Biologists: Lots of rain needed to clear streams

CASS — Mud from an embankment that collapsed under Arkansas 23 will continue to wash into the Mulberry River because there’s no way to clear all of the soil without causing more damage, biologists said Tuesday. Read More »

By Adam Wallworth posted March 17, 2010 at 3:35 a.m.

Democrats dine on politics

Candidates address Russellville longtime kick-off event

LITTLE ROCK — Campaign season is officially under way for Arkansas Democrats, now that dinner is done in Russellville. Read More »

By Adam Wallworth posted March 14, 2010 at 3:05 a.m.

Scheme inquiry includes lost man

About 70 people began combing hundred of acres of Newton County property Monday that belongs to relatives of a Mount Judea man missing since 2005, the sheriff said. Read More »

By Adam Wallworth posted March 10, 2010 at 4:34 a.m.

NEWTON COUNTY: Creek’s samples back to normal

Loaned pump doing job so far

JASPER — A small sewer system’s efforts to meet environmental regulations are enough to stave off an injunction, but the state wants to keep a lawsuit open that was prompted by raw sewage flowing into a tributary of the Buffalo National River. Read More »

By Adam Wallworth posted March 3, 2010 at 4:03 a.m.

Robertson to remain in state another week

Police:Teen was kidnapped, sold for sex

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS — Former Razorback basketball player and NBA All-Star Alvin Robertson will remain in the Benton County Jail until next week, when he’ll be returned to Texas to face charges related to a prostitution ring and sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl. Read More »

By Adam Wallworth posted March 2, 2010 at 3:40 a.m.

Sewer district taken to court for leaks

State agency wants to end 20 years of noncompliance by Marble Falls

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS — A pollution threat to the Buffalo National River motivated the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality to take a small community to court in February, but its small sewer district has a history of noncompliance dating back 20 years. Read More »

By Adam Wallworth posted March 1, 2010 at 3:29 a.m.

Prisoner gets extra transport security

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS — A Benton County prisoner’s unsuccessful escape attempts have garnered him extra security and transport by helicopter to his last court hearing. Read More »

By Adam Wallworth posted February 24, 2010 at 4:16 a.m.

No bail for men held in deaths of 2 women

BENTONVILLE — Two Benton County men will remain in jail while attorneys are sought to defend them against capital murder charges stemming from the recovery of remains believed to be a mother and daughter missing since June. Read More »

By Adam Wallworth posted February 19, 2010 at 5:08 a.m.

Man, 18, held in deaths of 2

Johansen arrested near house close to apparent grave

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS — A man accused of killing his mother and grandmother will have his first court appearance today, though the women’s suspected grave site continues to be investigated. Read More »

By Adam Wallworth posted February 18, 2010 at 4:05 a.m.

Investigators find remains on rural land

Chief: 2 arrests expected in case of 2 missing women

PEA RIDGE — The remains of two missing Bentonville women are expected to be unearthed today as investigators search a shallow grave discovered Tuesday. Read More »

By Adam Wallworth posted February 17, 2010 at 3:08 a.m.