY DEATH: Russian physicist, Nobelist dies at 93
posted: 11/10/2009 4:22 a.m.
Vitaly Ginzburg, a Nobel Prize-winning Russian physicist and one of the fathers of the Soviet hydrogen bomb, has died in Moscow. He was 93.
Bentonville’s Mortensen Wins Award For Leadership On, Off Field
posted: 11/10/2009 4:20 a.m.
No one showed any jealousy in the Bentonville locker room Friday night, moments before its victory over Springdale Har-Ber.
State Board Denies Request For Dove School
posted: 11/10/2009 4:20 a.m.
A detailed presentation on the Springdale School District’s academic offerings apparently helped convince the Arkansas State Board of Education that a proposed charter school in that city was unnecessary.
Brown Delivers For Heritage
posted: 11/10/2009 4:19 a.m.
Three years ago, Reed Brown and his eighthgrade junior high football buddies squeezed into Gates Stadium to watch something that hadn’t happened in Rogers since 1978. A playogame was being played in town and Brown didn’t want to miss it.
Vance trial: jurors hear police interviews; detective testifies
posted: 11/10/2009 4:19 a.m.
Pulaski County jurors on Monday heard Curtis Lavelle Vance tell police several stories about his involvement in the beating death of Little Rock TV news anchor Anne Pressly before ultimately admitting to detectives that he’d attacked the 26-year-old in her home during an October 2008 break-in.
Siloam Holds Scrimmage
posted: 11/10/2009 4:16 a.m.
The Johnny Taylor-era at Siloam Springs is officially under way.
NW Arkansas today
posted: 11/10/2009 4:16 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “We went from what we thought was the best time of our life to losing everything.” Jim Orr, owner of the Witter Wildlife Refuge Article, 1B
BERLIN 20TH ANNIVERSARY: Bogle Witnessed Fall Of Wall
posted: 11/10/2009 4:16 a.m.
One of the most popular hits on Internet search engines around the world Monday was “Berlin Wall.” But on this, the 20th anniversary of the opening and eventual falling of the Berlin Wall, Bentonville’s David Bogle didn’t need historical accounts to recount the day.
Woman declines to aid in inquiry
posted: 11/10/2009 4:15 a.m.
A woman who reported an on campus rape at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville this month refused to provide her name or press charges, leaving police unsure how to proceed with an investigation.
7A-WEST NOTEBOOK
posted: 11/10/2009 4:15 a.m.
Role Bentonville linebacker Arthur Flowers didn’t just assume a leadership role this season — he earned it.
Festivities will salute veterans
posted: 11/10/2009 4:12 a.m.
Veterans Day celebrations are planned throughout the state Wednesday to honor those who have served in the armed forces. Veterans Day was first observed on Nov. 11, 1919, one year after the ceasefire that ended World War I.
Hutcheson Death Shocks Bentonville
posted: 11/10/2009 4:12 a.m.
Gary Hutcheson, facilities director of Bentonville’s Tiger Athletic Complex and a longtime employee of the school district, died Monday morning from the complications of an aneurysm. He was 61. Hutcheson was riding a bicycle through Memorial Park on Sunday afternoon when he crashed after suering an aneurysm.
Family Increases Reward Regarding Missing Bentonville Women
posted: 11/10/2009 4:11 a.m.
The family of two women missing since June increased a reward for information about their whereabouts, a family member said Monday.
SEC BASKETBALL: Coaches: 3-bid 2009 undesirable
posted: 11/10/2009 4:11 a.m.
Vanderbilt Coach Kevin Stallings gave a brutally honest assessment of last season for SEC basketball.
Tighter credit terms plotted
posted: 11/10/2009 4:09 a.m.
Banks plan to tighten terms on credit cards in response to a new law that aims to protect consumers from sudden rate increases, the Federal Reserve said Monday.
Airline arrival times improve
posted: 11/10/2009 4:09 a.m.
The nation’s airlines are offering fewer flights, but at least they’re more likely to arrive on time now.
Google, book producers seek more time to shape settlement
posted: 11/10/2009 4:08 a.m.
Google Inc. and a group of authors and publishers on Monday asked a federal judge in New York for more time to revise a proposed settlement over the company’s plans to make millions of books available online.
Rogers Man Facing Prison Time On Meth Charge
posted: 11/10/2009 4:08 a.m.
Ismael Garduno-Trejo of Rogers received a plea agreement earlier this year that spared him a prison stint.
With Kicker, Father Knows Best
posted: 11/10/2009 4:08 a.m.
By now, Fayetteville coach Daryl Patton can read his kicker’s mood and tell when it’s better to remain quiet and not oer any words of encouragement.
The state/region in brief
posted: 11/10/2009 4:08 a.m.
In HIV case, teen found fit for trial. Circuit Judge Robin Green on Monday found a Siloam Springs teenager fit to stand trial on charges of exposing four girls to HIV through sexual contact.
Author captured essence of Ozarks
posted: 11/10/2009 4:07 a.m.
Donald Harington, an Arkansas novelist widely known for his layered depictions of life in the Ozarks, died Saturday. He was 73.
Bella Vista Panel Moves Development Forward
posted: 11/10/2009 4:06 a.m.
A large scale development on the northwest corner of Dartmoor Road and Lambeth Road was approved with conditions by the Planning Commission.
Guarantee Warrants Attention
posted: 11/10/2009 4:05 a.m.
Troy coach Larry Blakeney wanted to make one thing clear Monday.
MADISON COUNTY: Hard times shutter wildlife refuge
posted: 11/10/2009 4:04 a.m.
Moving out is difficult, especially when a family includes three wolves, three deer, a gray fox, a raccoon, a pack of dogs and 14 birds.
Council Studies Proposed Budget
posted: 11/10/2009 4:03 a.m.
The 2010 budget was the main topic of discussion during Monday night’s City Council’s Committee of the Whole meeting.
Firm a victim of lies, Simmons chief says
posted: 11/10/2009 4:03 a.m.
The chairman of Simmons Foods on Monday said his company’s portrayal of itself as good environmental stewards helps “combat the folks who are lying about us.”
COMMENTARY: Mallett Makes Strides
posted: 11/10/2009 4:02 a.m.
Bumping into Kevin Scanlon on this particular afternoon was weird, sort of a confluence of Razorback days gone by and those that might be ahead.
Arkansans on foot at more risk than pedestrians in other states
posted: 11/10/2009 4:02 a.m.
Pedestrians in Arkansas metropolitan areas need to be extra careful crossing the street, according to a new study that found the state’s cities among the more dangerous places in the nation for pedestrians.
State expands push for training
posted: 11/10/2009 4:01 a.m.
The state is rolling out a $10 million expansion of the Arkansas Works program, an initiative aimed at linking Arkansans with career training and educational opportunities, Gov. Mike Beebe said Monday.
Springdale Offensive Lineman A Long Way From Home
posted: 11/10/2009 4 a.m.
Tiaan Kluever doesn’t come across as somebody with an interesting background.
Suicide bomber in Pakistan slays three
posted: 11/10/2009 4 a.m.
A suicide bomber in a rickshaw detonated his explosives near a group of policemen in northwest Pakistan’s main city of Peshawar, killing three people Monday, police said.
Survivors of floodwaters sought in El Salvador
posted: 11/10/2009 3:59 a.m.
Soldiers and townspeople dug through rock and debris Monday in hopes of finding dozens of people missing in a mudslide that swept down on a town, part of a wave of floods and landslides that killed at least 130 people in El Salvador.
U.S. diplomat to have direct talks with North Korea
posted: 11/10/2009 3:58 a.m.
President Barack Obama has agreed to send a senior U.S. diplomat to North Korea for the first direct talks with the government there in more than a year, hoping the mission will lead to the renewal of multination negotiations designed to end its nuclear program.
Board Moving Forward
posted: 11/10/2009 3:58 a.m.
The Fayetteville School Board plans a series of focus groups in January to get patron feedback on new designs being developed for Fayetteville High School.
GOP calls health bill ammo in 2010 races
posted: 11/10/2009 3:56 a.m.
Republicans promised to make Saturday’s House vote on major health overhaul legislation a key issue in next year’s elections for Democrats who voted for it, including Arkansas’ Reps. Marion Berry and Vic Snyder.
Judge: Gore Can’t Withdraw Murder Plea
posted: 11/10/2009 3:56 a.m.
A judge has rejected a West Fork man’s request to set aside two murder convictions for killing his parents.
Board rejects 2 NW Arkansas charter schools
posted: 11/10/2009 3:56 a.m.
The Arkansas Board of Education on Monday unanimously approved plans for expanding the existing KIPP charter school system into Blytheville.
Too good to lose
posted: 11/10/2009 3:54 a.m.
When I’ve had problems with my sole, I’ve always turned to Jeff Clardy for redemption.
LETTERS
posted: 11/10/2009 3:53 a.m.
China got best part of deal Congressman Vic Snyder and Sens. Blanche Lincoln and Mark Pryor voted for President Obama’s $974 billion federal stimulus bill. It was promised that the spending would create or save jobs so that the unemployment rate would not be more than 8 percent. Now the unemployment rate is 9.8 percent, but if those who have given up on finding a job are counted, the rate is probably more than 16 percent.
First Arkansas Alumni Association Johnson Fellow To Visit University
posted: 11/10/2009 3:53 a.m.
Retired Lt. Gen. Martin R. Steele, a 1974 graduate of the University of Arkansas will be the first speaker of new program of the Arkansas Alumni Association designed to bring inspiring alumni back to campus.
Freedom Of The Seas - Or Lakes
posted: 11/10/2009 3:52 a.m.
We oppose more government regulation as a rule. We oppose a “nanny state” out of principle.
Paranoia strikes deep
posted: 11/10/2009 3:52 a.m.
Last Thursday there was a rally outside the U.S. Capitol to protest pending healthcare legislation, featuring the kinds of things we’ve grown accustomed to, including large signs showing piles of bodies at Dachau with the caption “National Socialist Healthcare.” It was grotesque—and it was also ominous. For what we may be seeing is America starting to be Californiafied.
After Fort Hood
posted: 11/10/2009 3:52 a.m.
President Obama was right to warn on Friday, in the aftermath of the horrific Fort Hood slayings, “against jumping to conclusions until we have all the facts.” It will be too easy for some to make that mistake, given the Arab heritage of alleged gunman Nidal Malik Hasan, his reported daily attendance at a Silver Spring, Md., mosque during his years in Washington and the anti-Muslim harassment that a relative said he endured in the Army.
Clearing The Tax Thicket
posted: 11/10/2009 3:50 a.m.
Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families (www.aradvocates.org) say that confusion about of the federal tax code among the poor is rampant. This leads to exploitation by some tax preparation companies and predatory lenders
PUBLIC VIEWPOINT: Get Area School Priorities Right
posted: 11/10/2009 3:49 a.m.
Some of us are still mulling over the fact that the millage increase to build a new high school failed. Voter turnout was very poor. The fact that we just approved a millage hike in 2007 which went into effect in 2008 didn’t help matters. The market value of property has fallen precipitously from the market value used for computing property taxes and vacant properties, especially business properties, are more visible. For Sale signs are mounting in number. It’s an economic crisis brought on by the gigantic disparity in the distribution of wealth. It’s time to tighten the belt — again if you survived the first Great Depression.
Commission Funds New Rally
posted: 11/10/2009 3:49 a.m.
Biker ladies, get those tailpipes polished. Because next year there’s a new biker rally in town, and it has you in mind.
Donald Harington, 73
posted: 11/10/2009 3:48 a.m.
“There must be no endings!” —Donald Harington January 26, 1991 A STATE isn’t just a geographical designation. It’s a shared language and history. And how it perceives itself. That perception requires someone to shape it. For many of us, Donald Harington, the art professor at Fayetteville, was that someone. That was his great service to his native state and particularly the part of it he deeply absorbed as a Little Rock boy who spent the summers in the Ozarks. His novels form a core consciousness of the Arkansan, whatever that strange hybrid creature is.
COMMENTARY: Squeezing Snyder, Berry, Not Ross
posted: 11/10/2009 3:48 a.m.
All four of our state’s delegates to the U.S. House of Representatives found the health care bill passed Saturday night to be not what they’d want in an actual new law.
Democratic chief to attend LR event
posted: 11/10/2009 3:48 a.m.
Democratic National Committee Chairman Tim Kaine will attend a fundraiser in Little Rock on Thursday.
State Board Votes Against Proposed Prism Education Center
posted: 11/10/2009 3:44 a.m.
e proposed Prism Education Center charter school did not get a green light from the Arkansas State Board of Education Monday.
COUNTY FINANCE COMMITTEE: County Seeks Better Design For Coroner’s Office
posted: 11/10/2009 3:41 a.m.
The proposed design of a new Washington County Coroner’s building appeared to be impractical and not designed for future expansion, officials said Monday.
Miles: Officials working hard
posted: 11/10/2009 3:41 a.m.
Les Miles decided not to test the SEC’s new get-tough policy regarding coaches criticizing officials.
Veterans Day closings
posted: 11/10/2009 3:38 a.m.
The following schedules for state, federal and local government offices may be affected by the Veterans Day holiday on Wednesday.
Gulf Coast readies as Ida gets weaker
posted: 11/10/2009 3:33 a.m.
Gulf Coast residents hunkered down at home and in shelters Monday as a rare late-season tropical storm headed their way, bringing with it the potential for high winds, flooding and up to 8 inches of rain in some places.
Iraqis offer Jan. 21 as new election date
posted: 11/10/2009 3:28 a.m.
Iraq’s electoral commission on Monday submitted a proposal to hold national elections on Jan. 21, five days after the previously scheduled date.
Throngs mark night Berlin Wall gave way
posted: 11/10/2009 3:26 a.m.
Chancellor Angela Merkel and former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev crossed a former fortified border on Monday to cheers of “Gorby! Gorby!” as a throng of grateful Germans recalled the night 20 years ago that the Berlin Wall gave way to their desire for freedom and unity.
Killed doctor to save unborn, accused says
posted: 11/10/2009 3:24 a.m.
The man accused of shooting a Kansas abortion provider confessed to the slaying Monday, telling The Associated Press that he killed the doctor to protect unborn children.
Iran: Let’s still talk fuel
posted: 11/10/2009 3:23 a.m.
Iran still wants talks with world powers over fuel supplies for a Tehran nuclear reactor — despite the country’s apparent rejection of a U.N. plan to curb Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile.
3 hikers accused of spying on Iran
posted: 11/10/2009 3:21 a.m.
Three Americans detained this summer on the border with Iraq are suspected of espionage, a senior Iranian prosecutor said Monday, the first signal that Tehran intends to put them on trial.
Home-buying break fits state widely
posted: 11/10/2009 3:18 a.m.
More than 40 percent of Arkansas homeowners are eligible for a $6,500 federal tax credit if they sell their home and buy another one by June 30, according to an analysis of census numbers.
In the news
posted: 11/10/2009 3:18 a.m.
Bill Clinton and George W. Bush have canceled appearances in Los Angeles and New York because a promoter wrongly billed the events as debates between the former presidents instead of moderated panel discussions.
Coach disowns brash comment
posted: 11/10/2009 3:17 a.m.
Troy Coach Larry Blakeney said Monday he never has predicted or guaranteed his team will beat Arkansas when the Trojans play the Razorbacks on Saturday night.
Syracuse’s Boeheim gets 800th victory
posted: 11/10/2009 3:17 a.m.
Jim Boeheim became the eighth NCAA Division I coach to reach 800 victories as Syracuse beat Albany 75-43 on Monday night in the 2K Sports Classic. Boeheim, 65, got his first victory, 75-48 over Harvard on Nov. 26, 1976. He established a Division I record in 2008-2009 with his 31st season with at least 20 victories.
Steelers backup picks up slack
posted: 11/10/2009 3:17 a.m.
Rarely has playing it safe paid off so well for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Brady’s Wolves roll past Tigers
posted: 11/10/2009 3:16 a.m.
Arkansas State finished the exhibition portion of its schedule with an 82-59 victory over Ouachita Baptist on Monday at the Convocation Center.
COMMENTARY: Busch, Tryson continue to race hard
posted: 11/10/2009 3:16 a.m.
Kurt Busch and Pat Tryson had every reason to coast through the NASCAR Sprint Cup season’s final 10 races in a long farewell before the crew chief bolts to a new team next year.
Windstream profits down
posted: 11/10/2009 3:15 a.m.
Windstream Corp.’s third quarter profits dropped 24 percent from last year, even as the company saw the lowest level of access-line loss since its formation in 2006.
THE RECRUITING GUY: 6-8 linebacker/end has ties to state, high on Hogs
posted: 11/10/2009 3:15 a.m.
Carrollton (Texas) Hebron’s Paul Crawford, an outside linebacker/defensive end with raw talent and size to spare, is gaining more and more attention from several high profile programs around the country.
Kraft’s Cadbury bid goes hostile
posted: 11/10/2009 3:14 a.m.
Kraft Foods has gone hostile in its bid to buy Cadbury but didn’t sweeten its first bid, drawing an immediate rejection from the British candy maker in what is likely to be a lengthy takeover struggle.
Investors trigger dollar’s new fall
posted: 11/10/2009 3:13 a.m.
The euro pushed back up above $1.50 briefly Monday after finance ministers from the Group of 20 rich and developing countries steered clear from addressing the weakness of the U.S. currency against most of its competitors.
MARKET REPORT: Dow rises 200 2nd time in 3 days
posted: 11/10/2009 3:11 a.m.
The Dow Jones industrial average rose to its highest level in more than a year Monday as a falling dollar boosted prices for commodities including gold and oil.
On time arrivals
posted: 11/10/2009 3:08 a.m.
The percentage of airline flights in September that arrived within 15 minutes of schedule, according to the U.S.Transportation Department. In parenthesis is the carrier’s ranking the previous month. 1. Hawaiian Airlines, 94.1 percent (1) 2. Alaska Airlines, 90.0 percent (2) 3. Southwest Airlines, 89.1 percent (6) 4. Frontier Airlines, 89.1 percent (4) 5. JetBlue, 88.7 percent (15) 6. Continental Airlines, 88.4 percent (7) 7. US Airways, 87.9 percent.
LIKE IT IS: Change-of-pace game plan fools Spurrier
posted: 11/10/2009 2:55 a.m.
Last Saturday there were any number of plays that could have been tagged as the most critical in Arkansas’ 33-16 victory over South Carolina.
Other days
posted: 11/10/2009 2:48 a.m.
100 YEARS AGO Nov. 10, 1909 Claiming that the law passed at the last session of Congress, which provides for the taxation of corporations, is unjust in principle and discriminatory in practice, the Wholesale Merchants’ Committee of the Board of Trade has issued a call for a meeting of Little Rock jobbers at the Board of Trade tomorrow afternoon to discuss the law.
Razorbacks report
posted: 11/10/2009 2:33 a.m.
Mallett awarded by SEC Arkansas quarterback Ryan Mallett picked up SEC offensive player of the week honors Monday, ironically after his first game as a Razorback without a touchdown pass.
The world in brief
posted: 11/10/2009 2:29 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “I hope that we don’t use the lives of very young people for political purposes.” Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt, warning Iran against using captive American hikers as political leverage Article, 1A
The nation in brief
posted: 11/10/2009 2:26 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “Follow in the footsteps of men like Nidal.” Radical imam Anwar al Awlaki, praising the purported gunman in the deadly rampage at Fort Hood Article, 1A
Names and faces
posted: 11/10/2009 2:23 a.m.
Comedian and rapper Katt Williams remained jailed in suburban Atlanta on Monday after police said they arrested the entertainer for breaking into a home.
Off the wire
posted: 11/10/2009 2:18 a.m.
HOCKEY Hall gets new class Brett Hull, Brian Leetch, Steve Yzerman, Luc Robitaille and Lou Lamoriello were enshrined in the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto on Monday. Hull played parts of 19 seasons in the NHL and scored 741 regular-season goals, the third highest total in league history behind Wayne Gretzky and Gordie Howe.
Second thoughts
posted: 11/10/2009 2:16 a.m.
LSU trainer carves niche in baseball Jack Marucci’s experiment with bat making began early this decade, when his son Gino, then about 7, began playing T-ball and wanted a wooden bat like the pros use rather than the metal ones.
NEWS IN BRIEF
posted: 11/10/2009 2:16 a.m.
Wal-Mart makes plan for Christmas crowds Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has developed plans to manage Christmas shopping crowds at its 3,500 U.S. stores after an employee died in a “Black Friday” trampling a year ago.
Business news in brief
posted: 11/10/2009 2:12 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “The G-20 meeting failed to deliver any real specifics as to how it intended to rebalance the global economy.” Daragh Maher, deputy head of global foreign exchange strategy at Calyon Credit Agricole.
Monday, November 9
Novelist Donald Harington dies
posted: 11/09/2009 8:47 a.m.
Renowned Arkansas novelist Donald Harington died late Saturday. He was 73.
Loss Motivates Rogers
posted: 11/09/2009 6:53 a.m.
Every now and then, Rogers High coach Preston Early wants to talk to the Lady Mounties about last year’s 56-55 loss to North Little Rock in the Class 7A state tournament semifinals.
Saving Grace Opens Doors
posted: 11/09/2009 6:28 a.m.
Visitors streamed through rooms with design schemes ranging from all pink to safari print at Saving Grace on Sunday.
HOW WE SEE IT Health Plan A Must For County
posted: 11/09/2009 6:25 a.m.
It sure is taking a long time for the Benton County Quorum Court to decide on whether to move the Health Department from Bentonville to Rogers.
PUBLIC VIEWPOINT Support Your City’s Businesses
posted: 11/09/2009 6:23 a.m.
It’s inevitable that during the course of a day, we spend money — whether it be for a meal, a golf club or a new 52-inch television. Where we spend our money is our choice. If passed, the 1 percent (one cent for every dollar) sales tax will have a positive impact on our city’s fire, police and other municipal services.
GUEST COMMENTARY Spent Fuel Valuable Resource
posted: 11/09/2009 6:21 a.m.
President Barack Obama and Congress should act forthwith to re-establish nuclear recycling in the United States so that valuable uranium and plutonium in spent fuel can be used again to produce electricity.
College To Hold Veterans Day Events
posted: 11/09/2009 6:13 a.m.
NorthWest Arkansas Community College will hold three events commemorating the country’s veterans, beginning Wednesday at the college’s Student Center.
Springdale Teacher Receives Award
posted: 11/09/2009 6:11 a.m.
Physical education teacher Kathy Wormington has been named the 2009 recipient of the state’s Leadership in Fitness Award for physical education.
BRIEFLY: Rogers Educator To Speak To AAUW
posted: 11/09/2009 6:09 a.m.
The Bentonville/Bella Vista Branch of the AAUW is hosting Deb Walter from the Crossroads Alternative School in Rogers at their Nov. 14 meeting.
Center For Non-Profits Recognized With State Award
posted: 11/09/2009 6:05 a.m.
The Center for Nonprofits was recognized last month at a meeting of the Arkansas Community Development Society with the Innovative Community Development Program Award, according to a news release.
Kids Talk: Night Owls Try To Fit Into ‘8-To-5’ World
posted: 11/09/2009 6:03 a.m.
A few months ago after reading John Medina's book, “12 Brain Rules,” I started thinking about the implications of Medina’s brain rule and other information about sleep. Medina tells us that people fall into three kinds of sleepers: Larks, Hummingbirds and Night Owls.
Rogers To Consider Conveying Land To Aging Agency
posted: 11/09/2009 5:57 a.m.
Council members are expected to approve an ordinance Tuesday conveying approximately 2 acres near the Adult Wellness Center to the Area Agency on Aging for construction of low-income housing.
Fables and Faith: Book Tells Story
posted: 11/09/2009 5:57 a.m.
Several years ago, while my late wife Zoe Ann was losing her battle with cancer, we were able to watch, almost daily, the antics of a barn owl who had adopted her.
Officer’s Decision Heads Off Insurgent Attack
posted: 11/09/2009 5:53 a.m.
First Lt. Gregory Ambrosia knew the risk. But despite his platoon’s hand grenades and machine-gun fire, the Afghan insurgents continued to move closer. If the enemy gained the high ground, they would pick off his men.
NONSUPPORT: Judge Targets Nonsupporting Parents
posted: 11/09/2009 5:53 a.m.
Circuit Judge Robin Green had a simple message Thursday for parents accused of failing to pay child support. Green won’t accept any plea agreements without prison time for defendants accused of owing $10,000 or more.
Christmas 365 Days A Year
posted: 11/09/2009 5:51 a.m.
The leaves on the lawn were no longer a carpet of orange — they were more of a crunchy brown.
COMMENTARY: Newspaper’s History Revealed
posted: 11/09/2009 5:47 a.m.
Many towns on the American landscape can boast they’ve been blessed with a scrappy, locally focused newspaper that richly contributes to the life and personality of the community.
WHAT GIVES: Tragedies test the human spirit, but never win
posted: 11/09/2009 5:43 a.m.
I remember walking into the restaurant for the first time. It was just off the main highway and didn’t look all that extraordinary — just another cafeteria-style place to eat.
THE RUNDOWN: Film Brings World War II To Life
posted: 11/09/2009 5:38 a.m.
Veterans Day will be upon us in two days, but it came a little early this year in New Orleans.
Film Brings World War II To Life
posted: 11/09/2009 5:24 a.m.
Veterans Day will be upon us in two days, but it came a little early this year in New Orleans.
Third-Down Success Keys Win
posted: 11/09/2009 5:20 a.m.
Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino has prided his offense for being strong on third down, so it’s no surprise the Razorbacks’ performance in that area has been eating at him all season.
Warning Signs Hit Trail
posted: 11/09/2009 5:18 a.m.
Those narrow walkways with water running over them near Scull Creek are not safe for bicyclists.
COMMENTARY: Mallett’s Day Near Perfect
posted: 11/09/2009 5:17 a.m.
Critiquing Arkansas quarterback Ryan Mallett, nitpicking is the only way to identify a negative.
Officials To Talk Charter Schools
posted: 11/09/2009 5:16 a.m.
The Springdale School Board has postponed an all-day work session on Tuesday because some board members will be attending today’s Arkansas State Board of Education meeting to speak against a proposed charter school. The board will still have its regular meeting at 5 p.m. Tuesday, but the work session will be held at another time, district spokesman Rick Schaeffer said. A new date has not been decided upon, he said.
Heritage Looking To Continue Progress
posted: 11/09/2009 5:13 a.m.
Kevin Ramey believes his Rogers Heritage Lady War Eagles have taken steps in the right direction during the offseason, but they still have some things to prove.
Tigers’ Defense Rises To Occasion
posted: 11/09/2009 5:11 a.m.
In the 7A-West Conference’s biggest game of the season, Bentonville’s defense came ready to play.
County’s Stray Dog Problems Continue
posted: 11/09/2009 5:06 a.m.
Stray dogs in Benton County are a huge problem, County Judge Dave Bisbee said. And the county isn’t quite sure how to tackle it.
Lady Bulldogs Adjusting To Change
posted: 11/09/2009 5:06 a.m.
A year ago, Fayetteville had such a balanced offense that coach Bobby Smith didn’t care who shot the basketball.
Har-Ber Hopes Potential Turns Into Production
posted: 11/09/2009 5:02 a.m.
Just think of her outlook as guardedly optimistic.
Expansion Nears End
posted: 11/09/2009 5:02 a.m.
The vestibule is almost done, as is the trellis. Work continues on the first phase of upgrades to Ozark Natural Foods and should be finished by the end of the month.
THE NEXT LEVEL: Lady Red’Dogs Hoping To Build On Success
posted: 11/09/2009 4:59 a.m.
Scotty Person is ready to take Springdale’s basketball program to the next level.
City Nabs Grant
posted: 11/09/2009 4:55 a.m.
Bike riders in the Center Street and Hill Avenue neighborhood will soon have a new trail to take them to nearby University of Arkansas.
Bentonville Looks For Consistency
posted: 11/09/2009 4:54 a.m.
Coach Tom Halbmaier isn’t planning to ride the roller coaster again this year.
RETAIL DEVELOPMENTS: Businesses Open
posted: 11/09/2009 4:52 a.m.
A clothing and home accessories boutique, a barbecue restaurant and a flea market all recently opened in Rogers, taking space in vacant commercial real estate.
Semifinal Loss Motivates Lady Mounties
posted: 11/09/2009 4:49 a.m.
Every now and then, Rogers High coach Preston Early wants to talk to the Lady Mounties about last year’s 56-55 loss to North Little Rock in the Class 7A state tournament semifinals
Council To Discuss Light Rail System
posted: 11/09/2009 4:49 a.m.
Discussions regarding the 2010 budget figure to occupy a chunk of the city council’s time at its Committee of the Whole meeting tonight as well as its regular meeting Tuesday, but discussion that may catch people off guard is that of light rail.
Gulley Adjusting To College Life
posted: 11/09/2009 4:43 a.m.
Fred Gulley made a name for himself playing in a gymnasium that overlooks Bud Walton Arena and Arkansas’ sprawling campus.
WASHINGTON COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT: Crime Lab Link Used More
posted: 11/09/2009 4:26 a.m.
A closedcircuit television system linked to the state crime lab is seeing a lot more use in Washington County Circuit Court these days.
UA Places Second In Poultry Contest
posted: 11/09/2009 4:21 a.m.
The University of Arkansas Poultry Judging Team took second place overall at the 44th annual National Collegiate Poultry Judging Contest held Nov. 1-3, on the University of Arkansas campus.
TRAVELERS’ CHECK Lots on tap in way of traffic help
posted: 11/09/2009 3:52 a.m.
Money for a 24-mile cable in the median of Interstate 540 found its way into the first draft of projects in the area’s Transportation Improvement Program.
Germany still split years later
posted: 11/09/2009 3:32 a.m.
In the past 20 years, Germans have built up around the lasting scars left by the Berlin Wall.
FEMA unit sales create new doubts
posted: 11/09/2009 2:58 a.m.
Auctions last month of mobile homes and travel trailers originally purchased for hurricane survivors but now stored in Hope yielded more than the millions of dollars successful bidders will pay the federal government.
Northwest Arkansas deaths
posted: 11/09/2009 2:57 a.m.
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette publishes, at no charge, death notices of reasonable length for residents of Benton, Carroll, Washington and Madison counties submitted by funeral homes.
Jack Ruby featured on mural
posted: 11/09/2009 2:55 a.m.
After Jack Ruby made waves killing Lee Harvey Oswald on live television, Joyce Gordon became a ripple.
Shooting probe looks at imam
posted: 11/09/2009 2:54 a.m.
Federal investigators are examining possible links between Fort Hood shooting suspect Maj. Nidal Hasan and an American-born imam who U.S. authorities say has become a supporter and leading promoter of al-Qaida since leaving a Northern Virginia mosque, officials said.
Prosecutors seek grades of journalism students
posted: 11/09/2009 2:54 a.m.
A Northwestern University professor and journalism students who spent three years investigating the case of a man convicted in the 1978 killing of a security guard believe they have evidence that shows prosecutors put the wrong man behind bars. But in the quest to prove his innocence, they may have to defend themselves, too.
Paris’ first divorce fair attracts thousands
posted: 11/09/2009 2:53 a.m.
The city of romance got a lesson in love’s hard knocks Sunday, as thousands flocked to the French capital’s first divorce fair.
Suicide bomber kills 12 in Pakistan market
posted: 11/09/2009 2:53 a.m.
A suicide bomber blew himself up Sunday in a market in northwest Pakistan crowded with shoppers ahead of a Muslim holiday, killing 12 people, including a mayor who once supported but had turned against the Taliban, officials said.
D.C. sniper to be executed
posted: 11/09/2009 2:52 a.m.
It galled her to do it, but Sarah Dillon was desperate for answers, so she wrote letters to convicted snipers John Allen Muhammad and Lee Boyd Malvo: If you murdered my son, please confess, she wrote.
Senate’s turn on health bill, Obama says
posted: 11/09/2009 2:52 a.m.
President Barack Obama said Sunday that it was time for the Senate to “take the baton” on health-care policy after the House passed its plan for overhauling the nation’s health-care system.
Sainthood is urged for nun
posted: 11/09/2009 2:51 a.m.
Ten miles northeast of Pine Bluff, behind a more-than-170-year-old church infested with wasps, sits the grave site of a 19th century Catholic whose supporters say she deserves to be listed among the most pious of saints.
Survey helps forest service plan
posted: 11/09/2009 2:50 a.m.
Campers were surveyed Sunday about their visit to Cameron Bluff Campground by rangers and park staff in an effort to help the forest service figure out how to allocate future resources.
Benton to ask voters for sales tax increase
posted: 11/09/2009 2:49 a.m.
Voters on Tuesday will decide whether to raise the city’s sales tax by a half-percent to pay for public-safety services.
Pentagon developing ‘all-seeing eye’
posted: 11/09/2009 2:48 a.m.
The Pentagon plans to introduce an important innovation on its most advanced unmanned aircraft next year that will vastly increase the ability of the aerial drones to simultaneously track militants.
FORT SMITH Budget cuts spending, freezes wages
posted: 11/09/2009 2:48 a.m.
The continued recession will have an effect on Fort Smith’s budget next year as officials plan for little or no gain in revenue and spending.
Mallett complete QB vs. Gamecocks
posted: 11/09/2009 2:47 a.m.
South Carolina tested Ryan Mallett’s patience. He passed the test in record-setting fashion.
The state/region in brief
posted: 11/09/2009 2:47 a.m.
Joggers find body near interstate Joggers happened upon a body early Sunday near the Little Rock side of the Interstate 430 bridge over the Arkansas River, police said.
NFL WEEK 9: Fending off Philadelphia
posted: 11/09/2009 2:46 a.m.
Now the Dallas Cowboys can forget about last season’s awful finish.
Arkansas Tech a surprise host
posted: 11/09/2009 2:44 a.m.
They already knew they were in. Now the Arkansas Tech Wonder Boys know they’ll be at home.
All eyes on Calipari, Kentucky going into season
posted: 11/09/2009 2:44 a.m.
One topic has dominated college basketball talk during the preseason.
Johnson’s ‘ouch’ good for Martin
posted: 11/09/2009 2:43 a.m.
Jimmie Johnson’s drive to history took a hard hit against a wall and Kyle Busch ran out of gas trying to complete an unprecedented NASCAR trifecta.
Tragedy defies explanation
posted: 11/09/2009 2:42 a.m.
While it is an enormous human tragedy, the shootings at Fort Hood serve to sharply focus the most persistent and difficult policy decision before the Obama administration.
Massacre at Fort Hood
posted: 11/09/2009 2:41 a.m.
When soldiers die on the battlefield, it’s a tragedy, but a normal one, if violent death can ever be thought of as normal. And then there are war-zone outrages, such as this week’s murder of five British soldiers in Afghanistan at the hands of a treasonous Afghan police officer, which are particular shocking. But Thursday’s massacre at Fort Hood was a tragedy of another magnitude entirely.
What independents want
posted: 11/09/2009 2:40 a.m.
Liberals and conservatives each have their own intellectual food chains. They have their own think tanks to provide arguments, politicians and pundits to amplify them, and news media outlets to deliver streams of prejudice-affirming stories.
November 9, 1989
posted: 11/09/2009 2:40 a.m.
“As I looked out a moment ago from the Reichstag, that embodiment of German unity, I noticed words crudely spray-painted upon the wall, perhaps by a young Berliner: ‘This wall will fall. Beliefs become reality.’ Yes, across Europe, this wall will fall. For it cannot withstand faith; it cannot withstand truth.
Paragould police kill knife-wielder
posted: 11/09/2009 2:38 a.m.
A man was fatally shot by Paragould police officers Friday after he confronted the officers with a knife, a spokesman for the Arkansas State Police said Sunday.
Brees, defense lift Saints to 8-0
posted: 11/09/2009 2:36 a.m.
Drew Brees and New Orleans’ prolific offense never had to play from behind in their first five games.
Colts get kick out of miss
posted: 11/09/2009 2:36 a.m.
The Indianapolis Colts’ perfect season is still intact. Barely.
Bengals, Benson subdue Ravens
posted: 11/09/2009 2:35 a.m.
No lastminute comeback needed this time. The Bengals got ahead early and grinded it out against the Baltimore Ravens as Cedric Benson rushed for more than 100 yards against the Ravens for the second consecutive time.
Razorback rewind
posted: 11/09/2009 2:33 a.m.
Hogs on track for bowl bidWinning or losing against South Carolina has proved to be an almost foolproof barometer for Arkansas’ postseason fate since the Razorbacks joined the SEC.
Fund to clean fuel leaks gets EPA infusion
posted: 11/09/2009 2:33 a.m.
Cleaning up a leaking, damaged or abandoned petroleum storage tank is a pricey affair that can range in cost from less than $7,500 to more than $1.5 million.
Florida-’Bama rematch awaits
posted: 11/09/2009 2:32 a.m.
The much-anticipated rematch is set: Alabama against Florida for the SEC championship and possibly a berth in the national title game on the line.
Karzai vows honest governance
posted: 11/09/2009 2:31 a.m.
The Afghan president pledged Sunday that there would be no place for corrupt officials in his new administration — a demand made by Washington and its international partners as they ponder sending more troops to confront the Taliban and shore up his government.
Cal’s Best to miss at least one game
posted: 11/09/2009 2:31 a.m.
California star tailback Jahvid Best was released from the hospital Sunday and will miss at least one game after sustaining a concussion on a terrifying fall in the end zone.
Dalai Lama visit near Tibet galls China
posted: 11/09/2009 2:31 a.m.
Joyous Buddhist pilgrims welcomed the Dalai Lama back Sunday to the Himalayan town he first set foot in five decades ago while fleeing Chinese rule in his native Tibet — a rare trip close to his homeland that has angered Beijing.
Hurricane Ida heads for Gulf Coast
posted: 11/09/2009 2:30 a.m.
Hurricane Ida, the first Atlantic hurricane to target the United States this year, plodded Sunday toward the Gulf Coast with 105 mph winds, toting the threat of flooding and storm surges.
WESTERN ATHLETIC: Nevada rushes, rolls past San Jose
posted: 11/09/2009 2:29 a.m.
Colin Kaepernick ran for 115 yards and three touchdowns to lead Nevada to a 62-7 victory over San Jose State on Sunday night.
Iraqis pass election law
posted: 11/09/2009 2:27 a.m.
Iraq’s parliament ended weeks of debate Sunday and passed a long-delayed law paving the way for the planned January election to go forward, sidestepping a crisis that threatened to delay the U.S. troop withdrawal.
Lawmakers itching to see war strategy
posted: 11/09/2009 2:27 a.m.
While they expect Congress to weigh in on future Afghanistan strategy, members of Arkansas’ delegation said the final decision on charting a new course for the 8-yearold war remains with President Barack Obama.
Kansas driver tops field again
posted: 11/09/2009 2:25 a.m.
There is a new king of short tracks in sprint car racing.
In the news
posted: 11/09/2009 2:25 a.m.
Queen Elizabeth II led Britain’s annual ceremony for the country’s war dead, honoring them with a twominute moment of silence beside London’s major war memorial, the Cenotaph, as the military reported that more than 200 British soldiers have been killed in combat in Afghanistan.
Mickelson scrambles to victory as Woods wilts
posted: 11/09/2009 2:24 a.m.
Thousands of fans caused a bottleneck at the entrance to the HSBC Champions, all of them eager to see the Sunday showdown at Sheshan International between Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods.
Flush PayPal seen eclipsing parent eBay
posted: 11/09/2009 2:21 a.m.
Most people know eBay Inc. for its online marketplace, where deals abound on everything from gadgets to antique furniture. But soon, eBay’s biggest business will likely be PayPal, the online payments service that has been growing steadily even as the economy has stumbled.
Yahoo planning large, new campus
posted: 11/09/2009 2:20 a.m.
Yahoo Inc. has been slashing costs and narrowing its focus recently, as it retrenches from a bruising Internet search rivalry with Google Inc. and grapples with the sluggish online advertising market.
TECH SPOTLIGHT: Despite nice touch controls, Apple’s Magic Mouse falls well short of mighty
posted: 11/09/2009 2:19 a.m.
Apple Inc. long has been known as an innovator. After all, at a time when people actually — gasp — touched buttons to dial phones, the company brought out a device where you touch, pinch, swipe, spread and shake to make phone calls, run programs and surf the Internet.
Second thoughts
posted: 11/09/2009 2:18 a.m.
Back takes his lumps for bumps Generally speaking, the chest bump is a universally accepted form of self-expression on an athletic field. It is usually unplanned, not choreographed, and doesn’t take much time to execute.
ANALYSIS: Roll out the resumes, let debate begin
posted: 11/09/2009 2:12 a.m.
The much anticipated race between Rachel Alexandra and Zenyatta? Well, it’s on, but only on paper.
Other days
posted: 11/09/2009 2:10 a.m.
100 YEARS AGO Nov. 9, 1909 State Auditor John R. Jobe yesterday called attention to the fact that there was a little less than $30,000 in the general revenue fund at the close of business yesterday afternoon.
