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Subscriber onlyWilliams Marks 98th Birthday Continue reading...

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

From Family To Fighters

DAUGHTERS RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT PANCREATIC CANCER

Subscriber onlyNORTHWEST ARKANSAS — Mary Katherine Wilson and Dana Quinn both had parents who battled valiantly against pancreatic cancer and lost. Continue reading...

By Debbie Miller Posted: Aug 31, 2011 at 3:43 a.m.

FEATURE THIS: Editor Bids Fond Farewell

NEW ADVENTURES AWAIT AT COLLEGE

Subscriber onlyNORTHWEST ARKANSAS — Goodbyes are difficult for me. Continue reading...

By Debbie Miller Posted: Aug 31, 2011 at 3:40 a.m.

Event Supports Hydration

KENDRICK FINCHER FOUNDATION GALA RAISES AWARENESS, MONEY

Subscriber only Tyler Davenport loved playing sports. Continue reading...

By Debbie Miller Posted: Aug 28, 2011 at 4:03 a.m.

FINDING SWEET HARMONY

CHORUS MEMBERS DISCOVER FUN, FRIENDSHIP IN TUNES

Subscriber onlyROGERS — It may be the sweltering dog days of August outside, but inside a borrowed choir room at Central United Methodist Church, practice sessions have already transitioned into a distinctly different season. Continue reading...

By Debbie Miller Posted: Aug 21, 2011 at 4:33 a.m.

Volunteers Make Strides For Research

CYSTIC FIBROSIS WALK SLATED SATURDAY

Subscriber onlyA local team in the Arkansas Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s Great Strides walk hopes to make history. Continue reading...

By Debbie Miller Posted: Aug 21, 2011 at 4:33 a.m.

Sendoff Honors State Contest Winner

ASHTON CAMPBELL WILL COMPETE IN MISS AMERICA’S TEEN PAGEANT

Subscriber onlyROGERS — Miss Arkansas’ Outstanding Teen Ashton Campbell was treated to a bon voyage sendoff on Aug. 7 in advance of her journey to the national competition in Orlando, Fla. Continue reading...

By Debbie Miller Posted: Aug 14, 2011 at 4:26 a.m.

Giving Back

SCHOLARSHIP ALUMNI HELP ORGANIZATION THAT HELPED THEM

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — The offerings went far beyond providing money for college. Continue reading...

By Debbie Miller Posted: Aug 10, 2011 at 3:30 a.m.

Laugh For Healing Salutes Humor

NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION RAISES ABOUT $17,500 AT KICKOFF FUNDRAISER

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — For Sheila and Aaron Artt, a kickoff fundraiser honored the memory of their late daughter and saluted the power of a good chuckle. Continue reading...

By Debbie Miller Posted: Jul 31, 2011 at 5:31 a.m.

A Sound Decision

Rogers Little Theater stages classic musical

Subscriber onlyFor Cynthia Bradford, slipping into the leading role in “The Sound of Music” is like returning home after a journey. Continue reading...

By Debbie Miller Posted: Jul 29, 2011 at 5:10 a.m.

Agency Aids Service Members, Families

NEW NONPROFIT GROUP FOCUSED ON PROVIDING SUPPORT

Subscriber onlyJody and Joshua Bergstrom are focused on the mission. Continue reading...

By Debbie Miller Posted: Jul 24, 2011 at 5:17 a.m.

Poolside Party Promotes Event

LUAU OFFERS SNEAK PEEK AT BEACH HOUSE ON THE HILL

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — A laid-back poolside party helped create excitement for an upcoming party with a purpose. Continue reading...

By Debbie Miller Posted: Jul 17, 2011 at 4:28 a.m.

WHAT’S IN A NAME?

ANSWER COMPLICATED WHEN LOCALS SHARE CELEBRITY MONIKERS

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Meeting Robert Duvall was a real disappointment for a hotel clerk in Arizona. Continue reading...

By Debbie Miller Posted: Jul 10, 2011 at 4:01 a.m.

Bar Members Honor Judge’s Service

FINCH LAUDED FOR COMMITMENT TO YOUNG PEOPLE AT RECEPTION AFTER LAST DAY

Subscriber onlyROGERS — Circuit Judge Jay Finch brought dedication and commit ment to his work in juvenile court — “the toughest job in the court house,” said Tom Keith, a former colleague and retired circuit judge Members of the local bar, family and friends celebrated Jay Finch’ service at a reception on June 30. Continue reading...

