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Lowell Lions Club Begins Fixing House Of History

Subscriber onlyLOWELL — A civic club in Lowell is raising money to repair one of the oldest houses in the city. Continue reading...

By Bob Caudle Posted: May 26, 2012 at 5:27 a.m.

Clinard Wins County Judge Nomination

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — Incumbent Bob Clinard won the Republican nomination for Benton County judge on Tuesday. Continue reading...

By Bob Caudle Posted: May 23, 2012 at 12:20 a.m.

Race Heads For Runoff

Another In Dead Heat In Early Returns

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — Will Hanna and Barry Moehring appeared headed for a runoff in the Quorum Court District 15 Republican primary, according to partial election returns Tuesday night. Continue reading...

By Bob Caudle Posted: May 23, 2012 at 12:10 a.m.

Man Accused Of Assault

POLICE CALLED TO EMERGENCY ROOM BY ATTENDING PHYSICIAN

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — A Springdale man was being held in the Washington County Detention Center on Sunday after an early morning domestic assault on his girlfriend, according to police. Continue reading...

By Bob Caudle Posted: May 21, 2012 at 5:54 a.m.

Mayor Changes Focus

SMITH: CAVE SPRINGS AIMS TO BE ‘KINDER, GENTLER’

Subscriber onlyCAVE SPRINGS — Three new police vehicles on the streets do not mean the Cave Springs Police Department is going on a ticket-writing spree, the mayor and police chief said Wednesday. Continue reading...

By Bob Caudle Posted: May 21, 2012 at 5:21 a.m.

‘Village Atheists’ Attack Mayors

Subscriber onlyOh, brothers and sisters, there’s foul news afoot. Some bunch of blasphemous Yankees from the North (as opposed to Yankees from the South) are trying to take away our God-given rights to pray and pass out Bibles. Continue reading...

By Bob Caudle Posted: May 19, 2012 at 4:36 a.m.

No Foul Play In Death

INVESTIGATION REVEALS ROGERS BOY JUMPED FROM DOCK

Subscriber onlyROGERS — An investigator with the Benton County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division said Wednesday he could find no instance of foul play in a drowning death Tuesday in Beaver Lake. Continue reading...

By Bob Caudle Posted: May 17, 2012 at 5:14 a.m.

Teenager Drowns

FAMILY MEMBER SAYS CABALLERO COULDN’T SWIM

Subscriber onlyROGERS — Family members of Alfredo Caballero sobbed quietly as divers pulled the 16-year-old’s body from Beaver Lake on Tuesday evening. Continue reading...

By Bob Caudle Posted: May 16, 2012 at 5:29 a.m.

Three Jailed In Connection With Meth Lab

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — Three people remained in the Benton County Jail on Monday following their arrest in connection with a methamphetamine lab found in a pickup in Centerton, Bentonville police said. Continue reading...

By Bob Caudle Posted: May 15, 2012 at 5:22 a.m.

Tubes Stabilize Structures

FIRE DEPARTMENT TRAINS ON NEW EQUIPMENT

Subscriber onlyROGERS — A trip by a group of Rogers firefighters to help tornado-ravaged Joplin, Mo., last year led to purchasing additional equipment for the Rogers Fire Department. Continue reading...

By Bob Caudle Posted: May 12, 2012 at 5:08 a.m.

Man Arrested In Craigslist Robberies

Subscriber onlyNORTHWEST ARKANSAS — An Oklahoma man is in the Benton County Jail after police said he placed an online ad on Craigslist and robbed people who answered the ad in Benton and Crawford counties. Continue reading...

By Bob Caudle Posted: May 10, 2012 at 5:25 a.m.

Lawyer: Landers Case ‘Solid’

CHRISTO MAY FACE MORE CHARGES

Subscriber onlyROGERS — A Florida prosecutor said Wednesday authorities are awaiting blood tests on Jimmy John Christo before deciding if additional charges will be filed. Continue reading...

By Bob Caudle Posted: May 10, 2012 at 5:21 a.m.