The world in brief
posted: 11/09/2009 1:30 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “What is important is that with the election law, we are very much on schedule for the drawdown.” U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Christopher Hill on the new election law passed by Iraq’s parliament Sunday Article, 1A At least 124 dead in El Salvador floods VERAPAZ, El Salvador — Mud and boulders loosened by heavy rains swept down a volcano and partly buried a small town Sunday, swallowing up homes as flooding and landslides across El Salvador killed at least 124 people, authorities said.
The nation in brief
posted: 11/09/2009 1:29 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “For years we’ve been told that this couldn’t be done. But last night the House proved different.” President Barack Obama on the House passing health-care legislation Article, 1A GAO asked to judge pupils’ E.coli risk WASHINGTON — The chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee wants an investigation into the risk of deadly E. coli getting into school lunches.
Names and faces
posted: 11/09/2009 1:28 a.m.
Prostate cancer couldn’t keep Dennis Hopper away from the Breeders’ Cup on Saturday. The 73-year-old actor and artist attended the Breeders’ Cup in support of The V Foundation for Cancer Research, the official charity of the year-ending thoroughbred championships Saturday at Santa Anita Park in Southern California.
Sunday, November 8
House vote 220-215 as health plan passes
posted: 11/08/2009 7:31 a.m.
In an unusual Saturday session that ran late into the night, the U.S. House took a major step toward overhauling the nation’s health-care system when it narrowly passed a bill that President Barack Obama said will “answer the call of history.”
5 years later, library seen as boon to area
posted: 11/08/2009 7:30 a.m.
Larry Carpenter lived and worked in St. Louis six years ago when he was approached about opening a hotel in Little Rock, a six-hour drive but home of the future Clinton Presidential Center.
Firm taking social media to shoppers in store aisles
posted: 11/08/2009 7:24 a.m.
You’re navigating the supermarket aisles, list in hand, when messages start popping up on your cell phone.
ARKANSAS 33, SOUTH CAROLINA 16 Hammering Hogs
posted: 11/08/2009 7:17 a.m.
Arkansas went into must-win mode Saturday, just like Coach Bobby Petrino wanted.
SEC/TOP 25 Tide lets defense do work
posted: 11/08/2009 7:16 a.m.
Julio Jones left defenders grasping at his heels and Alabama’s defense was typically immovable.
ARKANSAS-FORT SMITH PREVIEW Lions continue to learn as they go
posted: 11/08/2009 7:15 a.m.
The days of Arkansas-Fort Smith being a junior-college powerhouse are over, and the Lions couldn’t be more excited about it.
Playoffs hard to figure out
posted: 11/08/2009 7:09 a.m.
I’ve heard fans say there are no dominant teams in Arkansas this year, and they cite losses by top teams such as Bentonville, Springdale Har-Ber, Shiloh Christian and Cabot as examples.
1964 Hogs headed for Hall of Fame
posted: 11/08/2009 7:06 a.m.
Several players and coaches from the 1964 Arkansas football team are members of the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame. Soon, the entire team will have a place there.
High school football report
posted: 11/08/2009 7:05 a.m.
Tigers mature quickly Bentonville finished the regular season with five shutouts, including Friday’s 17-0 victory over previously unbeaten Springdale Har-Ber.
Scranton’s Siebenmorgen wants to add to title pile
posted: 11/08/2009 7:03 a.m.
Sadra Siebenmorgen isn’t looking to top her junior year.
STATE CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS: Bentonville doubles fun, sweeps titles in Class 7A
posted: 11/08/2009 7:01 a.m.
Coach Randy Ramaker was fairly sure of his Bentonvile Lady Tigers’ repeat at the Class 7A State Cross Country Championships on Saturday.
UA women continue to make strides
posted: 11/08/2009 6:58 a.m.
Arkansas schedule DATE OPPONENT TIME Nov. 15 Alcorn State% 2 p.m. Nov. 18 at SMU 7 p.m. Nov. 22 East Tennessee St. 3 p.m. Nov. 26 Iona# 1 p.m. Nov. 27 Western Kentucky# 4 p.m. Dec. 2 Kansas State 7 p.m. Dec. 5 at Oklahoma Noon Dec. 8 Coppin State 7 p.m.
John Brown
posted: 11/08/2009 6:23 a.m.
All times Central Home games in bold MEN DATE OPP. TIME Nov. 10 Dallas Christian 8 pm Nov. 17 Bacone 7 pm Nov. 21 Central Baptist 3 pm Nov. 24 Rogers State (Okla.)* 8 pm Nov. 27 Holy Names+ 8 pm Nov. 28 Cal State Maritime+ 4 pm Dec. 3 S. Nazarene (Okla.).
Arkansas women’s capsules
posted: 11/08/2009 6:22 a.m.
Ashley Daniels POSITION Post HEIGHT 6-2 CLASS Sophomore HOMETOWN Coldwater, Miss. LAST STOP Coldwater High School THE SCOOP Saw limited action as a freshman, but more is expected from her this year. Averaged 1.7 points and 2.6 rebounds.
Fayetteville plans on being in the hunt again
posted: 11/08/2009 6:20 a.m.
Fred Gulley and Cable Hogue led Fayetteville to a perfect 30-0 record and the Class 7A state championship last season.
Arkansas-Fort Smith
posted: 11/08/2009 6:18 a.m.
All times Central Home games in bold MEN DATE OPPONENT TIME Nov. 17 Univ. of Ozarks 7 p.m. Nov. 21 vs. UMass^ 6 p.m. Nov. 24 at SW Okla. State 7 p.m. Nov. 27 vs. Troy @ 4 p.m. Nov. 28 vs. Georgia Southern @ 4 p.m. Nov. 29 vs. Valparaiso@ 12 p.m. Dec. 5 Ark.-Monticello 4 p.m. Dec. 8 Ark.-Monticello 8 p.m. Dec. 19 at Dallas Baptist 2 p.m.
CLASS 7A BOYS Bulldogs need Baird to assist
posted: 11/08/2009 6:13 a.m.
Bad news for players and coaches in the 7A-West Conference who thought they had seen the last of Shelton Baird.
CLASS 7A GIRLS Lewis healthy, eyes big season
posted: 11/08/2009 6:12 a.m.
Montana Lewis is determined not to let her promising career at Bentonville be shattered by injuries.
Rogers looks to make its move to top
posted: 11/08/2009 6:11 a.m.
This could be a breakthrough season for Rogers, which has been overshadowed by defending Class 7A state champion Fayetteville the past two years.
3 to see in 7A
posted: 11/08/2009 5:59 a.m.
MORGAN HOOK Rogers Senior Morgan Hook is in the final year of her stellar career at Rogers, which has gone 44-14 over the past two years. Much of the credit for that success can be attributed to Hook. Hook led the 7A-West Conference in scoring last season, averaging 17.8 points per game, and set school records for points and assists.
CLASS 5A BOYS ‘Johnny Basketball’ digs in
posted: 11/08/2009 5:51 a.m.
At a glance NAME Johnny Taylor SCHOOL Siloam Springs POSITION Coach AGE 31 RECORD 199-53 NOTEWORTHY Led Rose Bud to an undefeated season and the Class 3A state championship in 2008. ... Won a Class 1A state title in 2003 at Weiner. ... Was 87-13 as Rose Bud’s boys coach. Jason McMahan remembers meeting Johnny Taylor in the summer of 2008.
3 to see in 5A
posted: 11/08/2009 5:50 a.m.
ADAM RASHEED Morrilton The Devil Dogs are expected to give Alma a run for the 5A-West Conference title despite returning only two starters. Adam Rasheed, a 6-4 senior, is one of those and should dominate inside after averaging 12 points and eight rebounds last year. “He’s a real physical kid for high school, but he is also athletic and quick,” Morrilton Coach Trent Tipton said.
3 to watch in 5A
posted: 11/08/2009 5:47 a.m.
ASHLEY ADAMS Siloam Springs Ashley Adams, a 6-4 senior center, has attracted major college recruiters because of her size and 6-8 wingspan. She averaged 12 points, 7 rebounds, 6 blocks and 5 assists a game last season, and schools such as Arkansas, South Carolina and Ohio State already have offered scholarships. “She can be as good as she wants to be,” Lady Panthers Coach Debbie Sharp said.
Greenwood mines football field for talent
posted: 11/08/2009 5:46 a.m.
Brian Martin did some of his best work as Greenwood’s basketball coach well before the first ball was bounced at practice.
CLASS 5A GIRLS Adams undergoing makeover on court
posted: 11/08/2009 5:44 a.m.
Everyone has told her the same thing.
5A-West expecting another rugged season
posted: 11/08/2009 5:44 a.m.
Picking Siloam Springs to win the 5A-West Conference seems like a no-brainer.
CLASS 4A BOYS Farmington has the pieces in place to make a big run
posted: 11/08/2009 5:43 a.m.
Experience and balance make Farmington the consensus pick to win the 1-4 A Conference this year.
One way to play for Kelly
posted: 11/08/2009 5:42 a.m.
Kip Kelly learned how to intimidate at a young age.
CLASS 4A GIRLS Shiloh Christian girls have a new look, new challenge
posted: 11/08/2009 5:39 a.m.
Shiloh Christian will finally discover what life without Megan Herbert is like.
3 to see in 4A
posted: 11/08/2009 5:38 a.m.
KIP KELLY Pea Ridge Kip Kelly, a 6-6 senior small forward, averaged 17.5 points, 9.7 rebounds and 3 assists a game last year. He was the starting quarterback for Pea Ridge the past two years but gave up football to concentrate on becoming a better basketball player this season. “His future is playing college basketball,” Pea Ridge Coach Charley Clark said.
Johnson’s new job a good fit
posted: 11/08/2009 5:37 a.m.
Brad Johnson has been somewhat of a nomad over his coaching career.
3 to see in 4A
posted: 11/08/2009 5:36 a.m.
MARTHA ROBINSON Huntsville Martha Robinson, a 6-1 senior post, was a key member of Huntsville’s 2008 Class 4A state championship team. She averaged 13 points and 10 rebounds a game last year as the Lady Eagles went 27-7 and advanced to the quarterfinals of the state tournament. Robinson already has scholarship offers from Central Arkansas and Furman. “There will be a lot of double- and triple teams on her, but we still think she’ll average 20 points a game,” Huntsville Coach Charles Berry said.
3 to see in 7A
posted: 11/08/2009 5:26 a.m.
SHELTON BAIRD Springdale Shelton Baird is back after leading the 7AWest Conference in scoring with an average of 25.8 points per game as a sophomore.
GULF SOUTH ROUNDUP OBU wins Battle of Ravine
posted: 11/08/2009 5:25 a.m.
Ouachita Baptist built a 21-point first-half lead Saturday and held off a furious rally by Henderson State in a 35-28 victory in the Battle of the Ravine before a crowd of 7,432 at A.U. Williams Field.
GULF SOUTH CONFERENCE Wonder Boys feeling secure after defeating Bisons
posted: 11/08/2009 5:24 a.m.
Selection Sunday just got a lot less suspenseful.
SOUTHLAND CONFERENCE Bears stumble at last minute again
posted: 11/08/2009 5:23 a.m.
All three of the Central Arkansas Bears’ losses this season heading into Saturday had been decided in the games’ final minutes and were by five points or fewer.
Auburn establishes its dominance early
posted: 11/08/2009 5:23 a.m.
Chris Todd was hoping he and the Auburn Tigers would get off to a quick start against Furman on Saturday afternoon.
Georgia pounds Tennessee Tech
posted: 11/08/2009 5:20 a.m.
Washaun Ealey ran for two touchdowns as Georgia (5-4 ) focused on its running game to beat Tennessee Tech (5-4 ) for its first shutout in three years.
Senior point guard grows into Greenland’s go-to guy
posted: 11/08/2009 5:19 a.m.
Elijah Wolfe was one of the shorter kids when he was younger, so he played point guard.
Smith doesn’t shy away from expectations
posted: 11/08/2009 5:19 a.m.
Upon entering Charleston, drivers are greeted with a billboard that lists all the state titles won by the high school.
Lindsey fundraiser huge boost for hall
posted: 11/08/2009 5:18 a.m.
There is one man who could get the Dallas Cowboys owner to buy a Minnesota Vikings jersey.
CLASS 3A GIRLS Lincoln looks for repeat of last year
posted: 11/08/2009 5:16 a.m.
Few teams in the state improved as much as Lincoln did last season.
Edwards ready to get flipping
posted: 11/08/2009 5:16 a.m.
Carl Edwards has found a way to try to mask the frustration of his winless NASCAR Sprint Cup season.
CLASS 3A BOYS Elks don’t want to come up short again in regional play
posted: 11/08/2009 5:15 a.m.
Elkins had a good season last year, but it was agonizingly close to being great.
Zenyatta puts in Classic run, rallies to beat boys
posted: 11/08/2009 5:15 a.m.
Zenyatta pawed the ground with her right front hoof and pranced past an adoring crowd jamming the grandstand as she made her way to the start of the Breeders’ Cup Classic.
NW Arkansas meetings
posted: 11/08/2009 5:12 a.m.
Monday Fayetteville Historic District Commission’s Public Education and Outreach Committee, 10 a.m. Fayetteville Advertising and Promotion Commission’s Committee of the Whole, noon Fayetteville Advertising and Promotion Commission, 2 p.m.
NW Arkansas today
posted: 11/08/2009 5:11 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “I am losing income. If you lose $1,500 to $2,000 per day, it’s not a big shock?” Arif Chaudhry, owner of the Grand Slam convenience store in Pocola, Okla., who said his store is losing thousands in lottery sales since Arkansas started selling Powerball tickets Article, 1B.
PB argument leaves 1 man dead in yard
posted: 11/08/2009 5:09 a.m.
An argument over money and car rims left one man dead and another in jail suspected of shooting him, Pine Bluff police reported Saturday.
No tattoos, says nursing school
posted: 11/08/2009 5:08 a.m.
Some Missouri Southern State University nursing school students are upset about an admission policy barring visible tattoos.
3 to see in 3A girls
posted: 11/08/2009 5:08 a.m.
RASHELLE GOLDMAN Lincoln RaShelle Goldman was dangerous last season as a freshman, and she could be even tougher this season.
Plans for trolley in LR area now start to trail off
posted: 11/08/2009 5:07 a.m.
After five years of mainly running on loops in the downtowns of Little Rock and North Little Rock, where River Rail’s electric streetcars will go next is undecided.
500 gather at Little Rock walk to remember those lost to suicide
posted: 11/08/2009 5:05 a.m.
The handwritten notes are short, but speak volumes : For my daddy... Robert “Curt” Clark 1979-1997 Wish I could have met you... Kennedy Another reads: Zack, My mini me. Wish you were here!! Save me a spot. It will be finished.
CLASS 2A GIRLS Phelps putting in work
posted: 11/08/2009 5:04 a.m.
Even as an eighth-grader, Megan Phelps showed signs of promise.
Northwest Arkansas deaths
posted: 11/08/2009 5:02 a.m.
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette publishes, at no charge, death notices of reasonable length for residents of Benton, Carroll, Washington and Madison counties submitted by funeral homes. For more information, call (479) 770-8400.
Scientists find proof of ancient tsunamis
posted: 11/08/2009 5:01 a.m.
The massive eruption of the Thera volcano in the Aegean Sea more than 3,000 years ago produced killer waves that raced across hundreds of miles of the Eastern Mediterranean to inundate the area that is now Israel and probably other coastal sites, a team of scientists has found.
Mexico’s Caribbean coast braces for Tropical Storm Ida
posted: 11/08/2009 5 a.m.
Officials readied storm shelters along Mexico’s Caribbean coast Saturday and told fishermen and tour operators to pull in their boats amid warnings that Tropical Storm Ida could become a hurricane as it neared the resort city of Cancun.
3 to see in 2A
posted: 11/08/2009 5 a.m.
MIRANDA SMITH Eureka Springs The Lady Highlanders expect to be more of an inside-out team with all of their guards from last season graduated, and the presence of 6-3 senior center Miranda Smith makes it logical to get the ball inside. Smith averaged 10 points and 5 rebounds as a junior. Her size also makes her an intimidating figure on the defensive end.
November pilgrimage raises Saudi flu concerns
posted: 11/08/2009 5 a.m.
The Saudi health minister said Saturday that the kingdom will not bar anyone considered high-risk for swine flu from performing the hajj pilgrimage this year, though he urged the home countries of the pilgrims to take precautions.
Iran lawmakers spurn U.N-backed nuke deal
posted: 11/08/2009 4:59 a.m.
Senior Iranian lawmakers rejected on Saturday any possibility of Tehran shipping uranium abroad for further enrichment, intensifying pressure on the government to reject the U.N.-backed plan altogether.
Medvedev optimistic on U.S. arms treaty
posted: 11/08/2009 4:58 a.m.
Russia and the United States have a good chance of reaching a new nuclear-arms-reduction deal before year’s end, but other nuclear powers must join disarmament efforts, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said in remarks released Saturday.
Stocks, options expected to pay big
posted: 11/08/2009 4:57 a.m.
Even as Washington tries to rein in Wall Street pay, bankers are likely to make unusually large gains on the stock grants and options they received after shares in their companies fell sharply during the financial meltdown.
CLASS 2A BOYS Hornets seniors are expecting more of themselves this time
posted: 11/08/2009 4:57 a.m.
Ryan Roberts and Jesse Williams kept their expectations conservative last year as first-year starters at Hackett.
Ship built with 9/11 steel begins service
posted: 11/08/2009 4:55 a.m.
The USS New York, built with steel from the rubble of the World Trade Center, was put into service Saturday as a symbol of healing and strength.
3 to see in 2A
posted: 11/08/2009 4:54 a.m.
BLAKE BRANHAM Hackett Guard Blake Branham has been a contributor ever since his freshman year, when he helped the Hornets reach the state tournament. The past two seasons, he’s helped Hackett advance to the semifinal.
Area lotteries
posted: 11/08/2009 4:54 a.m.
Numbers drawn Saturday: Missouri Lotto 5-8-35-36-38-43 Estimated jackpot: $1.6 million Oklahoma Lotto 7-9-18-21-33 Hot ball: 8 Estimated jackpot: $6.73 million Powerball 7-32-37-46-50 Powerball: 26 Estimated jackpot: $82.6 million Power Play: 5
CLASS 1A BOYS More mature McLarty reports for guard duty
posted: 11/08/2009 4:53 a.m.
Jeremiah McLarty found a useful way to prepare for his senior season at Fayetteville Christian.
CLASS 1A GIRLS Kingston won’t settle for less than the best
posted: 11/08/2009 4:51 a.m.
Getting back on top of the Class 1A mountain is all that matters to Kingston.
Seattle team wins top prize for space elevator design
posted: 11/08/2009 4:50 a.m.
A Seattle team has collected a $900,000 prize in a NASAbacked competition to develop the concept of an elevator to space — an idea spurred by science fiction novels.
CLASS 1A BOYS Alpena looks to extend successful playoff run
posted: 11/08/2009 4:49 a.m.
As long as Alpena keeps churning out athletes, the Leopards will remain contenders in Class 1A.
NATO airstrike raises ire in Kabul
posted: 11/08/2009 4:49 a.m.
U.S. and Afghan authorities investigated Saturday whether a botched NATO airstrike was to blame for the deaths of Afghan soldiers and policemen during a search for two American paratroopers missing in a Taliban-infested area of the country’s west.
SPOTLIGHT AMY BATES Voyage 2009 akin to covert operation
posted: 11/08/2009 4:48 a.m.
Amy Bates isn’t a double agent. But she’s the mastermind behind Voyage 2009 — a forthcoming Circle of Life Hospice fundraiser that’s surrounded by an aura of mystery.
Edith Annette Hawkins Strength in mercy
posted: 11/08/2009 4:46 a.m.
SELF PORTRAIT Date and place of birth: May 14, 1939, Crocketts Bluff Nicknames I’ve had over my lifetime include “Granny’s Gal,” “Sugar Babe,” “Ducky,” “Pretty,” “Sister Hawkins,” “Momma Hawkins” My parents would describe me as the best thing that ever happened to them.
NORTHERN LIGHTS Children’s advocates told poverty rate rising
posted: 11/08/2009 4:45 a.m.
The area’s growing — no new news there.
NOTABLE NEIGHBOR Keeley likes to grow where he is planted
posted: 11/08/2009 4:44 a.m.
The Clinton House Museum began decades ago with a promising Ivy League-educated couple’s move to a small Tudor-style bungalow on California Street. They managed to plant deep roots in the state without so much as a garden in the backyard.
Mountain St. condo draws flock of visitors
posted: 11/08/2009 4:43 a.m.
It’s an exclusive group — the mile-highabove-the-Fayetteville-square club — and Karlee and Ed Bradberry are its newest members.
Bulldogs Must Regroup
posted: 11/08/2009 4:42 a.m.
A trip to Fort Smith Southside’s muddy quagmire last week made Rogers Heritage junior quarterback Reed Brown appreciate his home stadium so much more.
DEAR ABBY Taxi eases loss of car for mother
posted: 11/08/2009 4:41 a.m.
DEAR ABBY: Several years ago, I realized that my mother’s eyesight and reflexes weren’t what they once were, but she insisted on remaining behind the wheel. She was afraid of losing her independence if she gave up driving. Then she had a wreck that shook her enough to make her finally relinquish her keys — but she wasn’t happy about it.
Eyelash drug’s ads receive opposition
posted: 11/08/2009 4:40 a.m.
For about $100 a month, you could have the long, thick, dark eyelashes that you’ve always wanted.
UA applauds alumni whose lives are cookin’
posted: 11/08/2009 4:40 a.m.
Upstaged by “The Bun Lady” the night before homecoming, Gov. Mike Beebe had seen more glorious times.
Fashion faux pas turn into ooh-la-las
posted: 11/08/2009 4:39 a.m.
We match from opposite sides of the color wheel, we don’t wear white after Labor Day (which is actually a pretty good rule unless you live in Miami) and we don’t mix appliance colors in the kitchen.
NORTHERN LIGHTS Women endure storms for Ladies Night Out
posted: 11/08/2009 4:38 a.m.
Women will do almost anything for a night out — even if it means venturing into torrential rain and high wind so they can enjoy free food, door prizes and an eclectic fashion show.
ENTERTAINMENT NOTES Scottish two-man troupe brings Argonauts to ‘life’
posted: 11/08/2009 4:38 a.m.
Two-man, Glasgow, Scotland-based theater company Visible Fictions will put on a theatrical interpretation of the 1963 film Jason and the Argonauts at 4 p.m. today at Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville.
‘Clunker’ data show pickup-for-pickup trades
posted: 11/08/2009 4:36 a.m.
Billed as a way for the government to put more fuel-efficient vehicles on highways, the $3 billion “cash for clunkers” program sold thousands of commuterfriendly cars, even hybrids, and more: Turns out, the most common deals replaced old Ford or Chevrolet pickups with new ones that got only marginally better gas mileage, according to an analysis of new federal data by The Associated Press.
Mallett Displays Touch
posted: 11/08/2009 4:36 a.m.
The man with the 100 mph fastball threw changeups. In baseball parlance, it was soft, beautiful off-speed stuff. Pitcher Cliff Lee would have been proud of Ryan Mallett in Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Arkansas’ 33-16 Southeastern Conference football victory against South Carolina on Saturday.
Toyota drops Formula One to cut costs
posted: 11/08/2009 4:35 a.m.
Toyota Motor Corp. last week said it is abandoning its Formula One racing effort because it needs to cut costs and focus on its core business.
Foreigners knock knockoffs, then snap them up in China
posted: 11/08/2009 4:34 a.m.
Thousands of foreign buyers flock to the southern city of Guangzhou at this time of year for China’s biggest trade show. They search for factory owners who will make their products cheaply and won’t rip off their clever designs.
Razorbacks depleted, still determined
posted: 11/08/2009 4:32 a.m.
At some point this season, the Arkansas basketball team might have all of its players available.
HOW WE SEE IT: Saluting Our Troops Valor, Dedication
posted: 11/08/2009 4:32 a.m.
Courage is when you control your fear.
PATENTS AWARDED
posted: 11/08/2009 4:31 a.m.
U.S. Patents Issued to Arkansans Nov. 3 Patent 7,610,696 B2. Adjustable Fit Insole System for Shoes. Issued to Russell L. Davis of Wynne. Assigned to Munro & Co. of Hot Springs. Patent 7,610,722 B1. Seamless Rain Gutter System.
COMMENTARY: A Letter From The Editor
posted: 11/08/2009 4:31 a.m.
I’m the editorial page editor for four newspapers now, including this one.
Hogs rediscover tight end
posted: 11/08/2009 4:31 a.m.
Arkansas tight end D.J. Williams nearly doubled his season receiving yards Saturday in the Razorbacks’ 33-16 victory over South Carolina.
Razorbacks recruits in the house
posted: 11/08/2009 4:30 a.m.
Arkansas hosted approximately 40 prospects on unofficial visits for the South Carolina game at Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Here are a few of the notable recruits. TE/DE Brad Hefley 6-4 255 4.86 Joplin Orally committed to the Razorbacks.
Fall rains turn a boon year for farmers into a big bust
posted: 11/08/2009 4:30 a.m.
Hartwell Huddleston returned the extra combine he bought to help harvest what looked to be one of his best soybean crops ever.
We Love New York
posted: 11/08/2009 4:29 a.m.
Monday, something happened in the Big Apple that was enough to make any American proud.
28% of businesses owned by women
posted: 11/08/2009 4:28 a.m.
The Center for Women’s Business Research was founded nearly two decades ago by a group of women seeking to win respect for businesses run by women.
Guide to the Editorial Page
posted: 11/08/2009 4:28 a.m.
Only the editorials express the opinion of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. They almost always appear on the left side of the editorial page. The editorial writing staff includes Paul Greenberg, David Barham and Mike Masterson. The columnists—local and syndicatedexpress only their own opinions, as do the cartoonists whose work appears on this page.
FAYETTEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL: Survey Results Inspiring
posted: 11/08/2009 4:27 a.m.
How’s this for public participation?
COMMENTARY: Arkansas Finishes No. 46!
posted: 11/08/2009 4:26 a.m.
That was the quintessential Arkansas news story last week when Gov. Mike Beebe happily trumpeted that our state’s per capita income is now the 46th worst in the United States.
What’s next, locusts?
posted: 11/08/2009 4:25 a.m.
Arkansas Coach John Pelphrey said his father often has told him he’s led a blessed life in basketball.
COMMENTARY: Back And Forth Hurting Lincoln
posted: 11/08/2009 4:25 a.m.
U. S. Sen. Blanche Lincoln, D-Ark., may fully understand how incredibly unpopular the Democratic plan for overhauling the nation’s health care system is back home. But it’s obvious the state’s senior senator, who faces re-election next year, doesn’t entirely grasp the damage she is doing to herself as she appears to vacillate back and forth on the issue.
Two seasons of turmoil for John Pelphrey’s Razorbacks
posted: 11/08/2009 4:24 a.m.
A brief look at the trials and tribulations of the Arkansas basketball team during the past several months: 2008 AUG. 8 Guard Patrick Beverley won’t play for what would have been his junior season. No specific reason is given, but sources confirm it involves an academic issue.
Arkansas men’s capsules
posted: 11/08/2009 4:23 a.m.
MICHAEL WASHINGTON CLASS Senior HEIGHT 6-9 WEIGHT 240 POSITION Forward HIGH SCHOOL McGehee LAST SEASON 15.5 points, 9.8 rebounds THE SKINNY Tested the waters by declaring for the NBA Draft, but withdrew his name and is back for what should be a big senior season.
PUBLIC VIEWPOINT: Loose Use Of ‘Compassion’
posted: 11/08/2009 4:23 a.m.
I am increasingly perplexed when people pull the “compassion” card or Scripture on fellow Americans (who I believe to be the most compassionate and generous people in the world) concerning how we should deal with illegal aliens, and cannot help but feel that they have been brain washed by the “illegal” lobby which is making millions off illegal immigration, and politicians with self-serving political agendas. It sends up red flags for me when people try to call wrong right and use compassion and Scripture for their authority.
Saturn dealers shifting gears
posted: 11/08/2009 4:23 a.m.
When the first Saturns rolled off the assembly line in 1990, Dave and Rick Parker were intrigued.
Razorbacks FAQ
posted: 11/08/2009 4:22 a.m.
Frequently asked questions about Arkansas basketball going into the season
The state/region in brief
posted: 11/08/2009 4:22 a.m.
Lottery opens Springdale office The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery has opened a claims office in Springdale to help customers cash winning tickets in Northwest Arkansas.
ALL OURS, ALL HOURS: Museum Hopes For Coin
posted: 11/08/2009 4:19 a.m.
Gina and Neal Pendergraft opened their Fayetteville party barn the afternoon of Nov. 1 for a wine and cheese reception for the U.S. Marshals Museum, to be located in Fort Smith.
SPIRIT AT WORK JUDITH NEAL BRINGS INTEGRITY, EXPERIENCE TO UA CENTER
posted: 11/08/2009 4:18 a.m.
The call came early for Judith Neal. She was just 15 when she read an article about a cutting-edge approach to production in a Volvo plant in Sweden.
Group Honors Outstanding Graduates
posted: 11/08/2009 4:17 a.m.
University of Arkansas alumni and friends from all over the country, including Gov. Mike Beebe, returned to campus for homecoming festivities that preceded the Oct. 31 football game.
LOCAL NOTES
posted: 11/08/2009 4:15 a.m.
Blood Center Plans Drives Community Blood Center of the Ozarks will host several area blood drives this week.
LIFELONG HEALTH Heart attack risk rises in middle-aged women
posted: 11/08/2009 4:14 a.m.
In recent years, American women have become increasingly aware that heart disease is not just a “man’s issue.” Before menopause, a woman’s risk of heart attack is lower than a man’s. But post-menopause, the risk slowly increases and within a decade both sexes have similar statistics.
Small claims add up at auditor’s office
posted: 11/08/2009 4:14 a.m.
Lora Lea Wurzlow expected to find the task overwhelming.
Pate Crowned Homecoming Queen
posted: 11/08/2009 4:13 a.m.
Jessica Pate, daughter of Becky and Bob Pate, was crowned homecoming queen for Springdale High School during a ceremony on Oct. 9.
ENGAGEMENTS
posted: 11/08/2009 4:13 a.m.
Chelsea Dawn Heustis and William James Knowlton Jr., both of Alpine, Utah, plan to marry at 5 p.m. Nov. 28, 2009, at Heritage Gardens in Sandy, Utah.
WEDDINGS
posted: 11/08/2009 4:12 a.m.
Jennifer Kingston and Adam Peak, both of Rogers, were married at 6 p.m. Oct. 10, 2009, at The Event Place in Fayetteville. Brandon Call officiated.
State still hires, despite cuts
posted: 11/08/2009 4:11 a.m.
The number of state employees increased by more than 1,200 last fiscal year, although Gov. Mike Beebe cut the projected general revenue budget by nearly $107 million.
Texas gunman let 100 bullets fly
posted: 11/08/2009 4:10 a.m.
As the nation grieved for the 13 people killed in Thursday’s attack at Fort Hood, there was a glimmer of encouragement on Saturday as some of the people wounded in the shooting were able to leave one hospital near the Army base.
Arkansas lottery sales draw down other states’
posted: 11/08/2009 4:09 a.m.
Oklahoma’s leading seller of Powerball lottery tickets said sales are down by more than 50 percent since Arkansas started selling Powerball tickets on Halloween.
ANNIVERSARIES
posted: 11/08/2009 4:09 a.m.
Mr. and Mrs. Darrell J. Hollaway of Springdale will celebrate their golden anniversary at a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 15, 2009, in the Memphis Room at the Jones Center in Springdale. Hollaway and Dorothy Louise Walker were married Dec. 19, 1959, in Huntsville. They have four children, Victoria Ann Tisdale and husband Mike of Springdale, Darrell Alan Hollaway and wife Margaret of Wheeler, Debra Lynn Howarth and husband James of Fort Myers, Fla., and Forestina “Tina” Gabriella Pennington and husband Mike of Springdale; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
BRIEFLY
posted: 11/08/2009 4:07 a.m.
Eagle Scouts Hosts Gathering All adult Eagle Scouts are invited to attend a Gathering of Eagles beginning at 5:30 p.m.
UPCOMING EVENTS
posted: 11/08/2009 4:06 a.m.
Open Book Aair Ozark Literacy Council The annual Ozark Literacy Council fundraiser, Open Book Affair — Literacy is Not a Trivial Pursuit, will begin at 6 p.m. Thursday at Fayetteville Town Center. The evening will feature hundreds of autographed books and other items in live and silent auctions, dinner from Cafe Rue Orleans, beer and wine and live music from Opal Fly.
Is terrible driving all in the mind?
posted: 11/08/2009 4:05 a.m.
One might never be able to feel sympathy for the speeding driver who swerves into another lane, barely missing the bumper, only to cut back into his original lane a quarter-mile later. But new research may at least help to understand him.
Informant: Teen stole from stars
posted: 11/08/2009 4:04 a.m.
A 19-yearold woman was the driving force behind a youthful burglary ring that preyed on Hollywood’s rich and famous, often brazenly walking into unlocked homes to make off with cash, jewels and family heirlooms, authorities said.
G-20 splits on funding climate aid
posted: 11/08/2009 4:04 a.m.
Finance officials from rich and developing countries pledged Saturday to maintain emergency support for their economies until recovery is assured, but failed to reach a clear agreement to bear the cost of fighting climate change.
RETAILER OFFERS FEWER OPTIONS: Report: Inventory Upsets Shoppers
posted: 11/08/2009 4:04 a.m.
Consumers aren’t finding the variety of products they used to on Walmart shelves, as the retailer oers fewer fl avors, sizes and forms of some products.
In the news
posted: 11/08/2009 4:03 a.m.
Sarah Palin, the former Alaska governor and Republican vice presidential candidate, incorporated President Barack Obama’s mantra of change during a speech to anti-abortion activists in Wisconsin, saying, “Let’s talk about change we can believe in. Friends, a majority of Americans identify as pro-life, and thank God for that.”
CONSUMER DEMAND PROMPTS PRODUCTION CUTS: Cornish Game Hen Sales Dampened
posted: 11/08/2009 4:03 a.m.
John Robert Hart of Prairie Grove makes his living raising Cornish game hens for Tyson Foods, in addition to operating a small dairy farm. He and other local Cornish hen growers in this region have less to do lately as slumping consumer demand prompted production cuts in the specialty poultry product.
Names and faces
posted: 11/08/2009 4:02 a.m.
Michael Jackson’s father is seeking an allowance from his son’s estate to help cover expenses that exceed $15,000 a month, according to court documents filed Friday in Los Angeles.
MALE CALL Nationwide coat drive aims to help homeless
posted: 11/08/2009 4:02 a.m.
I have chosen to devote part of today’s column about men’s clothes to the pressing question of how to help the homeless in America. This is one way you can help and also save money on the purchase of a new coat.
ON THE AGENDA
posted: 11/08/2009 4:01 a.m.
The weekly Biz-4-Biz Networking Groups meet at 8 a.m. to roughly 9 a.m.
Lawmakers rebuff larger Fed role
posted: 11/08/2009 4:01 a.m.
Key Democratic lawmakers are threatening to dismantle the Obama administration’s plans to place the Federal Reserve at the heart of efforts to overhaul the financial regulatory system.
Office gun suspect called mentally ill
posted: 11/08/2009 4 a.m.
The engineer accused of fatally shooting one employee and wounding five others at the firm where he once worked is “very mentally ill” and crumbled under the stress of his divorce, bankruptcy and unemployment, his attorney said Saturday.
Big-play bonanza lifts Golden Lions
posted: 11/08/2009 4 a.m.
It took a little more than two minutes for Arkansas Pine-Bluff to flip the momentum in Saturday’s Delta Classic 4 Literacy.
BUSINESS BRIEFS
posted: 11/08/2009 4 a.m.
Stitt Energy Systems has been LEED certified to the platinum level under the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design rating system for its addition and renovation project at 1301 S. Eighth St. in Rogers. Only 212 commercial buildings in the world have been certified LEED platinum, which is the highest certification level possible. The renovation process was very extensive. The original building, built in 1946, was deconstructed down to the supporting structure. More than 75 percent of that structure was saved, and the renovation added about 1,200 square feet.
LISTEN UP Underwood’s voice rescues Play On; a great Train ride
posted: 11/08/2009 4 a.m.
Carrie Underwood Play On Arista B- The 2005 American Idol winner’s albums are structured to allow Carrie Underwood to show a little sass, a little love, a little hurt. Her latest goes for pop crossover a la Shania Twain with power tracks such as “Unapologize,” “Songs Like This” and “Undo It.” Underwood co-wrote “Unapologize” and “Undo It” and several others here.
Words ‘Muslim terrorists’ stall memorial
posted: 11/08/2009 4 a.m.
A memorial to honor a Sept. 11, 2001, victim from a small northwestern Connecticut town has been halted by the unexpected conflict arising from his father’s insistence that it say his son was murdered by “Muslim terrorists.” Town officials in Kent are balking, saying it would be inappropriate to single out a religious group in a project on town property and paid for with taxpayers’ money. The memorial plaque to be erected outside the town hall is on indefinite hold.
Mom in fatal crash ‘pot’ user, dad says
posted: 11/08/2009 3:59 a.m.
New York State Police investigators said in a written report that a woman who killed seven people plus herself in a crash on the Taconic State Parkway was a regular marijuana user.
LET’S TALK There’s a gadget for that, you know ...
posted: 11/08/2009 3:59 a.m.
A preference for watching TV crime shows over partying on weekend nights is one sure sign of advancing age.
Cabbies faring better thanks to plastic
posted: 11/08/2009 3:59 a.m.
New York’s cabbies howled when the city began forcing them to accept credit cards. Some even went on strike, calling the requirements a kowtow to tourists and a burden on drivers.
INCORPORATIONS
posted: 11/08/2009 3:58 a.m.
Benton County Recwood LLC, Denton Fraizer, 920 S. Maxwell, Siloam Springs.
Eureka Springs set to wine, dine
posted: 11/08/2009 3:58 a.m.
Eureka Springs restaurants are gearing up to celebrate the combination of grape and gustation for its 2009 Food and Wine Weekend, Thursday through Nov. 15 in one of Carroll County’s two county seats.
Lack of fitness, education seen as enlistment snags
posted: 11/08/2009 3:57 a.m.
It’s tough enough selling military service to teenagers. The fact that enlisting today could very well mean a visit to the front lines doesn’t help, either.
The nation in brief
posted: 11/08/2009 3:57 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “This guy is a compilation of the front page of the entire year — unemployment, foreclosure, bankruptcy, divorce — all of the stresses.” Bob Wesley, public defender for Jason Rodriguez, who is charged in an Orlando, Fla., office shooting that left one dead and five wounded
Medical shows are perennial TV favorites, and their numbers have swollen this season
posted: 11/08/2009 3:56 a.m.
Cops, docs and lawyers — TV’s three perennial pools for prime-time drama never seem to dry up. Genre popularity goes in cycles, however. And these days it’s the medical shows on the rise.
THE TV COLUMN Lopez lines up heavy hitters to launch talk show
posted: 11/08/2009 3:54 a.m.
Comedian George Lopez first became king of the standup circuit. He then worked his popularity into the selfnamed successful sitcom featuring a mostly Hispanic cast that ran on ABC for six years (2002-07 ).
The world in brief
posted: 11/08/2009 3:53 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “It is too early to start to lean against recovery.” U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner on the need to continue propping up the global economy as it emerges from recession
TELL ME ABOUT IT Maturity gap is still gaping
posted: 11/08/2009 3:52 a.m.
DEAR CAROLYN: I have recently reconnected with one of my high school boyfriends. Our breakup was extremely difficult, and occurred during my junior year of high school, when I was 17.
Officer who shot gunman known as ‘ball of fire’
posted: 11/08/2009 3:51 a.m.
The police officer who brought down a gunman after he went on a shooting rampage at the Fort Hood Army post was on the way to have her car repaired when she responded to a police radio report of gunfire at a center where soldiers are processed before being sent overseas, authorities said Friday.
TV ON DVD IT Crowd packs lots of pun into British comedy series
posted: 11/08/2009 3:50 a.m.
What are they? The IT Crowd, Season 2 and Season 3. Each set contains six episodes on one disc from MPI Home Video.
HOROSCOPES BY HOLIDAY
posted: 11/08/2009 3:49 a.m.
Happy birthday. In the next 10 weeks, you’ll impress a powerful person who will in turn champion one of your projects. In December, you stand to gain a reasonable sum of money. Be a team player.
Pakistan: Killed 12 militants
posted: 11/08/2009 3:47 a.m.
Pakistani soldiers killed 12 militants in gunbattles over 24 hours, officials said Saturday, as government forces pressed on with their offensive in the mountainous Taliban sanctuary of South Waziristan.
Barkers swamp Bourbon Street
posted: 11/08/2009 3:47 a.m.
The Crescent City’s most famous street is a nightly swirl of bright neon and happy tourists strolling with a beverage in hand.
Labor laws stir S. Korea protests
posted: 11/08/2009 3:47 a.m.
Tens of thousands of South Korean workers rallied Saturday to protest the government’s plan to begin implementing contentious labor laws.
