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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.

PEOPLE & PLACES

Subscriber onlyWilliams Marks 98th Birthday Continue reading...

By - STAFF REPORT Posted: Oct 2, 2011 at 4:45 a.m.

Tontitown Board To File Complaint

EX-CHIEF DENIES ALLEGATIONS

Subscriber onlyTONTITOWN — Board members for the Tontitown Area Fire Department voted on Monday to file a criminal complaint accusing their former chief of misusing department money. Continue reading...

By Brett Bennett Posted: Mar 15, 2011 at 5:17 a.m.

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING: District Sets Election

RESIDENTS WILL VOTE ON REQUEST TO BUILD TWO SCHOOLS

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — School district residents will vote May 10 on a tax increase to build a middle school and junior high school. Continue reading...

By Brett Bennett Posted: Mar 9, 2011 at 5:19 a.m.

GROWTH IN SCHOOL DISTRICT: Board Vote Needed For Election

OFFICIALS TO DISCUSS MILLAGE ELECTION TIMELINE AT MEETING

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — School board members will decide Tuesday whether to hold a property tax election in May. Continue reading...

By Brett Bennett Posted: Mar 7, 2011 at 5:36 a.m.

SCHOOL YEAR LENGTH REQUIREMENTS: Spring Break Shortened

BOARD APPROVES USING TWO DAYS TO MAKE UP FOR SNOW CLOSINGS

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — The Springdale School District will make up two snow days by holding classes March 21 and 22, the Monday and Tuesday of spring break. Continue reading...

By Brett Bennett Posted: Mar 2, 2011 at 5:36 a.m.

School Boundary Plan Goes Forward

GROUP REVIEWS MAP FOR FINAL TIME

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — A school district committee did not change the proposed attendance boundaries for all elementaries east of Thompson Street. Continue reading...

By Brett Bennett Posted: Mar 2, 2011 at 5:27 a.m.

Springdale schools to make up days during break

SPRINGDALE — Springdale will hold school the Monday and Tuesday of spring break week, March 21-22, to make up two missed days because of inclement weather. Continue reading...

By Brett Bennett Posted: Mar 1, 2011 at 1:41 p.m.

Washington County Holds Truancy Court

Habitually Absent Students Receive Orders To Attend School

Subscriber onlyWASHINGTON COUNTY — If a teenager in Washington County skips school too many times, he could end up in jail. This is the first school year for Truancy Court, modeled after a similar program in Faulkner County, said David Hogue, deputy prosecutor for Washington County. It deals with students ages 13 to 17 who frequently miss school, he said. Continue reading...

By Brett Bennett Posted: Feb 27, 2011 at 6:04 a.m.

Chamber Plans To Support School Millage

Survey Says Voters Want Cost-Effective Construction

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Voters want all school construction to be as cost-effective as possible, according to the Springdale Chamber of Commerce. Voters also recognize the need for more classrooms to prevent overcrowding, said Chris Weiser, chamber chairman. Continue reading...

By Brett Bennett Posted: Feb 26, 2011 at 5:43 a.m.

School District To Vote On Snow Days

District Employees Asked To Consider Saturdays, Spring Break

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Springdale School District employees will vote whether to make up some snow days by holding classes on two Saturdays, the first two days of spring break or both. Continue reading...

By Brett Bennett Posted: Feb 25, 2011 at 5:42 a.m.

Springdale School’s Video Named Finalist

WALKER ELEMENTARY FILM IN NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CONTEST

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — A video from Walker Elementary School is a finalist in the National Geographic Find Your Footprint contest. Continue reading...

By Brett Bennett Posted: Feb 22, 2011 at 5:01 a.m.

THINKING AHEAD  Community College Plans Washington County Expansion

NWACC LOOKS TO SERVE MORE WASHINGTON COUNTY STUDENTS WITH MOVE

Subscriber onlyROGERS — Nearly 40 percent of more than 8,400 students who attend North-West Arkansas Community College live in Washington County. That’s why the college is in the early stages of expanding services there, said Steve Gates, the college’s vice president of advancement. Continue reading...

By Brett Bennett, Teresa Moss Posted: Feb 20, 2011 at 5:54 a.m.