By Debbie Miller Posted: Jul 10, 2011 at 3:59 a.m.

VYING FOR TOP DOG

CANINES, HUMAN HANDLERS COMPETE FOR STATE TITLE

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — In the Star Trek universe, Zefram Cochrane is a huge name, credited with building humanity’s first warpcapable vessel and launching the flight that led to Earth’s first contact with an alien race (the Vulcans). Continue reading...

By Debbie Miller Posted: Jul 5, 2011 at 1:53 p.m.

Supporters Help Fight Cancer

EVENING OF MAGICAL MOMENTS PUTS ORGANIZATION CLOSER TO $650,000 GOAL

Subscriber onlyROGERS — Hundreds took The Cancer Challenge to heart on June 24 and helped the nonprofit organization work toward its fundraising goal of $650,000. Continue reading...

By Debbie Miller Posted: Jul 5, 2011 at 1:45 p.m.

Ready For A Fight

NURSE BATTLING CANCER SUPPORTS MISSION OF EVENT

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — Laura Mortensen knows about fighting this enemy. Continue reading...

By Debbie Miller Posted: Jun 1, 2011 at 3:29 a.m.

Honored To Serve

WORLD WAR II VETERANS MAKE NEW MEMORIES IN CAPITAL

Subscriber onlyJulius Russell stood before the grave of his son, Walter, seeing for the first time his boy’s resting place, denoted by a simple white marker. In a photograph capturing the moment, Russell salutes the grave as row upon row of similar white headstones fan to his left, to his right and behind him. It’s a powerful reminder of the day, but it’s not as though he’ll need one. Continue reading...

By Debbie Miller Posted: May 29, 2011 at 5:13 a.m.

Baker Stirs Up Sweet Success

FOUR VIE FOR HONORS IN CHALLENGE

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — James McGhee was passionate about cooking even before he was tall enough to reach the kitchen cabinets. On Sunday, his long-standing affinity for all things culinary paid off. Continue reading...

By Debbie Miller Posted: May 25, 2011 at 2:48 a.m.

Inaugural Event Really Takes Off

AVIATOR BALL DRAWS MORE THAN 100 GUESTS, RAISES MORE THAN $6,000 FOR ARKANSAS AIR MUSEUM

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — A firstever Aviator Ball provided guests the chance to step back in time while raising money for the Arkansas Air Museum. Continue reading...

By Debbie Miller Posted: May 22, 2011 at 3:16 a.m.

REMEMBERING THE LOST

SHARE GROUP HOSTS BUTTERFLY RELEASE FOR BEREAVED PARENTS

Subscriber onlyROGERS — Monarch butterflies were seemingly everywhere. One perched precariously on the end of a woman’s index finger. Another enjoyed a soft landing among the leafy green foliage at the labryinth’s edge. Others fluttered inside a net container used to transport them to the release ceremony. Continue reading...

By Debbie Miller Posted: May 18, 2011 at 5:16 a.m.

Scholarship Fund Aids Future Doctor

CORPORATE PARTNERS HEAR ABOUT FORMER RECIPIENT’S JOURNEY TO MEDICAL SCHOOL

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — From the age of 6, Rebecca Aleck dreamed of being a doctor. Continue reading...

By Debbie Miller Posted: May 15, 2011 at 5:35 a.m.

Sequoyah Kiwanians Honor Excellence

29 YOUTH RECEIVE ‘GOOD HEARTS’ AWARDS IN CLUB’S 29TH ANNUAL CEREMONY

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — One award recipient has a physical challenge and has had to learn a new culture through the lens of someone with a disability. Continue reading...

By Debbie Miller Posted: May 15, 2011 at 5:33 a.m.

BASEBALL: Game Aids Food Program

BATTLE OF THE BADGES SLATED FOR MAY 22

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — No matter which team scores the most runs in an upcoming baseball match, children in Northwest Arkansas will be the real winners. Continue reading...

By Debbie Miller Posted: May 11, 2011 at 3:02 a.m.