Elvis Presley hair for sale in Britain
posted: 11/08/2009 3:45 a.m.
A British auction house says it’s selling a strand of Elvis Presley’s hair preserved for decades by a fan.
Working as outdoor guide has ups, downs
posted: 11/08/2009 3:45 a.m.
Mae West said, “Too much of a good thing can be wonderful.” That would be the life of a professional outdoor guide — fishing day after day, or being paid to stay in top physical shape by clambering up and down friendly vertical rocks. “That can be wonderful,” one would think.
Soviet safari
posted: 11/08/2009 3:44 a.m.
Tourists at the souvenir stands on the edge of Red Square smirk and chuckle as they buy T-shirts emblazoned with Lenin’s glowering visage and Soviet propaganda posters. But 20 years ago, the Soviet Union was no joke.
The buzz
posted: 11/08/2009 3:42 a.m.
Ready Arkansas? Conway native Kris Allen’s debut album is due Nov. 17. His American Idol runner-up, Adam Lambert, will have an album out one week later.
SMALL SCHOOLS FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK
posted: 11/08/2009 3:42 a.m.
Huntsville had to go to Plan C at tailback Friday night, but the Eagles didn’t suffer a any dropoff in production in a 42-28 victory over Gentry.
TRAVEL IN EUROPE Bullfights, tapas crawl are Andalusian specialties
posted: 11/08/2009 3:41 a.m.
If you’re like most Americans, your image of Spain is the region of Andalusia, famous for windswept landscapes, whitewashed hill towns, flamenco and gazpacho. While visitors gravitate to the region’s big cities of Granada, Seville and Cordova, Andalusia’s hill towns — a charm bracelet of cute villages perched in the sierras — offer a taste of wonderfully untouched Spanish culture.
CONSUMER TRAVEL Elderhostel changes its name, but that’s all
posted: 11/08/2009 3:39 a.m.
Elderhostel, since 1975 a dominant force in educational travel for senior citizens, has decided it outgrew its name. From now on, it’s “Exploritas.” The new name, the news release says, “focuses more on the excitement of lifelong learning and exploration and less on age.”
COLUMN ONE Questions
posted: 11/08/2009 3:38 a.m.
Why would anyone write “it goes without saying” if it really did? As in: “It goes without saying that Afghans have had enough of violence.”—Steve Coll in The New Yorker magazine’s “The Talk of the Town” column, October 26, 2009. If it goes without saying, why say it?
Russia reflected
posted: 11/08/2009 3:37 a.m.
When the Berlin Wall was torn down and a new beginning was about to unfold across Europe, Russia was completely unprepared for the changes that appeared to many in the West to be the natural result of the love of freedom and a widespread desire to throw off the repressive, criminal, monstrous legacy of Soviet communism.
Tigers Embrace Something Special
posted: 11/08/2009 3:37 a.m.
The Bentonville senior class will graduate having achieved a feat for the first time in the school’s history since 1963.
Hospital in bind, facing big cuts
posted: 11/08/2009 3:36 a.m.
Faced with mounting financial troubles, the board of the Regional Medical Center at Memphis has said it will have to cut services next year if it’s unable to come up with an additional $32 million.
EDITORIALS Voice in the wilderness
posted: 11/08/2009 3:33 a.m.
SHE WAS only a teacher, so maybe what she thought didn’t count.
COLUMNISTS This isn’t the first flu panic
posted: 11/08/2009 3:32 a.m.
The recent news accounts on the flu vaccine shortage remind me of the great flu epidemic of 1918. The epidemic was for many people a defining moment that burned brightly in their memories for the rest of their days.
A troubling alliance
posted: 11/08/2009 3:31 a.m.
Last year, a committee of experts published an alarming report on childhood obesity for a scholarly journal published by the American Academy of Family Physicians.
A concept upside down
posted: 11/08/2009 3:30 a.m.
Six years ago, New York Giants tight end Jeremy Shockey provoked mostly amusement by calling Dallas Cowboys coach Bill Parcells a “homo.” It certainly wasn’t nice, but there were no suspensions or fines or any calls for such.
LETTERS
posted: 11/08/2009 3:28 a.m.
Why America is troubled The price of oil has risen over the past month. When gasoline was $1.35 a gallon, people were paying $100 per month for fuel. When the price hit $4 per gallon, people were paying $400 per month. That’s $300 per month that didn’t go for mortgages, food, clothing and other items.
CLASS 7A STATE CROSS COUNTRY: Bentonville Takes Titles
posted: 11/08/2009 3:28 a.m.
Randy Ramaker was fairly sure of his Bentonvile Lady Tigers’ repeat at the Class 7A State Cross Country Championships on Saturday at Mountain Home High.
Catch-22 and the court
posted: 11/08/2009 3:27 a.m.
It’s been almost 10 years since the Arkansas Supreme Court upheld a circuit judge’s finding that two Helena lawyers were not quick enough to recognize a potential conflict of interest in a case they were about to try.
Another swoon for South Carolina
posted: 11/08/2009 3:26 a.m.
South Carolina is feeling the frustration after the Gamecocks lost another late-season road game.
LIKE IT IS Gearing up for a November to remember
posted: 11/08/2009 3:26 a.m.
On a sun-soaked Saturday it was all good for the Arkansas Razorbacks and their faithful nation.
In defense of unity
posted: 11/08/2009 3:26 a.m.
I’m as guilty as the next person, as hard as it is to admit. I’ve spent much of my adult life wedging a lot of folks into neat little boxes that seem to fit my unjustified impressions.
Russia’s political murders grow blatant and far too common
posted: 11/08/2009 3:25 a.m.
Murders of human rights activists in Russia have been happening with such frequency that some will be tempted to shrug at the brutal slaying last Sunday of Maksharip Aushev, who campaigned against abuses by the security forces in the Caucasian republic of Ingushetia.
Big brands trade names for exposure
posted: 11/08/2009 3:24 a.m.
Faced with a consolidating department store industry and eroding sales, some apparel labels are cutting ties with retailers that sold their clothing and betting their future with one chain.
COMMENTARY All’s right with Yankees fueling hate
posted: 11/08/2009 3:23 a.m.
Now that the New York Yankees are back on top, I can settle into a more natural state of dark hatred and enthusiastic loathing for them. All is right with the world.
Makers of autos test-drive new 2010
posted: 11/08/2009 3:22 a.m.
In less than two months, a new year will arrive, along with a new decade. Each year in the current decade has been spoken the long way, as in “two thousand nine,” rather than the short way, as in “twenty oh nine” (or even “twenty ought nine” ).
Off the wire
posted: 11/08/2009 3:22 a.m.
TENNIS Federer reaches Swiss final Roger Federer will play Novak Djokovic in the Swiss Indoors final in a bid for a fourth consecutive title in his hometown tournament in Basel, Switzerland.
Second thoughts
posted: 11/08/2009 3:21 a.m.
Blog plan: Spell out discontent Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder says “we’re disappointed and we’re embarrassed” over his team’s 2-5 start.
Two down, one still remains for Busch
posted: 11/08/2009 3:20 a.m.
Kyle Busch keeps extending streaks at Texas in search of a NASCAR first. Busch won his fourth consecutive NASCA R Nationwide Series race at the 1 1 /2-mile, high-banked track Saturday. It was another dominating victory, coming a day after he won the fifth NASCAR truck race in his past five starts in the series this season.
St. Joe’s airport plan keeps recession at bay
posted: 11/08/2009 3:18 a.m.
Building along the Florida panhandle’s picturesque seaside slowed when financing dried up and the economy soured. Fences with architects’ renderings of developments hide the unfinished eyesores dotting the beaches.
SEC: Another victory suits Florida fine
posted: 11/08/2009 3:11 a.m.
Everything top-ranked Florida seemingly fixed on offense last week looked out of whack again against Vanderbilt.
Instant replay
posted: 11/08/2009 3:09 a.m.
It was a nice comeback game for Arkansas junior cornerback Jerell Norton on Saturday.
Backup QB’s efforts not enough for Red Wolves
posted: 11/08/2009 3:08 a.m.
A late surge by Arkansas State backup quarterback Ryan Aplin was not enough to lead the Red Wolves back from an 18-point deficit.
PACIFIC-10/MOUNTAIN WEST Gerhart runs Cardinal to ‘biggest win’
posted: 11/08/2009 3:06 a.m.
Toby Gerhart and Stanford did to the Oregon defense what the Ducks did a week ago to Southern California, opening up the Pacific-10 race with a possible program-defining victory.
ATLANTIC COAST/BIG EAST Georgia Tech goes for it, gets victory
posted: 11/08/2009 3:05 a.m.
Josh Nesbitt scored on a 3-yard run in overtime after Georgia Tech pulled off a gutsy play on fourth down, leading the No. 10 Yellow Jackets another step closer to the Atlantic Coast Conference Championship Game with a 30-27 victory over Wake Forest on Saturday.
BIG 12/CONFERENCE USA Shipley sets receiving record in rout
posted: 11/08/2009 3:05 a.m.
At the end of his big day, a group of Texas fans were chanting Jordan Shipley’s name when he was pushed out of a group of Longhorns players, flashed a quick “Hook ’em Horns” salute and jumped back into the pack.
BIG TEN/ MID-AMERICAN Hawkeyes lose QB Stanzi, game, spotless record
updated: 11/08/2009 3:04 a.m.
With Ricky Stanzi watching from the sideline on crutches, No. 4 Iowa ran out of magic.
Five interceptions help Huskers pick off Sooners
posted: 11/08/2009 3:03 a.m.
Matt O’Hanlon had three of Nebraska’s five interceptions against Landry Jones and the Cornhuskers squeezed enough production out of their struggling offense to upset No. 20 Oklahoma 10-3 on Saturday night.
Middies stun Irish again
posted: 11/08/2009 3:02 a.m.
Navy did it to Notre Dame again — and this loss to the Midshipmen is even more costly.
Valor Project Introduction
posted: 11/08/2009 2:41 a.m.
The idea for this series originated one afternoon when talking to one of my associates. His father had passed away recently and, being a World War II veteran, had been buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
Valor Project 1: Capt. John F. Vanlandingham
posted: 11/08/2009 2:39 a.m.
Born March 30, 1967, in Clinton, Wis. Family moved to Paris, when he was 15.
Records
posted: 11/08/2009 2:34 a.m.
Vernell Conley, 36, of 2413 E. Magnolia Drive in Fayetteville was arrested Friday in connection with two counts of felony possession of a controlled substance. He was being held in the Washington County Detention Center without bond Saturday.
Rush Running Growing Up
posted: 11/08/2009 2:30 a.m.
Anyone who walks through the door at Rush Running get measured — and not just for his shoe size.
Fire Investigation Concludes
posted: 11/08/2009 2:28 a.m.
The Washington County Fire Marshal’s Office has labeled the cause of a house fire near Lincoln on Wednesday as undetermined.
County’s First Convenience Center Opens
posted: 11/08/2009 2:23 a.m.
If it was an exam day then Benton County officials would receive high marks for the county’s first convenience center.
Race Promotes Expanding Cemetery Borders
posted: 11/08/2009 2:21 a.m.
A race across town brought Fayetteville National Cemetery supporters a step closer to expanding property borders on Saturday.
Razorback Band Spectacular Set For Tuesday
posted: 11/08/2009 2:20 a.m.
The University of Arkansas’ Razorback Marching Band, cheerleaders, mascots, majorettes, twirlers and flag line will perform their annual Band Spectacular at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Barnhill Arena.
Vasquez Rides For Others
posted: 11/08/2009 2:17 a.m.
Salvador Vasquez hopes other disabled individuals receive his message when he competes.
Chief: New Fire Stations A Long-Term Plan
posted: 11/08/2009 2:14 a.m.
New fire stations in recently annexed areas of Springdale won’t be needed until those areas start to develop, city leaders said.
Police Seeking Trail Flasher
posted: 11/08/2009 2:12 a.m.
Fayetteville police are seeking a man accused of groping at least one woman and flashing several others Friday evening on the Frisco Trail.
Authorities: County Jails Free Of H1N1 Virus
posted: 11/08/2009 2:09 a.m.
Neither the Benton County Jail nor the Washington County Detention Center has had any cases of H1N1, authorities said last week.
Officials Working Through Green Job Training Center Details
posted: 11/08/2009 2:08 a.m.
The opening of a green collar job training center at NorthWest Arkansas Community College has been briefly delayed. But officials are saying they anticipate a January opening.
Man To Face Charges In Accident
posted: 11/08/2009 2:03 a.m.
A man police say grabbed the wheel of his girlfriend’s vehicle and caused an accident Friday, was arrested on felony charges.
New High Schools On Hold
posted: 11/08/2009 1:58 a.m.
Decreasing growth and state regulations have slowed construction plans for three new high schools in Washington County.
Property Tax Collection Better Than Last Year’s
posted: 11/08/2009 1:53 a.m.
Property tax collection in Washington County is up this year in spite of hard economic times in part because lenders have taken back so many properties from owners.
Bella Vista Hires New Attorneys
posted: 11/08/2009 1:43 a.m.
The city will soon have a new lawyer — several of them.
County’s Fire Vehicle Assessment Ready To Begin
posted: 11/08/2009 1:41 a.m.
Starting early this week, all of the county’s fire engines will be evaluated as the county develops a plan for purchasing new engines, said Marshal Watson, director of the Department of Emergency Management.
Goshen Wants Fire Dues On Tax Bills
posted: 11/08/2009 1:38 a.m.
A second rural fire department in Washington County wants annual membership dues placed on property tax bills.
Restaurant Inspections
posted: 11/08/2009 1:35 a.m.
Information is from Arkansas Department of Health records. Restaurants are listed in order of inspection date. All reports are from regular food service/food store inspections unless otherwise noted.
Saturday, November 7
Barkey Lifts Springdale Past Rogers
posted: 11/07/2009 5:36 a.m.
Springdale High senior T.C. Barkey walked off the field in Jarrell Williams Bulldog Stadium on Friday night with his helmet held in the air.
Saints Cap Perfect Crusade Through 4A-1
posted: 11/07/2009 5:33 a.m.
Shiloh Christian quarterback Kiehl Frazier needed one series to get rid of any pregame jitters and find the right touch on his passes.
Eligibility For Bowl Arkansas' Focus
posted: 11/07/2009 5:31 a.m.
Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino has been clear about his expectations for the Razorbacks.
Bentonville Blanks Har-Ber To Share Conference Crown
posted: 11/07/2009 5:31 a.m.
Courtney Haskell sprinted onto the Tiger Stadium field Friday night, just as quickly as he had rushing for 128 hard-fought yards on 29 carries.
War Eagles Bully ’Dogs
posted: 11/07/2009 5:30 a.m.
As a first-year program, Rogers Heritage was beat up a lot last year in the 7A-West Conference
Prarie Grove Stuns Gravette
posted: 11/07/2009 5:30 a.m.
Thomas Soehner scored three times and Prairie Grove returned two interceptions for touchdowns late as the Tigers stunned the Gravette Lions 44-17 on Friday in 4A-1 Conference action.
Pea Ridge Seniors Key Win Over Berryville
posted: 11/07/2009 5:30 a.m.
It was all Blackhawk seniors in Pea Ridge’s 30-12 win over Berryville on Friday in Blackhawk Stadium. Running back Tyler Ramsey rushed for 132 yards on 27 carries, while quarterback Ethan Rhine threw for 58 yards and rushed for 69 more, including three touchdowns on the ground. Fullback Javier Torres added 59 yards and a touchdown on 10 carries. “It was a great way to end the season and go into the offseason on a positive note. Big for our seniors; we’re losing some good ones. It’s awesome for them to finish strong and we’re as proud as we can be,” Pea Ridge coach Tony Travis said. Pea Ridge seniors accounted for all 30 Blackhawk points in their final game, including two extra points by Rhine and a pair of two-point conversion tosses by Rhine to Ramsey and Kyle Westerdale. Ramsey also had two interceptions at safety. “Ramsey has been big for us all year long. We’re going to miss him. We’ve got 12 seniors we’re losing, and I wish they were all sophomores coming back,” Travis said. The Blackhawks (2
Few answers in base bloodshed
posted: 11/07/2009 5:28 a.m.
An Army psychiatrist suspected of opening fire on fellow soldiers at Fort Hood cleaned out his apartment and left a phone message saying goodbye to a friend in the days before the rampage that left 13 people dead, neighbors said Friday.
Conway layoffs cut deep
posted: 11/07/2009 5:26 a.m.
For weeks, rumors flew down the assembly line at one of the city’s oldest employers — a bus plant that’s been tightly woven into the fabric of Conway since 1933.
COMMENTARY Chasing Pumpkins On Hillcrest
posted: 11/07/2009 5:25 a.m.
First I must tell you about lawyer John Baker of Little Rock and the woman named Shalah to whom I am wed. They’re filled with this positive, can-do, ain’t-life-great spirit. You name it and they’ll say sure. They’re liable to suggest in midride to a movie that we run over to Mars for a second to see if there’s any sign of water. Several years ago Shalah was chairman of the tour of historic homes in Little Rock. She got the idea that the ticket booths from the State Fair would be ideal to install at the tour’s entry stations in the Quapaw Quarter district. Somehow she wrangled permission. She and Baker, who was some kind of subcommittee chairman, informed me of this arrangement early on the Saturday morning of the tour. That is to say I found myself unsuspectingly and disagreeably en route with them to heave these outsized, severalton wooden structures onto the back of Baker’s or somebody’s pickup, surely to crush the shocks and drive the frame nearly to the pavement along hilly Roosevelt Road — this as we cre
Hair on Pressly’s bed Vance’s, expert says
posted: 11/07/2009 5:20 a.m.
A single tiny hair discovered on Little Rock TV news anchor Anne Pressly’s bed belongs to the man accused of killing her “within all scientific certainty,” a state DNA examiner testified Friday during the third day of testimony in Curtis Lavelle Vance’s capital-murder trial in Pulaski County Circuit Court.
Jobless rate rises to 10.2%
posted: 11/07/2009 5:16 a.m.
The unemployment rate in the U.S. rose to 10.2 percent in October, the Labor Department said Friday.
Droid sent out to battle iPhone
posted: 11/07/2009 5:15 a.m.
In one corner is Apple’s iPhone. Launched in 2007, it revolutionized the smartphone market with its sleek exterior and a collection of applications that seems to grow more extensive by the day.
Burying treasure
posted: 11/07/2009 5:14 a.m.
Nothing is prettier than a field of daffodils blowing in the breeze, or a bed of bright red tulips, or the sweet smell of purple or pink hyacinths. Spring-blooming bulbs are one of the easiest ways to add color to the landscape with very little effort.
FAITH MATTERS Teacher Sees Gift In Pupil
posted: 11/07/2009 5:07 a.m.
I was a shy, skinny, 12-year-old boy in Mrs. Kendrick’s class. She taught the junior boys at our church. It was a rowdy group except for one and that was me. I was very timid and withdrawn. Yet Mrs. Kendrick took a special interest in me. She went out of her way to draw me in. She had a gift to see potential in the rough and to encourage purpose in a young life. I will never forget the magic she worked in my life during that year. Years later, my wife and I were pastoring our first church in Houston. We got the news that Mrs. Kendrick was quite ill and might not have long to live Something stirred in me that I had to get back to Arkansas to thank her for her special touch on my life.
Sites Offered For Operation Christmas Child
posted: 11/07/2009 4:56 a.m.
Two collection sites are available Nov. 16 through 23 in Springdale for Operation Christmas Child, the world’s largest Christmas project. Volunteers pack shoe box gifts for children in more than 100 countries suering from natural disaster, war, terrorism, disease, famine and poverty. From Northwest Arkansas, the shoe box gifts will be sorted and sent using whatever means necessary — sea containers, trucks, trains, airplanes, boats, camels, even dog sleds — to reach suering children around the world. “Operation Christmas Child is a unique opportunity to do something as simple as packing a shoe box that will have a lasting impact on a child a world away,” said Alescha Massey, Operation Christmas Child dropoff site coordinator, in a news release. Operation Christmas Child uses tracking technology that allows donors to “follow your box” to the destination country where it will be handdelivered to a child in need. To register shoe box gifts, individuals can use the EZ Give donation form found at www.samaritanspurs
SPRINGDALE BIBLE TRANSLATION TOUCHES LIVES
posted: 11/07/2009 4:55 a.m.
Mark Thrash is an information technology specialist, not a linguist or translator. Yet he knows how to speak the language that matters — the language of the heart. “I’m a computer geek. But I speak human,” said Thrash, keynote speaker Monday during the Wycliffe Associates banquet at the Springdale Holiday Inn. Thrash spent a couple of years as a missionary in Malaysia, managing computer operations for the Summer Institute of Linguistics. The institute is a sister organization to Wycliffe Bible Translators, a nonprofit group dedicated to making Bible translations in every living language. Thrash shared his experiences with 85 banquet guests. Some were longtime supporters of the work Wycliffe does. Others were hearing about it for the first time — some with an eye toward possibly volunteering with the interdenominational organization.
Casualties Of War
posted: 11/07/2009 4:55 a.m.
To honor the men and women in our armed forces and remind our readers of their sacrifices, The Rogers Morning News is publishing Department of Defense announcements identifying Americans killed in active military operations. Seven soldiers died Oct. 27 in Arghandab Valley, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their vehicle with an improvised explosive device. Killed were Staff Sgt. Luis M. Gonzalez, 27, of South Ozone Park, N.Y.; Sgt. Fernando Delarosa, 24, of Alamo, Texas; Sgt. Dale R. Griffin, 29, of Terre Haute, Ind.; Sgt. Issac B. Jackson, 27, of Plattsburg, Mo.; Sgt. Patrick O. Williamson, 24, of Broussard, La.; Spc. Jared D. Stanker, 22, of Evergreen Park, Ill.; Pfc. Christopher I. Walz, 25, of Vancouver, Wash. They were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 5th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash.
PUBLIC VIEWPOINT Hospice A Blessed Gift To A Giver
posted: 11/07/2009 4:55 a.m.
During my many travels from Arkansas, where I reside, to my hometown of Mooers, N.Y, to visit family and friends, I’ve had the opportunity, along with my dad, to participate in Hospice of the North Country in Plattsburgh, N.Y. I feel twice blessed because I’m a volunteer at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale. I’ve come to realize that neither the name of the town nor state makes hospice what it is. Hospice is people, people with caring and compassionate hearts. People who have faith not only in God but also in themselves. Knowing that by reaching out to someone else, even a total stranger, that they can make a difference. Caring people who help make a difficult time in another person’s life a little more comfortable knowing there’s a caring soul. Hospice is the extended hand. People who are willing to sit quietly by a bedside, hold a hand, wipe a tear or just listen bring comfort. People involved with hospice can find strength and satisfaction by caring for another human being. The rewards are beyond compre
HOW WE SEE IT A Second Look At A Serious Investigation
posted: 11/07/2009 4:55 a.m.
Special prosecutor H.G. Foster has two serious questions to settle in his review of rape allegations against University of Arkansas basketball players. The first is whether a young lady was raped. The second is whether the University Police and local authorities treated the accusation lightly. The family of the young lady sought a special prosecutor shortly after Washington County prosecuting attorney John Threet decided against pressing charges. We commend Threet for joining that request for an independent review. He. A cynic could argue Threet had no real choice. We disagree. Threet could have delayed the review by at least a few days without much effort. This would have made a successful challenge of his findings more difficult. “Nothing that a prosecutor does gets better with time,” said Foster, who will start as soon as next week. He is right.
Hogs turn it up on defensive end
posted: 11/07/2009 4:39 a.m.
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas’ offense was consistent in Thursday night’s 102-69 exhibition victory against LeMoyne-Owen as the Razorbacks scored 51 points in each half.
SEC showdown all about defense
posted: 11/07/2009 4:39 a.m.
When they last met, Alabama vs. LSU was all about Nick Saban coaching against his former team.
JOHN BROWN UNIVERSITY PREVIEW Eagles young but hungry
posted: 11/07/2009 4:37 a.m.
John Brown University’s men’s team was poised to return to the NAIA National Tournament last season.
South Carolina’s Johnson, Ward no strangers to UA
posted: 11/07/2009 4:36 a.m.
Ellis Johnson’s weekend trip here for today’s Arkansas-South Carolina game won’t last a lot longer than his stay as the Razorbacks’ defensive coordinator.
Bears eager to redeem themselves
posted: 11/07/2009 4:34 a.m.
Central Arkansas Coach Clint Conque is hoping tonight’s television game goes better than the past two.
Sooners tall task for Huskers
posted: 11/07/2009 4:34 a.m.
Oklahoma offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson proclaimed that his front line was as talented as any in the country at the start of training camp.
Life is Sweet wins Classic
posted: 11/07/2009 4:33 a.m.
Life got sweeter for Life Is Sweet without her daunting stablemate Zenyatta in the Breeders’ Cup Ladies’ Classic.
7 A-WEST Tigers put up good defense
posted: 11/07/2009 4:32 a.m.
Courtney Haskell sprinted onto the Tiger Stadium field Friday night, just as quickly as he had rushing for 128 hardfought yards on 29 carries.
7 A-WEST Rogers Heritage earns No. 3 seed
posted: 11/07/2009 4:31 a.m.
Rogers Heritage was beat up a lot last year during its inaugural season in the 7A-West Conference.
5 A-WEST No. 1 Greenwood fights off No. 5 Alma
posted: 11/07/2009 4:30 a.m.
A pair of heavyweight fighters kept getting up from the mat all night Friday, but No. 1 Greenwood finally delivered the knockout blow against No. 5 Alma.
2 plead innocent over pets
posted: 11/07/2009 4:29 a.m.
Two women charged with felony animal cruelty in a massive dog-breeding operation entered innocent pleas Friday in Johnson County Circuit Court.
7 A-WEST Barkey’s TD lifts Bulldogs
posted: 11/07/2009 4:29 a.m.
Springdale High senior T.C. Barkey walked off the field at Jarrell Williams Bulldog Stadium on Friday night with his helmet held in the air.
Guide to the Editorial Page
posted: 11/07/2009 4:29 a.m.
Only the editorials express the opinion of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. They almost always appear on the left side of the editorial page. The editorial writing staff includes Paul Greenberg, David Barham and Mike Masterson. The columnists—local and syndicatedexpress only their own opinions, as do the cartoonists whose work appears on this page.
NW Arkansas today
posted: 11/07/2009 4:28 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “I don’t feel sorry for us.We’ll manage.” Felsenthal resident Velma Miller, who was forced from her south Arkansas home because of flooding Article, 1B
5 A-WEST Harrison closes out with rout
posted: 11/07/2009 4:28 a.m.
Harrison (5-5, 3-4 5A-West ) collected its third victory in the past four games, defeating Siloam Springs 24-3 on Friday night at F.S. Garrison Stadium.
Governor’s appointments
posted: 11/07/2009 4:28 a.m.
Gov. Mike Beebe has made these 13 appointments, his office said Tuesday: Gerald Carr, Bryant, to the Board of the Division of State Services for the Blind, for a term expiring June 30, 2013, replacing James Johnson.
UCA hires marketing agency for $735,000
posted: 11/07/2009 4:27 a.m.
The University of Central Arkansas board of trustees voted Friday to hire a Little Rock advertising agency to market the university in an effort to boost enrollment.
Ex-police chief’s convictions tossed
posted: 11/07/2009 4:27 a.m.
A former Lonoke police chief convicted of running a criminal gang that dealt drugs, ransacked private homes in search of prescription medication, ripped off drug dealers and engaged in sex with prison inmates had his convictions overturned Thursday by the Arkansas Supreme Court, which ordered a new trial.
The state/region in brief
posted: 11/07/2009 4:26 a.m.
Judge, constable settle ticket row A circuit judge was ticketed for having expired tags after he refused to pull over for a plainclothes constable who attempted to stop him for the offense.
1-4A CONFERENCE Huntsville gets its points across in victory
posted: 11/07/2009 4:25 a.m.
Mission accomplished for Huntsville.
Northwest Arkansas deaths
posted: 11/07/2009 4:25 a.m.
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette publishes, at no charge, death notices of reasonable length for residents of Benton, Carroll, Washington and Madison counties submitted by funeral homes.
Beebe: On dime of state, go direct
posted: 11/07/2009 4:24 a.m.
Gov. Mike Beebe said Friday that legislators should travel cheaply.
4-4A CONFERENCE Turnovers spark Subiaco Academy
posted: 11/07/2009 4:24 a.m.
Subiaco Academy forced three turnovers in the fourth quarter Friday to turn a close game into a decisive victory over West Fork.
Water still rising in flooded town
posted: 11/07/2009 4:24 a.m.
Mike Nash has spent the past week watching the water rise.
Illinois River group appeals plant permit
posted: 11/07/2009 4:23 a.m.
An Illinois River advocacy group filed the only appeal of a sewage-discharge permit issued to the Northwest Arkansas Conservation Authority.
1-4A CONFERENCE Shiloh Christian wraps up another title
posted: 11/07/2009 4:23 a.m.
Shiloh Christian quarterback Kiehl Frazier needed one series to get rid of any pregame jitters and find the right touch on his passes.
Burner of cross gets year in prison, tells judge actions ‘stupid’
posted: 11/07/2009 4:23 a.m.
One of five men convicted in a plot to run a white woman and her three biracial children out of a small town by burning a cross in her yard was sentenced Friday to one year and one day in prison.
Lamar must forfeit five league victories
posted: 11/07/2009 4:22 a.m.
Lamar will have to forfeit five 4-3 A Conference victories because of the use of an ineligible player, the Arkansas Activities Association announced Friday.
Harrison Pulls Away In Second Half Against Siloam Springs
posted: 11/07/2009 4:22 a.m.
The Harrison Goblins collected their third victory over the last four games, defeating Siloam Springs 24-3 on Friday in F.S. Garrison Stadium.
British prime minister scolds Afghan leaders
posted: 11/07/2009 4:22 a.m.
Facing surging public opposition to the war in Afghanistan, Prime Minister Gordon Brown delivered a stinging rebuke Friday to the government in Kabul, threatening to withhold additional British troops if it did not act swiftly to combat widespread corruption.
House OKs bill to safeguard water plants
posted: 11/07/2009 4:21 a.m.
The House approved legislation Friday aimed at making chemical and water treatment facilities less vulnerable to terrorist attack.
Aunt: Hasan no fighter, taunted on religion, wanted out of Army
posted: 11/07/2009 4:21 a.m.
He prayed every day at the Muslim Community Center in Silver Spring, Md., and had sought for several years to be discharged from the U.S. Army, according to his aunt, but was on the eve of his first deployment to war.
Louisiana seizes ACORN offices’ computers
posted: 11/07/2009 4:20 a.m.
State investigators raided ACORN offices Friday, taking away computer hard drives and documents as part of a probe into allegations of embezzlement and tax fraud when the organization’s national headquarters was based in New Orleans.
Van stolen in ’74 found at seaport
posted: 11/07/2009 4:19 a.m.
A Volkswagen van stolen 35 years ago in Washington state has been found in a shipping container at the Los Angeles/ Long Beach seaport.
U.S. hopes to save shaky Honduran deal
posted: 11/07/2009 4:18 a.m.
Ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya said Friday that a deal that could have returned him to power is defunct. Interim President Roberto Micheletti said the same deal has been successfully accomplished.
TOP 25 Boise State holds on at Louisiana Tech
posted: 11/07/2009 4:17 a.m.
Kellen Moore passed for 354 yards and three touchdowns, and BCS No. 7 Boise State beat Louisiana Tech 45-35 on Friday night.
Dig-free garden is low-sweat task
posted: 11/07/2009 4:16 a.m.
If you are up for starting a new garden, vegetable or ornamental, but can’t stand the thought of all that digging, you’re in luck.
Retirement system gains $856 million
posted: 11/07/2009 4:15 a.m.
The Arkansas Teacher Retirement System’s investments jumped $856 million in value to $9.66 billion last quarter as the system reaped the benefits of a rebound in the stock markets, the system’s investment consultant said.
EDITORIALS Two ton of fan mail
posted: 11/07/2009 4:14 a.m.
IS IT just us or have the letter writers been taking their vitamins lately? And not the chewable Flintstone kind, either. But the big-boy, adult vitamins that taste nasty and come with calcium, fish oil and high-octane caffeine.
COLUMNISTS The myth of ’08 demolished
posted: 11/07/2009 4:13 a.m.
Sure, Election Day 2009 will scare moderate Democrats and make passage of Obamacare more difficult. Sure, it makes it easier for resurgent Republicans to raise money and recruit candidates for 2010.
Get smart
posted: 11/07/2009 4:12 a.m.
Baby Einstein videos were marketed with a promise many parents found irresistible : Park your kid in front of the television, and let us make him or her, if not a genius, then at least above average.
LETTERS
posted: 11/07/2009 4:12 a.m.
Significant reform lacking At the height of the Halloween season, a columnist for The Wall Street Journal, Kimberley Strassel, had a scary thought: Maybe all this talk about the public option is designed to set up a bogeyman so all the conversation will be about it and not all the other terrible details of this monstrous bit of legislation.
Elephant chomp
posted: 11/07/2009 4:11 a.m.
Every town would be wise borrow the page from Springdale’s play book that explains how to proactively enforce city codes.
Revitalizing the Delta
posted: 11/07/2009 4:10 a.m.
During the almost four years I served as one of the president’s two appointees to the Delta Regional Authority, I struggled when asked to give a simple explanation of what must happen for the Delta region to once more become a vital cog in this nation’s economic engine.
Schools To End Shots Monday
posted: 11/07/2009 4:05 a.m.
Three weeks to the day that the first shots were given, the Springdale School District will finish its flu vaccination clinics for students on Monday.
RE-DISCOVER DOWNTOWN: Holiday Lights To Move
posted: 11/07/2009 4:04 a.m.
Budget cuts won't end the city's Christmas lights display.
Mayors Explain Technology Advances
posted: 11/07/2009 4:03 a.m.
Technology is where local cities are putting their money to more efficiently provide services, two local mayors told a state legislative committee Friday.
ARKANSAS VS. SOUTH CAROLINA: Time for November drive
posted: 11/07/2009 4:02 a.m.
Arkansas’ postseason fate might well be riding on the outcome of today’s game against South Carolina.
Teacher Finalist For State Award
posted: 11/07/2009 4 a.m.
Springdale teacher Kathy Prophet, one of 15 finalists for the Arkansas Teacher of the Year Award, was named third runner-up during a ceremony Friday evening at the Governor's Mansion in Little Rock.
RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT: SouthPass Slowly Moving
posted: 11/07/2009 3:58 a.m.
A year after the city annexed some 800 acres of a picturesque hillside on the slope of Mount Kessler, development of the large residential and commercial development SouthPass could still be years away.
Walmart Foundation Gives Grant To Club
posted: 11/07/2009 3:55 a.m.
More Fayetteville elementary school children will benefit from after-school care because of a $183,975 grant from the Walmart Foundation, officials said Friday.
Pakistan gunmen attack army officer
posted: 11/07/2009 3:55 a.m.
Gunmen on a motorcycle fired on the car of an army brigadier in Islamabad on Friday morning, the third such drive-by attack against senior military officers in 15 days.
The world in brief
posted: 11/07/2009 3:54 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “If the government fails to meet these five tests, it will have not only failed its own people, it will have forfeited its right to international support.” British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, threatening to withhold British troops from Afghanistan if the government did not make improvements in five key areas, including combating corruption.
Off the wire
posted: 11/07/2009 3:52 a.m.
BASEBALL Lee’s option picked up The Philadelphia Phillies picked up pitcher Cliff Lee’s $9 million option for 2010.
Ribbon Cutting Marks Opening Of Big Lots Store
posted: 11/07/2009 3:52 a.m.
An orange ribbon stretched across the front of Fayetteville's newest discount retail store Friday morning, and with the clip of a scissors Big Lots was officially open.
The nation in brief
posted: 11/07/2009 3:52 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “I cannot comprehend that the enemy was among us.” Jose Padilla, the owner of an apartment complex lived in by Army Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, who is suspected of opening fire on fellow soldiers at Fort Hood, Texas, killing 13
State’s top rusher decides on Auburn
posted: 11/07/2009 3:51 a.m.
Michael Dyer is headed to the SEC, but it won’t be with the Arkansas Razorbacks.
Superior Narrows Third-Quarter Loss
posted: 11/07/2009 3:50 a.m.
Wheelmaker Superior Industries lost less money in the third quarter compared with last year, after two of its largest customers, Chrysler and General Motors, emerged from bankruptcy.
1 dead, 5 hurt in office shooting
posted: 11/07/2009 3:50 a.m.
A gunman opened fire Friday in the offices of an engineering firm where he was let go more than two years ago, killing one person and injuring five, authorities said.
Vandergriff Elementary Celebrates National Recognition
posted: 11/07/2009 3:49 a.m.
The cafeteria at Vandergriff Elementary School was transformed into a sea of bright blue as students clapped, cheered and danced to celebrate the school's naming as a 2009 Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education.
Second thoughts
posted: 11/07/2009 3:48 a.m.
Antics draw suspension for player A New Mexico soccer player has become an Internet celebrity for the wrong reasons.
Getting it straight
posted: 11/07/2009 3:48 a.m.
The Democrat-Gazette wants its news reports to be fair and accurate.
COMMENTARY Martin, Gordon in chase for second
posted: 11/07/2009 3:48 a.m.
Mathematically, Mark Martin of Batesville and Jeff Gordon still have a chance to win the NASCAR Sprint Cup title.
Broad sex education seen effective
posted: 11/07/2009 3:48 a.m.
Sex-education programs that encourage teenagers to delay sexual activity but also teach them how to reduce their chances of getting pregnant or a sexually transmitted disease cut risky sexual behavior, increase condom use and lower the chances of getting the AIDS virus and other infections, an independent expert panel concluded in a report released Friday.
Changes Planned For Interstate
posted: 11/07/2009 3:47 a.m.
APAC-Arkansas of Fayetteville was recently awarded a $2.3 million contract by the Arkansas State Highway Commission for short-term modifications to interchanges on Interstate 540 in Benton and Washington counties.
Berlin inaugurates repainted wall part
posted: 11/07/2009 3:47 a.m.
The Berlin Wall’s longest remaining stretch has been restored to its state of nearly two decades ago.
Collection Exceeds 27 Tons
posted: 11/07/2009 3:47 a.m.
Ever wonder who drinks enough beer and soft drinks in a month to add up to more than 27 tons of aluminum cans?
HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS Rogers still team to beat
posted: 11/07/2009 3:46 a.m.
Rogers has been an underdog before, so not being the “prohibitive favorite” in today’s Class 7A cross country state championship race isn’t anything new.
In the news
posted: 11/07/2009 3:46 a.m.
President Barack Obama, in his first visit to Walter Reed Army Medical Center since taking office, spent nearly two hours Friday with 19 hospitalized soldiers, as well as the families of three soldiers in intensive care, and awarded two Purple Hearts.
Names and faces
posted: 11/07/2009 3:45 a.m.
A judge in California sentenced Girls Gone Wild founder Joe Francis on Friday to 301 days already served and a year of probation for filing false income tax returns and bribing Nevada jail workers. U.S.
Mediators: Climate pact in reach
posted: 11/07/2009 3:45 a.m.
U.N. climate negotiators said Friday that, despite low expectations for setting legally binding emissions targets next month, it is still possible to reach a strong, 192-nation deal to define future work in fighting global warming.
HOTLINE CLOSING: Agencies Pick Up Slack
posted: 11/07/2009 3:44 a.m.
United Way of Northwest Arkansas and area nonprofit agencies are again on the front lines of information dissemination after the statewide 211 social service hotline closed Thursday because a lack of money.
College Hosting Thanksgiving Food Drive
posted: 11/07/2009 3:43 a.m.
The NorthWest Arkansas Community College Empacts student group Feeding Northwest Arkansas will hold a Thanksgiving food drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today across from the college in Bentonville and at three Walmart Supercent- ers -- 3919 N. Mall Ave. in Fayetteville, 2901 U.S. 412 in Siloam Springs, and 2110 W. Walnut St. in Rogers
7 A-CENTRAL North Little Rock grabs share of title
posted: 11/07/2009 3:40 a.m.
North Little Rock turned Van Buren away repeatedly in the first half and then put away the Pointers in the second half.
7 A-WEST Southside rallies late, stops rival
posted: 11/07/2009 3:39 a.m.
Fort Smith Southside frustrated its rival again with a late scoring drive.
Jitters precede House debate
posted: 11/07/2009 3:39 a.m.
Democrats sought to ease lawmakers’ concerns over funding for abortion and illegal aliens on the eve of a health-care floor debate as House leader Steny Hoyer raised the possibility that today’s planned vote may be delayed.
State Review
posted: 11/07/2009 3:34 a.m.
A state review of the Rogers School District turned up some minor problems, said Superintendent Janie Darr.
NEWS IN BRIEF
posted: 11/07/2009 3:34 a.m.
Entergy’s quarterly profit up 5 percent Entergy Arkansas Inc. had net income of $52.9 million in the third quarter, Entergy Corp. of New Orleans said in its quarterly filing released Friday.
Judge Ignores Constable’s Attempted Traffic Stop
posted: 11/07/2009 3:34 a.m.
