Drive-By Shooting Reported

SPRINGDALE — 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. Share: Email | Twitter | Facebook

Charity Group Announces New Name

ENDEAVOR FOUNDATION TO FOCUS ON MORE ACTIVE ROLE FIXING PROBLEMS IN AREA

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS — Leaders of Northwest Arkansas Community Foundation announced on Tuesday a shorter name and expanded mission for the charitable organization. Continue reading...

By Caleb Fort Posted: Oct 12, 2011 at 5:22 a.m. Share: Email | Twitter | Facebook

School Enrollment Up

ROGERS DISTRICT REPORTS INCREASE OF 1 PERCENT FOR 2011-12

ROGERS — Enrollment for Rogers schools grew by the second-smallest amount in the past decade, but administrators said the additional students still required class sections and additional bus routes. Continue reading...

By Caleb Fort Posted: Oct 5, 2011 at 5:25 a.m. Share: Email | Twitter | Facebook

School Standards Set

COMMON CORE USED IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH SECOND GRADES

Kindergarten, first- and second-grade teachers have spent the first weeks of the school year grappling with what some called the largest shift in curriculum and standards in their careers. Continue reading...

By Caleb Fort, Rose Ann Pearce Posted: Oct 2, 2011 at 5:55 a.m. Share: Email | Twitter | Facebook

$14.7 MILLION: NWACC To Oversee Grant

MONEY AIMED AT IMPROVING CAREER EDUCATION IN STATE

BENTONVILLE — NorthWest Arkansas Community College will be in charge of a $14.7 million federal grant aimed at improving career education throughout the state, college and state officials announced Monday. Continue reading...

By Caleb Fort Posted: Sep 27, 2011 at 5:28 a.m. Share: Email | Twitter | Facebook