Drug Cost Alerts Sheriff

JAIL OFFICIALS QUERY INCREASE IN PRESCRIPTIONS

Subscriber onlyOfficials at the Benton County Jail are taking steps to address prescription drug costs that are rising faster for inmates than those for average Americans, authorities said. Continue reading...

By Bob Caudle Posted: Apr 15, 2012 at 5:32 a.m.

Man Struck By Vehicle Dies

POLICE SAY FAMILY DECIDED TO TAKE ALIK OFF LIFE-SUPPORT SYSTEMS

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Junior Alik, 26, of Springdale, who was struck by a vehicle on Wagon Wheel Road on Saturday morning died Saturday night, according to Springdale police officials. Continue reading...

By Bob Caudle Posted: Apr 9, 2012 at 5:25 a.m.

Complex Lives Of Fruit Flies

Subscriber onlyAccording to an article published in the science journal cleverly named “Science,” “the brain’s reward systems reinforce behaviors required for species survival, including sex, food consumption and social interaction.” Translation: We like to do things that help keep us alive. Continue reading...

By Bob Caudle Posted: Mar 31, 2012 at 4:28 a.m.

Officer Wounded

COP SUFFERS GUNSHOT WOUND TO LEG DURING STANDOFF

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — A Fayetteville police officer suffered a gunshot wound to his leg during a standoff Saturday night in Fayetteville, according to Sgt. Craig Stout, public information officer with the Fayetteville Police Department. The officer’s wound was not life-threatening, Stout said. Continue reading...

By Bob Caudle Posted: Mar 26, 2012 at 5:37 a.m.

Police Search For Man Suspected Of Stealing Car

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Police in Springdale said late Sunday afternoon they are still searching for a man who officials said stole a Honda Civic on Saturday night. Continue reading...

By Bob Caudle Posted: Mar 26, 2012 at 5:30 a.m.

Officer wounded during standoff near UA

A Fayetteville police officer suffered a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the leg during a standoff Saturday night in Fayetteville, according to Sgt. Craig Stout, public information with the Fayetteville Police Department. Continue reading...

By Bob Caudle Posted: Mar 25, 2012 at 11:23 a.m.

Firefighters Upgrade Communications

FRONT-LINE VEHICLES FITTED WITH HIGH-TECH COMPUTERS

Subscriber onlyROGERS — Firefighters have upgraded their communication capabilities by outfitting their front-line vehicles, from command and fire trucks to ambulances, with a state-of-the-art computer system. Continue reading...

By Bob Caudle Posted: Mar 24, 2012 at 5:29 a.m.

Tree Committee Branching Out

Subscriber onlyYou know how it feels when you’re leaning back on a chair, and you lean too far back, and you almost fall over backward, but then you catch yourself at the last second? Continue reading...

By Bob Caudle Posted: Mar 24, 2012 at 4:18 a.m.

Supervisor To Retire April 6

Subscriber onlyROGERS — Tom McAlister, superintendent of Rogers Water Utilities for 28 years, announced Wednesday he’s retiring, effective April 6. Continue reading...

By Bob Caudle Posted: Mar 22, 2012 at 5:25 a.m.

Lowell Aldermen Authorize Position

Subscriber onlyLOWELL — Aldermen in Lowell approved pay for a deputy city attorney Tuesday night, but the vote will not add extra cost to the bottom line of the city’s 2012 budget. Continue reading...

By Bob Caudle Posted: Mar 21, 2012 at 5:29 a.m.

NOISY NEIGHBORS: Southfork Residents At Odds With USA Metal

Subscriber onlyLOWELL — USA Metal workers processing a Chevrolet Suburban early in the morning of Jan. 4 told a state investigator they failed to find a propane tank in the car before putting it through the shredder. Continue reading...

By Bob Caudle Posted: Mar 18, 2012 at 5:29 a.m.

Robo-Vac, Dogs Create Chaos

Subscriber onlyI knew as soon as I bought the latest technological marvel that, sooner or later, this day would come. Continue reading...

By Bob Caudle Posted: Mar 17, 2012 at 4:03 a.m.