A local circuit judge didn't pull his vehicle over recently after a plain-clothes constable attempted to make a traffic.
Huckabee To Appear Monday In Rogers
posted: 11/07/2009 3:33 a.m.
Former Gov. Mike Huckabee will be in Rogers Monday.
Commission Wants Machines
posted: 11/07/2009 3:32 a.m.
The Election Commission goes before the Committee of 13 on Tuesday to persuade the Quorum Court the county needs to purchase 200 electronic voting machines.
State’s farm losses forecast to worsen
posted: 11/07/2009 3:32 a.m.
Arkansas farm losses due largely to an abnormally wet year are projected to be well over $225 million, a team of agricultural researchers said Friday.
Sales Tax Vote Meetings Set
posted: 11/07/2009 3:32 a.m.
Public meetings to promote the city's sales tax vote will be held at four locations in the coming weeks.
China bashes U.S. pipe tariffs, starts auto inquiry
posted: 11/07/2009 3:30 a.m.
China criticized Washington for imposing anti-dumping duties on Chinese-made steel pipes and started an investigation Friday of imported U.S. autos, adding to trade tensions two weeks before President Barack Obama visits Beijing.
Fire Captain Honored For Effort
posted: 11/07/2009 3:29 a.m.
Capt. Doug Earp of the Rogers Fire Department was recognized for his efforts in overseeing the installation of new mobile data units and supporting dispatch software in vehicles.
G-20 seeking to secure post-recession growth
posted: 11/07/2009 3:28 a.m.
The world’s top finance officials sought agreement Friday on ways to secure future global economic growth as much of the world emerges from recession.
Hobbs To Host More Eagle Tours
posted: 11/07/2009 3:27 a.m.
Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area is hosting eagle watch tours on Beaver Lake through February 2010. Tour dates include Wednesday, Nov. 22, 25 and 29, according to information from the park.
Retailer war on prices mounts
posted: 11/07/2009 3:27 a.m.
Black Friday Christmas sale advertisements began showing up online late this week as a price war over online book and DVD sales escalated, driven largely by Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
Hay yield cut in half by rainfall
posted: 11/07/2009 3:25 a.m.
Record rainfall from one-after-another storms in September and October has halved the hay crop of some Arkansas farmers, according to state forage experts.
MARKET REPORT Job news ray of light for investors
posted: 11/07/2009 3:24 a.m.
Investors added to the week’s strong gains in the stock market after finding some positives in a surprisingly weak jobs report.
AIG has 2nd quarterly profit in a row
posted: 11/07/2009 3:22 a.m.
AIG said Friday that it was profitable for the second straight quarter as its core insurance operations continue to stabilize after the company’s bailout by the government last year.
Bailout-flush Ally Bank irks rivals with deals, ads
posted: 11/07/2009 3:21 a.m.
Its TV and print ads poke fun at the baitand-switch tactics of other banks. Its interest rates on CDs have been the most generous in the industry.
Ask the expert
posted: 11/07/2009 3:18 a.m.
I promised myself last year that we’d do what we could to our home to make it more comfortable this year. It stayed cold indoors all last winter and we hated it.
U.S. natural gas supply has 30 years left, Pickens says
posted: 11/07/2009 3:16 a.m.
T. Boone Pickens, who has spent more than a year telling Americans the answer to their energy woes is natural gas, said Thursday that the U.S. natural gas supply will probably dry up in about 30 years.
Business news in brief
posted: 11/07/2009 3:15 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “I’ve probably lost about $100,000 just on the alfalfa.” Jack Whitfield, owner of Toltec Hay Farm in Scott, who added that his entire 160 acres of top-quality alfalfa is dead.
CLICK & CLACK’S CAR TALK
posted: 11/07/2009 3:11 a.m.
DEAR TOM AND RAY: My husband actually said this: “If you ask Click and Clack, and they say I did something wrong, I’ll stop doing it.” So here we go: When my husband backs my new Toyota minivan out of our driveway (he’s backing it down a hill), he doesn’t use the brakes.
In the garden
posted: 11/07/2009 3:10 a.m.
Q I have about 10 giant red tip [photinias] on one side of my house that need to be trimmed. I want to do a major trimming from 10 feet down to about 8 feet. Is it too late in the year to cut them back?
Personal space
posted: 11/07/2009 3:09 a.m.
Jon Etienne Mourot Where I live: Kyle Boswell and I live in a French country-style house in Leawood. We gutted the house when we bought it and we’re just now finishing up the final details.
Tools & toys
posted: 11/07/2009 3:08 a.m.
Torto Ceiling Fan What’s to love: The Fanimation fan has just three blades and a different kind of airflow pattern.
ON CHRISTIANITY
posted: 11/07/2009 3:07 a.m.
DEAR REV. GRAHAM: I wish I could be friendly and outgoing like other people are, but I’ve always been a very shy person, and whenever I get in a group I just clam up and don’t say anything. Can God change my personality? — D.E.
OTUS THE HEAD CAT Ban on fall turkey hunt overturned by petition
posted: 11/07/2009 3:06 a.m.
Dear Otus, I was the one who, after the court ruled in favor of the Game and Fish Commission’s arbitrary, capricious, myopic and officious ban, organized the petition drive to restore our God-given right to hunt turkeys in the fall.
Keep it clean
posted: 11/07/2009 3:05 a.m.
How can I get rid of the stickiness on my kitchen cabinets, especially around the knobs and handles? Kitchen cabinets, and other surfaces, collect grease, dirt, food particles and moisture more than other parts of the house, especially around handles, knobs and pulls.
HOROSCOPES BY HOLIDAY
posted: 11/07/2009 3 a.m.
Happy birthday. You will be an agent for change.This month your own example of improved fi tness and fresh style will attract interest and followers. You’ll share your insights in December and really make people think.
HELPFUL HINTS
posted: 11/07/2009 2:59 a.m.
DEAR HELOISE: A while ago, you had a column about many pets losing their homes in the foreclosure crisis, and how adopting one of these homeless pets could end up adding a very special member to your family.
Almanacs appeal to wider audience than just farmers
posted: 11/07/2009 2:58 a.m.
Here are three words you might expect to cause instant seizure with an Internet search engine: Old. Farmer’s. Almanac.
Check your knowledge
posted: 11/07/2009 2:56 a.m.
1. Who plays the role of Mitch Albom in the 1999 movie Tuesdays With Morrie, a film adapted from the book of the same name written by Albom? 2.What was Charles Lindbergh’s nickname after his record flight across the Atlantic in 1927?
Bike Jam Takes Center Stage
posted: 11/07/2009 2:50 a.m.
If you're looking for the happening place this weekend, odds are you'll find it in the woods on Northwest A Street.
Church Plans Bazaar
posted: 11/07/2009 2:29 a.m.
Trinkets, treasures, usables, wearables and playables will be for sale at St. Bernard Catholic Church's Holiday Bazaar, scheduled for 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 14.
Self-Defense Class Offered
posted: 11/07/2009 2:26 a.m.
The Bentonville Police Department will host a 12-hour women’s self-defense class, beginning at 6 p.m. Nov. 16
Friday, November 6
Northwest Personal Space
posted: 11/06/2009 10:53 p.m.
Photographer Diana Michelle Hausam tells why the darkroom at Nadine Baum Studios is her favorite space.
Man pleads guilty to sexual indecency
posted: 11/06/2009 9:24 a.m.
A Rogers man was placed on statesupervised probation after he admitted to exposing himself to a 15-year-old girl.
Center Needs Donations
posted: 11/06/2009 9:21 a.m.
The annual open house Thursday at the Adult Development Center of Benton County was the organization’s last open house at that Town West Drive location.
Faircloth Overcomes Disability
posted: 11/06/2009 9:20 a.m.
There’s no time for excuses on or othe field for the Heritage High School football team.
Panel Finalizes Budget Draft
posted: 11/06/2009 9:19 a.m.
The Benton County Finance Committee finalized a draft of the county’s 2010 budget Tuesday.
College Moves On Preservation
posted: 11/06/2009 9:15 a.m.
Members of NorthWest Arkansas Community College’s Land Use and Planning Committee took steps Thursday toward preserving a small ecological area on the northern section of the Bentonville campus.
Holiday Food Drive Saturday
posted: 11/06/2009 9:14 a.m.
The NorthWest Arkansas Community College Empacts student group Feeding Northwest Arkansas will hold a Thanksgiving food drive from 10 a.m.
Attorney: Parents In Treatment
posted: 11/06/2009 9:13 a.m.
The parents of five girls killed in a March 2008 house fire are in separate facilities undergoing drug treatment.
Run Planned To Raise Money For Cemetery
posted: 11/06/2009 9:11 a.m.
A nonprofit group that supports the operation of Fayetteville National Cemetery will hold a 5K run Saturday to raise money to expand the cemetery’s borders.
Man Pleads Not Guilty To Aggravated Robbery
posted: 11/06/2009 9:10 a.m.
A Rogers man pleaded not guilty to participating in the attempted armed robbery of a convenience store.
Angel Tree Kicks Off Season Of Giving
posted: 11/06/2009 9:09 a.m.
The Salvation Army kicked off the season of giving Thursday with a towering tree and paper angels at the Northwest Arkansas Mall.
Man Seeks Job Through Moving Message
posted: 11/06/2009 8:57 a.m.
After two months of unemployment and more than 30 application snubs, 36-year-old Terry Evans is pinning his hopes for employment on his wheels.
Rogers Child’s Artwork Selected For Card
posted: 11/06/2009 8:53 a.m.
Artwork by Camden Tucker, 5, of Rogers, was chosen as a card design for the annual Arkansas Children’s Hospital Auxiliary holiday card project. She is the daughter of Donald and Stephanie Tucker.
Wary, Rogers Wallop Heritage
posted: 11/06/2009 8:51 a.m.
Nick Wary passed for 280 yards and five touchdowns, and the Rogers High defense intercepted Rogers Heritage quarterback Forrest Johnson three times as the Mounties defeated the War Eagles 36-27 in Northwest Arkansas Conference junior high action in Mountie Stadium on Thursday night.
Lions, Tigers Have Many Playoff Scenarios
posted: 11/06/2009 8:48 a.m.
Prairie Grove coach Danny Abshier can’t rattle all of the dierent scenarios othe top of his head.
JUNIOR HIGH FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Lingle Preserves Win With Goal-Line Stand
posted: 11/06/2009 8:46 a.m.
Ryan Moreland recorded two sacks, Jeremy Spiekes added four tackles for loss and Rogers Lingle came up with a goal-line stand to preserve its 13-8 win over Oakdale on Thursday.
HIV Money Slashed In Budget
posted: 11/06/2009 8:30 a.m.
The Benton County Finance Committee finalized a draft of the county’s 2010 budget Tuesday.
College Considers Preservation Efforts
posted: 11/06/2009 8:26 a.m.
Members of NorthWest Arkansas Community College’s Land Use and Planning Committee took steps Thursday toward preserving a small ecological area on the northern section of the Bentonville campus.
Homeless Center Seeks Help For Vets
posted: 11/06/2009 8:21 a.m.
Officials with Seven Hills Homeless Center in Fayetteville say they’ve seen an increase in the number of Northwest Arkansas veterans facing homelessness who are in immediate need of help.
Salvation Army Raises Tree
posted: 11/06/2009 8:18 a.m.
The Salvation Army kicked off the season of giving Thursday with a towering tree and paper angels at the Northwest Arkansas Mall.
Hospital Releases Student
posted: 11/06/2009 8:16 a.m.
The last of five Fayetteville High School students being treated at Washington Regional Medical Center for jimson weed poisoning has been released from the hospital.
Group Racing For Acreage
posted: 11/06/2009 8:15 a.m.
A nonprofit group that supports the operation of Fayetteville National Cemetery will hold a 5K run Saturday to raise money to expand the cemetery’s borders.
Neighbors Join Rock Quarry Fight
posted: 11/06/2009 8:14 a.m.
Neighbors of a proposed rock quarry west of Fayetteville want to intervene in an appeal of the county’s decision to deny the project.
Defense Wants Capital Murder Trial Reset
posted: 11/06/2009 8:12 a.m.
Attorneys for Ricky Ray Anderson, charged with capital murder in the death of Jill Lynn Ulmer, are asking for another delay because they’re waiting on a mental examination.
Gahagans Runs Roughshod Over Cowboys
posted: 11/06/2009 8:11 a.m.
What began as the annual season finale between Woodland and Ramay turned into the Brice Gahagans Show.
Playoffs Start Early
posted: 11/06/2009 8:07 a.m.
All week, Springdale High interim coach Dennis DeBusk has reminded his players that the playoffs start now.
MAKING MOVIE MAGIC: 540 FESTIVAL SHOWCASES FEATURE FILMS
posted: 11/06/2009 7:18 a.m.
It started with a younger brother’s awed question: “We could make a real movie?” Todd Wolfe, in the middle of editing “some long-form music video stu,” told his younger brother, Matthew, that indeed they could. Then he promptly put the conversation out of his mind.
Tomatoes, Tunes Flying High: CABARET BENEFITS NWACC CHAMBER SINGERS
posted: 11/06/2009 7:18 a.m.
Music majors or not, students have fun singing for their supper as part of the NorthWest Arkansas Community College Chamber Singers.
NOTHING AMISS ON DICKSON Arts Collective Expands Offerings And Locations
posted: 11/06/2009 7:16 a.m.
Among the many things that the Art Amiss show is, certainly one of the most prominent ones is busy. The biannual art show, which comes to Northwest Arkansas for the 11th time on Wednesday, is a combination of art, theater, videography, music, fashion and much more.
GOOD FRIENDS, GOOD FOOD COMPETITIVE BARBECUE TEAM FOLLOWS SUCCESS TO DINER
posted: 11/06/2009 7:14 a.m.
In a corner next to a bright red fire extinguisher, a collection of colorful award ribbons dangles from towering trophies. A few steps away behind a swinging red gate, the winner of those honors gets put on a plate and sandwiched between a side of beans and potato salad.
‘A Camera Bug as a Boy’: WALSH TAKES ARMCHAIR TRAVELERS TO ITALY
posted: 11/06/2009 7:13 a.m.
His name may not be as well known as Steven Spielberg or Quentin Tarantino, but Stan Walsh is famous filmmaker in his own genre.
October sales figures have retailers hopeful
posted: 11/06/2009 7:06 a.m.
Retail sales results for October, the best figures since April 2008, show that Americans are spending a little more. But will they be willing to pay full price this Christmas season?
Senate blocks citizenship query in census
posted: 11/06/2009 7:05 a.m.
Senate Democrats on Thursday blocked a GOP attempt to require next year’s census forms to ask people whether they are U.S. citizens.
Suddenly in road, a 2-ton elephant
posted: 11/06/2009 7:04 a.m.
A couple driving home from church nearly slammed into a pachyderm that had escaped from a circus Wednesday.
Health plan will pass, House leader predicts
posted: 11/06/2009 7:02 a.m.
Democratic leader Steny Hoyer predicted the House will narrowly pass a sweeping overhaul of U.S. health-care policy as the party sought to resolve concerns about abortion and medical care for illegal aliens.
LISTEN HERE!: Jewel Still Sparkles
posted: 11/06/2009 7:01 a.m.
That there is discussion about her music’s genres has always baffled Jewel Kilcher.
Israel: Iran arms cache ‘war crime’
posted: 11/06/2009 7:01 a.m.
Israel said Thursday that Hezbollah could have bombarded the Jewish state for a month with the weapons confiscated in the country’s largest-ever arms seizure, and called on the world to focus on the Lebanese militants’ chief backer, Iran, rather than assailing Israel.
‘Bound’ by Their Hearts FAMILY AT CENTER OF ‘BROADWAY’ JOURNEY
posted: 11/06/2009 7 a.m.
In Neil Simon’s “Broadway Bound,” a tight-knit but dysfunctional Jewish family falls apart.
West Bank’s Abbas would rather not run again
posted: 11/06/2009 6:59 a.m.
The Palestinian president said Thursday that he does not want to run for another term in the January elections, blaming a stalemate in Mideast peace talks on Israel and the United States.
Jason Ventures Into New World
posted: 11/06/2009 6:59 a.m.
Like Jason’s quest to find the coveted Golden Fleece, Scotland’s Visible Fictions theater company has taken on a treacherous and nearly impossible mission — to bring Greek mythology to life in the modern world.
U.N. orders staff Afghan exits
posted: 11/06/2009 6:58 a.m.
The United Nations is sending about 600 foreign staff members out of the country or into secure compounds because of the deadly Taliban attack on U.N. workers, warning the Afghan government Thursday that international support will wane unless it cracks down on corruption fueling the insurgency.
Oklahoma seeks extension in poultry case
posted: 11/06/2009 6:58 a.m.
A federal judge on Thursday told Oklahoma attorneys he won’t allow them an extra four weeks to present evidence against Tyson Foods and six other poultry companies.
CONCERTS AWAY!
posted: 11/06/2009 6:58 a.m.
The following is a list of performances within a day’s driving distance of Northwest Arkansas. Tickets for all events are currently on sale. Readers are encouraged to verify times and admission prices. For more information, call venues directly.
GRIDLOCK GURU 102 relief is unlikely for 3 years
posted: 11/06/2009 6:57 a.m.
There’s much ado this week about two not-so-hot driving spots in Bentonville.
FAYETTEVILLE Panel: Online news must vary from print
posted: 11/06/2009 6:57 a.m.
Newspapers can further their role as “gatekeepers” of accuracy and distinguish themselves from a growing number of information providers by creating Internet offerings that differ from their print products, a panel of journalists said Friday.
LOOK HERE!
posted: 11/06/2009 6:56 a.m.
PANEL UNVEILING The second phase of the Artery installation will take place at 4 p.m. Saturday at EureKan Art Studio and Gallery, 150 N. Main in Eureka Springs. The panels to be unveiled are by Katy Stoia, Jody Adams, Beau Satori, Carol Saari and Cathy Nordberg. The work will be displayed for two years on the exterior of the EureKan Art building.
Justices order hearing for condemned Crawford County man
posted: 11/06/2009 6:56 a.m.
A death row inmate’s request for a circuit court to determine his competence to stand trial and whether prosecutors withheld evidence was granted Thursday by the Arkansas Supreme Court.
Non-UA professors, Episcopalian disagree on adoption limit act
posted: 11/06/2009 6:55 a.m.
More than a hundred students at the University of Arkansas School of Law heard the legal, moral and social pros and cons of the state’s adoption-limit measure during a symposium Thursday.
Health care best as is, poll suggests
posted: 11/06/2009 6:54 a.m.
A poll conducted Oct. 14-28 of 754 adult Arkansans indicates that 44 percent believe health-care quality will decline if it’s changed by Congress, while 30 percent predict little or no change.
ARTS AWAY!
posted: 11/06/2009 6:54 a.m.
What’s Up’s Arts Away! listing spotlights entertainment events in the Mid-South region. For further information on the events, please call the numbers listed.
LIVE! IN NWA
posted: 11/06/2009 6:53 a.m.
The following is a list of live performances in Northwest Arkansas. Readers are encouraged to verify times and admission prices. For details, call venues directly. To add listings, e-mail schedules to whatsup@nwarktimes.com, fax them to 442-1714, or call 571-6447.
Northwest Arkansas deaths
posted: 11/06/2009 6:52 a.m.
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette publishes, at no charge, death notices of reasonable length for residents of Benton, Carroll, Washington and Madison counties submitted by funeral homes.
The state/region in brief
posted: 11/06/2009 6:51 a.m.
The parents of five girls killed in a March 2008 house fire here are believed to be in separate facilities undergoing drug treatment.
NW Arkansas today
posted: 11/06/2009 6:50 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “It’s both a wonderful and a terrible time to pursue journalism education.” Matthew Waite, developer of Politifact.com, on the future of news media Article, 1B
EDITORIALS In Fayetteville to stay
posted: 11/06/2009 6:49 a.m.
Tune up all 76 trombones! Put a call into Annie! Break out the Sound of Music! Those awful rumors are officially laid to rest: The wicked witch is dead!
Here we go again
posted: 11/06/2009 6:48 a.m.
THERE’S A LOT of liquor in them thar hills. Wait. Let’s rephrase that. There’s plenty of liquor for sale in Northwest Arkansas as long as the state agrees.
Moore misses big run
posted: 11/06/2009 6:48 a.m.
Former Arkansas All-America quarterback Billy Moore figures he’s missed just two or three Razorbacks home football games the past 10 years, so it was a fluke he wasn’t at Reynolds Razorback Stadium last Saturday.
Attacker kills 12, injures 31 at Fort Hood
posted: 11/06/2009 6:47 a.m.
An Army mental health doctor facing deployment overseas reportedly opened fire Thursday at the Fort Hood military base in an attack that killed 12 people and wounded 31.
ECCLESIA PREVIEW Early schedule a big challenge
posted: 11/06/2009 6:47 a.m.
Ecclesia College won 12 games in its debut season in the National Christian College Athletic Association.
Anderson steps to front for OSU
posted: 11/06/2009 6:46 a.m.
With the game on the line, Byron Eaton was going to get the ball for Oklahoma State. It was just expected.
AARP gets behind House’s health plans
posted: 11/06/2009 6:45 a.m.
The nation’s largest organization for older adults on Thursday announced its support for health-care legislation being considered in Washington, just 48 hours before the House is expected to vote.
Harding can play role of spoiler
posted: 11/06/2009 6:45 a.m.
Harding’s Ronnie Huckeba has been coaching at his alma mater since 1986, is well-respected and generally among the friendliest of the Gulf South Conference’s football coaches.
NO. 1 SPRINGDALE HAR-BER AT NO. 2 BENTONVILLE Bentonville gets chance to play spoiler
posted: 11/06/2009 6:44 a.m.
Springdale Har-Ber ruined Bentonville’s chance of going undefeated last year by beating the Tigers to end the regular season.
World Series winners set their sights on roster
posted: 11/06/2009 6:44 a.m.
The sign men were out bright and early at the New York Yankees minor league complex, sticking vinyl strips with a fresh, white “27” over the “26” that had been up on the board for nine long years to mark the team’s total of World Series titles.
Williams sets Panthers’ mark
posted: 11/06/2009 6:43 a.m.
It was third-and-8 and Carolina Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams of Wynne appeared bottled up at the line of scrimmage. The television camera was fixed on the scrum — before jerking to the right while Arizona Cardinals players looked on in bewilderment.
BREEDERS’ CUP: DAY 1 Zenyatta to race in Cup
posted: 11/06/2009 6:42 a.m.
The Breeders’ Cup Ladies’ Classic is missing its leading lady, with defending champion Zenyatta pitting her 13-0 record against the boys on Day 2 of the season-ending world championships.
Fannie Mae to offer rental option
posted: 11/06/2009 6:42 a.m.
Thousands of borrowers on the verge of foreclosure will soon have the option of renting their homes from Fannie Mae, under a policy announced Thursday.
Insider trading inquiry adds 14
posted: 11/06/2009 6:41 a.m.
Criminal charges have been filed against 14 people, including attorneys and Wall Street professionals, in a widening $53 million insider trading case that has already snared one of the richest men in America, federal prosecutors said Thursday.
Getting it straight
posted: 11/06/2009 6:41 a.m.
The Democrat-Gazette wants its news reports to be fair and accurate.
COMING ATTRACTIONS
posted: 11/06/2009 6:40 a.m.
A group of rogue disc jockeys in the 1960s drive the British government crazy by playing rock records in defiance of the law from a boat in the middle of the North Atlantic. With Philip Seymour Hoffman, Bill Nighy, Rhys Ifans, Kenneth Branagh; directed by Richard Curtis. Nov. 13
Bridges turned from blase to being committed actor
posted: 11/06/2009 6:40 a.m.
In The Men Who Stare at Goats, Jeff Bridges plays Bill Django, a military man who returns from Vietnam to embrace the ’60s counterculture headlong — the whole Aquarian Age, flower power, altered states of consciousness thing.
Added aid for homebuyers, jobless clears Congress
posted: 11/06/2009 6:40 a.m.
Congress passed legislation expanding an $8,000 tax credit for first-time homebuyers, extending unemployment benefits and providing tax refunds to money-losing companies.
Goats’ director, star go way back
posted: 11/06/2009 6:40 a.m.
Nearly 20 years ago Grant Heslov met fellow struggling actor George Clooney at an audition.
Throwing away the key
posted: 11/06/2009 6:38 a.m.
Should a juvenile be sent to prison for life for a crime that doesn’t involve murder?
Missing baby girl found OK in box
posted: 11/06/2009 6:38 a.m.
Investigators spent five days searching dense vines and marshes for a missing infant, only to find her lying quietly in a 2-foot-by-3-foot cedar box that had been shoved under her baby sitter’s bed.
LETTERS
posted: 11/06/2009 6:36 a.m.
Enforce noise ordinances I was actually shocked to see the letter from the gentleman complaining about the unnecessary noise that is rapidly on the increase from unmuffled motorcycles, particularly “rolling thunder” Harley-Davidsons.
Hair-splitting over hate
posted: 11/06/2009 6:36 a.m.
Even if all the hate crime victims over the past 10 years stood up and applauded President Obama’s signing of the Matthew Shepard Act last week, which added new gender and sexual orientation categories to the federal statute, it wouldn’t equal the roar of an average Razorback football crowd.
Don’t keep the change
posted: 11/06/2009 6:35 a.m.
A customer walks into a local eatery an hour past rush hour bearing a hearty appetite and a good book.
Progress slow on Honduras unity efforts
posted: 11/06/2009 6:31 a.m.
Efforts to create a unity government aimed at ending Honduras’ political standoff appeared to be dragging past Thursday’s deadline, though representatives of the overthrown president and his rivals reported progress.
The world in brief
posted: 11/06/2009 6:30 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “There is a belief among some that the international commitment to Afghanistan will continue whatever happens. ... I would like to emphasize that that is not correct.” Kai Eide, the top U.N. official in Afghanistan, warning the Afghan government that international support will wane unless it cracks down on corruption
The nation in brief
posted: 11/06/2009 6:29 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “I wouldn’t refer to it as a squeaker, but I think it’s going to be close.” House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Md., predicting the House will pass an overhaul of U.S.
In the news
posted: 11/06/2009 6:29 a.m.
Michelle Obama, the first lady, visiting the Energy Department for her 13th stop on a tour of the federal bureaucracy, quizzed middle-school students during a practice science quiz competition, joking, “I’ll be reporting the results back to the president. So no pressure, young people.”
Names and faces
posted: 11/06/2009 6:28 a.m.
Morgan Freeman has settled a lawsuit related to a 2008 car accident that seriously injured him and a passenger, according to court records posted Thursday.
A leader or figurehead?
posted: 11/06/2009 6:25 a.m.
Several bomb blasts accompanied Hillary Clinton’s recent trip to Pakistan. This was a wake-up call in more ways than one. The moment had come for Clinton to act more boldly as the nation’s top diplomat.
UA facilities plan first step, AD says
posted: 11/06/2009 6:23 a.m.
Arkansas Athletic Director Jeff Long said Thursday there is no definitive timetable to begin work on a proposed football operations center, but Coach Bobby Petrino made his opinion known.
Ex-official pleads guilty to DWI
posted: 11/06/2009 6:22 a.m.
A former Pulaski County Special School District administrator pleaded guilty Thursday to driving drunk in March when he was stopped with a large bottle of vodka, a pack of beer and some Listerine in his car.
Off the wire
posted: 11/06/2009 6:20 a.m.
GOLF Watney shoots 64 Nick Watney tied the course record with an 8-under-par 64 for a twoshot lead in the HSBC Champions — in its first season as a World Golf Championship event — at Sheshan International Golf Club in Shanghai, China. Ryan Moore, Shane Lowry and Martin Kaymer each shot a 66.
COMMENTARY Contracts keep NFL coaches at work
posted: 11/06/2009 6:19 a.m.
Each of the 32 men who began this NFL season as a head coach still holds the job, and it’s not because all 32 bosses are happy.
THE RECRUITING GUY: NCAA targets youth coaches
posted: 11/06/2009 6:18 a.m.
Not everybody is cheering the NCAA board of directors’ recent decision to clamp down on various aspects of college basketball recruiting.
Second thoughts
posted: 11/06/2009 6:18 a.m.
Fans turn to Teddy for advice Longtime Cleveland Browns season-ticket holders Mike Randall, aka “Dawg Pound Mike,” and Tony Schafer, aka “Mobile Dawg,” who encouraged fans to stay out of their seats for the opening kickoff on Monday Night Football on Nov.
Razorbacks report
posted: 11/06/2009 6:17 a.m.
Arkansas sophomore walkon safety Seth Armbrust got some spotlight time against Eastern Michigan when he blocked a punt and returned it for a touchdown.
Arkansas Supreme Court
posted: 11/06/2009 6:16 a.m.
The Arkansas Supreme Court released opinions on Thursday.The court's ruling and the names of the cases are reprinted here. The full opinions and other court proceedings, including per curiam decisions, orders and submissions, can be found on the Internet at courts. state.ar.us.
LIKE IT IS: Quarterback play pivotal against Spurrier
posted: 11/06/2009 6:10 a.m.
Forget the aw shucks, gee whiz approach, the ol’ ball coach is a lot more Steve Superior than he is country boy.
Companies see productivity soar
posted: 11/06/2009 5:58 a.m.
Companies across the nation are finding ways to do more with fewer workers, dimming hopes that hiring will take off anytime soon.
Project Budget Tight
posted: 11/06/2009 5:52 a.m.
A wide variety of questions at a town hall meeting Thursday received the same answer — lack of money.
Justices suspend Simes
posted: 11/06/2009 5:50 a.m.
A circuit judge from Helena-West Helena will be suspended from the bench until his term ends next year but won’t be barred from seeking re-election, the Arkansas Supreme Court ruled Thursday in a 4-3 decision.
Committee Budgets No Wage Increases
posted: 11/06/2009 5:49 a.m.
The Benton County Finance Committee fi nalized a draft of the county’s 2010 budget Tuesday.
Church Parking Lot Filling Up
posted: 11/06/2009 5:47 a.m.
Volunteers who arrived at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on Wednesday morning to begin preparing meals could not find anywhere to park, said the Rev. Lowell Grisham.
River commerce riding a wave
posted: 11/06/2009 5:47 a.m.
Despite swollen rivers and an economic downtown, commerce along the Arkansas River is barging ahead, already surpassing last year’s tonnage.
Vance trial focus on earlier attack
posted: 11/06/2009 5:46 a.m.
The DNA that led to Curtis Lavelle Vance being charged in Anne Pressly’s slaying came from an attack on a Marianna schoolteacher who told a Pulaski County jury Thursday that she was raped by a burly intruder who had a distinctive voice.
GM’s U.S. aid seen possible to help Opel
posted: 11/06/2009 5:46 a.m.
General Motors Co.’s top executive said Thursday that the automaker could tap some of its $50 billion in U.S. government aid to help restructure GM’s European Opel unit.
Disney’s lavish A Christmas Carol observes novel’s darker tone
posted: 11/06/2009 5:45 a.m.
The new Disney A Christmas Carol advances motion-capture animation closer to photo-realism. Dazzling, ornate visuals take us to the snowy London of 1837, swooping over its digital rooftops and down its digital chimneys.
Run To Support Cemetery
posted: 11/06/2009 5:44 a.m.
A nonprofit group that supports the operation of Fayetteville National Cemetery will hold a 5K run Saturday to raise money to expand the cemetery’s borders.
Hogs’ freshmen pull their weight
posted: 11/06/2009 5:44 a.m.
Arkansas’ freshman class had some pretty good moments in Thursday night’s 102-69 exhibition victory over LeMoyne-Owen before an estimated 3,233 fans in Walton Arena.
Business news in brief
posted: 11/06/2009 5:43 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “We believe businesses will have to start to increase hours worked and payrolls around the turn of the year, since they cannot expect their current work force to sustain such rapid productivity growth.” Michelle Meyer, an economist at Barclays Capital
Shewmaker Speaks At Lunch
posted: 11/06/2009 5:43 a.m.
Wal-Mart employees can’t take sports tickets, trips or any item of value from suppliers or firms that do business with the retailer.
MARKET REPORT Dow up 200 on jobs, Cisco news
posted: 11/06/2009 5:43 a.m.
A drop in unemployment claims and an upbeat forecast from Cisco Systems Inc. gave investors a jolt of confidence a day before a key government report on jobs.
Arkansas vs. South Carolina: Two runs, 47 years apart
posted: 11/06/2009 5:41 a.m.
Sophomore tailback Broderick Green didn’t immediately jell in the crowded Arkansas backfield last spring and in fall camp after transferring from Southern California.
ON FILM NLR hosts Warriors’ ‘World Premiere’
posted: 11/06/2009 5:41 a.m.
If you missed the brothers Brent and Craig Renaud’s latest documentary Warrior Champions: From Baghdad to Beijing at the recent Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival, you’ll have another chance Thursday at its theatrical “World Premiere” at the Lakewood 8 Theater in North Little Rock.
REVIEW: The Men Who Stare at Goats
posted: 11/06/2009 5:41 a.m.
The Men Who Stare at Goats 79 Cast: George Clooney, Ewan McGregor, Jeff Bridges, Kevin Spacey Director: Grant Heslov Rating: R for language, some drug content and brief nudity Running time: 93 minutes “Wacky” isn’t George Clooney’s strong suit as an actor. But it’s always at least amusing to watch the suave, silky leading man let his freak flag fly.
REVIEW: Coco Before Chanel
posted: 11/06/2009 5:40 a.m.
Nobody wants to be Amelie forever. Not even Audrey Tautou, whose film career got vertical lift by portraying a wide-eyed gamine with a unique sense of justice in the 2001 French charmer.
Box office
posted: 11/06/2009 5:40 a.m.
The last time one of Michael Jackson’s tours played the United States was 1988. So perhaps it’s no surprise that This Is It, a documentary made from rehearsal footage for Jackson’s planned London concert series, did more than twice as much business internationally in its first five days as it did domestically.
NWACC Thanksgiving Food Drive Saturday
posted: 11/06/2009 5:40 a.m.
The NorthWest Arkansas Community College Empacts student group Feeding Northwest Arkansas will hold a Thanksgiving food drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday across from the college in Bentonville and at three Walmart Supercenters — 3919 N. Mall Ave. in Fayetteville, 2901 U.S. 412 in Siloam Springs, and 2110 W. Walnut St. in Rogers.
ON CHRISTIANITY
posted: 11/06/2009 5:39 a.m.
DEAR REV. GRAHAM: Please pray for me. The doctor says I need open-heart surgery, and I’m scared I won’t make it. I’ve never been a religious person, but is it too late to turn to God? If I died right now, I know I wouldn’t go to heaven. — D.F.
Syntroleum Posts Profit, Defies Analysts’ Predictions
posted: 11/06/2009 5:39 a.m.
When Tulsa, Okla.,-based Syntroleum Corporation hitched its wagon to meat giant Tyson Foods in June 2007 with plans to make renewable fuel from chicken fat, plenty of analysts were skeptical.
Film clips
posted: 11/06/2009 5:39 a.m.
ASTRO BOY, PG A young robot with incredible powers, created by a brilliant scientist, learns the joys and emotions of being human and gains the strength to embrace his destiny. Animated. With voices of Freddie Highmore, Charlize Theron, Nicolas Cage, Donald Sutherland, Kristen Bell, Nathan Lane; directed by David Bowers.
HOROSCOPES BY HOLIDAY
posted: 11/06/2009 5:38 a.m.
Happy birthday. You have the remarkable and rare talent called “common sense.“ You’ll use it to grow rich and powerful. It’s a comfort to be needed and wanted through December.You’ll also appreciate the freedom you have in January. At work, you show versatility and range. A VIP takes notice and promotes you.
Last Of Weed-Ingesting Teens Leaves Hospital
posted: 11/06/2009 5:38 a.m.
The last of five Fayetteville High School students being treated at Washington Regional Medical Center for jimson weed poisoning has been released from the hospital.
HELPFUL HINTS
posted: 11/06/2009 5:37 a.m.
DEAR HELOISE: I recently bought a house, and the linen closet in the hallway has a musty smell and damp feeling. I placed baking soda in it to absorb odor and dampness, but it’s not working. Help!
Check your knowledge
posted: 11/06/2009 5:37 a.m.
1. In the final race of horse racing’s Triple Crown, Afleet Alex won the Belmont by how many lengths, within two? 2. Identify the four words often printed on matchbook covers. 3. What leading sport originated in Springfield, Mass.? 4. What do most species of the lungfish do during the dry season?
Screen gems
posted: 11/06/2009 5:37 a.m.
Channel surfers can warm to some Gallic sizzle with French Gigolo, available on IFC’s video-on-demand platform. It stars Nathalie Baye as a cool, elegant TV personality.
Homeless Center Seeks Help For Veterans
posted: 11/06/2009 5:31 a.m.
Officials with Seven Hills Homeless Center in Fayetteville say they’ve seen an increase in the number of Northwest Arkansas veterans facing homelessness who are in immediate need of help.
Pension Board May Not Be Able To Reduce Benefits
posted: 11/06/2009 5:28 a.m.
The Fayetteville Firemen’s Pension and Relief Fund Board of Trustees may not be able to reduce retirement benefits for its members, even though the pension fund seems headed for insolvency.
Police Arrest Two In Gravette Robbery
posted: 11/06/2009 5:27 a.m.
Authorities have arrested two men in connection with a July armed robbery.
HOW WE SEE IT: Arkansas 211 Shutdown A Big Loss
posted: 11/06/2009 5:25 a.m.
During its all-too-short life, Arkansas 211 racked up some impressive numbers. According to executive director Nathan Cook, the service, which helped connect Arkansans with social-service providers across the state, received more than 150,000 calls after it began in May 2007. Add in all the e-mail messages and the visits people made to the program’s Web site, and more than 350,000 folks have contacted 211.
COMMENTARY: Reform Meeting Worthless
posted: 11/06/2009 5:23 a.m.
U. S. Sen. Blanche Lincoln and President Barack Obama met on health care for a half-hour in the Oval Office on Tuesday afternoon. You wonder what in the world could have been said. There’s not a position on a health care detail between them.
PUBLIC VIEWPOINT: Ode To Annie, Loving Dog
posted: 11/06/2009 5:21 a.m.
Some four years ago our son, who is a family practice M.D. on the West Coast, phoned home with a message for his mother. “Mom,” he said, “I generally suggest to my older patients that they get a dog for a pet and companionship.” Marki went out that very afternoon, visited the Springdale Animal Shelter and found a young, half-grown beagle/ Shar pei mix. Marki and the hound were immediately attracted to each other.
Our Condolences
posted: 11/06/2009 5:20 a.m.
Our sympathies go to the family, friends and community of Cody Scott Noble, 16, a junior at Siloam Springs High School who died Monday at his home. He was a member of the honor roll, the football team, the track team and of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
Casualties Of War
posted: 11/06/2009 5:19 a.m.
To honor the men and women in our armed forces and remind our readers of their sacrifices, the Springdale Morning News is publishing Department of Defense announcements identifying Americans killed in active military operations. Frank R. Walker, 66, of Oklahoma City died of noncombat-related medical causes Oct. 28 at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the 72nd Civil Engineering Directorate, Tinker Air Force Base, Okla.
Poker Run Aids Children’s Shelter
posted: 11/06/2009 5:18 a.m.
The annual Shelter from the Storm Motorcycle Poker Run is Saturday.
RIVALRY BUILDING BETWEEN 7A-WEST POWERS BENTONVILLE, HAR-BER
posted: 11/06/2009 5:14 a.m.
Rivalries usually exist for reasons outside of the actual sports, like school proximity or historical hatred. But sometimes, constant competition forces a rivalry upon two unsuspecting schools.
Springdale, Rogers Hope To Keep Seasons Alive
posted: 11/06/2009 5:10 a.m.
All week, Springdale High interim coach Dennis DeBusk has reminded his players that the playos start now.
Southwest Claims Springdale Supremacy
posted: 11/06/2009 5:08 a.m.
Southwest may have finished the season even in the win-loss column, but the Cougars earned city bragging rights with a 14-7 upset of crosstown rival Central on Thursday night in Jarrell Williams Bulldog Stadium.
EIGHTH-GRADE ROUNDUP
posted: 11/06/2009 5:06 a.m.
Rogers LIngle 13 Rogers Oakdale 8 Ryan Moreland recorded two sacks, Jeremy Spiekes added four tackles for loss and Rogers Lingle came up with a goal-line stand to preserve its win over Oakdale on Thursday.
QBs To Light Up Sky
posted: 11/06/2009 5:05 a.m.
The scoreboard operator at David Gates Stadium had better get ready.
Big Plays Plague Hogs’ Defense
posted: 11/06/2009 5:01 a.m.
Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino couldn’t hide his feelings when he was asked about the big plays the Razorbacks have been giving up this season.
NEWS IN BRIEF
posted: 11/06/2009 3:51 a.m.
Hawker Beechcraft net loss $684 million Hawker Beechcraft Acquisition Co. on Thursday reported a net loss for the quarter ending in late September of about $684 million, compared with a loss of about $21 million a year earlier.