Springdale Applies For Stimulus Bonds

District Could Spend The Money On Future Renovations

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — The Springdale School District will request $5 million in no- and low-interest construction bonds from the Arkansas Department of Education. Continue reading...

By Brett Bennett Posted: Feb 12, 2011 at 5:39 a.m.

District Considers Major Moves In Attendance Zones

Some Students Could Ride The Bus Past Four Schools

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — About 50 Springdale students in the Station Apartments ride the bus two miles to Lee Elementary School. Next year they could go five miles to Turnbow Elementary School, traveling past four schools closer to their home. Continue reading...

By Brett Bennett Posted: Feb 6, 2011 at 5:34 a.m.

Fresh Snow Causes More Accidents

More Precipation Forecast for Weekend

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Area law enforcement saw a spike in traffic accidents Friday as another coat of snow blanketed Northwest Arkansas. Springdale police responded to 12 vehicle accidents by 3:30 p.m. Friday, Lt. Kevin Lewis said. “It’s more than we want, that’s for sure,” he said. Continue reading...

By Brett Bennett Posted: Feb 5, 2011 at 5:34 a.m.

Springdale Residents Deal With Snow

Some Residents Miss Work, Others Make It In

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Springdale resident Allen Griffith is ready for the cold weather to end so he can fix his car and earn money again. A piece of ice knocked a belt off the engine while he was driving to Rogers on Tuesday. Griffith works temporary jobs and he hasn’t worked since his car broke down. Continue reading...

By Brett Bennett Posted: Feb 4, 2011 at 5:57 a.m.

Springdale District Misses Sixth School Day

FRIDAY’S OUTLOOK UNCERTAIN; YEAR WILL END JUNE 6 AT EARLIEST

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Inclement weather means students will go to school the first full week in June. Continue reading...

By Brett Bennett Posted: Feb 3, 2011 at 1:46 a.m.

Common Core Standards Talked

STATE WILL IMPLEMENT READING AND MATH CRITERIA NEXT YEAR

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — A math lesson where students learn the Pythagorean theorem by building birdhouses would continue under new state curriculum standards. Continue reading...

By Brett Bennett Posted: Feb 1, 2011 at 5:21 a.m.

Four Arrested At House Party

30 Students Skipped School To Attend

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — A house party at 508 Jason Court turned into a bust for about 30 students skipping school Friday. An adult and three juveniles were arrested when Springdale police broke up the party about noon. Continue reading...

By Brett Bennett Posted: Jan 29, 2011 at 5:59 a.m.

Police Arrest Four People At Springdale House Party

SPRINGDALE — Three juveniles and one adult were arrested Friday after Springdale police broke up a house party with about 30 students, officials said. Continue reading...

By Brett Bennett Updated: January 28, 2011 5:13 p.m.

United Way Wraps Up Campaign

$3.5 MILLION TO BE DISTRIBUTED TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

Subscriber onlyROGERS — United Way of Northwest Arkansas will give at least $3.5 million this year to area nonprofit organizations. The amount is short of the 2011’s $3.9 million fundraising goal, but charity officials hope more donations come in. Continue reading...

By Brett Bennett Posted: Jan 27, 2011 at 5:22 a.m.

AmeriCorps Workers Help Districts

WORKERS SERVE AS TRANSLATORS IN SPRINGDALE AND ROGERS

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Staff members at Parson Hills Elementary School will make home visits when they cannot reach a parent. Continue reading...

By Brett Bennett Posted: Jan 24, 2011 at 5:24 a.m.

Woodland Student Wins Spelling Bee

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — People use acronyms and abbreviations when writing e-mail and text messages, but accurate spelling took center stage Tuesday at the Washington County Spelling Bee. Continue reading...

By Brett Bennett Posted: Jan 19, 2011 at 5:31 a.m.

Area Schools Will Test New Check-In Procedures

PILOT PROGRAM WILL ASK PARENTS TO SHOW IDENTIFICATION

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Parents delivering snacks to their children's class parties might have to show a driver's license before getting to the classroom. Continue reading...

By Brett Bennett Posted: Jan 17, 2011 at 5:22 a.m.

Administrators Will Trade Places

Huntsville Leaders Will Swap Roles

Subscriber onlyHUNTSVILLE — The Huntsville School District’s top administrators plan to switch roles in July. Assistant Superintendent Robert Allen will take over as superintendent, and Shelby Sisemore, who has led the district since April 2008, will move to Allen’s position. Continue reading...