Police Find Body Near Border Casino

OFFICIALS BELIEVE REMAINS THAT OF MISSING MAN

Subscriber onlyNORTHWEST ARKANSAS — The Ottawa County Sheriff ’s Office in Oklahoma found a body Tuesday believed to be a man reported missing from Bentonville on Feb. 3. Continue reading...

By Bob Caudle Posted: Mar 15, 2012 at 5:38 a.m.

Body Of Missing Bentonville Man Believed Found

The Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office in Oklahoma is reporting they found a body Tuesday, believed to be a man reported missing from Bentonville on Feb. 3. Continue reading...

By Bob Caudle Posted: Mar 14, 2012 at 9:54 a.m.

Representatives Miss Court Date

LOWELL — Representatives of USA Metal Recycling missed a 1 p.m. Monday court date for a hearing in Lowell District Court. Continue reading...

By Bob Caudle Posted: Mar 13, 2012 at 5:18 a.m.

Man Accused Of Setting Bed On Fire

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — A Springdale man was taken to jail Sunday morning in connection with setting a bed in his residence on fire, then throwing the mattress outside, according to Springdale Police. Continue reading...

By Bob Caudle Posted: Mar 12, 2012 at 5:36 a.m.

Duke Is Chasing Cats, Votes

Subscriber onlyDuke, my politically motivated dog, has announced his intention to join this year’s political races. Continue reading...

By Bob Caudle Posted: Mar 10, 2012 at 4:09 a.m.

Fire Damages Former Store

FLAMES CONTAINED TO ROOF

Subscriber onlyROGERS — An early morning fire caused about $80,000 worth of damage to the vacant Borders bookstore in the Pinnacle Hills Promenade shopping center, according to Rogers fire officials. Continue reading...

By Bob Caudle Posted: Mar 8, 2012 at 5:43 a.m.

Police: Woman Admits Selling Drug

Subscriber onlyROGERS — Investigators with the Benton County Sheriff’s Office Crime Suppression Unit arrested a Rogers woman Wednesday in connection with selling synthetic marijuana. Continue reading...

By Bob Caudle Posted: Mar 8, 2012 at 5:37 a.m.

City To Leave Hazmat Team

ROGERS WILL STILL RESPOND WHEN ASKED

Subscriber onlyROGERS — Fire Department officials in Rogers have decided to withdraw from the Northwest Arkansas Hazardous Material Response Team, authorities said Tuesday. Continue reading...

By Bob Caudle Posted: Mar 7, 2012 at 5:46 a.m.

Recycling Resolution Unresolved

LOWELL RESIDENTS TO WAIT FOR PANEL’S APRIL MEETING

Subscriber onlyLOWELL — Residents in Lowell’s Southfork subdivision will have to wait longer for a resolution in their ongoing skirmish with USA Metal Recycling. Continue reading...

By Bob Caudle Posted: Mar 6, 2012 at 5:23 a.m.

The Lesser Of Two Evils

Subscriber onlyHow bad is your city government when residents of Hiwasse want to voluntarily annex into Gravette rather than your city? Continue reading...

By Bob Caudle Posted: Mar 3, 2012 at 5:38 a.m.

The High Life In Centerton

Subscriber onlyThe Bentonville School Board voted to place a second high school in Centerton during a recent school board meeting. Continue reading...

By Bob Caudle Posted: Feb 25, 2012 at 5:24 a.m.

Police, Hispanic Leaders Meeting To Bridge Gap

Subscriber onlyROGERS — Rogers police have begun meeting with the city’s Hispanic community to establish a trusting relationship, said Police Chief James Allen. Continue reading...

By Bob Caudle Posted: Feb 24, 2012 at 5:53 a.m.

Lowell Adopts Form For Permits

Subscriber onlyLOWELL — Residents should be able to more accurately discern what the rules are for new businesses that operate under conditional-use permits. Continue reading...

By Bob Caudle Posted: Feb 22, 2012 at 5:26 a.m.