Thursday, November 5
Police Seek New Cruisers
posted: 11/05/2009 6:23 a.m.
Springdale police want to go back to classic Ford Crown Victoria squad cars next year.
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING Chamber Cameras To Go Up
posted: 11/05/2009 6:21 a.m.
City Council members won’t be the only TV stars in Springdale city government after new cameras go up at the administration building.
Theater Leases Building To Expand Children’s Programming
posted: 11/05/2009 6:19 a.m.
Rogers Little Theater is expanding its ability to provide theatrical training for youngsters.
OBITUARIES
posted: 11/05/2009 6:18 a.m.
Patricia Nash ELKINS — Patricia L. Nash 71, of Elkins died Nov. 3 2009, in Springdale. She was born Sept. 22, 1938 in Truman to Arvile and Maybell Ellis Dangeau.
Elementary Teacher Writes Book For Granddaughter
posted: 11/05/2009 6:16 a.m.
Olivia Olson’s first granddaughter was going to be born in Russia.
Apple Blossom To Host Fundraiser
posted: 11/05/2009 6:14 a.m.
Apple Blossom Retirement Community and the American Cancer Society are teaming up in the fight against cancer.
CORRECTIONS
posted: 11/05/2009 6:14 a.m.
As a matter of policy, the Springdale Morning News will publish corrections of errors in fact that have been printed in the newspaper.
Doctor Found Not Negligent
posted: 11/05/2009 6:10 a.m.
An emergency room doctor was not negligent in her care of a man whose appendix burst during surgery, a Washington County Circuit Court jury determined.
Game On Promotions Sold To Investors
posted: 11/05/2009 6:10 a.m.
A group of local investors led by Wayne Britt, a former Tyson Foods CEO, recently acquired Game On Promotions LLC in Fayetteville. The other investors include an affiliate of Little Rock-based Stephens Inc.
Art Show To Benefit Sunshine School
posted: 11/05/2009 6:09 a.m.
“A Very Special Art Show,” an annual fundraiser for the Benton County Sunshine School, is scheduled for Nov. 19 at the Metropolitan National Bank on Pinnacle Hills Parkway in Rogers.
Flu Clinic Gives Nearly 10,000 Shots
posted: 11/05/2009 6:07 a.m.
A mass influenza vaccination clinic gave out nearly 10,000 doses of seasonal flu and swine flu shots, according to Washington County officials.
Bank Plans Branch Move
posted: 11/05/2009 6:05 a.m.
SPRINGDALE — Chambers Bank will leave its Pinnacle Hills location in Rogers by year end and head up the road to Bentonville. The bank recently filed a branch relocation request with the Arkansas State Bank Department and awaits approval.
Gonzalez Enjoys Success
posted: 11/05/2009 6:05 a.m.
Gabe Gonzalez concedes he’s still learning about cross country running, but the Springdale High junior did a little teaching at the 7A-West Conference meet.
CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS: Montoya Races Ahead
posted: 11/05/2009 6:04 a.m.
Maggie Montoya admits there are still times when she becomes intimidated when facing runners older and more experienced than her.
Fayetteville Looks To Bounce Back
posted: 11/05/2009 6:02 a.m.
It’s late in the season and the Fayetteville Bulldogs have already clinched a playospot.
Big Game Awaits Red’Dogs
posted: 11/05/2009 6:02 a.m.
SPRINGDALE — It was bad enough that Springdale High had to deal with its sixth loss of the season last week against Bentonville.
Mounties Maintain Postseason Dreams
posted: 11/05/2009 6:01 a.m.
When Ronnie Peacock was asked about Friday’s regular-season finale against Springdale High, the Rogers High coach responded by saying the Mounties were still blinking.
Bentonville Hopes For More Big Plays Against Har-Ber
posted: 11/05/2009 6:01 a.m.
Bentonville senior running back Courtney Haskell didn’t like the way things were going last week when the Tigers’ offense couldn’t move the ball against Springdale High.
Disabled Woman Sues Rodeo Group
posted: 11/05/2009 5:56 a.m.
A disabled Fayetteville woman has sued the people behind the Rodeo of the Ozarks in Springdale claiming the facility is not accessible to people with disabilities.
Anniversary rift arises in Tehran
posted: 11/05/2009 5:49 a.m.
Thousands of Iranians took to the streets Wednesday to mark the 30th anniversary of the 1979 seizure of the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, but the annual state-sponsored anti-American rally turned into another sign of the deep divisions persisting in this country.
World Series Game 6 - Yankees 7, Phillies 3: Ecstasy in the Bronx
posted: 11/05/2009 5:26 a.m.
Nearly a decade after their dynasty ended on a blooper in the desert, the New York Yankees are baseball’s best again.
Pressly’s mom takes stand as trial starts
posted: 11/05/2009 5:23 a.m.
Testimony began Wednesday in the capital-murder trial of the man accused of killing TV news anchor Anne Pressly, with jurors hearing from Pressly’s mother and the emergency-room doctor who treated her after she was brutally attacked in her Little Rock home last year.
Fed vows to hold key rates low
posted: 11/05/2009 5:22 a.m.
The Federal Reserve pledged Wednesday to keep a key interest rate at a record low for an “extended period,” in a sign that the economy is growing but remains deeply dependent on government help.
Refinery explosion jars homes in Utah
posted: 11/05/2009 5:22 a.m.
An explosion shook nearby homes as a fire broke out Wednesday at a refinery five miles north of Salt Lake City. No injuries were reported, but one house was condemned.
Area lotteries
posted: 11/05/2009 5:21 a.m.
Numbers drawn Wednesday: Missouri Lotto 2-11-29-39-40-43 Estimated jackpot: $1.5 million Oklahoma Lotto 6-11-13-17-38 Hot ball: 18 Estimated jackpot: $6.37 million Powerball 10-11-14-45-51 Powerball: 17 Estimated jackpot: $66 million Power Play: 3
3 in Senate aim at climate-bill fix
posted: 11/05/2009 5:21 a.m.
Three senators with differing political views are working behind the scenes to rescue troubled climate legislation.
Huckabee touts GOP vote tallies
posted: 11/05/2009 5:20 a.m.
Victories in several of Tuesday’s off-year elections signaled a resurgent Republican Party, according to Mike Huckabee, the former Arkansas governor and unsuccessful contender in the 2008 race for the Republican presidential nomination.
Huckabee book tour
posted: 11/05/2009 5:19 a.m.
The former Arkansas governor will make five appearances in the state to promote his new book, A Simple Christmas.
Israel: Seized ship carried arms for Hezbollah
posted: 11/05/2009 5:19 a.m.
Israeli commandos seized a ship Wednesday that defense officials said was carrying hundreds of tons of weapons from Iran bound for Lebanon’s Hezbollah guerrillas — the largest arms shipment Israel has ever seized.
Proposal to cut subsidies causes grumbling in Iran
posted: 11/05/2009 5:18 a.m.
It’s not a good time to be a dry cleaner in downtown Tehran.
Limit’s effect on adoptions fuzzy in year
posted: 11/05/2009 5:17 a.m.
A year after voters passed a measure limiting access to adoptions and foster parenting, Gov. Mike Beebe said he’s still concerned the law will adversely affect children needing families.
States with exit tests see steady rise in 1st-time passers
posted: 11/05/2009 5:16 a.m.
The percentage of students who pass required high school exit exams on the first try tends to increase over time, according to a study being released today by the Center on Education Policy.
Cruelty to dogs draws 1 year
posted: 11/05/2009 5:16 a.m.
Tammy Christine Hanson, who was a fugitive for more than three years in a widely known animal-abuse case, finally faced a judge for sentencing Wednesday.
Maine voters repeal law on gay marriage
posted: 11/05/2009 5:14 a.m.
Maine voters have repealed a state law that would have allowed same-sex couples to wed, dealing the homosexual-rights movement a defeat in New England, the corner of the country most supportive of homosexual marriage.
Senate OKs up to extra 20 weeks of jobless aid
posted: 11/05/2009 5:13 a.m.
The Senate voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to provide the jobless with up to 20 weeks in additional unemployment benefits and expand a first-time homebuyer tax credit to include a far larger pool of people entering the dormant housing market.
Hesitant to push litter issue, poultry suit witness says
posted: 11/05/2009 5:13 a.m.
Oklahoma Secretary of Environment J.D. Strong said Wednesday that he felt “intimidated” when asked why he didn’t push Arkansas to toughen its regulations on using poultry litter as fertilizer.
Mom of ex-UA player lodges legal challenge to e-mail return order
posted: 11/05/2009 5:13 a.m.
The mother of a former University of Arkansas quarterback ridiculed in e-mails that prompted a 2007 lawsuit against school officials filed her objection to a judge’s order to return other e-mails Wednesday.
Teacher-retirement trustees sign off on real-estate moves
posted: 11/05/2009 5:12 a.m.
The trustees of the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System on Wednesday signed off on selling 18 acres in west Little Rock to Southwest Power Pool Inc. for $4 million as a possible site for the pool’s headquarters.
FAYETTEVILLE: Author captures culture of region
posted: 11/05/2009 5:11 a.m.
The rapid expansion of Northwest Arkansas’ population serves as a portrait of social change that will become more common as corporations continue to transform America’s small towns, author Marjorie Rosen said Wednesday.
Names and faces
posted: 11/05/2009 5:10 a.m.
Actor Tom Hanks says viewers are in for a realistic “wartime experience ” when the new film he produced, Beyond All Boundaries, opens at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans on Friday.
Northwest Arkansas deaths
posted: 11/05/2009 5:09 a.m.
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette publishes, at no charge, death notices of reasonable length for residents of Benton, Carroll, Washington and Madison counties submitted by funeral homes.
The state/region in brief
posted: 11/05/2009 5:09 a.m.
Shooting suspect back in Arkansas A man charged with shooting a Fort Smith police officer was returned Wednesday from New Mexico to face an attempted capital murder charge.
In the news
posted: 11/05/2009 5:08 a.m.
Carly Fiorina, the former chief executive of Hewlett-Packard Co., announced that she is running for the GOP nomination to battle California’s Democrat stalwart Barbara Boxer for her U.S. Senate seat.
Getting it straight
posted: 11/05/2009 5:08 a.m.
The Democrat-Gazette wants its news reports to be fair and accurate.
NW Arkansas today
posted: 11/05/2009 5:07 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “I always thought Arkansas was Li’l Abner chasing Daisy Mae. I didn’t know what I was going to find. I came in like a scientist saying,‘What is this thing called Northwest Arkansas?’” Author Marjorie Rosen, about research for her book on the impact Wal-Mart has had on Northwest Arkansas Article, 1B
Car chase ends with wife safe, man held
posted: 11/05/2009 5:07 a.m.
A Memphis man was arrested Wednesday after Van Buren police said he chased his estranged wife for eight minutes through morning rush-hour traffic and shot at her.
Stimulus math overstates jobs saved
posted: 11/05/2009 5:06 a.m.
The government’s latest count of stimulus jobs overstates the effects of the $787 billion program under a federal preschool program, according to an Associated Press review of data.
Camping is free on Veterans Day
posted: 11/05/2009 5:06 a.m.
Camping along the Buffalo National River will be free to veterans, service members and their families on Veterans Day.
Special counsel could start rape-claim review this week
posted: 11/05/2009 5:06 a.m.
A second investigation into rape allegations against three Arkansas Razorbacks basketball players could begin as early as this week, said H.G. Foster, a special prosecutor who was formally assigned to the case Wednesday.
The nation in brief
posted: 11/05/2009 5:06 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “The institution of marriage has been preserved in Maine and across the nation.” Gay-marriage opponent Frank Schubert
House leaders finalize health bill; vote looms
posted: 11/05/2009 5:05 a.m.
Undeterred by Republican election triumphs in Virginia and New Jersey, Democratic leaders put the U.S. House on a path to vote as early as Saturday on the most sweeping overhaul of health-care policy in four decades.
Springdale man gets 40 years in fatal crash
posted: 11/05/2009 5:05 a.m.
A Washington County judge sentenced a Springdale man to 40 years in prison Wednesday in a wreck that killed a 66-year-old grandfather and left three other family members severely injured.
Big plays work for, against Hogs
posted: 11/05/2009 5:04 a.m.
Fans at Arkansas football games have been treated to a weekly dose of super-sized offensive plays.
Yankees’ veterans get elusive 5th title
posted: 11/05/2009 5:04 a.m.
Jorge Posada tapped Andy Pettitte on the chest when it was time to leave.
The world in brief
posted: 11/05/2009 5:04 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “Here Italian law rules, not American law or any other law.” Armando Spataro, the deputy public prosecutor in Milan, in closing arguments against Americans accused in the kidnapping of an Egyptian terror suspect
Class 4A report
posted: 11/05/2009 5:03 a.m.
Pioneers eyeing playoffs Despite its 28-0 victory over Prairie Grove last week, Gentry still needs a strong showing at Huntsville on Friday to earn its first playoff berth since 1998.
Greenwood, Alma meet in familiar spot
posted: 11/05/2009 5:02 a.m.
There is a lot riding on Greenwood’s visit to Alma on Friday night.
Italy convicts 23 in rendition case
posted: 11/05/2009 5:01 a.m.
An Italian court Wednesday convicted 22 CIA operatives and a U.S. Air Force colonel of orchestrating the kidnapping of a Muslim cleric in Milan in 2003 and flying him to Egypt, where he said he was later tortured.
Har-Ber wants to keep 7A-West title to itself
posted: 11/05/2009 5:01 a.m.
The act of sharing is certainly an admirable trait, but there are a few instances when it’s better to be greedy.
UA sports roundup
posted: 11/05/2009 5 a.m.
UA ready for lights, cameras Arkansas’ volleyball team is getting its share of TV time this season.
NORTH ARKANSAS COLLEGE PREVIEW: Lady Pioneers build around Williams
posted: 11/05/2009 5 a.m.
North Arkansas College’s women’s team returns only one starter, but getting JoBeth Williams back is a pretty good place to start.
Service sector grows 2nd month
posted: 11/05/2009 4:59 a.m.
The U.S. service sector grew for a second straight month in October, but at a slower pace than in September, as a broad economic recovery creeps along.
Retailer shuffles jobs; 60 to be cut
posted: 11/05/2009 4:59 a.m.
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. will eliminate about 60 positions in its international division at company headquarters in Bentonville, but also will add 40 positions to the division, spokesman Kevin Gardner said Wednesday.
Deal signed to buy Sparks Health, Florida firm says
posted: 11/05/2009 4:58 a.m.
A Naples, Fla.-based hospital operator said Wednesday that it has signed a definitive agreement to purchase Sparks Health System of Fort Smith.
State sees uptick in licensing of autos
updated: 11/05/2009 4:58 a.m.
A steep decline in auto registrations through the first eight months of the year slowed considerably in September, primarily because of the government’s “cash-for clunkers” incentive program, statistics from a Kentucky research firm indicate.
GMAC narrows quarter’s shortfall
posted: 11/05/2009 4:56 a.m.
GMAC Financial Services, the main lender for General Motors Co. and Chrysler Group LLC, said Wednesday that its loss narrowed to $767 million in the third quarter, as its autolending unit made money while its home-mortgage unit reported another loss.
Unfulfilled quest
posted: 11/05/2009 4:53 a.m.
Standing atop Mount Ararat in eastern Turkey this summer, Maumelle’s Holt Condren was certain the legendary Noah’s ark lay beneath the frozen summit. A mere 16 feet of snow and ice separated him from what could have been the archaeological find of a lifetime.
Defections, lawsuit rock Scientology
posted: 11/05/2009 4:52 a.m.
The Church of Scientology is going through a difficult season.
Communities of faith
posted: 11/05/2009 4:52 a.m.
Cattle sorting set at Cowboy Church PEA RIDGE — Cross Brand Cowboy Church will offer free cattle-sorting practice at 2 p.m. Sunday. The classes are for beginners as well as for those with experience in cattle sorting.
Russian Orthodox icon on tour of U.S. parishes
posted: 11/05/2009 4:50 a.m.
Tears spring easily to the eyes of Yelena Brooks, a member of the congregation of St. Seraphim of Sarov Russian Orthodox Church in Boise, when she talks about the Kursk Root icon.
Germans fuming over Opel decision
posted: 11/05/2009 4:49 a.m.
General Motors Co.’s decision to scrap the sale of European subsidiary Opel raised new uncertainty Wednesday over the unit’s future, astonishing politicians in Germany and Russia and prompting workers to plan walkouts in protest.
MARKET REPORT: Stocks end mixed after late skid
posted: 11/05/2009 4:43 a.m.
A lateday slump left stocks mixed Wednesday as investors couldn’t hold on to their optimism after the Federal Reserve gave an encouraging assessment of the economy.
First Friday Season Ends
posted: 11/05/2009 4:42 a.m.
The monthly First Friday event has been drawing big crowds to the downtown Bentonville Square all year, but it plans to close out the season on its highest note yet.
Business news in brief
posted: 11/05/2009 4:42 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “Dealing with employees in this way eight weeks before Christmas is in no way acceptable.” Rainer Bruederle, German Economy Minister, talking about General Motors Corp.’s decision not to sell its Opel unit. Article, 1D Lord wins automotive industry award E. Fletcher Lord Jr., president and chief executive of Replacement Parts Inc., received the 2009 Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association Leader of the Year Award in Las Vegas on Tuesday.
Obituaries
posted: 11/05/2009 4:42 a.m.
Information for the obituaries and funeral notices below was supplied to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Advertising Department by funeral homes.
NEWS IN BRIEF
posted: 11/05/2009 4:41 a.m.
Insurer settles case with Baptist Health Baptist Health and an insurer have reached a settlement in Baptist’s appeal of a case in which a U.S. district judge had determined that the hospital system misrepresented the risks of lawsuits from its “economic credentialing” policy, court documents filed Wednesday said.
Facility To Open Saturday
posted: 11/05/2009 4:41 a.m.
Benton County will open its first convenience center Saturday.
Sharing, Caring Applications Spike
posted: 11/05/2009 4:39 a.m.
A local nonprofit organization that gives Christmas presents to children has seen a spike in applications this year.
2D Bar Codes Popular In Asia, Europe, Coming To US
posted: 11/05/2009 4:38 a.m.
Japanese students wear T-shirts with 2D bar codes.
Leaf Drop-Off Hours Extended
posted: 11/05/2009 4:36 a.m.
The Bentonville Compost Facility is expanding its hours to make it easier for residents to dispose of their many bags of autumn leaves.
THE TV COLUMN: SpongeBob’s turning 10 and his party is a hoot
posted: 11/05/2009 4:36 a.m.
Attention SpongeBob fans. Record this one for posterity.
Veterans Day Event Set In Bella Vista
posted: 11/05/2009 4:35 a.m.
There will be a Veterans Day celebration at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Veterans Wall of Honor.
High School Students Prepare For ‘Eurydice’ Production
posted: 11/05/2009 4:33 a.m.
Since the first week of September, a group of students at Bentonville High School have been busying themselves designing and creating a set, making costumes and doing everything they can think of to ensure when the stage curtain goes up Nov. 12 people who purchase tickets to see their play get their money’s worth.
Chambers Bank Plans Branch Move
posted: 11/05/2009 4:32 a.m.
Chambers Bank will leave its Pinnacle Hills location in Rogers by year end and head up the road to Bentonville. The bank recently filed a branch relocation request with the Arkansas State Bank Department and awaits approval.
Tea Parties To Hold Forum
posted: 11/05/2009 4:30 a.m.
The Benton and Washington County Tea Parties will co-host a candidate forum and straw poll for U.S. House of Representatives and Senate candidates from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 14 at the John Q. Hammons Center in Rogers.
EDITORIALS Moderation in all things
posted: 11/05/2009 4:30 a.m.
PLEASE, could we avoid all the usual talk about the great new wave that’s coming in American politics, about Tuesday’s “transcendent” and “astonishing” election results, and all the other over-the-top and under-the-bottom reactions? All that’s happened is that the political tide has just retreated a few inches down the beach.
BRIEFLY
posted: 11/05/2009 4:29 a.m.
Church Hosts Chili Fiesta The Bella Vista Assembly of God Women’s Ministries’ annual Chili Fiesta will be Friday. Serving times are 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. The menu is chili, potato soup, salad, desserts and drinks.
RECORDS
posted: 11/05/2009 4:28 a.m.
Arrests Arkansas State Police Judy Case, 41, of 18329 Skylight Mountain in Cane Hill was arrested Tuesday in connection with felony possession of a controlled substance. She was being held Wednesday in the Washington County Detention Center on a $3,500 bond. Benton County Sheriff’s Office Megan L. Penny, 20, of 1550 Electric Ave. Apt. B107 in Springdale was arrested Tuesday in connection with felony delivery of a controlled substance. She was being held Wednesday in the Benton County Jail on a $10,000 bond. Bentonville Gary O. Bowen, 56, of 1579 Boulder Drive in Springdale was arrested Wednesday in connection with felony possession of a controlled substance and possession with intent to deliver a counterfeit substance. He was being held in the Benton County Jail awaiting a bond hearing.
Bella Vista To Hold Special Election
posted: 11/05/2009 4:28 a.m.
The city of Bella Vista will have a special election Dec. 8. All registered voters who live inside the city will be allowed to vote in the special election to decide a 1 cent sales-and-use tax for the Fire and Police Departments.
Cobbler Seeks Donations
posted: 11/05/2009 4:25 a.m.
Politicians in Congress continue to fuss over health care reform while a Fayetteville cobbler’s family deals with an immediate crisis involving health care costs.
HOW WE SEE IT: Rec Center Exciting Development
posted: 11/05/2009 4:25 a.m.
Want to go for a run on an indoor track?
Hospital Releases Two Teens Who Ingested Jimson Weed
posted: 11/05/2009 4:24 a.m.
Two of three Fayetteville High School students were released from the hospital Tuesday after they and two others ingested a poisonous plant known as jimson weed Monday.
The funny numbers game
posted: 11/05/2009 4:24 a.m.
We used to hear quite a bit about the Bush administration’s supposed “war on science.” What about the Obama administration’s war on mathematics?
Man Faces Aggravated Assault Charges
posted: 11/05/2009 4:23 a.m.
A local man faces felony aggravated assault charges after an incident Tuesday night in which he’s alleged to have pointed a bow and arrow at his mother because she wouldn’t turn over her car keys.
Justice and truth take a back seat
posted: 11/05/2009 4:23 a.m.
Anthony McKinney got a life sentence for running down the street.
Local Investors Purchase Game On
posted: 11/05/2009 4:22 a.m.
A group of local investors led by Wayne Britt, a former Tyson Foods CEO, recently acquired Game On Promotions LLC in Fayetteville. The other investors include an aliate of Little Rockbased Stephens Inc.
PUBLIC VIEWPOINT: Carter Leaves Legacy Of Love
posted: 11/05/2009 4:22 a.m.
The city of Bentonville, Benton County, the state of Arkansas and the nation lost one of the most outstanding men I have had the privilege and honor to know. Paul Carter was a man of strong conviction, superior intellect and an exceptionally caring heart. A man of faith, Paul lived the virtues delineated by the apostle Paul in Chapter 13 of his first letter to the church at Corinth. As the apostle defined love, so Mr. Paul Carter exemplified. He was the quintessence of patience, kindness and trustworthiness. Paul was never self-serving nor arrogant; never unbecoming or begrudging; always gentle and encouraging.
Police: Woman Takes Car With Child Inside
posted: 11/05/2009 4:21 a.m.
A Fayetteville woman faces criminal charges after allegedly stealing a car with a baby inside.
Ludrick Sentenced To 40 Years
posted: 11/05/2009 4:20 a.m.
A Washington County judge sentenced a Springdale man to 40 years in prison Wednesday for a wreck that killed a 66-year-old grandfather just days before Christmas and left three other family members severely injured.
There Ought To Be A Law
posted: 11/05/2009 4:20 a.m.
Washington County will consider limits on the number of animals that can be spayed or neutered under a well-meaning, low-cost option offered by that county. The program ran out of money in 2008 because a few parties claimed as many as 60 vouchers each.
Teen Shoots Himself In Shoulder
posted: 11/05/2009 4:19 a.m.
A 17-year-old was transported to Washington Regional Medical Center on Tuesday night after reportedly shooting himself in the shoulder with his mother’s gun by accident.
LETTERS
posted: 11/05/2009 4:19 a.m.
Lao-Tzu said that when a wise man comes upon a muddy pool, he does not try and stir the dirt out; rather, he leaves the pool alone so that the dirt might settle. Then and only then may he may see clearly the bottom.
Rogers Teacher Writes Book
posted: 11/05/2009 4:18 a.m.
Olivia Olson’s first granddaughter was going to be born in Russia.
Theater Expanding Children’s Programs
posted: 11/05/2009 4:15 a.m.
Rogers Little Theater is expanding its ability to provide theatrical training for youngsters.
AERT Sales Increase 3 Percent
posted: 11/05/2009 4:14 a.m.
Sales for Springdale-based Advanced Environmental Recycling Technologies increased 3 percent in the third quarter, to $19.1 million.
Exercise in futility
posted: 11/05/2009 4:13 a.m.
“All that we have to do is to send two mujahedeen to the furthest point east to raise a piece of cloth on which is written ‘al-Qa’ida’ in order to make generals race there, and we cause America to suffer human, economic and political losses—without their achieving anything of note.”—Osama bin Laden, November 2004
Local Child Designs Art For Card
posted: 11/05/2009 4:13 a.m.
Artwork by Camden Tucker, 5, of Rogers, was chosen as a card design for the annual Arkansas Children’s Hospital Auxiliary holiday card project.
Lender Pursues Gaddy Estate
posted: 11/05/2009 4:12 a.m.
First Federal Bank filed a petition of foreclosure against Linda A. and Jerey Lane Gaddy, heirs of borrower Bob Gaddy Estate in Fayetteville Circuit Court on Wednesday.
Jury Sides With Emergency Room Doctor
posted: 11/05/2009 4:08 a.m.
An emergency room doctor was not negligent in her care of a man whose appendix burst during surgery, a Washington County Circuit Court jury determined.
Bentonville Wary Of Har-Ber’s Balance
posted: 11/05/2009 4:08 a.m.
The scout team oense at Bentonville has endured quite the mental and physical workout this week.
COMMENTARY Governor Should Use Clout
posted: 11/05/2009 4:05 a.m.
It may well be Gov. Mike Beebe’s chance to do that which no other governor has done — a veritable Nixongoes-to-China moment.
CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS: Young Tiger Learns Lesson
posted: 11/05/2009 4:05 a.m.
Will Aenchenbacher knows what he can do differently this year.
Team Title Goal For Heymsfield
posted: 11/05/2009 4:04 a.m.
Grace Heymsfield may be the heavy favorite to claim her fourth consecutive individual state cross country championship, but she’s more interested in leading Elkins to its second straight Class 3A team title.
LIKE IT IS: Planning is good, but priorities come first
posted: 11/05/2009 4:02 a.m.
Not long after Houston Nutt’s first season as the head coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks, he approached then director of athletics Frank Broyles about updating Razorback Stadium.
Adams’ Resolve After Stroke Rejuvenates Arkansas
posted: 11/05/2009 3:59 a.m.
When Arkansas receiver Joe Adams was told he had suered a minor stroke, the sophomore’s reaction was a familiar one.
Pelphrey: It starts with Washington
posted: 11/05/2009 3:58 a.m.
Arkansas’ Michael Washington didn’t touch the ball until the 17:19 mark of the first half in Monday night’s exhibition basketball game against Dillard, and that was when he blocked a shot.
Rogers Heritage Makes Strides In Second Season
posted: 11/05/2009 3:57 a.m.
Daryl Patton has nothing but respect for Rogers Heritage.
NEWS BRIEFS
posted: 11/05/2009 3:56 a.m.
Christmas parade canceled in Ohio AMELIA, Ohio — An Ohio village’s Christmas parade has been canceled amid concerns over possible lawsuits, expected protests and logistical problems.
JUNIOR HIGH FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK: Ramay Back Draws Praise
posted: 11/05/2009 3:56 a.m.
Fayetteville Woodland coach Bobby Crockett has coached a lot of good running backs and coached against many more during his tenure with the school.
Bentonville Hopes For More Big Plays
posted: 11/05/2009 3:55 a.m.
Bentonville senior running back Courtney Haskell didn’t like the way things were going last week when the Tigers’ offense couldn’t move the ball against Springdale High.
Waterfall Wonders
posted: 11/05/2009 3:53 a.m.
Any sage of the hills will tell you that if an Ozark hollow is narrow enough to yell across, it’s called a holler.
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS FISHING REPORT
posted: 11/05/2009 3:51 a.m.
Beaver Lake: If stripers, hybrid stripers or white bass tighten your line, head for the Prairie Creek area of Beaver Lake.
COMMENTARY Drugs, cheats stay step ahead of game
posted: 11/05/2009 3:51 a.m.
So Andre Agassi was a meth head. Gotta admit I didn’t see that one coming.
‘Kelly’s Slab’ Coming Down At Crooked Creek
posted: 11/05/2009 3:51 a.m.
The concrete low-water bridge on Crooked Creek known as Kelly’s Slab is coming down.
THE FLIP SIDE: Truth Of Habit Revealed
posted: 11/05/2009 3:50 a.m.
The First Commandment of hunting? Thou shalt be in the woods at first light.
Ozark Society Welcomes Hikers
posted: 11/05/2009 3:49 a.m.
The Ozark Society will host several group hikes in November. All hikers are welcome. Contact the trip leader for meeting location and other details.
SHORT CASTS
posted: 11/05/2009 3:48 a.m.
Hike Explores Goat Trail The Ozark Highlands Trail Association will host a group hike along the Goat Trail near the Buffalo National River on Saturday.
SEC report
posted: 11/05/2009 3:43 a.m.
A Florida-Alabama rematch in the SEC Championship Game may seem like a foregone conclusion to some, but LSU can have something to say about that Saturday when the Tigers play the Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
Heisman Race Up In Air
posted: 11/05/2009 3:41 a.m.
Due to arrive in the office in two weeks, the Heisman Trophy ballot will sit idle for another two weeks.
Razorbacks report
posted: 11/05/2009 3:41 a.m.
The daily effort-grading Arkansas employed in practices last week didn’t really hit until eight Razorbacks got their first starts in Saturday’s 63-27 rout of Eastern Michigan.
Red Wolves look at running game
posted: 11/05/2009 3:36 a.m.
Arkansas State is spending a majority of time at practice this week in preparation for Saturday’s game against Louisiana-Lafayette trying to bolster a rushing attack that was held to just 45 yards in a 21-13 loss at Louisville last Saturday.
ARKANSAS SPORTSMAN: Finding birds isn’t a problem
posted: 11/05/2009 3:28 a.m.
Several readers have asked why I wrote about my first Idaho bird hunt last week, but not the second one.
Carpenter follows brother with title
posted: 11/05/2009 3:25 a.m.
Luke Carpenter finished his round at the Pleasant Valley Country Club on Wednesday by draining a 25-foot birdie putt.
Off the wire
posted: 11/05/2009 3:24 a.m.
BASEBALL Dodgers pitcher shot Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Vicente Padilla is recovering from a bullet wound in his leg after a target shooting instructor accidentally shot him in Managua, Nicaragua.
OVERALL STATE GOLF Rochelle gets most from a 79
posted: 11/05/2009 3:23 a.m.
Summar Rochelle’s worst round of the high school golf season was good enough for an state overall championship.
Second thoughts
posted: 11/05/2009 3:23 a.m.
OU coach gets his fill of returner Kansas State’s Brandon Banks was named the Big 12 Conference special teams player of the week after he returned a fourth-quarter kickoff 98 yards for a touchdown in a 42-30 loss against Oklahoma on Saturday.
WOMEN’S EXHIBITION: Arkansas feeling better after victory
posted: 11/05/2009 3:19 a.m.
Arkansas battled injuries, the flu and a tenacious Division II team to grab an exhibition victory Wednesday night at Walton Arena.
Wednesday, November 4
QUORUM COURT Moving Decision On Hold
posted: 11/04/2009 7:37 a.m.
The Benton County Quorum Court’s decision on relocating the county’s Health Department to the Center for Nonprofits in Rogers will have to wait.
UA NOTEBOOK
posted: 11/04/2009 7:32 a.m.
Arkansas women’s cross country coach Lance Harter hadn’t seen anything like the sloppy conditions at the Southeastern Conference Cross Country Championship over the weekend.
Har-Ber Run Honors Former Teacher
posted: 11/04/2009 7:29 a.m.
Organizers raised $2,163 Saturday for the Thomas Culp Memorial Scholarship Fund during Har-Ber High School’s Run to Remember.
Opinion Sought On Proposal
posted: 11/04/2009 7:03 a.m.
Miguel Rivera is excited about an addition close to his neighborhood.
Panel Establishes Zoning Districts
posted: 11/04/2009 7:02 a.m.
The Bentonville Planning Commission voted unanimously Tuesday to establish a clearer framework for the continued development of the downtown area.
Business Lending A Hand
posted: 11/04/2009 7:01 a.m.
Prudential Northwest Arkansas Real Estate in Bentonville will collect donations for Helping Hands in Bentonville until Nov. 21. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
Town Hall Meeting Set For Friday
posted: 11/04/2009 7 a.m.
County Judge Dave Bisbee will host a town hall meeting at the Benton County Administration Building at noon Friday.
Council Prepares For Budget Vote
posted: 11/04/2009 6:59 a.m.
The City Council eyed the 2010 budget for the first time at a work session on Oct. 29.
Report: Death Linked To Medical Conditions
posted: 11/04/2009 6:57 a.m.
A twohour search Monday for a missing Bella Vista man ended when police found him dead in his car in the Highlands.
Adult Eagle Scouts Invited To Rogers Gathering
posted: 11/04/2009 6:55 a.m.
All adult Eagle Scouts are invited to attend a Gathering of Eagles at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 12 at Aloft Hotel in Rogers
Blue/White Games Also A Charity Event
posted: 11/04/2009 6:53 a.m.
The Rogers High School Public Service Academy and the Mounties’ boys and girls basketball programs will sponsor a two-day charity event to benefi t the Northwest Arkansas Food Bank.
Police shoot, kill knife-wielder
posted: 11/04/2009 6:13 a.m.
A man with a history of mental problems used a knife to threaten family members before he was shot dead.
Corps Sets Zones On Lakes
posted: 11/04/2009 5:59 a.m.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is putting “teeth” into new restrictions at Beaver Lake and other corps impoundments.
EU treaty overcomes last barrier
posted: 11/04/2009 5:59 a.m.
A charter designed to transform the 27 countries and half a billion people of the European Union into a more unified and powerful global player passed its last major hurdle Tuesday and looks set to become law within weeks.
Health Center Move On Hold
posted: 11/04/2009 5:57 a.m.
The Benton County Quorum Court’s decision on relocating the county’s Health Department to the Center for Nonprofits in Rogers will have to wait.
Wal-Mart To Donate Food To Needy
posted: 11/04/2009 5:56 a.m.
A local food bank received truckload of Great Value products and apples from Wal-Mart.
Lincoln meets with Obama, stays on fence
posted: 11/04/2009 5:54 a.m.
Democratic U.S. Sen. Blanche Lincoln came away from a Tuesday evening meeting with President Barack Obama still undecided about whether she will support her party’s health-care legislation or possibly even back a planned Republican filibuster.
Charter School Board Eyes Election Policy
posted: 11/04/2009 5:54 a.m.
The Benton County School of the Arts board will spend its next meetings creating a new process for selecting board members, board members said Tuesday.
Afghanistan-bound soldiers’ final week in state is tough one
posted: 11/04/2009 5:52 a.m.
The first deployment of Arkansas National Guard troops to Afghanistan will begin in less than a week with teary goodbyes beside rumbling buses at the Jonesboro armory.
State revenue falls in October
posted: 11/04/2009 5:51 a.m.
State general revenue fell $31.6 million in October compared with October 2008, the 10th month in the past 11 in which tax collections dropped in comparison with a year earlier, according to data released Tuesday by the state.
Arkansas vs. South Carolina: Taking the air out
posted: 11/04/2009 5:50 a.m.
Arkansas’ prolific passing game had its troubles completing throws and keeping quarterback Ryan Mallett comfortable in losses to Alabama and Ole Miss earlier this season.
Facilities face-lift planned for Hogs
posted: 11/04/2009 5:48 a.m.
Arkansas’ football operations are getting a multimillion-dollar makeover.
RECORDS
posted: 11/04/2009 5:47 a.m.
Police Rogers A caller reported Monday the breaking or entering of a vehicle at 2203 Promenade Blvd.
GM’s October sales up 4%
posted: 11/04/2009 5:46 a.m.
GM reported its first monthly gain in U.S. sales in almost two years on Tuesday while Toyota and Ford also improved, a sign the auto industry is starting to crawl back from a year-long slump.
Town Hall Meeting Scheduled For Friday
posted: 11/04/2009 5:45 a.m.
County Judge Dave Bisbee will host a town hall meeting at the Benton County Administration Building at noon Friday.
Man, Woman Arrested After Meth Lab Found
posted: 11/04/2009 5:44 a.m.
Investigators arrested a man and woman Monday after finding a one-pot meth lab in a vehicle.
Northwest Arkansas deaths
posted: 11/04/2009 5:43 a.m.
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette publishes, at no charge, death notices of reasonable length for residents of Benton, Carroll, Washington and Madison counties submitted by funeral homes.
Bentonville Establishes Downtown Zoning
posted: 11/04/2009 5:42 a.m.
The Bentonville Planning Commission voted unanimously Tuesday to establish a clearer framework for the continued development of the downtown area.
BRIEFLY: Old 26th Street To Be Closed
posted: 11/04/2009 5:40 a.m.
Access to Old 26th Street off Pleasant Grove Road west of Tuscany Square will be closed from Pleasant Grove Road north to Laurel Road starting Monday.
Gentry: Playoffs One Win Away
posted: 11/04/2009 5:37 a.m.
There are several formulas that will put Gentry in the playoffs for the first time in more than a decade, but coach Brian Little is using simple geometry — a straight line.
The nation in brief
posted: 11/04/2009 5:37 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “As the economy recovers, we must pull together — as a nation — and make the tough decisions to put our country back on a solid fiscal foundation.” Peter Orszag, President Barack Obama’s top budget official
Republicans win Virginia, N.J. governor races
posted: 11/04/2009 5:33 a.m.
Republican Bob McDonnell tapped Virginia’s independent voters Tuesday to win a landslide election for governor just a year after the state bucked tradition and voted for Barack Obama.
U.S. to sell Qatari London embassy
posted: 11/04/2009 5:33 a.m.
The U.S. government said Tuesday that it has agreed to sell its vast London Embassy building to a Qatari government-owned company.
In the news
posted: 11/04/2009 5:32 a.m.
Gov. Don Carcieri has signed legislation ending Rhode Island’s status as the only state that allowed indoor prostitution, which had allowed more than 30 suspected brothels to operate.
The world in brief
posted: 11/04/2009 5:32 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “President Klaus’ decision marks an important and historic step for all of Europe.” British Prime Minister Gordon Brown on Czech President Vaclav Klaus’ signing the Lisbon Treaty aimed at further unifying the European Union
Destroy ‘walls of today,’ Merkel tells Congress
posted: 11/04/2009 5:31 a.m.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel marked the 20th anniversary of the symbolic fall of the Berlin Wall by exhorting the world in a speech to Congress on Tuesday to “tear down the walls of today” and reach a deal to combat global warming.
Will fight corruption, Afghan leader vows
posted: 11/04/2009 5:30 a.m.
Afghanistan’s president welcomed his new term — achieved after his main opponent withdrew from a runoff election — by reaching out to opponents Tuesday and promising to banish the corruption that has undermined his administration.
Names and faces
posted: 11/04/2009 5:27 a.m.
Lawyers for Kate Winslet say the actress has accepted more than $40,000 in damages after London’s Daily Mail falsely reported in January that she lied about her exercise regime.
Egypt ties with Israel continue to deteriorate
posted: 11/04/2009 5:20 a.m.
A sharp deterioration in Egypt’s relations with Israel is further complicating Washington’s faltering efforts to move the Middle East peace process forward.
Lack of funds causes closing of 211 service
posted: 11/04/2009 5:19 a.m.
Arkansas 211, a telephone program that helps connect thousands of callers with social-service programs statewide, will shut down this week because of a lack of funding.
Special counsel named in sex case
posted: 11/04/2009 5:18 a.m.
The state’s prosecutor coordinator has recommended H.G. Foster as special prosecutor to review the case of three University of Arkansas basketball players accused of rape.
FORT SMITH: Police head west to retrieve suspect in shooting of peer
posted: 11/04/2009 5:18 a.m.
A man accused of shooting a Fort Smith police officer is expected to be returned from New Mexico by tonight.
FAYETTEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL Price Not Right
posted: 11/04/2009 5:14 a.m.
A $113 million price tag to build a new high school was the overriding reason patrons voted the proposal down in September, according to results of a postcard survey conducted by the Fayetteville School Board.
Three men added to jury in trial for TV anchor’s accused killer
posted: 11/04/2009 5:13 a.m.