Nonprofit Center’s Full-Service Cafe Honors Volunteer

Subscriber onlyROGERS — Becky Paneitz told a crowd of community volunteers and leaders that she couldn’t think of a more appropriate name for the full-service cafe inside the Center for Nonprofits at St. Mary’s. Continue reading...

By Debbie Miller Posted: May 8, 2011 at 4:51 a.m.

Chocolate-Themed Event A Sweet Experience

VOCALISTS PROVIDE ENTERTAINMENT

Subscriber onlyROGERS — Sara Williams maneuvered the ice cream scoop, pressing its load of frosty milk chocolate into the thin pistachio cup shell. Continue reading...

By Debbie Miller Posted: May 8, 2011 at 4:50 a.m.

Tiny Houses Yield Big Aid For Charity

PLAYHOUSE PALOOZA EVENT RAISES $58,000

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Pint-sized play venues netted big dollars for a nonprofit agency aimed at helping children. Continue reading...

By Debbie Miller Posted: May 8, 2011 at 4:48 a.m.

Mozart Requiem Closes Out Season

PHILHARMONIC OFFERS SOUND BEGINNING TO EASTER

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — Rainy weather didn’t keep the crowds away from Arkansas Philharmonic Orchestra’s Mozart Requiem on April 23. Continue reading...

By Debbie Miller Posted: May 1, 2011 at 2:51 a.m.

Big Night, Big Hair Add Up To Big Fun

’80S FUNDRAISER WILL AID JONES CENTER PROGRAMS

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Big hair, 1980s music and the chance to bid on stays in farflung destinations like Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, Los Angeles and Santa Fe, N.M., will take center stage Saturday during the second night time fundraiser for The Jones Center. Continue reading...

By Debbie Miller Posted: Apr 24, 2011 at 4:52 a.m.

Lending A Hand

AGENCY WITH SMALL START SHOWS BIG GROWTH IN 35 YEARS

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — Helping Hands started small. Continue reading...

By Debbie Miller Posted: Apr 17, 2011 at 3:18 a.m.

WINE & ROSES: Reynolds House Gala Exceeds Goal

EVENT HELPS CANCER PATIENTS

Subscriber onlyFORT SMITH — Hundreds attended an elegant evening April 9 to help lend support to a nonprofit agency that in turn helps patients battling cancer. Continue reading...

By Debbie Miller Posted: Apr 17, 2011 at 2:57 a.m.

SOUND MESSAGE

FILM PROJECT RECORDS MARSHALLESE TELLING STORY OF JESUS

Subscriber onlyROGERS — Inside a makeshift studio of mattresses turned upright to contain the sound, a handful of Marshallese residents huddled around a single microphone, recording in their native language some background dialogue related to the Last Supper. Continue reading...

By Debbie Miller Posted: Apr 16, 2011 at 4:40 a.m.

Luncheon Celebrates Past, Future

BOARD, STAFF SALUTE PEEL MANSION, COMPTON GARDENS DEVELOPMENT

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — Nelle Haden likened being a docent for Peel Mansion to Forrest Gump’s simile for life. Continue reading...

By Debbie Miller Posted: Apr 10, 2011 at 5:38 a.m.

Words Of Comfort

GRIEVING MOM PENS BOOK ABOUT COPING WITH SON’S DEATH

Subscriber onlyROGERS — Rhonda Fincher started writing letters to her son, Kendrick, on the same day he suffered a heat stroke in 1995 and was taken to Arkansas Children’s Hospital. Continue reading...

By Debbie Miller Posted: Apr 6, 2011 at 2:58 a.m.

Trivial Matters Add Up To Successful Fundraiser

TEAMS BATTLE IT OUT

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Milk from what animal is used to make authentic Italian mozzarella cheese? Continue reading...

By Debbie Miller Posted: Mar 20, 2011 at 4:58 a.m.

Chambers Salute College

APPRECIATION LUNCHEON CELEBRATES SERVICE, LEGACY

Subscriber onlyROGERS — Mark Dillard recalls that like many other nontraditional students, he was terrified when he arrived at NorthWest Arkansas Community College. Continue reading...

By Debbie Miller Posted: Mar 20, 2011 at 4:56 a.m.