Firing Not Enough For Heifner

Subscriber onlyQuoting the editorial in whichever newspaper we drop in the road near your driveway every morning or so: “Executive Director Marilyn Heifner lied when asked if the Fayetteville (Fudville) Advertising and Promotion Commission had received a counteroff er in its bid to lease or buy the old post oftce in the town square. Continue reading...

By Bob Caudle Posted: Feb 18, 2012 at 5:29 a.m.

Man Held In Stabbing

POLICE ACCUSE SPRINGDALE RESIDENT OF BATTERY

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Police arrested a 21-year-old man in connection with a stabbing Sunday morning. Continue reading...

By Bob Caudle Posted: Feb 13, 2012 at 5:24 a.m.

Courts Fly Over Cuckoo’s Nest

Subscriber onlyIn America, anyone can grow up to be an elected oft cial. I suppose that’s just one of the risks we face. Continue reading...

By Bob Caudle Posted: Feb 11, 2012 at 5:27 a.m.

Man Suspected In Altercation

POLICE REPORT STATES COLLINS HAD AN UNLOADED 9MM HANDGUN

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — A Bentonville man was being held Monday in the Benton County Jail after a woman called police Sunday to report the man had beaten her and was holding her against her will, according to a Bentonville police report. Continue reading...

By Bob Caudle Posted: Feb 7, 2012 at 5:46 a.m.

Centerton Bank Robbed Monday

Subscriber onlyCENTERTON — A man walked into the First National Bank of Centerton on Monday afternoon and walked out with $8,400 of stolen money, police said. Continue reading...

By Bob Caudle Posted: Feb 7, 2012 at 5:41 a.m.

Police Investigate Fatal Shooting

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — Fayetteville police were investigating the circumstances Sunday surrounding a fatal shooting at an apartment complex early Sunday morning, according to a news release from the police department. Continue reading...

By Bob Caudle Posted: Feb 6, 2012 at 5:34 a.m.

Benton County Sheriff Boosts Drug Investigations, Annual Report Shows

Subscriber onlyBENTON COUNTY — The Benton County Sheriff’s Office is increasing its drug investigations, stepping up efforts to locate missing children and looking at ways to control medical costs. Continue reading...

By Bob Caudle Posted: Feb 5, 2012 at 5:52 a.m.

Drive-By Shooting Reported

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Police are investigating a drive-by shooting reported on Braxton Drive on Friday night. Continue reading...

By STAFF REPORT Posted: Feb 5, 2012 at 5:49 a.m.

Say Goodbye To Walmart Greeters

Subscriber onlyThat whirring sound you hear inside every Walmart these days is Sam Walton turning over in his grave so fast, he’s practically spinning. Continue reading...

By Bob Caudle Posted: Feb 4, 2012 at 5:13 a.m.

Woman Accused Of Forging Check

Subscriber onlyROGERS — A Florida woman was in the Benton County Jail on Wednesday after Rogers police officials said she tried to cash a forged check at a bank Tuesday. Continue reading...

By Bob Caudle Posted: Feb 2, 2012 at 5:33 a.m.

Deputies Find Labs, Arrest Three Men

Subscriber onlyNORTHWEST ARKANSAS — Benton County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested three people in connection with running methamphetamine labs, authorities said Tuesday. Continue reading...

By Bob Caudle Posted: Feb 1, 2012 at 5:27 a.m.

Gravette Man Accused In Attempted Rape

WOMAN MET FULLER ON SOCIAL NETWORKING SITE

Subscriber onlyGRAVETTE — A Gravette man was in the Benton County Jail on Monday in connection with rape, according to a probable cause affidavit from the Benton County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. Continue reading...

By Bob Caudle Posted: Jan 31, 2012 at 5:26 a.m.

Officials Issue Citation

LOWELL METAL FACILITY SENDS EMAIL TO CITY

Subscriber onlyLOWELL — Lowell city officials issued a citation Saturday to USA Metal Recycling in connection with a violation of business hours in relationship to a conditional-use permit with the city, officials said Monday. Continue reading...

By Bob Caudle Posted: Jan 31, 2012 at 5:18 a.m.

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