Defense attorneys questioned prospective jurors about how much they know about the neighborhood of slain Little Rock TV personality Anne Pressly and whether they had ever visited her former home, as jury selection continued Tuesday in the capital-murder case against the man accused of killing her.
Wal-Mart sends out food, trucks
posted: 11/04/2009 5:13 a.m.
A national food drive announced Tuesday by the Wal-Mart Foundation will provide new refrigerated trucks and food to places including Miami, New Orleans, Boston and Memphis, along with food banks in Northwest Arkansas and Little Rock.
Poison Plant Sends Students To Hospital
posted: 11/04/2009 5:12 a.m.
Two Fayetteville High School students were in Washington Regional Medical Center’s cardiac care unit Tuesday after they and three others ingested a poisonous plant known as jimson weed on Monday.
The state/region in brief
posted: 11/04/2009 5:11 a.m.
Poisoning sends five to hospital Two Fayetteville High School students were in the Washington Regional Medical Center cardiac care unit Tuesday after they and three others ingested jimson weed Monday.
NOTEWORTHY DEATH
posted: 11/04/2009 5:10 a.m.
Famed French anthropologist Levi-Strauss Claude Levi-Strauss, widely considered the father of modern anthropology for work that included theories about commonalities between tribal and industrial societies, has died. He was 100.
Marinas to tackle new rules
posted: 11/04/2009 5:09 a.m.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is putting “teeth” into new restrictions at Beaver Lake and other Corps impoundments.
Bureau May Sell Lottery Tickets
posted: 11/04/2009 5:08 a.m.
Stop into the Fayetteville Visitors Bureau on the downtown square and you can rent a bike, buy a Fayetteville T-shirt or get some thoughts on upcoming events.
NW Arkansas today
posted: 11/04/2009 5:08 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “This is survival for us.” Lori Proud, director of the Springdale Senior Center, on a Wal-Mart Foundation national food drive Article, 1B
$48 million sold in lottery tickets
posted: 11/04/2009 5:07 a.m.
The Arkansas lottery sold $48 million in tickets and paid out $30 million in prizes during its first five weeks, lottery spokesman Julie Baldridge said Monday.
Small school football report
posted: 11/04/2009 5:06 a.m.
Tigers want to move up Yellville-Summit and Green Forest are going to the Class 3A playoffs, and they’ll decide their seeds Friday.
City Council Tables Annexation, Approves Contract
posted: 11/04/2009 5:06 a.m.
Residents in rural farmland just othe eastern edge of town are in no to hurry to have their community annexed into Fayetteville.
Goins gets Star City going and stopping
posted: 11/04/2009 5:05 a.m.
Demetri Goins picked a good night to have maybe his best game this season.
Panthers will play after player’s death
posted: 11/04/2009 5:03 a.m.
Siloam Springs will play its football game against Harrison as scheduled Friday night following the death of one of Siloam Springs’ players.
UNIVERSITY OF THE OZARKS PREVIEW: Ozarks’ coaches start from scratch
posted: 11/04/2009 5:02 a.m.
Two longtime high school coaches with no college experience will try to jumpstart the men’s and women’s basketball prog rams at University of the Ozarks this year.
Windstream buying S.C. telecom
posted: 11/04/2009 5:01 a.m.
Little Rock-based Windstream Corp. on Tuesday said it is buying NuVox Inc., a Greenville, S.C.-based telecommunications company, for $643 million, its third acquisition announced in the past six months.
Nucor to pay for bias at plants
posted: 11/04/2009 4:57 a.m.
Steel giant Nucor Corp. must pay $1.2 million to a half-dozen former and current black employees for racial discrimination at its northeast Arkansas plants.
Wal-Mart’s Mexican banks seen growing
posted: 11/04/2009 4:56 a.m.
Wal-Mart de Mexico SAB, Latin America’s largest retailer, will be a competitor to Mexico’s banks “relatively quickly,” said Guillermo Babatz, president of the National Banking and Securities Commission.
Chamber Plans UA Pep Rally
posted: 11/04/2009 4:56 a.m.
The Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce plans its first “Rockin’ with the Razorbacks” pep rally and tailgate event from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Northwest Arkansas Mall’s center court.
Second Tax Deadline Looms
posted: 11/04/2009 4:54 a.m.
A second deadline looms for delinquent Washington County taxpayers seeking to avoid the embarrassment of having their friends, neighbors and relatives read their name in the newspaper.
Jurors Awaiting Negligent Homicide Case
posted: 11/04/2009 4:53 a.m.
Amber Ayala and her children still remember the night two vehicles slammed head-on into their minivan. The crash killed the children’s grandfather and sent the rest of the family to the hospital.
HOW WE SEE IT: The More The Merrier?
posted: 11/04/2009 4:51 a.m.
How many justices of the peace does it take to run a county? And how many is too many?
State, County Doing Inmate Shuffle
posted: 11/04/2009 4:50 a.m.
The backup of state prisoners into county jails will continue without any immediate financial relief to the counties.
PUBLIC VIEWPOINT: Details On Health Care Plans Needed
posted: 11/04/2009 4:47 a.m.
What in the world is wrong with us Americans? I just had a call from one of Sen. Blanche Lincoln’s survey groups informing me that I was to be connected to Mrs. Lincoln’s office so that I could tell her that I am totally against the health care plan. What plan is this?
Casualties Of War
posted: 11/04/2009 4:45 a.m.
To honor the men and women in our armed forces and remind our readers of their sacrifices, the Northwest Arkansas Times is publishing Department of Defense announcements identifying Americans killed in active military operations. Sgt. Eduviges G. Wolf, 24, of Hawthorne, Calif., died Oct. 25 in Kunar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suered when insurgents attacked her vehicle with a rocket propelled grenade. She was assigned to the 704th Brigade Support Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo. Spc. Joseph L. Gallegos, 39, of Questa, N.M., died Oct. 28 in Tallil, Iraq, in a noncombat-related incident. He was assigned to the 720th Transportation Company, New Mexico Army National Guard, in Las Vegas, N.M.
Ruskin Heights Hit With Lien
posted: 11/04/2009 4:43 a.m.
Crafton, Tull, Sparks & Associates of Springdale foreclosed on Ruskin Heights LLC in Fayetteville on Monday in Washington County Circuit Court.
Harris Announces Candidacy For House
posted: 11/04/2009 4:40 a.m.
Health care and education are among the top priorities for Arkansas House of Representatives candidate Justin Harris.
Warehouses Voted Down Again
posted: 11/04/2009 4:38 a.m.
A proposed warehouse district continued its journey between the Planning Commission and the City Council on Tuesday after the commission denied rezoning for the project.
Berkshire Hathaway to buy railroad
posted: 11/04/2009 4:33 a.m.
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc. agreed Tuesday to buy railroad Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp. in what he described as an “all-in wager on the economic future of the United States.”
Factory orders rise 0.9% in September
posted: 11/04/2009 4:32 a.m.
Orders to U.S. factories rebounded in September, helped by strength in autos, heavy machinery and military aircraft.
Quiet Clay A Force Up Front
posted: 11/04/2009 4:31 a.m.
Shy may not be the clearest or correct word to describe Farmington nose guard J.J. Clay.
Britain pumps more cash into banks, forces split
posted: 11/04/2009 4:29 a.m.
The British government moved Tuesday to break up the country’s two biggest retail banks, imposing a major shake-up on the financial sector as it exacts payback for last year’s largescale state bailout at the height of the financial crisis.
After Slow Start, Razorbacks’ Green Gets Going
posted: 11/04/2009 4:29 a.m.
Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino said there’s one thing he can count on with Broderick Green. When the running back says something, he’s telling the truth.
UA NOTEBOOK: Cross Country Team Slogs Through
posted: 11/04/2009 4:28 a.m.
Arkansas women’s cross country coach Lance Harter hadn’t seen anything like the sloppy conditions at the Southeastern Conference Cross Country Championship over the weekend.
SMALL SCHOOLS FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK: Tigers Looking To Continue Roll
posted: 11/04/2009 4:26 a.m.
West Fork coach Rodney Selph isn’t ready to say the Tigers are playing their best football of the season, but he is confident in saying they’re playing very well.
Mitchell Prepares For Two Sports
posted: 11/04/2009 4:24 a.m.
Arkansas freshman Brandon Mitchell has been cleared by team doctors to practice after missing the past month following hernia surgery.
NEWS IN BRIEF
posted: 11/04/2009 4:23 a.m.
Simmons First set to offer more stock Simmons First National Corp. will raise about $65 million in a public stock offering, with plans to use the money for acquisitions, the Pine Bluff-based bank said Tuesday.
Business news in brief
posted: 11/04/2009 4:22 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “It is Warren being Warren, taking advantage of a market that is soft at a time when the possibility for competitive bids is relatively low.”
MARKET REPORT: Stocks higher, but traders edgy
posted: 11/04/2009 4:21 a.m.
Stocks ended back-and-forth trading mostly higher Tuesday as corporate deal making and a spike in the price of gold extended an advance from Monday.
Other days
posted: 11/04/2009 4:21 a.m.
100 YEARS AGO Nov. 4, 1909 If the project to build a city electric light plant on the property near the city hall is carried out — and there now seems every probability that it will be — the result will be the addition of 270 street lights to the 330 now possessed by the city.
Finding Common Ground
posted: 11/04/2009 4:21 a.m.
They came looking for answers. Caregivers wanted to know basics - where to find equipment and supplies, and how to identify resources for an amputee. They also asked the hard questions - how to steer dad away from the shop that’s no longer a safe haven for him, how to convince someone that it’s OK to share the diagnosis with others.
MILITARY BRIEFS
posted: 11/04/2009 4:19 a.m.
Jim Lindsey was recognized for his support of the Arkansas National Guard and the U.S. Army Reserves on Oct. 14 at a Maumelle luncheon.
EDITORIALS Patchier than ever
posted: 11/04/2009 4:12 a.m.
TO UNDERSTAND something, understand how it came to be.
A word for the Elizabethans
posted: 11/04/2009 4:11 a.m.
There is no end to the writing of books, said the author of Ecclesiastes, and today he could have said it of translations of the Bible.
The runaway pilots
posted: 11/04/2009 4:09 a.m.
To the many woes plaguing airline passengers—smaller seats, higher ticket prices, fewer flights, etc.—add one more: Piloting while distracted.
LETTERS
posted: 11/04/2009 4:07 a.m.
Newspeak lives in reform Newspeak is alive and flourishing here in the first decade of the 21st century. Wouldn’t George Orwell be surprised to learn that it is being used effectively not by some commie regime, but by right-wing Republican strategists here in the good old U.S.A.?
Let the festival begin
posted: 11/04/2009 4:06 a.m.
Serious doings are afoot in the world, and I am not without concern for my fellow man, but old habits are hard to break. Pumpkin pie, anyone?
Ford to give award for Clinton School
posted: 11/04/2009 4:05 a.m.
The Ford Motor Company and the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service announced Monday the creation of the Ford Motor Company Community Fellowship.
NUTTY ABOUT PEANUT BUTTER
posted: 11/04/2009 4:01 a.m.
While the month of November is already one of the greatest food months of the year (what with that whole Thanksgiving holiday and all), would you believe that it can get even better?
OVERALL GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP: Radler Likes Extra Preparation
posted: 11/04/2009 4:01 a.m.
Micah Radler was halfway through her practice round Tuesday afternoon at Pleasant Valley Country Club in Little Rock when she stopped for a few minutes to chat. Turns out, the Fayetteville junior didn’t mind that the Arkansas Overall Golf Championship was postponed more than two weeks after heavy rain pelted the course in mid-October.
LIKE IT IS: Time to see who’s making grade in SEC
posted: 11/04/2009 3:58 a.m.
At about the two-thirds mark of this football season, the SEC has five teams bowl eligible and only one with no chance of postseason play.
QB ready to hit basketball court
posted: 11/04/2009 3:53 a.m.
Freshman Brandon Mitchell is going to be a two-sport Razorback.
Retro rivalry for sixth game
posted: 11/04/2009 3:45 a.m.
Andy Pettitte leaned forward in his chair and recounted a recent chat he had with Derek Jeter as soon as they realized what was next in this World Series.
COMMENTARY No offense: Griese smeared unfairly
posted: 11/04/2009 3:43 a.m.
Four words. Six syllables. That’s all it takes to stain and scar your name. All the good work before it, all the good decades of good words and good syllables and good professionalism get swallowed in a hiccup. How have we arrived in this place where so little dark can envelop so much light?
Razorbacks report
posted: 11/04/2009 3:31 a.m.
Arkansas tailback Michael Smith, who sat out Saturday’s 63-27 victory over Eastern Michigan, practiced at full speed Tuesday and should be ready to play against South Carolina on Saturday.
ARKANSAS STATE Cajuns’ O-line formidable foe
posted: 11/04/2009 3:31 a.m.
Arkansas State has been consistently good at stopping the run this season, and Coach Steve Roberts will be hoping for more of the same this week against what he called one of the best offensive lines in the Sun Belt Conference.
Depth to get tested for Arkansas
posted: 11/04/2009 3:30 a.m.
Arkansas women’s basketball Coach Tom Collen wanted to use a lot of players in the Razorbacks’ exhibition tonight.
Suspension details expected next week
posted: 11/04/2009 3:29 a.m.
Arkansas Coach John Pelphrey said Tuesday he will make an announcement next week about players who will be suspended for games this season for disciplinary reasons.
Off the wire
posted: 11/04/2009 3:27 a.m.
FOOTBALL Sun Belt stays with bowl The New Orleans Bowl in the Louisiana Superdome signed four-year contract extensions with the Sun Belt Conference and Conference USA that run through the 2013 season. The Sun Belt Conference champion has earned an invitation to the New Orleans Bowl since 2001. Conference USA signed on in 2002. This season’s New Orleans Bowl will be played Dec. 20.
Second thoughts
posted: 11/04/2009 3:21 a.m.
Ginobili’s swat earns him shots Manu Ginobili has decided to stay away from bats in the future.
Tuesday, November 3
EXHIBITION: Arkansas in flux, tops NAIA foe
posted: 11/03/2009 6:55 a.m.
Stefan Welsh and Marshawn Powell weren’t in Walton Arena on Monday night. Neither were many fans. Arkansas beat Dillard 77-59 in an exhibition game before an announced crowd of 2,278 with Welsh suspended and Powell absent because he was ill.
Karzai proclaimed victor
posted: 11/03/2009 6:28 a.m.
Afghanistan’s election commission proclaimed President Hamid Karzai the victor of the country’s tumultuous ballot Monday, canceling a planned runoff and ending a political 1 crisis 2 /2 months after a fraudmarred first round.
Eyes are on 3 electoral races today
posted: 11/03/2009 6:28 a.m.
New Jersey’s candidates for governor darted through the state on the last day of a campaign being billed as a vote on President Barack Obama’s popularity.
High court turns away 1964 case
posted: 11/03/2009 6:27 a.m.
The Supreme Court on Monday left in place a judge’s ruling that allowed prosecutors to charge a reputed Ku Klux Klansman with kidnapping more than 40 years after two black men were abducted and killed in rural Mississippi.
Agency seeks Iranian response
posted: 11/03/2009 6:26 a.m.
The head of the U.N. nuclear agency urged Iran on Monday to clarify its response amid mixed signals over a U.S.-backed proposal that would have Tehran ship most of its nuclear material abroad for processing.
Clinton pares praise of Israeli building offer
posted: 11/03/2009 6:26 a.m.
In the face of Arab criticism of the administration’s recalibrated Mideast peace tack, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton moderated her praise Monday for Israel’s offer to restrain building settlements in Palestinian areas.
October revenue turns out to be less than forecast
posted: 11/03/2009 6:25 a.m.
State general revenue in October was about $18 million or $19 million below the state’s new, lowered forecast, Gov. Mike Beebe said Monday.
Zimbabwe focus of regional talks
posted: 11/03/2009 6:24 a.m.
Zimbabwe’s neighbors will hold a summit this week to try to break an impasse that threatens the southern African nation’s unity government, a spokesman for Zimbabwe’s prime minister said Monday.
FORT SMITH: Police-shooting suspect faces attempted murder
posted: 11/03/2009 6:24 a.m.
A Fort Smith man who surrendered to New Mexico authorities faces a charge of attempted capital murder in the shooting of a Fort Smith police officer.
Pressly angles nixed in trial
posted: 11/03/2009 6:23 a.m.
The Pulaski County Circuit judge presiding over the death-penalty trial of the man accused of killing Little Rock news anchor Anne Pressly barred prosecutors and witnesses on Monday from discussing the 26-year-old victim’s sexual experience or how much pain she might have suffered when she was attacked.
New chief at UAMS surveys surroundings
posted: 11/03/2009 6:22 a.m.
The new chancellor of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences spent his first day in the post Monday meeting with faculty and staff, and getting oriented to his new surroundings.
FAYETTEVILLE: UA sex case to get review from outside
posted: 11/03/2009 6:22 a.m.
A special prosecutor will be appointed to review the case of three Arkansas Razorbacks basketball players accused by an 18-year-old woman of raping her at a University of Arkansas fraternity party.
The state/region in brief
posted: 11/03/2009 6:21 a.m.
Fire destroys Ozark city shop Fire destroyed Ozark’s maintenance shop early Monday, burning equipment the city did not have insured, Mayor Vernon Mc-Daniel said.
Northwest Arkansas deaths
posted: 11/03/2009 6:20 a.m.
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette publishes, at no charge, death notices of reasonable length for residents of Benton, Carroll, Washington and Madison counties submitted by funeral homes.
NW Arkansas today
posted: 11/03/2009 6:15 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “I didn’t see a downside to it for anyone involved.” John Threet, Washington County prosecutor, on requesting a special prosecutor to investigate rape allegations against three Razorbacks basketball players Article, 1B
4 enter guilty pleas, forfeit $1.9 million
posted: 11/03/2009 6:14 a.m.
The owners of a chicken-catching business have pleaded guilty to harboring illegal aliens and forfeited $1.9 million in cash and property, rather than awaiting formal charges.
Former Wal-Mart executive ‘absolutely loved’ company
posted: 11/03/2009 6:13 a.m.
Paul R. Carter of Bentonville, a former vice president and chief financial officer for Wal-Mart Stores Inc., died Saturday after a long battle with cancer.
Two held in Berryville slaying
posted: 11/03/2009 6:12 a.m.
A married couple faces charges in the death of Chris Helmlinger, 24, of Berryville.
CARROLL COUNTY: ’06 prosecutor candidate arrested on drug charges
posted: 11/03/2009 6:12 a.m.
A lawyer who lost by 53 votes in her bid to become Carroll County prosecuting attorney faces charges of possession and delivery of methamphetamine.
UALR men’s basketball report Thornton rebounds from bug
posted: 11/03/2009 6:12 a.m.
There might not be a player on the UALR men’s basketball roster with more to learn than junior forward Montrell Thornton.
MONDAY’S NFL 7-0 ties best start by Saints
posted: 11/03/2009 6:11 a.m.
The New Orleans Saints have tied their best start to a season.
Wal-Mart wage-suit deal OK’d
posted: 11/03/2009 6:10 a.m.
Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world’s largest retailer, won final approval of a settlement paying as much as $85 million to hourly workers who sued over allegations of unpaid wages.
Agency says bailout won’t break even
posted: 11/03/2009 6:10 a.m.
Taxpayers are unlikely to recover their full investment in General Motors or Chrysler, government investigators said Monday in the latest review to cast doubts that the government will recoup the $80 billion it gave the two automakers.
Mercy acquires Joplin hospital
posted: 11/03/2009 6:09 a.m.
The Sisters of Mercy Health System on Monday said it acquired St. John’s Regional Medical Center of Joplin in a move that expands the suburban St. Louis health provider’s footprint in a nearby southwestern Missouri market.
County Employees Eye Relocation To Former Hospital
posted: 11/03/2009 6:05 a.m.
Potential tenants of the Benton County Health Department lined up Monday to tour the building to see if it is suitable to their needs should the county Finance Committee determine it is fi nancially feasible to move the Health Department into the Center for Nonprofi ts in Rogers.
Paved Streets Reveal History
posted: 11/03/2009 6:04 a.m.
Barricades, trac barrels and cones appeared at two Second Street intersections Monday as Midland Construction began a $1.2 million intersection and beautif ication project. Detours are marked.
Rogers Charter Schools Consider Board Elections
posted: 11/03/2009 6:02 a.m.
The school board for the Benton County School of the Arts will begin a discussion Tuesday about how to select board members and how long they serve.
Bond Reinstated For Rogers Man
posted: 11/03/2009 6:01 a.m.
A local circuit judge agreed Monday to reinstate an $8,000 bond, releasing Timothy Glenn Howell from the Benton County Jail.
Trails Program Seeks Volunteers
posted: 11/03/2009 6:01 a.m.
Fayetteville’s bike trails could soon see its own brigade of volunteers pedaling up and down the popular routes.
Planners Get Public Input On Center
posted: 11/03/2009 6:01 a.m.
The city has $7.5 million earmarked for construction of a community recreation center and park on 35 acres recently purchased near the southwest corner of Arkansas 12 and Arkansas 112.
Shortfall Worsens At Metropolitan
posted: 11/03/2009 5:59 a.m.
Metropolitan National Bank’s capital shortfall worsened in the third quarter amid a $13.7 million loss.
United Way Accepting Money Proposals
posted: 11/03/2009 5:58 a.m.
Nonprofit agencies that did not receive money from United Way of Northwest Arkansas last year and would like to be considered for funding in 2010 may complete a preproposal process.
Final Saturday Chicken Cook Set
posted: 11/03/2009 5:57 a.m.
Whitey Smith’s Chicken Crew will hold its last barbecue of the season Saturday.
Casualties Of War
posted: 11/03/2009 5:56 a.m.
To honor the men and women in our armed forces and remind our readers of their sacrifices, the Northwest Arkansas Times is publishing Department of Defense announcements identifying Americans killed in active military operations. Four Marines died Oct. 26 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. Killed were: Cpl. Gregory M.W. Fleury, 23, of Anchorage, Alaska., Capt. Eric A. Jones, 29, of Westchester, N.Y., Capt. David S. Mitchell, 30, of Loveland, Ohio, and Capt. Kyle R. Van De Giesen, 29, of North Attleboro, Mass. Fleury, Jones and Van De Giesen were assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, I Marine Expeditionary Force, based out of Camp Pendleton, Calif. Mitchell was assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, I Marine Expeditionary Force, based out of Camp Pendleton, Calif.
Marijuana Discovery Leads To Three Arrests
posted: 11/03/2009 5:56 a.m.
Benton County Sheriff’s Offce investigators arrested three men last week after finding 4.5 pounds of marijuana, according to a news release.
Missing Bella Vista Man Found Dead In Car
posted: 11/03/2009 5:54 a.m.
A missing elderly Bella Vista man was found dead in his vehicle after it appeared to have crashed in the woods in a Highlands neighborhood sometime Monday.
Underage Party Leads To Arrest
posted: 11/03/2009 5:54 a.m.
A Washington County man was arrested in connection with multiple felonies Saturday after deputies broke up an underage drinking party.
Accident Injures Woman
posted: 11/03/2009 5:54 a.m.
A Texas woman was flown to a hospital Monday after the semitrailer she was riding in overturned, according to an Arkansas State Police report.
Area United Way To Mull Proposals
posted: 11/03/2009 5:53 a.m.
Nonprofit agencies that did not receive money from United Way of Northwest Arkansas last year and would like to be considered for funding in 2010 may complete a preproposal process.
NEVER LEAVES FIELD Early Lessons Aid Driver
posted: 11/03/2009 5:52 a.m.
Grant Driver can trace his success to the days before he started playing varsity football.
Suicide blasts leave 35 dead in Pakistan
posted: 11/03/2009 5:51 a.m.
A suicide bomb killed 35 people near Pakistan’s military headquarters Monday and a second blast wounded several police, continuing a wave of terrorism that prompted the United Nations to suspend long-term development work near the Afghan border.
Mounties Now Grounded
posted: 11/03/2009 5:51 a.m.
Handing the football oseems to be working out for Rogers High.
Tigers’ Petersen Returns Focus To Playing
posted: 11/03/2009 5:49 a.m.
His mind inevitably strayed from the task at hand.
Grady Shines In Return To Sport
posted: 11/03/2009 5:48 a.m.
Like he does each year, Daryl Patton went through old junior high rosters and current high school yearbooks during the offseason to see if there was someone not playing football who should be.
Short-Handed Hogs Claim Exhibition Win
posted: 11/03/2009 5:48 a.m.
Arkansas knows it will be shorthanded when it opens the season against Alcorn State on Nov. 13 because of the wave of suspensions handed down by coach John Pelphrey earlier this semester.
Damages upheld in Wyeth suit
posted: 11/03/2009 5:48 a.m.
The U.S. 8th Circuit Court of Appeals on Monday upheld a $2.75 million award in compensatory damages for a Little Rock woman who successfully sued drugmakers Wyeth and Upjohn in 2008, saying the companies’ hormone therapy drugs caused her breast cancer.
Ship with 9/11 steel arrives in New York
posted: 11/03/2009 5:45 a.m.
The new Navy assault ship USS New York, built with World Trade Center steel, arrived Monday in the city it was named after with a rifle volley salute near the site of the 2001 terrorist attack.
SPORTS LOCAL CALENDAR
posted: 11/03/2009 5:45 a.m.
BASEBALL ARKANSAS SCORPIONS: Arkansas Scorpions Baseball Inc. is seeking players for the 2010 season. Players can’t be 14 before May 1, 2010. Players are needed for the 13 Major Arkansas Scorpions and 13AAA Arkansas Sting.
7A-WEST NOTEBOOK
posted: 11/03/2009 5:44 a.m.
“We just weren’t clicking,” Wood said. “It was a block here or a route there. It was just one or two things. The kids were playing hard. It was just a matter of getting some things down.” Friday’s performance was the first 400-yard outing of the conference season for Har-Ber and a season high for scoring.
Prosecutor: Karadzic led Bosnian massacre
posted: 11/03/2009 5:43 a.m.
Radovan Karadzic orchestrated the 1995 Srebrenica massacre of 8,000 Muslim men and boys and his only regret was “that some Muslim men got away,” a U.N. prosecutor said Monday at the former Bosnian Serb leader’s war-crimes trial.
HOW WE SEE IT Clean Water Of Beaver Lake Faces Threats
posted: 11/03/2009 5:12 a.m.
The clean water of Beaver Lake faces at least two threats. One is pollution. The other is more government control, which will grow if the first threat becomes a problem.
Names and faces
posted: 11/03/2009 5:10 a.m.
Jay Leno is plugging away in prime time, but he still says he would have rather stayed put at The Tonight Show — and if NBC offered him that late-night job again, he says he’d take it. In an interview with Broadcasting & Cable magazine, Leno hastily adds that such a decision isn’t his to make.
COMMENTARY Civility And Other Vices
posted: 11/03/2009 5:10 a.m.
It was nearly a decade ago, time flying as it’s prone. I was in Springdale in the lobby of the convention center, watching hundreds of Washington County Republicans file in for the annual dinner.
PUBLIC VIEWPOINT Beck Has Right To Voice Opinion
posted: 11/03/2009 5:09 a.m.
I would like to reply to the letter in your paper by Mr. Ben Owen on Saturday, Oct. 9. I would have written sooner, but I was on vacation at the time.
In the news
posted: 11/03/2009 5:09 a.m.
Sirhan Sirhan, who is serving a life term for the 1968 assassination of Robert F. Kennedy, was moved from a secure prison unit in Corcoran, Calif., to a less secure unit in Coalinga, Calif., said his attorney, who contends Sirhan could now be in danger.
The nation in brief
posted: 11/03/2009 5:08 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “I’m proud that our military is using that steel.” Rosaleen Tallon on the new Navy assault ship USS New York built with steel from the World Trade Center Article, this page Explosives cache leads to GI arrest An Army Special Forces soldier was arrested Monday after a pair of hunters found about 100 pounds of explosives outside his home near Fort Campbell.
The world in brief
posted: 11/03/2009 5:07 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “The international community has a big stake in Afghanistan, and we stand ready to support them as they go forward.” State Department spokesman Ian Kelly on Afghan President Hamid Karzai’s presidential election win Article, 1A
County May Require Microchips For Dogs
posted: 11/03/2009 5:06 a.m.
Washington County will mandate microchips be implanted in dogs picked up in unincorporated area without collars, if a proposal to be considered by the county’s Animal Concerns Advisory Board is implemented.
Millions cut from prisons’ budget
posted: 11/03/2009 5:05 a.m.
While more than 1,500 state prison inmates take up space in county jails, hundreds of prison beds now under construction in Malvern are likely to sit empty because the state has no money to staff them, state prison officials said Monday.
CITY COUNCIL Budget Hearings Begin
posted: 11/03/2009 5:05 a.m.
Aldermen at Monday’s hearing on Springdale Police and Fire departments’ budgets were more interested in where the money for the 2010 budget was coming from.
Judge Hearing Property Assessments Appeals
posted: 11/03/2009 5:04 a.m.
Lanny and Carolyn Samples want the assessed value of their Fayetteville home reduced 35 percent because of the nuisance of a nearby dirt pit and limestone quarry.
Wal-Mart Fires Second Shot In Holiday Toy Wars
posted: 11/03/2009 5:03 a.m.
Wal-Mart is cutting prices on 100 more toys for the holiday season, the Bentonville-based retailer announced Monday.
Men Arrested After Pot Found
posted: 11/03/2009 4:59 a.m.
Benton County Sheriff’s Oce investigators arrested three men last week after finding 4.5 pounds of marijuana, according to a news release.
Report: Men Admit To Firing Paintballs
posted: 11/03/2009 4:56 a.m.
Three men face legal trouble after shooting at cars with paintballs Sunday night, police said.
RECORDS Johnson
posted: 11/03/2009 4:56 a.m.
Police arrested Dustin Brt, 38, of Fayetteville, on Sunday in connection with secondand third-degree domestic battery. Brt remained Monday in the Washington County Detention Center in lieu of $5,000 bond.
Obituaries
posted: 11/03/2009 4:55 a.m.
Information for the obituaries and funeral notices below was supplied to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Advertising Department by funeral homes.
Springdale Man Dies In Wreck
posted: 11/03/2009 4:54 a.m.
A Springdale man died Sunday after fl ipping his pickup on a rural Washington County road.
World Series: An Arkansas Classic
posted: 11/03/2009 4:52 a.m.
Bill Burnett had a baseball game on the tube and a longtime friend by his side.
Razorbacks report
posted: 11/03/2009 4:51 a.m.
Corners expected to return Arkansas’ situation at cornerback might look drastically different this week against a South Carolina team that likes to stretch the field.
Petrino: Starters Will Earn Roles Through Practice
posted: 11/03/2009 4:50 a.m.
Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino was asked Monday about the eight players who made their first starts of the season in the 63-27 win against Eastern Michigan.
Vaughn Adjusts To Move
posted: 11/03/2009 4:49 a.m.
Kaleb Vaughn assumed nothing would change and he’d spend another season as one of Springdale Har-Ber’s starting wide receivers.
Getting it straight
posted: 11/03/2009 4:48 a.m.
The Democrat-Gazette wants its news reports to be fair and accurate. We correct all errors of fact. If you know of an error, write: Frank Fellone Deputy Editor P.O. Box 2221 Little Rock, Ark. 72203 or call 378-3475 during business hours Monday through Friday.
Griffith A ‘Total Team Player’
posted: 11/03/2009 4:48 a.m.
When Blake Griffith gets in a game on Friday nights, he instantly becomes a completely dierent person.
Other days
posted: 11/03/2009 4:47 a.m.
100 YEARS AGO Nov. 3, 1909 An effort to show the Railroad Commission that the facilities of the Iron Mountain are inadequate for handling the freight business done in Little Rock will be made by the Merchants’ Freight Bureau when its complaint against the Iron Mountain and Cotton Belt for delay of freight is called before the commission today.
John Calvin, we hardly knew ye
posted: 11/03/2009 4:46 a.m.
If you think Dick Cheney has suffered from bad PR, man, think about John Calvin’s image. The father of Calvinism had a heretic burned at the stake in 1553, and it’s been downhill ever since. The burning is what many people remember about the Protestant reformer. Modern drawings of a dour-looking Calvin make Ebenezer Scrooge look like a fun guy.
Gosh, what a surprise
posted: 11/03/2009 4:45 a.m.
HERE’S THE most predictable headline of the week, maybe the year. It appeared on Saturday’s front page, just in time for Halloween: Iran presses demand on nuclear fuel, casts cloud over West’s offer.
7A-WEST NOTEBOOK Har-Ber’s Luther Takes Honor
posted: 11/03/2009 4:45 a.m.
Just about all the other quarterbacks in the 7A-West Conference receive more notoriety than Springdale Har-Ber’s Ryan Luther. That’s OK with him, though.
LETTERS
posted: 11/03/2009 4:44 a.m.
Pass PACT for economy As a business owner and operator of a retail store, I see firsthand how both businesses and consumers are struggling in this economy.
Public option isn’t optional
posted: 11/03/2009 4:44 a.m.
For months, it wasn’t clear what was in or out of the massive and expensive health care bills moving through the U.S. House and Senate. Now it is.
OTHERS SAY Clarity needed
posted: 11/03/2009 4:43 a.m.
UNUSUAL friction seems to be developing between the Obama administration and its commander in Afghanistan, General Stanley McChrystal. The national security adviser, James Jones, appeared to rebuke McChrystal for campaigning to get 40,000 additional troops to stabilize Afghanistan.
Recessions define career
posted: 11/03/2009 4:43 a.m.
It’s illuminating to realize that my newspaper career has been defined at least in part by recessions.
Jocks aren’t so dumb
posted: 11/03/2009 4:42 a.m.
Dick Johnson, the former long-time athletic director at Fayetteville High School, left a gift of sorts behind for every high school athletic department.
World Series: Lee gets victory as Phils hold on
posted: 11/03/2009 4:41 a.m.
Cliff Lee put the New York Yankees’ parade plans on hold, with plenty of help from Chase Utley.
LIKE IT IS: ‘They’re OK’ critique disrespectful to Hogs
posted: 11/03/2009 4:41 a.m.
Ron English, the head coach of the Eastern Michigan Eagles, was at Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville on Saturday night.
Siloam Springs Player Dies
posted: 11/03/2009 4:40 a.m.
The Siloam Springs community was stunned Monday by the death of junior Cody Noble, a wide receiver on the Panthers football team.
RAZORBACKS BASKETBALL Absences Dominate Exhibition
posted: 11/03/2009 4:38 a.m.
Arkansas knows it will be short-handed when it opens the season against Alcorn State on Nov. 13 because of the wave of suspensions handed down by coach John Pelphrey earlier this semester.
BRIEFLY Washington Named To All-SEC List
posted: 11/03/2009 4:34 a.m.
Arkansas’ Michael Washington was named a preseason first-team All-Southeastern Conference center by the league’s coaches Monday.
Spurrier seeks steady progress
posted: 11/03/2009 4:33 a.m.
The Ol’ Ball Coach wants to believe he’s got one more good run at an SEC title in him, but he knew it wasn’t going to be this year.
THE RECRUITING GUY: Recruit plays for Cavemen, doesn’t dress like one
posted: 11/03/2009 4:31 a.m.
Cave City safety/linebacker Thamail Morgan made a fashion statement while attending Saturday’s Arkansas-Eastern Michigan game on an unofficial visit.
COMMENTARY Bowls Open For SEC
posted: 11/03/2009 4:28 a.m.
With one month remaining in the college football season, the stock description of the Southeastern Conference doesn’t fly. You know, the one about being the best in the country from top to bottom.
Second thoughts
posted: 11/03/2009 4:26 a.m.
Ole Miss fans asked to refrain Ole Miss football fans who refuse to stop chanting “the South will rise again” are on the verge of losing one of their favorite fight songs, the school’s chancellor said Monday.
SEC PREVIEW: Gamecocks’ PG center of attention
posted: 11/03/2009 4:22 a.m.
South Carolina Coach Darrin Horn calls standout guard Devan Downey fearless.
SEC notes
posted: 11/03/2009 4:09 a.m.
FLORIDA Spikes suspended Topranked Florida will be without star linebacker Brandon Spikes for the first half of Saturday’s game against Vanderbilt.
LSU-Alabama set for showdown
posted: 11/03/2009 4:08 a.m.
Just another game, or a top-10 showdown that could help set up a one-game playoff with Florida for a shot at the BCS national championship.
Off the wire
posted: 11/03/2009 4 a.m.
BASKETBALL Rondo agrees to extension Rajon Rondo says he has agreed to a five-year contract extension with the Boston Celtics, keeping the star point guard from entering the market as a restricted free agent after the season.
COMMENTARY Talladega issues on NASCAR’s plate
posted: 11/03/2009 4 a.m.
NASCAR will point to the 58 lead changes among 26 drivers as proof of a good race at Talladega Superspeedway.
$1 billion gain signals Ford on a rebound
posted: 11/03/2009 3:59 a.m.
Ford Motor Co., the only Detroit automaker to avoid direct government aid and bankruptcy court, surprised investors Monday in announcing a net income of nearly $1 billion in the third quarter.
Reports lift hopes of recovery
posted: 11/03/2009 3:56 a.m.
Hopes for the fledgling economic recovery got a boost Monday from better-than-expected news on manufacturing, construction spending and contracts to buy homes.
Iraq signs deal for big oil field
posted: 11/03/2009 3:50 a.m.
Iraq’s Oil Ministry on Monday signed an initial deal with a consortium led by Italy’s Eni SpA to develop a prized southern oil field, an agreement representing a key step forward in the country’s obstaclestrewn road to revamp its dilapidated oil sector.
Energy firm sets rate rise request
posted: 11/03/2009 3:49 a.m.
Southwestern Electric Power Co.’s request for a $17.8 million rate increase will cost the average customer $3.84 a month, according to testimony at the Arkansas Public Service Commission on Monday.
NEWS IN BRIEF
posted: 11/03/2009 3:47 a.m.
LR Wal-Mart installs health-care clinic Maumelle Medical Center opened a walk-in, acute-care clinic Monday morning inside the Wal-Mart Supercenter at 8801 Base Line Road in Little Rock.
Business news in brief
posted: 11/03/2009 3:45 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “Today, Iraq made a big leap on the way to develop its oil industry.” Hussain al-Shahristani, Iraqi Oil Minister Article, 1D
MARKET REPORT: Early rise ebbs on rebound doubt
posted: 11/03/2009 3:45 a.m.
Stocks ended higher but well off their best levels of the day as volatility continued to tug at the market.
Monday, November 2
ARKANSAS LOTTERY Powerball Sales Begin In Area
posted: 11/02/2009 6:18 a.m.
A Springdale King’s Korner had sold 150 Powerball tickets by 4 p.m. Sunday. They outsold many in Northwest Arkansas.
Benton County Sheriff’s Office To Get Vehicle Storage
posted: 11/02/2009 6:17 a.m.
Benton County Sheriff’s Office vehicles — from those used in the line of duty to those seized as a result of arrests — will get a little relief from the elements in 2010.
College: No Demand For Overnight Classes
posted: 11/02/2009 6:17 a.m.
NorthWest Arkansas Community College won’t offer overnight classes any time soon, officials said.
Code Enforcement Officers Combing City
posted: 11/02/2009 6:16 a.m.
Springdale code enforcement workers are close to finishing an inspection of the entire city.
City Slates Town Meeting
posted: 11/02/2009 6:15 a.m.
Residents with questions about the city will have an opportunity to receive answers at a town hall meeting this week.
Museum Officials Establishing Foundation
posted: 11/02/2009 6:14 a.m.
A proposed foundation would raise money, handle endowments and provide additional money to the Rogers Historical Museum, similar to what the Rogers Public Library Foundation provides for the library.
Construction Projects Spread
posted: 11/02/2009 6:12 a.m.
Driving in Fayetteville may sometimes feel like an obstacle course as motorists make their way between cones and barrels.
CITY VOLUNTEER: Man Gets The Picture
posted: 11/02/2009 6:11 a.m.
Fred H. Cusanelli photographs many events in Fayetteville but not for newspapers.
Man’s Search Benefits Teen
posted: 11/02/2009 6:10 a.m.
Jay Gresham made good money working for AT&T, provided well for his family and had security. But Gresham was missing something that would lead his life in a new direction.
Har-Ber Starts Over
posted: 11/02/2009 6:09 a.m.
Eric Burnett knew Springdale Har-Ber would be “pretty much starting from scratch” when it began practice in September.
Coach Puts Stamp On Red Bulldogs
posted: 11/02/2009 6:07 a.m.
Brad Stamps understands the culture surrounding Springdale High basketball hasn’t been the greatest over the last three Even though the Bulldogs managed to make the quarterfi nals of the Class 7A State Tournament last season, Springdale’s fi rst-year coach said there’s still plenty that needs to be done to make sure his players forget about the losing mentality the Red’Dogs have recently experi-When Stamps was hired as Springdale’s coach on April 30, he immediately met with his new players and told them he wanted to change everything about the program, starting by building more team chemistry and establishing a bigger sense of pride of playing for Springdale.
Retailers Begin Powerball Sales
posted: 11/02/2009 6:06 a.m.