By Brett Bennett Posted: Jan 14, 2011 at 5:44 a.m.

School Board Hears Proposal

FOUNDATION COULD BE COSTLY

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — It takes money to raise money. Setting up a public education foundation to enhance student learning will cost about $100,000, according to a proposed budget by Chris Stecklein. Continue reading...

By Brett Bennett Posted: Jan 12, 2011 at 5:23 a.m.

District Experiments With Inclement Weather Texts

Springdale Attempts New Tactics To Keep Parents Informed

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Some cell phones will beep the next time Springdale cancels school because of inclement weather. About 60 people will receive text messages about school closings under a pilot program by the school district’s Transportation Department. Continue reading...

By Brett Bennett Posted: Jan 8, 2011 at 5:38 a.m.

Committee Endorses New Attendance Plan

Changes Affect Seven of Eight East Side Schools

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — A thousand elementary students could change schools next year under a new attendance zone proposal. The plan includes a new attendance zone for a school being built in Sonora and boundary changes for seven elementary schools. Continue reading...

By Brett Bennett Posted: Jan 7, 2011 at 5:23 a.m.

Holiday Break Means Maintenance Work

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Shiny desks and floors await Springdale’s 18,800 students when they return to classes Tuesday. Continue reading...

By Brett Bennett Posted: Jan 3, 2011 at 5:45 a.m.

United Way Campaign Makes Progress

Agency Leaders Look To Keep Level Of Support

Subscriber onlyNORTHWEST ARKANSAS — Vietnamese immigrant Thach Lam learns English through the Literacy Council of Northwest Arkansas. The council is one of 67 nonprofit organizations that receive assistance from United Way of Northwest Arkansas to carry out their charitable work. The agency has raised $3.1 million of its $3.9 million goal for 2011 and says it is on track to collect the entire amount in gifts and pledges before the campaign ends Jan. 26. Continue reading...

By Brett Bennett Posted: Jan 1, 2011 at 5:53 a.m.

Economics Education Necessary

MONEY LESSONS COULD LEAD TO GOOD DECISIONS

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Teaching children to save a dollar could change how they see the world. Continue reading...

By Brett Bennett Posted: Dec 30, 2010 at 5:18 a.m.

Students Experiment With Electric Power

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — As three Southwest Junior High School students watched for traffic, classmate Brandon Jones strapped on a helmet so he could drive around the east parking lot. He turned the key for his motorized cart and the engine responded with a humming noise. He released the brake and took off, circling two laps before stopping. Continue reading...

By Brett Bennett Posted: Dec 25, 2010 at 5:04 a.m.

Travelers Hit The Road

AREA RESIDENTS BOARD BUSES, LOAD CARS FOR CHRISTMAS DESTINATIONS

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — Area residents boarded buses and loaded cars Thursday for road trips to get them to their Christmas destinations. Continue reading...

By Brett Bennett, Joel Walsh Posted: Dec 24, 2010 at 5:51 a.m.

Har-Ber Band To Visit Big Apple

SCHOOL ESTABLISHES NEW TRADITION WITH NEW YORK CITY PLANS

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Hard work raising money, and playing music, will pay off when the Har-Ber High School Band goes to New York City in June. Continue reading...

By Brett Bennett Posted: Dec 23, 2010 at 5:22 a.m.

Tontitown Revenue Outpaces Money Spent

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — The city will end 2010 without a budget shortfall. The Tontitown City Council approved minor revisions to finalize the city’s budget in a special meeting Tuesday. The city will finish the year with $54,680 in the general fund and $24,319 left for street improvements. Continue reading...

By Brett Bennett Posted: Dec 22, 2010 at 5:17 a.m.

Adults Benefit From Youth Center

ABOUT HALF OF FACILITY’S 3,000 PATRONS ARE NOT YOUNG PEOPLE

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — William Lester Harrison's health history includes two heart attacks and multiple operations. Continue reading...

By Brett Bennett Posted: Dec 21, 2010 at 5:17 a.m.