Lottery enthusiasts welcomed the Saturday night Powerball kickoff but a Rogers E-Z Mart clerk called it regrettable.
Rogers Museum Officials Eye Foundation Work
posted: 11/02/2009 6:05 a.m.
A proposed foundation would raise money, handle endowments and provide additional money to the Rogers Historical Museum, similar to what the Rogers Public Library Foundation provides for the library.
Shiloh Museum Duo To Plan Tag Teaming Saturday Events
posted: 11/02/2009 6:03 a.m.
Susan Young and Pody Gay with the Shiloh Museum in Springdale will offer a unique combination of familyorientated programming at Hobbs State Park – Conservation Area on Saturday at the park’s new visitor center just east of Rogers. Young’s prog ram for adults recalls the “Stills of the Ozarks,” a look into an Ozark tradition of yesteryear. Gay will present a child-friendly, hands-on program entitled, “GeeHaw Whimmy Diddles, Flipperdiners, and Thumotropes.” Both programs begin at 2 p.m. in the adjoining “Discovery” and “Exploration” rooms at the park’s visitor center, and will last the same length of time.
Former Wal-Mart Officer Dies
posted: 11/02/2009 6 a.m.
Paul R. Carter, who retired from Wal-Mart as chief financial o◊cer in 2003, died Saturday after a decadelong battle with cancer. He was 69.
College To Stay Dark
posted: 11/02/2009 5:58 a.m.
NorthWest Arkansas Community College won’t offer overnight classes any time soon, ocials said.
COMMENTARY: Trick, Not Treat, Thanks To Flu
posted: 11/02/2009 5:56 a.m.
The first Halloween visitor to darken our doorstep arrived early. It did not stop by to ask for a treat. Rather, it was delivering a ghastly trick.
Siloam Springs Claims Sixth Consecutive Volleyball Crown
posted: 11/02/2009 5:53 a.m.
Siloam Springs coach Rose Cheek acknowledged her team, particularly the seniors, were carrying a bit of a burden trying to win its sixth consecutive volleyball state championship this season.
Library Foundation Receives $125,000 Pledge
posted: 11/02/2009 5:53 a.m.
The Friends of the Library pledged $125,000 to the Fayetteville Public Library Foundation last week, the largest contribution so far toward a challenge grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Code Agency Combing Springdale
posted: 11/02/2009 5:50 a.m.
Springdale code enforcement workers are close to finishing an inspection of the entire city.
Group Could OK Districts
posted: 11/02/2009 5:49 a.m.
There has been a significant investment in the core of downtown Bentonville in recent years.
Police Make Arrest After Alleged Rape
posted: 11/02/2009 5:46 a.m.
Issac Garretson, 19, of Springdale was arrested Saturday in connection with the alleged rape of a female juvenile who was spending the night at his family’s home at 3138 Chadwick St.
Mallett Back On Track
posted: 11/02/2009 5:43 a.m.
The feel-good moment was Arkansas receiver Joe Adams’ successful — and impressive — return from a minor stroke.
Mounties Keep High Expectations
posted: 11/02/2009 5:41 a.m.
Eight months removed from an appearance in the Class 7A State Championship basketball game, one would think there wouldn’t be a confi dence problem for Rogers High.
Newcomer Gives Rogers Heritage Hope For Season
posted: 11/02/2009 5:39 a.m.
A quick look at last season’s statistics reveals a lot about Rogers Heritage’s first basketball season.
Lady Wildcats Build Foundation
posted: 11/02/2009 5:38 a.m.
Senior Kirstie Hesseltine’s voice cracked with emotion. Even Springdale Har-Ber coach Sandy Jones struggled not to be emotional following her team’s four-set loss to Fort Smith Southside in the fi nals of the Class 7A State Volleyball Tournament.
Siloam Springs Wins Sixth Straight Title
posted: 11/02/2009 5:36 a.m.
Siloam Springs coach Rose Cheek acknowledged her team, particularly the seniors, were carrying a bit of a burden trying to win its sixth consecutive volleyball state championship this season.
Collision search turns to recovery
posted: 11/02/2009 5:36 a.m.
The search for nine people missing when a U.S. Coast Guard plane collided with a Marine Corps helicopter over the Pacific Ocean is now a recovery mission, officials said Sunday.
Monitors take up watch on swine-flu shot effects
posted: 11/02/2009 5:35 a.m.
Independent health advisers begin monitoring safety of the swine-flu vaccine today, an extra step the government promised in this year’s unprecedented program to watch for possible side effects.
Pakistan officials: 7 militants killed
posted: 11/02/2009 5:34 a.m.
Security forces fighting their way through a mountainous Taliban stronghold killed at least seven militants Sunday and injured several more, officials said, while Pakistan’s foreign minister said the offensive in tribal South Waziristan should finish sooner than originally expected.
Palestinians: Clinton’s praise hurts talks
posted: 11/02/2009 5:33 a.m.
The Palestinians on Sunday accused U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton of undermining progress toward Mideast peace talks after she praised Israel for offering to curb some Jewish settlement construction.
TRAVELERS’ CHECK: American drops stop at St. Louis
posted: 11/02/2009 5:32 a.m.
Planes took off from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport for St. Louis eight times a day soon after the airport’s opening in 1998.
Vehicle Storage In Budget
posted: 11/02/2009 5:32 a.m.
Benton County Sheriff’s Office vehicles — from those used in the line of duty to those seized as a result of arrests — will get a little relief from the elements in 2010.
Landfill looking to increase its cash
posted: 11/02/2009 5:31 a.m.
Saline County is shopping around for more trash.
Commission Expected To OK Zoning
posted: 11/02/2009 5:31 a.m.
There has been a significant investment in the core of downtown Bentonville in recent years.
Murder trial begins for suspect in death of TV news anchor
posted: 11/02/2009 5:30 a.m.
For just more than a year, the fatal beating of TV news anchor Anne Pressly has held the attention of Little Rock and much of the state of Arkansas. This week, the public finally gets answers as prosecutors lay out their case against the Marianna man who has been linked to Pressly’s killing through both his own words and his DNA.
FORT SMITH: Officer shot during traffic stop
posted: 11/02/2009 5:29 a.m.
A man who shot and wounded a Fort Smith police officer during a traffic stop early Sunday remained at large Sunday night, police said.
Hobby Lobby Going Strong
posted: 11/02/2009 5:29 a.m.
Kaye Spooner stepped up to the measuring table with a look of relief on her face Saturday afternoon.
EUREKA SPRINGS District seeks to raise millage
posted: 11/02/2009 5:29 a.m.
Eureka Springs voters will be asked to approve a property tax increase Feb. 9 to help pay for a new high school.
The state/region in brief
posted: 11/02/2009 5:28 a.m.
Motorcyclist dies avoiding deer A motorcyclist from Arkansas died after he swerved to avoid a deer crossing a state highway in LeFlore County.
Former Wal-Mart Official Dies
posted: 11/02/2009 5:27 a.m.
Paul R. Carter, who retired from Wal-Mart as chief fi nancial ocer in 2003, died Saturday after a decade-long battle with cancer. He was 69.
Northwest Arkansas deaths
posted: 11/02/2009 5:25 a.m.
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette publishes, at no charge, death notices of reasonable length for residents of Benton, Carroll, Washington and Madison counties submitted by funeral homes.
Wall, reunification focus of event
posted: 11/02/2009 5:25 a.m.
A symposium workshop for teachers and a film series with the theme “Perspective, Progress and Promise” that celebrates the 20th anniversary of the symbolic fall of the Berlin Wall and the German reunification will be held at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
Lottery Retailers Begin Powerball Sales
posted: 11/02/2009 5:24 a.m.
A Bentonville Fastrip clerk sold a single Powerball ticket during a four-hour period Sunday.
NW Arkansas today
posted: 11/02/2009 5:24 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “Just think how difficult it is to recruit for this community as it is, so why would we shoot ourselves in the foot by telling a person where they have to live.” Pine Bluff Mayor Carl Redus Jr., on the city’s ordinance requiring department heads and the chief of police to live within city limits Article, 1B
CORRECTIONS
posted: 11/02/2009 5:22 a.m.
As a matter of policy, the Springdale Morning News will publish corrections of errors in fact that have been printed in the newspaper.
Bentonville Seeks $200,000 In Grants
posted: 11/02/2009 5:20 a.m.
Bentonville could get a new water line, a new trail and better drainage in lowand moderate-income areas of town thanks to federal money.
Museum Officials Work To Establish Foundation
posted: 11/02/2009 5:19 a.m.
A proposed foundation would raise money, handle endowments and provide additional money to the Rogers Historical Museum, similar to what the Rogers Public Library Foundation provides for the library.
FABLES AND FAITH: The Power Of Appreciation
posted: 11/02/2009 5:17 a.m.
“Sometimes our light goes out, but is blown again into flame by an encounter with another human being.
KIDS TALK: What Social Style Is Your Child?
posted: 11/02/2009 5:16 a.m.
In ancient Greece, Hippocrates defined four personality types: sanguine, melancholic, choleric, phlegmatic. These were based on body fluids, or humors.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
posted: 11/02/2009 5:14 a.m.
Marriage licenses issued in Benton County for November 2, 2009.
Deficit too high, Geithner says
posted: 11/02/2009 5:12 a.m.
Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner acknowledged Sunday that the federal budget deficit is too high, but said the priorities now are economic growth and job creation.
RESTAURANT INSPECTIONS
posted: 11/02/2009 5:12 a.m.
All reports are from regular food service/food store inspections unless otherwise noted.
Karzai handed second term
posted: 11/02/2009 5:11 a.m.
President Hamid Karzai was effectively handed a second five-year term Sunday when his only challenger dropped out of the race, and the Obama administration said it was prepared to work with the man it has previously criticized to combat corruption and confront the Taliban insurgency.
Betting on bust paid for Goldman Sachs
posted: 11/02/2009 5:08 a.m.
In 2006 and 2007, Goldman Sachs Group peddled more than $40 billion in securities backed by at least 200,000 risky home mortgages, but never told the buyers it was secretly betting that a sharp drop in U.S. housing prices would send the value of those securities plummeting.
Conway jail sees return of LR thief
posted: 11/02/2009 5:07 a.m.
Melvin Tyrone Young has a thing for cars.
Rout Allows Mallett To Return To Form
posted: 11/02/2009 5:04 a.m.
The feel-good moment was Arkansas receiver Joe Adams’ successful — and impressive — return from a minor stroke.
PLEASANTLY SURPRISED
posted: 11/02/2009 5:03 a.m.
When he first met Bentonville’s boys basketball players, first-year coach Jason McMahan already could tell reality didn’t meet his expectations.
Seniors Lift Siloam Springs To Sixth Consecutive State Volleyball Title
posted: 11/02/2009 5 a.m.
Siloam Springs coach Rose Cheek acknowledged her team, particularly the seniors, were carrying a bit of a burden trying to win its sixth consecutive volleyball state championship this season.
In the news
posted: 11/02/2009 4:59 a.m.
Steven B. Sample, 68, who dramatically boosted the academic prestige, financial resources and civic engagement of the University of Southern California during nearly 19 years as its president, says he will step down next summer as chief of the 34,000-student private campus.
Names and faces
posted: 11/02/2009 4:59 a.m.
Actor Ethan Hawke on Saturday praised Madonna for her boldness in speaking out against discrimination against Gypsies, words that provoked boos from thousands of fans at her concert in Romania.
The nation in brief
posted: 11/02/2009 4:58 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “CIT is the 600-pound gorilla in the industry.” Joe Alouf, of Eaglepoint Advisors, on the effects of bankruptcy for the financier to about 2,000 vendors that supply merchandise to more than 300,000 stores Article, 1A
The world in brief
posted: 11/02/2009 4:58 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “Negotiations are about ending the occupation and settlement expansion is about entrenching the occupation.” Ghassan Khatib, Palestinian government spokesman, criticizing U.S. praise for Israel’s offer to curb some settlement construction Article, this page
Newcomer Gives Heritage Hope
posted: 11/02/2009 4:57 a.m.
A quick look at last season’s statistics reveals a lot about Rogers Heritage’s first basketball season.
Mounties Maintain High Expectations
posted: 11/02/2009 4:56 a.m.
Eight months removed from an appearance in the Class 7A State Championship basketball game, one would think there wouldn’t be a confidence problem for Rogers High.
Residents await FEMA buyout
posted: 11/02/2009 4:55 a.m.
Residents sick of living in a soggy neighborhood on Salt Creek are hoping for relief from the federal government, which has a program to buy flood-prone homes.
3 officials violating residency law in PB
posted: 11/02/2009 4:52 a.m.
Two Pine Bluff city department heads and the chief of police are in violation of a 2000 city ordinance that requires them to live within the city limits of Pine Bluff.
Change Affects Community
posted: 11/02/2009 4:51 a.m.
Jay Gresham made good money working for AT&T, provided well for his family and had security. But Gresham was missing something that would lead his life in a new direction.
Street Projects Spread Across City
posted: 11/02/2009 4:50 a.m.
Driving in Fayetteville may sometimes feel like an obstacle course as motorists make their way between cones and barrels.
Retiree Gets The Picture
posted: 11/02/2009 4:47 a.m.
Fred H. Cusanelli photographs many events in Fayetteville but not for newspapers.
Other days
posted: 11/02/2009 4:46 a.m.
100 YEARS AGO Nov. 2, 1909 The State Capitol Commission will meet today for the purpose of allowing accounts for the month and to lay before prospective bidders for the contract for the completion of the building the plans prepared under the direction of Cass Gilbert, architect for the building.
The defining moment
posted: 11/02/2009 4:41 a.m.
OK, folks, this is it. It’s the defining moment for health care reform.
Let’s think this through
posted: 11/02/2009 4:40 a.m.
AS THE debate continues about whether to give government a shot at selling health insurance on the cheap, or maybe at a premium before all this is through, how about we review a few headlines from the last few days?
A simple question
posted: 11/02/2009 4:40 a.m.
HERE’S A question we’d like to pose to the school systems in most of Arkansas. Anybody wishing to respond is welcome to write a letter to the editor.
Former Wal-Mart Officer Dies Saturday At 69
posted: 11/02/2009 4:40 a.m.
Paul R. Carter, who retired from Wal-Mart as chief financial officer in 2003, died Saturday after a decade-long battle with cancer. He was 69.
Health bill could explode deficit
posted: 11/02/2009 4:40 a.m.
President Barack Obama’s top economic adviser said last week that health care reform is essential to gaining control of the nation’s deficit. But Christina Romer was only able to applaud congressional attempts to keep from adding still more to the nation’s overspending.
Saving Blanche Lincoln
posted: 11/02/2009 4:39 a.m.
It has been said often that a day in politics is like a thousand years.
LETTERS
posted: 11/02/2009 4:38 a.m.
Find proof in the numbers Re the recent letter, “Where is the proof?”: I as a citizen have found plenty of proof regarding global climate change. Whether temperatures are decreasing in one place or increasing in another place, one thing is for certain: There is change. Climate change does not always mean global warming.
Arkansas Basketball: UA eager to lace up, hit court
posted: 11/02/2009 4:36 a.m.
The Arkansas Razorbacks will get an idea of how they stack up against another team when they play Dillard University at 7 tonight in Walton Arena.
36-point victory quite therapeutic
posted: 11/02/2009 4:35 a.m.
The sting of back-to-back road losses made Saturday night’s 63-27 homecoming victory over Eastern Michigan all the more enjoyable for the Arkansas Razorbacks.
NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES: Chaotic end to Sunday drive
posted: 11/02/2009 4:34 a.m.
NASCAR demanded drivers be on their best behavior at Talladega Superspeedway, where a ban on bump-drafting sanitized what’s usually one of the most spectacular races of the season.
TONIGHT’S STARTERS: Cliff Lee vs. A.J. Burnett Arkansas aces drawn for Game 5
posted: 11/02/2009 4:32 a.m.
Bill Burnett likes to joke that it’s the first time in his life he’s done the wise thing.
WORLD SERIES GAME 4: Yanks score 3 in 9th; lead 3-1
posted: 11/02/2009 4:31 a.m.
Alex Rodriguez delivered the biggest hit of his career, a go-ahead, two-out double in the ninth inning off Brad Lidge and the New York Yankees took advantage of Johnny Damon’s daring dash to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-4 on Sunday night for a 3-1 lead in the World Series.
NFL WEEK 8: Steady breeze for Cowboys
posted: 11/02/2009 4:30 a.m.
All offseason, Tony Romo and the Dallas Cowboys thought about their horrendous finale in Philadelphia. Now they’re headed back, playing so well that they’ve turned this return trip into a showdown to decide first place in the NFC East.
College Won’t Offer Night Classes
posted: 11/02/2009 4:29 a.m.
NorthWest Arkansas Community College won’t offer overnight classes any time soon, offcials said.
Second thoughts
posted: 11/02/2009 4:27 a.m.
Kalas still on minds of Phillies Jimmy Rollins already knows what he’s wearing to the victory parade if the Philadelphia Phillies win another World Series.
Off the wire
posted: 11/02/2009 4:26 a.m.
MARATHON American wins NY Marathon Meb Keflezighi became the first American man to win the New York City Marathon since 1982 on Sunday. Derartu Tulu of Ethiopia captured the women’s race, with two-time defending champ Paula Radcliffe falling back to fourth then grabbing her left leg in pain after finishing.
Ravens end skid with ease
posted: 11/02/2009 4:26 a.m.
The Denver Broncos went from unbeaten to overmatched during a 60-minute beatdown by the Baltimore Ravens.
COMMENTARY ‘Split Estate’ Film Coming To Fest
posted: 11/02/2009 4:26 a.m.
We have a great many ideas about property ownership and rights in our country that keep us comfortable until there is a sudden yank on the carpet beneath our feet. Imagine, for example, a truck arriving in your driveway one day hauling people with huge equipment, who unload it onto your yard and begin erecting a drilling rig without your permission. I realize this sounds preposterous and many of you might stop reading right now, but before you do just answer one question. Do you own the mineral rights under your home and lot?
Favre answers jeers with 4 TDs
posted: 11/02/2009 4:26 a.m.
Brett Favre still knows how to win big games at Lambeau Field, even if this one came for the enemy and to a chorus of boos.
COMMENTARY: ’Horns giving Texas-sized beatings
posted: 11/02/2009 4:25 a.m.
Mike Gundy made it clear what he thought of Texas’ national title aspirations by going for it on fourth down three times in the first half Saturday, the first time from his own 28. And that was on Oklahoma State’s first drive.
Panthers rough up top run D
posted: 11/02/2009 4:24 a.m.
Carolina earned a measure of revenge in Arizona, even if the stakes weren’t quite as high.
PUBLIC VIEWPOINT Secret Ballot Important Institution
posted: 11/02/2009 4:23 a.m.
Having just read an opinion page article by Jose Luis Aguayo-Herrera, my sense of astonishment went off the scale. Mr. Aguayo-Herrera states we are in dire need of the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA) better known in the common vernacular as “Get Pummeled for Your Vote Act” (GPYVA). I state we already have the EFCA in Effect. It is the Secret Ballot. It is a cornerstone of this representative democracy we call the United States. By allowing union thugs to know for whom you voted to me would be the same as painting a big red bull’s-eye target on your back. Be wary of the union thugs with broad smiles and glad-handed fists telling you, “I’m from the union and I’m here to help you.” In reality they’re helping take your dues and deposit them in the coffers of every Democratic cause and member that will support their agenda and be hanged if you as a member of that union don’t agree. All those of a similar ilk as Mr. Aguayo-Herrera would be better served by satisfactorily performing the jobs for which they were hire
Florida receiver gives UA pledge
posted: 11/02/2009 4:22 a.m.
Arkansas’ recruiting efforts in talent-rich Florida paid off Sunday when highly touted receiver Marquel Wade orally committed to Arkansas after making an official visit over the weekend.
Texas jumps over Alabama in BCS
posted: 11/02/2009 4:21 a.m.
Texas took a small step forward in the Bowl Championship Series standings Sunday, and the remaining unbeaten teams held down the first seven spots.
HOW WE SEE IT Teach Children Proper Fitness, Nutrition
posted: 11/02/2009 4:19 a.m.
There’s no hiding the fact that America has a weight problem. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported recently that nearly 10 percent of all health care spending in the United States — an estimated $147 billion per year — can be attributed to obesityrelated diseases. In Arkansas, the percentage of adults who are overweight or obese has increased from 53 percent to nearly 66 percent over the past.
Razorback Rewind
posted: 11/02/2009 4:18 a.m.
Green foresees long run Arkansas tailback Broderick Green called his shot in a 63-27 homecoming victory over Eastern Michigan on Saturday night at Reynolds Razorback Stadium.
TV camera moved after HR review
posted: 11/02/2009 4:16 a.m.
Alex Rodriguez can even cause cameras to be moved. A day after A-Rod’s drive to right field hit a TV camera overhanging the fence at Citizens Bank Park, Major League Baseball and the Fox network took a step to make sure it wouldn’t happen again.
SEC PREVIEW VANDERBILT: Top recruit not primary option
posted: 11/02/2009 4:15 a.m.
11th in a series previewing SEC basketball teams John Jenkins might be the most heralded basketball signee in Vanderbilt history.
Casualties Of War
posted: 11/02/2009 4:14 a.m.
To honor the men and women in our armed forces and remind our readers of their sacrifices, the Northwest Arkansas Times is publishing Department of Defense announcements identifying Americans killed in active military operations. Spc. Robert K. Charlton, 22, of Malden, Mo., died Oct. 27 at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Landstuhl, Germany, of injuries suffered from a noncombat-related incident Oct. 23 in Wardak, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y.
CIT files for bankruptcy protection
posted: 11/02/2009 4:13 a.m.
After struggling for months to avert bankruptcy, lender CIT Group has filed for Chapter 11 protection in an attempt to restructure its debt while trying to keep badly needed loans flowing to thousands of midsize and small businesses.
Big flat-panel TVs gobble the power
posted: 11/02/2009 4:12 a.m.
The popularity of big flatpanel televisions has drawn the attention of energy agency officials and conservationists because of higher electricity consumption.
Google sparks phone switch
posted: 11/02/2009 4:11 a.m.
Since 1996, Microsoft Corp. has been writing operating systems for pocket-size computers. It was a lonely business until the company’s perennial rival, Apple Inc., introduced the Web-browsing, music-playing iPhone. But now that smart phones are popular, Microsoft’s operating system, Windows Mobile, is foundering.
Droid takes on Apple iPhone
posted: 11/02/2009 4:09 a.m.
Verizon Wireless’ answer to the iPhone — the Droid — will go on sale for $200 on Friday as the company taps into the growing appetite for smart phones that go far beyond making calls.
TECH SPOTLIGHT: 2 new Nikon cameras offer impressive features for amateurs, serious hobbyists
posted: 11/02/2009 4:06 a.m.
With the holidays approaching, I’m on the lookout for a good camera. I’m used to taking a ridiculous amount of photos using a good camera. But I can take far less and still get the great shot with a great camera.
Bankruptcy watch
posted: 11/02/2009 4:04 a.m.
ALEXANDER James David Richardson Jr., 7103 Anderson St., Oct. 28, Chapter 7. ALMA David Joel and Linda Ruth Greenfield (formerly aka Linda Ruth Thomas, Linda Ruth Foster), 720 Hall St., Apt. “L” , Oct. 28, Chapter 7. Patsy R. Thomas, 720 Hall St., Apt. “L” , Oct. 28, Chapter 7.
Code Enforcement Combing City
posted: 11/02/2009 4:01 a.m.
Springdale code enforcement workers are close to fi nishing an inspection of the entire city.
BRIEFLY
posted: 11/02/2009 3:59 a.m.
Navy, Marine Corps Social Set ROGERS — The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post in Rogers will host a Navy and Marine Corps social to raise money to support the Honor Flight program, according to a news release.
Mom’s Passion Cherished
posted: 11/02/2009 3:56 a.m.
Christian Baldwin remembers his mom as someone always reaching out to help others.
Sheriff’s Office To Get Vehicle Storage
posted: 11/02/2009 3:53 a.m.
Benton County Sheri’s Oce vehicles — from those used in the line of duty to those seized as a result of arrests — will get a little relief from the elements in 2010.
Mallett Gets Back On Track
posted: 11/02/2009 3:46 a.m.
The feel-good moment was Arkansas receiver Joe Adams’ successful — and impressive — return from a minor stroke.
Bulldogs Still Hungry After State Title
posted: 11/02/2009 3:43 a.m.
FThe thought is constantly bouncing around in the back of Fayetteville coach Barry Gebhart’s mind.
Sunday, November 1
Karzai foe threatens to boycott runoff vote
posted: 11/01/2009 9:38 a.m.
President Hamid Karzai’s challenger plans to call for a boycott of next weekend’s runoff election in an attempt to force a postponement of the vote until spring, his campaign manager said — a move that would dim U.S. hopes for a stable Afghan government for months.
Role of states in health care likely to grow
posted: 11/01/2009 9:34 a.m.
A growing debate over whether to let states opt out of any government-run health insurance plan overlooks a key facet of the health-care measures being assembled in Congress: When Washington is done, the shape of any new health-care system is likely to be finalized in state capitals.
Arkansas powers way into big-time jackpot
posted: 11/01/2009 9:28 a.m.
Arkansas’ lottery plunged into selling tickets to the Powerball multimillion-dollar jackpot Saturday night, joining 30 other states, the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
ARKANSAS 63, EASTERN MICHIGAN 27: Sweet stuff
posted: 11/01/2009 9:07 a.m.
The tape of Arkansas vs. Eastern Michigan 2009 ought to go straight to DVD, filed in the horror section.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL Late rally falls short for ASU
posted: 11/01/2009 9:05 a.m.
Louisville was down to its third-string quarterback against Arkansas State on Saturday, but that didn’t turn out to be such a bad thing for the Cardinals.
Retailers already paring prices
posted: 11/01/2009 8:57 a.m.
The nation’s retailers appear to be headed into the Christmas shopping season, the biggest sales season of the year, with high hopes but realistic expectations.
UA testing firms’ LED bulbs for lighting poultry houses
posted: 11/01/2009 8:32 a.m.
Commercial lighting businesses like NextGen Illumination Inc. of Fayetteville and Luma Vue of Rogers are turning to the poultry industry for increased sales of their energysaving light bulbs.
James Edgar Lindsey Building by numbers
posted: 11/01/2009 8:29 a.m.
Elmer E. Lindsey was convinced that his son, Jim, had made an enormous mistake.
Obituaries
posted: 11/01/2009 8:19 a.m.
Information for the obituaries and funeral notices below was supplied to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Advertising Department by funeral homes.
NW Arkansas today
posted: 11/01/2009 8:02 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “This is one of our best venues.” John Fields, a Fayetteville Animal Shelter volunteer, on taking dogs to the Fayetteville Farmers Market to find potential owners Article, 1B.
Divorces
posted: 11/01/2009 8:02 a.m.
WASHINGTON COUNTY The following divorces were recorded in the circuit clerk’s office from Oct. 22-28.
WORLD SERIES Yankees batters getting in swing
posted: 11/01/2009 8 a.m.
The first instant replay call in World Series history did more than turn a double into a home run.
COMMENTARY Playoffs berth only thing that matters
posted: 11/01/2009 7:59 a.m.
As much as we like to examine statistics and comment on the significance or lack of same that should be attached to victories in the NFL, it’s really all about the record.
NASCAR seeks to avoid ‘Big One’
posted: 11/01/2009 7:58 a.m.
Michael Waltrip pulled up to the back of Jimmie Johnson’s car, settled in on his bumper and shoved him all the way around Talladega Superspeedway as the two drivers worked on a strategy for NASCAR’s fastest race track.
Teammate’s bump helps out Busch
posted: 11/01/2009 7:57 a.m.
Kyle Busch got a generous bump from teammate Aric Almirola a few hundred yards from the finish to win the NASCAR Camping World Trucks race at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday.
New York, Philadelphia get double dose of fun
posted: 11/01/2009 7:56 a.m.
New York vs. Philadelphia. Let’s play two!
Packers, Favre renew grudge match
posted: 11/01/2009 7:55 a.m.
Brett Favre will run out of the Lambeau Field tunnel wearing purple today, and nobody really knows how Green Bay Packers fans will react.
Cowboys aim for consistency
posted: 11/01/2009 7:54 a.m.
Keith Brooking slept in, enjoyed the final few hours of a visit by his brother, then went to Dallas Cowboys headquarters during the afternoon of his “Victory Monday,” an extra day off players received as a reward for beating the Atlanta Falcons.
CLASS 5A CHAMPIONSHIP Siloam rocks its way to title
posted: 11/01/2009 7:54 a.m.
During a timeout early in the third game of Saturday’s Class 5A state championship game, Siloam Springs’ girls weren’t discussing strategy as much as singing along to Queen’s “We Will Rock You.” “You would not believe some of our timeouts this season,” Lady Panthers Coach Rose Cheek said. “We had some very unusual timeouts this season.” While the Lady Panthers’ timeout behavior wasn’t typical, it hasn’t hurt the team’s success.
Subiaco story of success on, off field
posted: 11/01/2009 7:53 a.m.
In case you missed it, Subiaco Academy defeated Pottsville 18-13 on Friday to qualify for the Class 4A state playoffs.
VOLLEYBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS Southside rolls to 7th state title
posted: 11/01/2009 7:52 a.m.
Fort Smith Southside ended Saturday’s Class 7A championship game much like the Confederettes finished the season — on a hot streak.
CLASS 3A CHAMPIONSHIP Mansfield captures first title
posted: 11/01/2009 7:52 a.m.
Senior outside hitter Cheyenne Derr came up with a career-high 33 kills as the Lady Tigers posted a 25-17, 25-11, 21-25, 25-21 victory over the Lady Bulldogs Saturday in the Class 3A championship game at Arkansas State’s Convocation Center.
Arkansas 63, Eastern Michigan 27
posted: 11/01/2009 7:50 a.m.
1st Quarter ARKANSAS 21, EASTERN MICHIGAN 0 Arkansas received the opening kick, converted a fourth-and-2 with a pass from Ryan Mallett to John Durmon for 5 yards and scored on Knile Davis’ 36-yard run, a burst through the right side. A short punt set up the next Arkansas series, which began with a 21-yard throw to Joe Adams in his return from a mild stroke.
SWAC Fumbles, flags shackle UAPB
posted: 11/01/2009 7:48 a.m.
Mistakes proved costly as Arkansas-Pine Bluff lost 24-10 to Southern University of Baton Rouge on Saturday.
SOUTHLAND CONFERENCE Bears’ comeback attempt flops in fourth quarter
posted: 11/01/2009 7:41 a.m.
Southeastern Louisiana made the key defensive plays down the stretch and held on for a 25-21 victory over Central Arkansas on Saturday at Strawberry Stadium.
Friday’s high school scores
posted: 11/01/2009 7:38 a.m.
CLASS 7A 7A-CENTRAL Cabot 55, Van Buren 14 LR Catholic 28, LR Central 0 North Little Rock 29, Bryant 7 Russellville 31, Conway 17 7A-WEST Bentonville 28, Springdale 0 Rogers Heritage 9, FS Southside 7 Springdale Har-Ber 39, Fayetteville 14 FS Northside 41, Rogers 38 CLASS 6A 6A-SOUTH El Dorado 33.
NOTABLE NEIGHBOR She helps museum run with the big dogs
posted: 11/01/2009 7:34 a.m.
The moment was a bit surreal for Heather Marie Wells.
SPOTLIGHT KATHI BLUNDELL Fundraiser sizes up ‘5x5 Exhibition’ art
posted: 11/01/2009 7:33 a.m.
Artists often paint on canvases spanning 2 or 3 feet across, maybe the size of a modest television screen. Some make murals that fill an entire wall.
Talent spread thick, gala for shelter suggests
posted: 11/01/2009 7:32 a.m.
There was a turning point in the gently named Starlight Charity Ball on Oct. 24 at the Holiday Inn Northwest Arkansas Hotel and Convention Center when moods took a turn toward the fierce.
Medieval Mansion bash meant to make a splash
posted: 11/01/2009 7:31 a.m.
The second-story windows of Chris Roderick’s house on Sagely Lane glowed eerily with silhouettes of skeletons and ghosts. Moans and ghastly shrieks punctuated the cool night of Oct. 24.
NORTHERN LIGHTS Singing indoors is OK with retiring librarian
posted: 11/01/2009 7:30 a.m.
When asked what word best described now-retired Fayetteville Public Library director Louise Schaper, library board of trustees member Dan Ferritor had trouble narrowing the field.
Bridal policy
posted: 11/01/2009 7:29 a.m.
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette’s Northwest Arkansas bureau accepts engagement, wedding and anniversary announcements and photographs for free publication in Northwest Arkansas Profiles. Submissions can be made using our interactive online forms, by fax or by mail.
Northern BY CYD lights KING Walton-Cole wedding gets all-family blessing
posted: 11/01/2009 7:27 a.m.
Carolyn Walton married longtime love Dr. Nick Cole the sunny afternoon of Oct. 24 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. The couple then celebrated with 160 or so family and friends at a reception and sit-down dinner at the Fayetteville Country Club.
Ed Begley Jr. checks out ‘green’ library building
posted: 11/01/2009 7:26 a.m.
When actor and environmental high priest Ed Begley Jr. said to the crowd of 400 gathered at the Fayetteville Public Library that the building was the best library he’d “ever” been to, it seemed to elevate the entire evening.
ANNE GRINSTEAD SCHNEIDER DR. DAVID POWELL HAYES
posted: 11/01/2009 7:26 a.m.
Anne Grinstead Schneider and Dr.
WEDDINGS KATHRYN ANN BASORE DAVID GEOFFREY BRADLEY
posted: 11/01/2009 7:25 a.m.
Mildred B. Cooper Memorial Chapel was the setting at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, for the marriage of Kathryn Ann Basore and David Geoffrey Bradley. The Rev. Mike Sinkler of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Paragould officiated.
Marriage licenses
posted: 11/01/2009 7:24 a.m.
WASHINGTON COUNTY Jerry Alan Anderson, 48, Springdale, and Tracy Lynn Karnes, 42, Fayetteville. Anthony Carl Cossey, 47, and Sheryl Genaye Gilbert, 47, both of Springdale. Nolan Dean Dexter, 24, and Amber Dawn Farmer, 21, both of Lincoln. Gary Francis Graves, 69, and Kathleen Joyce Shue, 67, both of New Berlin, Wis. Jingchun Jiang, 35, and Jinxia Zhu, 34, both of Fayetteville. Jason Fredrick Limp, 35, and Amy Lynn Koenig, 30, both of Seattle. Edward Ellsworth Winn, 80, Fayetteville, and Rita Jean Lagueux, 69, West Fork.
Mother, toddler hit by train, killed
posted: 11/01/2009 7:23 a.m.
Police said a woman pushing a stroller across railroad tracks in western Pennsylvania was struck by a train and both she and her 2-year-old son died.
Anniversary
posted: 11/01/2009 7:13 a.m.
Mr. and Mrs. Don Sisco Reba and Don Sisco of Bentonville celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Oct. 31 with a family dinner in Bentonville. They were married Oct. 31, 1959.
ENTERTAINMENT NOTES George Winston plays piano, feeds hungry at arts center
posted: 11/01/2009 7:13 a.m.
“Folk pianist” and composer George Winston will perform at 2 p.m. today in Baum Walker Hall at Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville.
Idea floated for deficit panel
posted: 11/01/2009 7:09 a.m.
Faced with anxiety in financial markets about the federal deficit and the potential for it to become an electoral liability for Democrats, the White House and congressional leaders are weighing options for narrowing the gap, including creating a bipartisan commission that could force tax increases and spending cuts.
Plans to broaden ARKids First stall
posted: 11/01/2009 7:08 a.m.
A much-anticipated expansion of the ARKids First Medicaid program hasn’t happened yet, frustrating those who want more children to be covered by health insurance.
Names and faces
posted: 11/01/2009 7:05 a.m.
A judge granted American Idol host Ryan Seacrest a temporary restraining order against a man arrested on suspicion of stalking the radio and television host outside his workplace Friday, court records show.
$6 million released by judge in lawsuit
posted: 11/01/2009 7:03 a.m.
Pulaski County Circuit Judge Timothy Fox on Friday released a judicial hold on $6 million in legal fees that is part of a dispute between an Arkansas bank and the former law partners of disbarred lawyer Steven Eugene Cauley.
Protesters target mayor’s home
posted: 11/01/2009 7:03 a.m.
Supporters of the Tulsa Police Department have protested at Mayor Kathy Taylor’s house to demonstrate their anger over the layoffs of 21 officers.
In the news
posted: 11/01/2009 7:01 a.m.
The Dalai Lama, the Tibetan spiritual leader, said in Tokyo that the Chinese government was wrong to attribute political motives to his travels, joking, “The Chinese government considers me a troublemaker, so it is my duty to create more trouble.”
SEC Auburn withstands Ole Miss rally
posted: 11/01/2009 7:01 a.m.
It only took Auburn two plays and 12 seconds to grab the momentum, then BCS No. 25 Mississippi snatched it back with a couple of huge runs.
Government meetings
posted: 11/01/2009 7:01 a.m.
Monday Rogers Board of Adjustments, 9:30 a.m. Rogers Police Pension, 2 p.m. Washington County job evaluation /salary administration program, 3:30 p.m. Fayetteville City Council tour, 4:30 p.m. Fayetteville Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, 5:30 p.m. Lowell Planning Commission, 6 p.m. Gentry City Council, 6:30 p.m. Little Flock City Council, 6:30 p.m. Elkins Planning Commission, 7 p.m. Lincoln City Council, 7 p.m.
Couple’s plan no insurance against fraud
posted: 11/01/2009 7:01 a.m.
Mary Lloyd’s husband was lying in the intensive-care unit of an Arizona hospital when she got a good look at their new health-insurance card for the first time.
Getting it straight
posted: 11/01/2009 7 a.m.
The Democrat-Gazette wants its news reports to be fair and accurate. We correct all errors of fact. If you know of an error, write: Frank Fellone Deputy Editor P.O. Box 2221 Little Rock, Ark. 72203 or call 378-3475 during business hours Monday through Friday.
Newspapers distributed now by locale
posted: 11/01/2009 7 a.m.
Many newspaper subscribers in Northwest Arkansas began receiving a different printed news package on their doorsteps today.
The state/region in brief
posted: 11/01/2009 6:59 a.m.
Author to lecture at UAPB event PINE BLUFF — Susan L. Taylor, former editor-in-chief of Essence magazine, will deliver a lecture at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff at 6 p.m. Nov. 12.
N.J. governor targets Obama voters
posted: 11/01/2009 6:59 a.m.
In the final hours of this intensely fought campaign, supporters of Gov. Jon Corzine are knocking on doors in New Jersey with a message for people who voted for Barack Obama: Your president needs you.
Courthouse-security upgrades lagging in some counties
posted: 11/01/2009 6:58 a.m.
Compliance with a 2007 state law intended to beef up security at county courthouses has been coming along slowly, but many counties have failed to fill out the paperwork necessary for getting state grants.
Ex-chief for hire to detect ... ghosts
posted: 11/01/2009 6:58 a.m.
Doug Cousins sat quietly in the darkened building with his digital camera and waited. His video cameras and tape recorders were rolling, hoping to capture evidence of an intruder.
Opposition leader blesses meeting with U.S. officials
posted: 11/01/2009 6:57 a.m.
Detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi is aware of a forthcoming visit by two American officials and supports the new U.S. policy of engaging with Burma’s military rulers, her lawyer said Saturday.
Mugabe takes dig at premier, says he is “not mentally stable”
posted: 11/01/2009 6:56 a.m.
President Robert Mugabe took a sharp dig at his estranged governing partner Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai on Saturday, but said they were still allies in Zimbabwe’s troubled coalition.
GOP looks to Virginia hopeful as election model
posted: 11/01/2009 6:56 a.m.
On Monday, it was former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee. On Wednesday, it was former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani.
6 on flight faint; cause not known
posted: 11/01/2009 6:56 a.m.
Six people fainted onboard a British Airways flight from Newark Liberty Airport to London’s Heathrow Saturday, prompting emergency crews to check the plane for hazardous materials.
Clinton on quest to resume peace talks
posted: 11/01/2009 6:55 a.m.
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton met with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and aides in the Persian Gulf emirate of Abu Dhabi on Saturday before flying to Israel, where she is expected to meet senior Israeli officials in a push to restart peace negotiations.
Ex-leaders celebrate Berlin reunification
posted: 11/01/2009 6:54 a.m.
Three statesmen who oversaw the opening of the Berlin Wall that led to the collapse of communism in Europe gathered Saturday in Germany’s capital to reflect on the changes they helped usher in 20 years ago.
GOP bashes health plans, says it has Rx
posted: 11/01/2009 6:54 a.m.
Republicans have the answers to lower health costs and expanded coverage, not the Democrats who hold power in Washington and are creating more problems as they “recklessly pursue” a government takeover of the healthcare system, a GOP leader said.
Legislators to review crisis pact
posted: 11/01/2009 6:54 a.m.
Lawmakers will wait until Tuesday to consider a U.S.-brokered agreement that could return deposed President Manuel Zelaya to power, despite diplomats’ pleas to not delay an end to the country’s 4-month-old political crisis.
Iranian lawmakers reject U.N. nuke plan
posted: 11/01/2009 6:53 a.m.
Senior Iranian lawmakers rejected Saturday a U.N.-backed plan to ship much of the country’s uranium abroad for further enrichment, raising further doubts about the likelihood Tehran will finally approve the deal.
Afghan combat wounds soar; 1,083 U.S. troops hurt
posted: 11/01/2009 6:53 a.m.
More than 1,000 American troops have been wounded in battle over the past four months in Afghanistan, accounting for one-fourth of all those injured in combat since the U.S.-led invasion in 2001.
Marijuana pricing point of contention
posted: 11/01/2009 6:52 a.m.
Supporters of legalizing marijuana and officers charged with seizing it have different opinions about the drug, but they agree on one point: It’s a valuable crop.
Reggae star’s heirs lock down image
posted: 11/01/2009 6:51 a.m.
Coming to a store near you: Bob Marley video games, shoes... snowboards?
The nation in brief
posted: 11/01/2009 6:51 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “I immediately reached down — up, really, since I was upside down — for my legs. I could tell they were gone.” Lt. Dan Berschinski, a Stryker brigade platoon leader from Peach Tree City, Ga., who lost his legs after stepping on a bomb in Afghanistan’s Kandahar province
Education chief hopes lottery will support $5,000 grants
posted: 11/01/2009 6:50 a.m.
Lottery funds will go to the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship program — established in 1991 — for high school seniors heading directly to college, current college students or adults either starting college or returning.
Smaller terror plots seen as new threats to U.S.
posted: 11/01/2009 6:50 a.m.
After disrupting two recent terrorism plots, American intelligence officials are increasingly concerned that extremist groups in Pakistan linked to al-Qaida are planning smaller operations in the United States that are harder to detect but more likely to succeed than the spectacular attacks they once emphasized, senior counterterrorism officials say.
Long-ago growth spurts get credit for large life
posted: 11/01/2009 6:49 a.m.
Twice in the Earth’s history, living creatures underwent astonishing growth spurts, and each time, new organisms emerged that were a million times larger than anything that had existed before.
Hope dims as search goes on for 9 air-crash victims
posted: 11/01/2009 6:49 a.m.
Crews planned to search the Pacific’s chilly waters overnight for nine people lost two days ago when a Marine Corps helicopter and a U.S. Coast Guard plane crashed in midair, though hope of finding survivors faded with each hour, a top Coast Guard commander said Saturday.
Obama: Despite growth, job losses still ahead
posted: 11/01/2009 6:48 a.m.
President Barack Obama on Saturday tempered excitement about a growing economy with a sober outlook that more people will lose their jobs. He called that a heartbreaking reality and cautioned that even a burst of upbeat news “does not mean there won’t be difficult days ahead.” Obama’s straddle served to set expectations for a nation emerging from recession but anxious for an economic security that has not returned.
Celebrities, lobbyists on White House guest list
posted: 11/01/2009 6:45 a.m.
Celebrities George Clooney and Oprah Winfrey and prominent lobbyists, corporate executives and Democratic fundraisers were among the first to score visits with President Barack Obama, his wife, Michelle, or top aides at the White House, newly released records show.
The world in brief
posted: 11/01/2009 6:37 a.m.
QUOTE OF THE DAY “The election will be held and all procedures will go as normal,” Noor Mohammad Noor, spokesman for the Afghan election commission, after presidential candidate Abdullah Abdullah’s campaign manager said he would withdraw in a bid to postpone the runoff
Soldiers close in on Taliban bases, Pakistanis say
posted: 11/01/2009 6:35 a.m.
Pakistani soldiers closed in on two major Taliban strongholds in South Waziristan on Saturday, officials said, as government jets pounded insurgent hideouts and the prime minister said the country had no choice but to defeat the militants.
THE TV COLUMN PBS series takes mental-health issues head-on
posted: 11/01/2009 5:42 a.m.
Mental health. It’s a subjct that’s not sexy, not watercooler material and generally not openly discussed.
Drug smugglers proving creative
posted: 11/01/2009 5:41 a.m.
A pickup in Mexico pulls up to the 5-foot vehicle barriers that make up part of the multibillion-dollar border fence. A retractable ramp is extended from the truck, forming a bridge up and over the barriers.
El Dorado blaze spurs evacuation
posted: 11/01/2009 5:40 a.m.
A fire at an El Dorado chemical manufacturer Saturday prompted the evacuation of about 100 residents, though no hazardous materials were ever set ablaze or released into the air.
All a-Twitter
posted: 11/01/2009 5:37 a.m.
Courtney Fortson looked pained, almost frustrated, when he had to address the fallout caused by a simple message he posted on a social networking Web site.
LIKE IT IS: Four-corner football does not slow Hogs
posted: 11/01/2009 5:36 a.m.
Ron English knew 879 miles separated the winless Eastern Michigan and University of Arkansas campuses, but he probably suspected the football programs are light-years away from each other.
Off the wire
posted: 11/01/2009 5:28 a.m.
GOLF Viking Classic canceled PGA Tour officials canceled the weather-stricken Viking Classic on Saturday because of unplayable course conditions in Madison, Miss.
Second thoughts
posted: 11/01/2009 5:26 a.m.
Haley skips first rung on coach ladder The Kansas City Chiefs’ Todd Haley, 42, is the only head coach in the NFL who never played football.
Utility set to acquire sod farm in watershed
posted: 11/01/2009 5:25 a.m.
Buying the Winrock Grass Farm near Lake Maumelle is now within the reach of Central Arkansas Water, the utility’s director said Friday as he announced special meetings this week to talk about the $12 million purchase.
Memphis racetrack to cease operations
posted: 11/01/2009 5:24 a.m.
Dover Motorsports Inc. is ceasing operations at Memphis Motorsports Park after a deal to sell the track to another investor fell through.
SPIN CYCLE Oh Miley, where did our sweet teen go?
posted: 11/01/2009 5:18 a.m.
Dear Miley, Can we talk? You know, woman to teenage multimillionaire?
RECRUITING: Razorbacks getting defensive with 2010 plan
posted: 11/01/2009 5:17 a.m.
Arkansas Coach Bobby Petrino and his staff are busy trying to coach the Razorbacks to a bowl game and winning record.
Creek’s leopard rainbows like living photographs
posted: 11/01/2009 5:15 a.m.
Gracing the cover of the new Sage Fly Fishing catalog is a small pool on Silver Creek, in the middle of The Nature Conservancy’s Silver Creek Preserve.
THEATER Young thespians show off fruits of summer labor
posted: 11/01/2009 5:14 a.m.
Nicole Capri Bauer compares Follie Holidays, the Arkansas Repertory Theatre’s latest annual production by young performers, to the 1942 movie Holiday Inn that starred Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire.
SPIRITS Shaking the roots of terroir theory
posted: 11/01/2009 5:13 a.m.
Wine is not something that can be understood in the manner of Bernoulli’s principle or even Schrodinger’s cat experiment. There is little about it that can be proved and nothing about it to refute the authority of individual taste.
ARKANSAS SPORTSMAN Dreamer enjoys a long-desired taste of West
posted: 11/01/2009 5:12 a.m.
From the time I started reading outdoor magazines, I’ve dreamed of hunting and fishing out West.
Idaho hunt exhausts, exalts
posted: 11/01/2009 5:10 a.m.
Western bird hunters have several phrases to describe pursuing Hungarian partridge and chukars in the mountain foothills.
Gamecocks hand one over to Vols
posted: 11/01/2009 5:07 a.m.
Decked out in black jerseys, Tennessee took three South Carolina fumbles and turned them into touchdowns as the Volunteers beat the BCS No. 22 Gamecocks 31-13 Saturday night.
TELL ME ABOUT IT Kids of divorce do thrive
posted: 11/01/2009 5:05 a.m.
DEAR CAROLYN: My husband and I are on the brink of divorcing. We have a 4-year-old, and I’m sick with the thought of messing up his life with something he didn’t ask for. Is there any hope for him to grow up into a well-adjusted adult with none of the “issues” from a divorce? — Maryland
TV ON DVD Garry Shandling’s Show plays with sitcom format
posted: 11/01/2009 5:04 a.m.
What is it? It’s Garry Shandling’s Show, The Complete Series, 72 episodes on 16 discs from Shout! Factory.
THEATER Gilbert grew up on Prairie, now she’s homestead’s ‘Ma’
posted: 11/01/2009 5:03 a.m.
Melissa Gilbert could not have imagined, in her Wilderest dreams, when as a child actress she was playing Laura in the NBC television series Little House on the Prairie, that she would revisit that world 30-plus years later to play that character’s mother.
Instant replay
posted: 11/01/2009 5:03 a.m.
Billy Moore will have to settle for having the longest touchdown rushing play in Arkansas history for 49 years.
BIG TEN-MID AMERICAN Stanzi makes up for mistakes by spurring rally
posted: 11/01/2009 5:01 a.m.
Ricky Stanzi overcame a career-high five interceptions to throw two long touchdown passes in the fourth quarter, helping No. 4 Iowa rally for a 42-24 victory over Indiana on Saturday.
LET’S TALK Carnival’s ‘fun’ motto ends when bag arrives C.O.D.
posted: 11/01/2009 5 a.m.
As we slowly spiraled closer to the thin boundary line that separated us from open sea, it began to occur to me that maybe hopping into a pedal boat wasn’t such a good idea.
HOROSCOPES BY HOLIDAY
posted: 11/01/2009 4:59 a.m.
Happy birthday. You are gifted with great courage and a playful attitude. With this attractive combination, you’ll push into the unknown and quickly make friends. December brings challenge ; January, a fascinating twist to the plot. Whether or not it happens as you wish, it makes an interesting chapter in your autobiography. Pisces and Virgo adore you.
What to expect in Beijing
posted: 11/01/2009 4:58 a.m.
What’s it like to live in a far-off place most of us see only on a vacation ? Here’s someone who lives in a place you may want to visit.
London for less
posted: 11/01/2009 4:58 a.m.
Mention a trip to London, and most people have visions of stratospheric prices. But that doesn’t have to be the case.
English: Trust, not Hogs, big problem
posted: 11/01/2009 4:58 a.m.
Eastern Michigan Coach Ron English said the Eagles are going to have to learn to trust their coaches before the program will finally start winning.
Adams old self with new outlook
posted: 11/01/2009 4:57 a.m.
Joe Adams didn’t look like a guy who had suffered a mild stroke. He looked again like a star wide receiver.
Cellist, conductor explore German music ‘genealogy’
posted: 11/01/2009 4:55 a.m.
Arkansas Symphony Orchestra audiences who heard Ludwig van Beethoven’s fifth piano concerto in mid-October will get to hear Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony in concerts this coming weekend at Little Rock’s Robinson Center Music Hall.
BIG 12/CONFERENCE USA Sooners QB shines with 294, 4 TDs
posted: 11/01/2009 4:55 a.m.
Landry Jones passed for 294 yards and four touchdowns and DeMarco Murray scored three times to help Oklahoma hold off Kansas State for a 42-30 victory Saturday night.
BIG EAST/ATLANTIC COAST Backup QB lifts Bearcats to 8-0
posted: 11/01/2009 4:54 a.m.
Zach Collaros threw four touchdown passes, the Cincinnati defense forced two critical turnovers and the No. 8 Bearcats beat Syracuse 28-7 on Saturday.
‘Strange’ guitarist Gilewitz quits Skype for live shows
posted: 11/01/2009 4:54 a.m.
Some musicians communicate with their audience through their instrumental skills and their song lyrics. Not Richard Gilewitz, who instead relies on a combination of his guitar abilities and the stories and jokes he tells between his songs, which are instrumentals.
Ducks run over Trojans
posted: 11/01/2009 4:53 a.m.
Jeremiah Masoli threw for 222 yards and a touchdown and ran for 164 yards and another score as No. 10 Oregon ran past No. 5 Southern California 47-20 for the Trojans’ worst loss since 1997.
Defense lets Texas cruise
posted: 11/01/2009 4:52 a.m.
A greedy Texas defense is making Colt McCoy’s life so much easier.
‘Salad Bowl’ stays green, thanks to Steinbeck lore
posted: 11/01/2009 4:50 a.m.
While he was alive, this rural town reviled its most famous native son, author John Steinbeck. Townspeople hated his unflattering accounts of Salinas and its treatment of migrant workers.
TRAVEL IN EUROPE Frankfurt is the picture of metropolitan living
posted: 11/01/2009 4:50 a.m.
Cosmopolitan Frankfurt, while low on Old World charm, offers a good look at today’s no-nonsense, modern Germany.
CONSUMER TRAVEL ‘Best’ credit card for free flights? Well, it depends
posted: 11/01/2009 4:49 a.m.
“What is the best credit card for frequent fliers?” That’s one of the questions readers ask most frequently, and like so many such broad questions, there is no “oneanswer-fits-all” response.
New cards prepaid, but come at cost
posted: 11/01/2009 4:47 a.m.
Consumers are increasingly turning away from traditional bank accounts and credit cards in favor of a different form of plastic: prepaid cards.
PACIFIC-10/MOUNTAIN WEST/WESTERN ATHLETIC Bears overcome mistakes, Devils
posted: 11/01/2009 4:46 a.m.
Giorgio Tavecchio kicked a 24-yard field goal with 21 seconds left, and California rallied for a 23-21 victory over Arizona State on Saturday afternoon.
Follow the MONEY
posted: 11/01/2009 4:41 a.m.
There are many possible responses to the news that we have committed more than four trillion public dollars to Wall Street.
COLUMN ONE Coming Home
posted: 11/01/2009 4:38 a.m.
You need some time to prepare before looking at an exhibition of Carroll Cloar’s pictures. And some space—some distance from the ever twittering, tweeting, all-engulfing and devouring present. You don’t want to rush into his vision of the past—which is yours if you’re from anywhere in or around the Arkansas Delta.
SEC PREVIEW FLORIDA Gators’ Donovan OK with fifth-place selection
posted: 11/01/2009 4:38 a.m.
It looks like a typo.
Poet Miller Williams awarded Porter Prize
posted: 11/01/2009 4:38 a.m.
Poet and University of Arkansas professor emeritus Miller Williams was surrounded by family and friends when he accepted the Porter Prize for excellence in writing Oct. 21.
Fact: No link of vaccine, autism
posted: 11/01/2009 4:35 a.m.
What must it be like to spend a huge amount of time every waking day trying to change public health practice—only to find out that you were wrong?
Hogs stay close, can’t swing Tide
posted: 11/01/2009 4:32 a.m.
Arkansas will have to settle for a close second at an event the Razorbacks used to dominate.
COLUMNISTS Historic old Van Buren
posted: 11/01/2009 4:31 a.m.
Van Buren, the historic county seat of Crawford County, is a nice place to visit during a cool autumn day.
EDITORIALS Dithering Heights
posted: 11/01/2009 4:30 a.m.
IN THE very friendly confines of the Oval Office, congratulations are being exchanged. Or are about to be.
LETTERS
posted: 11/01/2009 4:29 a.m.
Target workers in their 50s My modest proposal for solving the health care crisis focuses on people in their 50s.
Arkansas’ schedule has a Top 25 flavor
posted: 11/01/2009 4:28 a.m.
Six Arkansas opponents appear among the top 19 in The Associated Press preseason college basketball poll released this week.
Guide to the Editorial Page
posted: 11/01/2009 4:27 a.m.
Only the editorials express the opinion of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. They almost always appear on the left side of the editorial page. The editorial writing staff includes Paul Greenberg, David Barham and Mike Masterson.
Something doesn’t compute
posted: 11/01/2009 4:26 a.m.
Before we found out why the two Northwest Airlines pilots overshot their runway by about 150 miles, I had my own theories on what happened.
Reindeer Roundup to hold auditions
posted: 11/01/2009 4:23 a.m.
Conway-based Children’s Theatre to Go will hold auditions for The Great Santa Claus Reindeer Roundup by Bob May at 6 p.m. Monday in Room 108 of Stanley Russ Hall at the University of Central Arkansas, 201 Donaghey Ave., Conway.
A night at South Church
posted: 11/01/2009 4:18 a.m.
Dozens of folks are milling outside the door of LifeSource International along South School Street in Fayetteville.
Politics and reading
posted: 11/01/2009 4:17 a.m.
As a political columnist, I am often asked where I go to get a better understanding of politics.
Flyover frolic
posted: 11/01/2009 4:16 a.m.
Here’s a new one for the annals of employee reprimands: frolicking. Officially, Capt. Timothy Cheney and First Officer Richard Cole are under investigation for possible violation of several federal regulations, including failing to comply with air traffic control instructions and clearances and operating an aircraft carelessly and recklessly.
Home sale tax credit lowers bar for buyers
posted: 11/01/2009 4:14 a.m.
Northwest Arkansas real estate agents say an extended first-time homebuyers’ tax credit and a proposed credit for buyers moving up to larger houses is helping a segment of buyers left out of the real estate boom market of three years ago — those who can afford properties priced less than $100,000.
Northwest-Delta merger smooth, thus far
posted: 11/01/2009 4:13 a.m.
It’s been a quiet year since Northwest Airlines was bought by Delta Air Lines.
WARRANTY DEEDS
posted: 11/01/2009 4:11 a.m.
Benton County Recorded Oct. 12-16 William L. Witcofski and Sharon G. Witcofski, trustees of The Witcofski Family Revocable Trust, to 31 Champions LLC, Lot 31A-1, Champions Golf & Country Club, Rogers, $1,874,000, filed Oct. 16. WC V LP to KC Residence LLC, Lots 156-158, 160-173 and 182-183, Brentwood, Cave Springs, $650,000, filed Oct. 14.
Art project to put vacant home on ice
posted: 11/01/2009 4:06 a.m.
A photographer and an architect plan to freeze one of Detroit’s thousands of abandoned homes this winter, encasing it in ice to draw attention to foreclosures that have battered the region.
FAYETTEVILLE: Public visits aid adoption chances
posted: 11/01/2009 3:46 a.m.
John Fields gathered slack on a loosely held leash tethered to Brownie, a 3-year-old vizsla mix he walked at the Fayetteville Farmers Market on Saturday.
Man rides horse on 44-month trek
posted: 11/01/2009 3:45 a.m.
After three years and eight months, a 3,500-mile horseback detour is nearly done for a Newton County cowboy.
Har-Ber Eyes Strong Finish
posted: 11/01/2009 2:42 a.m.
Houston Pruitt was there in 2007 when Springdale Har-Ber lost to Fayetteville in the Class 7A state championship game in War Memorial Stadium.
Missed Opportunities Frustrate Red’Dogs
posted: 11/01/2009 2:40 a.m.
For most of the first half Friday night, Springdale High had Bentonville right where it wanted it.
NOT YOUR GRANDMA’S NURSING HOME
posted: 11/01/2009 2:36 a.m.
Benton County will have 186 more nursing home beds opening up by the end of this year — a 9 percent increase for the county.
Efforts Now Can Preserve Water Quality
posted: 11/01/2009 2:34 a.m.
Volunteer eorts now should be able to preserve Beaver Lake’s water quality without future government regulation, lawmakers were told Saturday.
COMMENTARY: New Magazine Rolls Out Polling Data
posted: 11/01/2009 2:30 a.m.
To promote his fledgling magazine, Talk Business Quarterly, all-purpose media guy Roby Brock in Little Rock spent last week in a slow rollout of polling data.
OBITUARIES
posted: 11/01/2009 2:28 a.m.
SPRINGDALE — Alice Mae Banks, 78, of Springdale died Friday, Oct. 30, 2009, at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale. She was born March 22, 1931, in St.
CORRECTIONS
posted: 11/01/2009 2:14 a.m.
As a matter of policy, The Morning News will publish corrections of errors in fact that have been printed in the newspaper.
Fayetteville Presents 2010 Budget
posted: 11/01/2009 2:12 a.m.
For now, don’t expect any big changes in city services next year.
New Era Begins For Readers
posted: 11/01/2009 2:10 a.m.
The Springdale Morning News, The Rogers Morning News, the Northwest Arkansas Times and the Benton County Daily Record are all part of the same chorus now. Like Northwest Arkansas, they will cooperate — most days.
COMMENTARY Video Proof Officials Need Glasses
posted: 11/01/2009 2:09 a.m.
Editor’s Note: Bob Caudle, columnist and equal opportunity insulter, has left The Morning News’ reporting staff. Fans of his weekly column will be relieved to know, however, that the column will return in two weeks. Those who are not fans will experience a different emotion.
COMMENTARY: History Of Maples Teaches Lesson
posted: 11/01/2009 2:06 a.m.
We don’t have windows in our Rogers office.
Trends show changes in nursing home rules, residents
posted: 11/01/2009 2:05 a.m.
Benton County will have 186 more nursing home beds opening up by the end of this year — a 9 percent increase for the county.
COMMENTARY: State Government Not So Resilient
posted: 11/01/2009 2:03 a.m.
A couple weeks ago, I found myself sitting around a table with a few officials with the state Chamber of Commerce. We were all lamenting that the socalled resilient Arkansas economy, which, according to some in the highest levels of state government had dodged the economic recession that had affected nearly every other state, wasn’t so resilient after all, and certainly not immune to recessionary pressures.
Southside Too Much For Har-Ber
posted: 11/01/2009 2 a.m.
Springdale Har-Ber appeared to be seizing the momentum in the Class 7A State Volleyball Finals on Saturday, but Fort Smith Southside reversed that momentum and rode it to the state championship.
COMMENTARY: Focus Shifts To Local
posted: 11/01/2009 1:59 a.m.
I have a file on my computer labeled “fan mail” and in it, I keep e-mails from readers.
Black Friday May Turn Red
posted: 11/01/2009 1:58 a.m.
People set alarms for 4 a.m. or camp out all night to be first in line for holiday specials.
The Downward Spiral
posted: 11/01/2009 1:57 a.m.
Editor’s note: This is the last in a series of stories The Daily Record will publish in October in recognition of Methamphetamine Awareness Month.
ON THE AGENDA
posted: 11/01/2009 1:57 a.m.
The weekly Biz-4-Biz Networking Groups meet 8 a.m. to roughly 9 a.m.
Halloween unleashed
posted: 11/01/2009 1:56 a.m.
Dogs from all over Benton County were dressed up as fairies, doctors, devils, bumble bees and jack-o-lanterns to strut their stuff at Murphy Dog Park in Rogers as a part of Howl-OWeen.
City calls for cuts, but not in services
posted: 11/01/2009 1:55 a.m.
For now, don’t expect any big changes in city services next year.
Living history
posted: 11/01/2009 1:55 a.m.
After more than six decades, DDay veteran Buster Simmons got to reunite with a handful of Jewish Holocaust survivors he helped liberate.
Winslow man wins masonry award for Dromberg Castle
posted: 11/01/2009 1:55 a.m.
The 4 million pounds of native stone that went into building a Fayetteville couple’s castle-like home carried enough weight to earn a national award for the company that did the masonry work.
Overtime TD Sinks Mounties
posted: 11/01/2009 1:52 a.m.
After quarterback Graham Parker was sacked for a loss on third down in overtime, Rogers High coach Ronnie Peacock faced a tough decision.
BUSINESS BRIEFS
posted: 11/01/2009 1:51 a.m.
The Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce recently awarded developers and their projects at its eighth annual Construction and Developers Banquet.
LOCAL SPORTS CALENDAR
posted: 11/01/2009 1:51 a.m.
BASEBALL ARKANSAS SCORPIONS: Arkansas Scorpions Baseball Inc. is seeking players for the 2010 season.
Momma Dean’s begins free meal program
posted: 11/01/2009 1:49 a.m.
A local restaurant is providing free meals on Sundays to those in need.
War Eagles’ Offense Produces At Right Times
posted: 11/01/2009 1:49 a.m.
Their offense struggled Friday night at Fort Smith Southside. There’s no denying the Rogers Heritage War Eagles produced their worst oensive eort this season.
Obituaries & Death Notices
posted: 11/01/2009 1:47 a.m.
Springdale ALICE BANKS Alice Mae Banks, 78, of Springdale died Friday, Oct. 30, 2009, at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale.
Benefit Aids Meals On Wheels
posted: 11/01/2009 1:46 a.m.
Scores of supporters turned out Oct. 24 for a program that delivers meals to people who are homebound or have special needs.
Mark Your Calendar
posted: 11/01/2009 1:45 a.m.
1 November SUNDAY 2009 Events and Activities The House Committee on Advance Communications and Information Technology will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Staybridge Suites Conference center, 1577 W. 15th St., in Fayetteville; and 9 a.m. Friday at the Fayetteville Public Library, 401 W. Mo untain St., in Fayetteville.
ALL OURS, ALL HOURS: Library Leader Lauded
posted: 11/01/2009 1:44 a.m.
Idusted off my trusty blinking tiara for yet another venture to the seventh annual Mad Hatter Ball on Oct. 23 at the Crescent Hotel.
‘So much more’
posted: 11/01/2009 1:44 a.m.
When you walk into the IGA Super Center at 201 W. Highway 412 here, you know you’re going to get more than groceries. You’re going to get a warm hello from Grady Lamb.
THE BROADER VIEW Televised competition
posted: 11/01/2009 1:43 a.m.
We’re at an intersection of major sports seasons. With the World Series underway, baseball is in the final days of the 2009 season. College and NFL football teams are deeply into their seasons. NBA basketball has begun another lengthy season, with college teams beginning play shortly.
Museum pays “Final Respects”
posted: 11/01/2009 1:42 a.m.
Death was the word of the day for visitors of the Rogers Historical Museum as they strolled past a horse-drawn hearse from 1860 and viewed artifacts from funeral and mourning customs from years past.
Times Editorial A new era
posted: 11/01/2009 1:42 a.m.
The Morning News of Springdale, The Morning News of Rogers, the Northwest Arkansas Times and the Benton County Daily Record are all part of the same chorus now. Like Northwest Arkansas, they will cooperate — most days.
WHAT GIVES Back in the news
posted: 11/01/2009 1:42 a.m.
Although I don’t often break away from the entertaining antics of my 6- and 4-year-old boys early on a Saturday morning, when it happens, I try to open my eyes to the great beauty and character of my chosen hometown.
TIMES Letters to the editor
posted: 11/01/2009 1:41 a.m.
Healthy democracy Our great nation, the United States of America, is based on some basic, self-evident truths that our forefathers saw as essential for the success of a Democratic country. One of these was the idea that every eligible citizen should be able to participate in the decision making process of passing bills and choosing who will represent their voice. In order for an active population to be possible, there must be provisions taken by the government to make laws and functions of government simple enough to be understood by the people. The founders of the United States exercised this in the drafting of our constitution. This document, which embodies the entire structure of our nation, is only seven articles long and has only 27 amendments. This is simple and can be studied and comprehended at an elementary level.
Cherished memories
posted: 11/01/2009 1:40 a.m.
Christian Baldwin remembers his mom as someone always reaching out to help others.
ENGAGEMENT: Holloway-Blair
posted: 11/01/2009 1:39 a.m.
Sharon Ruth Holloway of Norman, Okla., and Kyle Gallatin Blair of Little Rock plan to marry at 2 p.m. Dec. 20, 2009, at First Assembly of God in Springdale.
Two adventure races set to start Friday and Saturday
posted: 11/01/2009 1:38 a.m.
Both average outdoors-loving persons and workout fiends can partake in one of two adventure races, which start in Springdale next weekend. The Lewis & Clark Ozark Adventure Race will run from Saturday to Sunday, and the Lewis & Clark Urban Adventure Race will begin Saturday. Both race headquarters are at Lewis & Clark Outfitters in Springdale, which is the title sponsor, said Bruce Dunn, race director for both events. Both race courses have combinations of biking, rope courses, water elements and walking or running, and participants have to find their way through the course with plotted points on a map, he said. There was only an Urban Adventure Race until last year, when a different race was added called the Ozark Adventure Race, Dunn said.
Restaurant Inspections
posted: 11/01/2009 1:37 a.m.
Information is from Arkansas Department of Health records. Restaurants are listed in order of inspection date. All reports are from regular food service/food store inspections unless otherwise noted.
ORT giving disabled vets a lift
posted: 11/01/2009 1:36 a.m.
Starting within the next week, Ozark Regional Transit will offer free rides to the area’s disabled veterans.
WEDDING: Haskins-Adams
posted: 11/01/2009 1:35 a.m.
Mary Adams and Eric Haskins, both of Rogers, were married Sept. 5, 2009, at Compton Gardens in Bentonville.
ANNIVERSARIES Sizemore 60th
posted: 11/01/2009 1:35 a.m.
Mr. and Mrs. Willie Sizemore of Springdale are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary with a reception from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Nov. 7, 2009, in Room 136 at the Jones Center for Families in Springdale. Sizemore and Roberta Graham were married Nov. 12, 1949, in Huntsville. They have four children, Ronnie Sizemore of Huntsville, Sandra Anthney of Springdale, Jolly Curtis Sizemore of Springdale and Jeffery Sizemore of Springdale; 11 grandchildren; and 11 greatgrandchildren.
LOCAL NOTES: Driver Safety Class Set
posted: 11/01/2009 1:31 a.m.
BELLA VISTA — An AARP Driver Safety class will be from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
KNOCK ON WOOD Old and new to mix in UA exhibition game
posted: 11/01/2009 1:31 a.m.
Three-fifths of the Arkansas Razorbacks’ starting lineup for their exhibition basketball game at 7 p.m. Monday will likely be very familiar to Hog fans, but the other two spots could be filled by all new players.
Patrons Can Pick Exhibit Items
posted: 11/01/2009 1:27 a.m.
In October 2010 the Shiloh Museum will open a new exhibit, “The Music of Our Lives,” focusing on the role music has played in the everyday lives of people in Northwest Arkansas.
4A playoff bracket includes local teams
posted: 11/01/2009 1:25 a.m.
One week remains in the regular season, but several area teams have already secured spots in the Class 4A playoffs that begin Nov. 13.
Developing the leaders of tomorrow
posted: 11/01/2009 1:24 a.m.
Nineteen sophomores and juniors from Heritage and Rogers high schools make up the newest class of First Leadership.
Purple Dogs look to future after rough loss at Har-Ber
posted: 11/01/2009 1:24 a.m.
Fayetteville has been here before, and it turned into a story-book ending.
Gentry considers belt-tightening measures for its 2010 budget
posted: 11/01/2009 1:23 a.m.
Gentry council members meeting as the Finance Committee are looking for ways to do some belttightening on the city’s 2010 budget.
ASTROLOGY
posted: 11/01/2009 1:23 a.m.
Aries (March 21-April 19) High energy marks everything you do. Your imagination could lead you down a strange path at best. Passions run high, and someone close could be quite critical. Be smart, and don’t make a big deal of any situation right now. Tonight: Out for dinner. Your treat.
Novel ideas
posted: 11/01/2009 1:21 a.m.
“Novels,” said Molly Giles, “are daunting.” She would know. As a published novelist and a creative writing professor at the University of Arkansas, getting students — and herself — motivated to write is a day-to-day or minute-to-minute activity.
Something funny is going on, and it’s a good thing
posted: 11/01/2009 1:20 a.m.
I once saw a TV interview with actor Will Smith (who starred in “Men in Black,” “Independence Day,” etc.), and he mentioned that he cuts his kids some slack about breaking the rules if they happen to be really funny in the process.
Northwest Arkansas FACES
posted: 11/01/2009 1:20 a.m.
Northwest Medical Center — Springdale Auxiliary’s Fund with the Northwest Arkansas Community Foundation recently granted $52,675 to community projects.
Insect-proofing helps keep bugs out
posted: 11/01/2009 1:18 a.m.
Now that cooler fall temperatures have settled in, Arkansans should take care to insect-proof their home, said Van Banks, an extension agent for the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture.
There are clues to predicting a frost
posted: 11/01/2009 1:17 a.m.
Question: Is there any way to predict a freeze?
Oh deer: Collisions with cars on the rise
posted: 11/01/2009 1:16 a.m.
They may look cute and appealing as they graze on the roadside, but don’t be fooled — deer can cause injury and even death for Arkansas motorists.
Beebe among UA alumni award winners
posted: 11/01/2009 1:16 a.m.
Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe is one of seven distinguished University of Arkansas alumni honored at an awards banquet Friday.
Military Briefs
posted: 11/01/2009 1:16 a.m.
Army Reserve Pvt. Shelby C. Jenks has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla.
Engagements
posted: 11/01/2009 1:14 a.m.
Lindsay Brooke Green of Little Rock and Alexander Richmond Hover III of Springfield, Mo., plan to marry at 4 p.m. Nov. 21, 2009, at First Baptist Church in Fayetteville.
Community notes
posted: 11/01/2009 1:14 a.m.
TREC nominations being accepted TREC is the Bentonville Public Schools’ Elementary Gifted and Talented program. Nominations are being accepted for second through fifth grade students. The nomination deadline is Wednesday. Nomination forms may be found on the TREC Web site and submitted via e-mail. The TREC Web site is portal.bentonville.k12. ar.us/TREC/default. aspx. ‘USO Canteen’ planned for Nov. 11 Ambassadors for Christ Academy’s second annual Veterans Day “USO Canteen” will be from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 11.
Weddings
posted: 11/01/2009 1:13 a.m.
Demeropolis-Bateman Meredith Ann Bateman and Nicholas Joseph Demeropolis, both of St. Louis, were married Sept. 5, 2009, at Graham Chapel at Washington University in St. Louis. The Rev. Robert Rose officiated the double ring ceremony.
Library Checkout
posted: 11/01/2009 1:11 a.m.
Springdale Public Library The Springdale Public Library is located at 405 S. Pleasant St. All events are free unless otherwise noted. For details, call 750-8180 or visit www. springdalelibrary.org.
A sign of the times
posted: 11/01/2009 1:09 a.m.
A landmark here — the Village Service Station in Town Center — has closed.
Be smart, Hogs tell students at rally
posted: 11/01/2009 1:07 a.m.
University of Arkansas athletic director Jeff Long emphasized the importance of making smart choices Thursday during the annual Red Ribbon Rally.
Businesses going Green Plus
posted: 11/01/2009 1:05 a.m.
The owner of the first Green Plus certified business in the state is proud of the designation.
Sports Briefs
posted: 11/01/2009 1:04 a.m.
CARDIO TENNIS Hour-long cardio tennis classes available eight times a week at Fayetteville Athletic Club. Call Rhonda Baxter at 587-0500, ext. 3 or e-mail rbaxter@fayac.com.
Kyler’s big day
posted: 11/01/2009 1:04 a.m.
Thursday was a “day of his dreams” for Kyler Kasper. The 2-year-old Pea Ridge toddler was diagnosed at birth with a rare blood disease called Diamond Blackfan anemia, which requires frequent blood transfusions.
League crown in Tigers’ sights
posted: 11/01/2009 1:03 a.m.
Bentonville head coach Barry Lunney took responsibility Friday for the No. 2 Tigers’ slow start offensively and defensively in a 28-0 win against Springdale.
Running Rogers getting better
posted: 11/01/2009 1:02 a.m.
An injury to their starting quarterback sent the Rogers Mounties deep into struggle mode.
War Eagles go ‘Frazier-Foreman’ style
posted: 11/01/2009 1:01 a.m.
Name the style of football and chances are the Heritage War Eagles can supply the game.
Eagles' win streak lands Toy Bowl title
posted: 11/01/2009 1 a.m.
The Eagles saved their best football for the end of the year.
Life Way volleyball finishes in semis
posted: 11/01/2009 12:59 a.m.
The Life Way Christian School volleyball team finished its season in the semifinals of the first Arkansas Association of Christian School Volleyball Tournament last week.
Around the Farm: Women in agriculture ask the best questions
posted: 11/01/2009 12:57 a.m.
After local producers received a recent newsletter regarding management practices dealing with fescue toxicity, it’s no surprise that I received a few questions about it.
After the Storm: What is BPA?
posted: 11/01/2009 12:56 a.m.
If you remember back when school started, my monthly article suggested replacing individual bottles of water with a reusable water bottle. While this seems like a simple idea, it may have raised other questions.
CARDS
posted: 11/01/2009 12:54 a.m.
Bella Vista Duplicate Bridge Club Winners for Oct. 20 were: North/South: Mary Inge and Eunice Chambers, first; Sue Van Hook and Bill Vavrinek, and Robert Makela and Lillian Timmons, tied for second and third; and Doris Kenworthy and Ruth Van Wyn Garden, fourth.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
posted: 11/01/2009 12:53 a.m.
Ladies Day Out On Nov. 17, the group will visit the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History in Springdale. Members will lunch at The Crumpet Tea Room and Restaurant inside the Interiors Galleria.
Star Talk: Fall presents excellent viewing of Jupiter and Mars
posted: 11/01/2009 12:51 a.m.
For amateur astronomers, many good things happen in the fall, intermixed with increases in cloudy weather and rain. First of all, on the clear nights that do happen in fall, we switch from daylight-saving time to Standard Time, and this means darkness begins earlier in the evening. Of course, this lengthens viewing time, and a backyard astronomer does not have to wait as long, say, as until 9:30 or 10 for the sky to become fully dark as can occur in midsummer.
NASA awards grant to JBU team
posted: 11/01/2009 12:50 a.m.
The National Space Grant Foundation recently awarded a team of John Brown University students $5,000 to be used in preparation for NASA’s first Lunabotics Mining Competition, to be held at the Kennedy Space Center in May 2010.
Benedict’s gambit: The pope’s wooing of Anglicans is more than just an intra-Christian clash
posted: 11/01/2009 12:48 a.m.
The Church of England has survived the Spanish Armada, the English Civil War and Elton John performing “Candle in the Wind” at Princess Diana’sWestminster Abbey funeral. So it will probably survive the note the Vatican issued last month, inviting disaffected Anglicans to head Romeward, and offering them an Anglo-Catholic mansion within the walls of the Roman Catholic faith.
Why Congress works at snail’s pace
posted: 11/01/2009 12:47 a.m.
A Jewish friend recently confided, “Health care, schmelth care — so get it over with already !” She probably reflects the feelings of many. The proposed health-care legislation was introduced in Congress about four months ago, and the politicians, press and pressure groups have made it their cause célèbre ever since. Final votes and an end to all of the political hype are just around the corner. The House, Senate and corporate interests will have reached agreement and will soon be moving on to other matters.
OUR VIEW: New era begins for readers
posted: 11/01/2009 12:43 a.m.
The Morning News of Springdale, The Morning News of Rogers, the Northwest Arkansas Times and The Benton County Daily Record are all part of the same chorus now. Like northwest Arkansas, they will cooperate — most days.
Healthy Business: CON laws: Too weak or too strong?
posted: 11/01/2009 12:42 a.m.
The question of whether health care is a business or a service comes to mind when thinking about competition among providers.
LETTERS
posted: 11/01/2009 12:41 a.m.
Save Tanyard Creek The Tanyard Creek Nature Trail volunteers would like to thank the citizens of Bella Vista and the surrounding areas for their financial and moral support during the past 20 years. This marks TCNT’s 20th year of existence. The current group of volunteers includes two of the original builders of the trail.
Aftermath: More schools, not troops
posted: 11/01/2009 12:38 a.m.
Dispatching more troops to Afghanistan would be a monumental bet and probably a bad one, most likely a waste of lives and resources that might simply empower the Taliban. In particular, one of the most compelling arguments against more troops rests on this stunning trade-off : For the cost of a single additional soldier stationed in Afghanistan for one year, we could build roughly 20 schools there.
Right Turn: Democrats worth hearing
posted: 11/01/2009 12:36 a.m.
Does anyone in Washington tell the truth? Why should Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid be believed when he promises states can “optout” of a public option on health care? This isn’t like opting-out of sex education class. Individuals won’t be able to avoid the consequences of national health care once the government puts the insurance companies out of business, because there will be no other choice than the government program.
ENGAGEMENTS
posted: 11/01/2009 12:31 a.m.
Engagement announcements for Benton County for November 1, 2009.
MILITARY
posted: 11/01/2009 12:28 a.m.
Andrew M. Chambers Navy Lt. j.g. Andrew M. Chambers, the son of Susan and Charles Chambers of Bella Vista, was recently designated a Naval Aviator while serving with Training Squadron 22 at the Naval Air Station in Kingsville, Texas.
Focus on the Family: Holding your child back a grade may not improve development
posted: 11/01/2009 12:26 a.m.
QUESTION: Is retention in the same grade ever advisable for a child who is not a late bloomer? How about the slow learner?
The Rockwood Files: A little laughter goes a long way
posted: 11/01/2009 12:21 a.m.
I once saw a TV interview with actor Will Smith (who starred in “Men in Black,” “Independence Day,” etc.), and he mentioned that he cuts his kids some slack about breaking the rules if they happen to be really funny in the process. As a parent, this didn’t horrify me because I knew he wasn’t saying his kids get away with whatever they want as long as they’re funny about it. He was just making the point that there’s real value and a real advantage to having a good sense of humor, and it’s something parents ought to foster. Having a good sense of humor and knowing how to use it has made Will Smith a wealthy man.