Christmas Card Way To Help Students

Subscriber onlyWASHINGTON COUNTY — Kathy Launder spent a recent afternoon buying Christmas presents at the Springdale Walmart. The family she was shopping for could not afford gifts for their four children. Launder, director of nursing services for the Springdale School District, bought clothes, blankets and other items using community donations. Continue reading...

By Brett Bennett Posted: Dec 19, 2010 at 5:31 a.m.

Attendance Zone Talks Under Way

NEW SCHOOL PROMPTS CHANGES

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — A thousand students may go to different elementary schools next year because of changes to Springdale’s attendance zones. Continue reading...

By Brett Bennett Posted: Dec 16, 2010 at 5:23 a.m.

School Board Talks Election

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Spring or fall should usher in the next election to increase the School District’s property tax rate. Continue reading...

By Brett Bennett Posted: Dec 15, 2010 at 5:28 a.m.

SAFETY CONCERNS: Board To Talk Weather Plan

MEMBERS TO REVIEW POLICY FOR SCHOOL CLOSURE DURING WINTER

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — School administrators will decide by 6 a.m. on days with snowy or icy weather whether to close Springdale schools. Continue reading...

By Brett Bennett Posted: Dec 14, 2010 at 5:16 a.m.

Discussion Starts On Education Foundation Idea

District Needs Larger Fundraising Group

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Some Springdale School District volunteers want to develop a major public education foundation to enhance student learning. Continue reading...

By Brett Bennett Posted: Dec 12, 2010 at 5:30 a.m.

Wellness Center Ready To Open

STATE GRANT PAYS FOR JONES’ CLINIC

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — The Wellness Center at Jones Elementary School plans to start providing medical care to students next week. Continue reading...

By Brett Bennett Posted: Dec 9, 2010 at 5:20 a.m.

Career Programs Set For Springdale

STATE BOARD WILL HEAR REQUEST DEC. 9

Subscriber onlyNORTHWEST ARKANSAS — Free classes in auto repair and other career fields will remain available to high school students under an arrangement to shift those programs from NorthWest Arkansas Community College in Bentonville to Northwest Technical Institute in Springdale. Continue reading...

By Brett Bennett Posted: Dec 5, 2010 at 6:18 a.m.

New Trails Hit Elementary Schools

Is Project Next Big Thing For School Playgrounds?

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Running and leisurely strolls are replacing ball games during Tyson Elementary School’s recess. A new walking trail circles the playground and covers a quarter mile. Many students like to use it during break times, said Valarie Traylor, a Tyson teacher. Continue reading...

By Brett Bennett Posted: Dec 4, 2010 at 5:48 a.m.

Schools To Receive Federal Dollars

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — The Springdale School District will get $3.5 million for salaries this year because of a federal education jobs bill. Continue reading...

By Brett Bennett Posted: Dec 2, 2010 at 5:39 a.m.

Tontitown Residents Offer Ideas

HAR-BER STUDENTS GATHER INPUT FOR SCHOOL PROJECT

Subscriber onlyTONTITOWN — Signs decorated with grapes, a trail system, community center and more parks are some of the amenities that could improve Tontitown, residents said at a town meeting Monday. Continue reading...

By Brett Bennett Posted: Nov 30, 2010 at 5:35 a.m.

Class Creating City Plan

COMMUNITY INPUT MEETING SET

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Har-Ber High School students will provide free planning advice for Tontitown for which the city would otherwise have to pay. Continue reading...

By Brett Bennett Posted: Nov 29, 2010 at 5:37 a.m.

Schools In Transition

Students, Parents Adjust To Change

Subscriber onlyNORTHWEST ARKANSAS — Photographs of the Oakdale Middle School eighth-grade cheerleading team illustrate how an influx of minorities has changed Northwest Arkansas school districts in recent years. Since 2008, each year’s photo shows a team with more Hispanic members than the last. Continue reading...

By Brett Bennett, Caleb Fort Posted: Nov 27, 2010 at 5:21 a.m.

Shoppers Patronize Local Stores

Springdale Business Owners Say Holiday Retail Season Going Fine

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Black Friday started out with little fanfare at Ryan’s Clothing in downtown Springdale, but owner Max Ryan expected business to pick up in the afternoon. Continue reading...

By Brett Bennett Posted: Nov 27, 2010 at 5:16 a.m.

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