Trout Unlimited Snags Successful Fundraiser

25TH ANNUAL BANQUET, AUCTION CATCHES $25,000

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — Bob Still recalls the first organizational meeting for a chapter of Trout Unlimited. Continue reading...

By Debbie Miller Posted: Mar 13, 2011 at 5:13 a.m.

Stepping Out

LOCAL CELEBRITIES TAKE TO THE DANCE FLOOR FOR CHARITY

Subscriber onlyTONTITOWN — Meza Harris steps quickly across the dance floor in tandem with her dance instructor as the first uptempo beats pound over the stereo system. Continue reading...

By Debbie Miller Posted: Mar 6, 2011 at 5:20 a.m.

Gala Something To Squeal About

DIABETES ASSOCIATION’S KISS A PIG EVENT RAISES RECORD-BREAKING $340,000

Subscriber onlyROGERS — A record-breaking crowd turned out Feb. 26 to determine which of eight candidates would have the honor of planting a smooch on a baby pig named Bella. Continue reading...

By Debbie Miller Posted: Mar 6, 2011 at 5:17 a.m.

On Track For Fitness

RUNNING GROUPS GEARED TOWARD PREPARING WOMEN FOR 5K

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — The 2010 Atlanta Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon and 5K marked Teresa French’s first foray into competitive running. But it made a lasting impression. Continue reading...

By Debbie Miller Posted: Feb 23, 2011 at 3:20 a.m.

‘Angels’ Provide Support For Parents, Children

HAVENWOOD IN BENTONVILLE NETS $43,000 AT GALA

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — Shauna Christensen had led a life marked by despair. The single mother had a challenging childhood as the daughter of an alcoholic mom; Christensen herself became a mom while still in her teens. She recounted for a gala audience being homeless and living in her truck, making choices that landed her in trouble with the law and running away from her problems. Continue reading...

By Debbie Miller Posted: Feb 20, 2011 at 5:26 a.m.

Event Salutes Peel, Compton Helpers

FOUNDATION WELCOMES BACK VOLUNTEERS WITH SOCIAL

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — Volunteers and guests dined on breakfast fare and looked out on a wintry landscape, but the talk was about spring and new growth that will usher in the season. Continue reading...

By Debbie Miller Posted: Feb 20, 2011 at 5:23 a.m.

FAITH & POP CULTURE ‘The Grace Card’ Being Played Soon

MOVIE PRODUCED BY BENTONVILLE GRAD OPENS FRIDAY

Subscriber onlyThere’s nothing typical about “The Grace Card,” a movie opening next week across the country. Continue reading...

By Debbie Miller Posted: Feb 19, 2011 at 4:49 a.m.

Hundreds Support Stardom For Youth

WINTER BALL AIDS BOYS & GIRLS CLUB

Subscriber onlyROGERS — It might have been chilly outside the John Q. Hammons Center, but guests inside at the “Be Great, Be a Star” Winter Ball warmed up to the notion of supporting a local nonprofi t agency. Continue reading...

By Debbie Miller Posted: Feb 13, 2011 at 5:13 a.m.

Woman Plans Run To Fight Cancer

ELMORE TRAINS FOR NEW ORLEANS HALF-MARATHON TO ACCOMPLISH GOAL

Subscriber onlyNORTHWEST ARKANSAS — For Alicia Elmore, running in a marathon in New Orleans this weekend isn’t about finishing in a certain place or accomplishing a time goal. Continue reading...

By Debbie Miller Posted: Feb 9, 2011 at 3:15 a.m.

Scrabble Spells Success For Charity

EVENT BENEFITS LITERACY COUNCIL OF BENTON COUNTY

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — Not everyone chose to play by the rules, but none of the other contestants seemed to mind. Call it authorized cheating in the name of charity. Continue reading...

By Debbie Miller Posted: Feb 6, 2011 at 4:42 a.m.

Coalition Launches Tax Help Sites

EARNED INCOME CREDIT CAN AID QUALIFYING FAMILIES

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — United Way of Northwest Arkansas and several other organizations recently kicked off a campaign to raise awareness about free tax preparation locations for low-income fi lers. Continue reading...

By Debbie Miller Posted: Feb 6, 2011 at 4:37 a.m.

Guests Scramble For Answers

SCRABBLE WARS WILL RAISE MONEY FOR LITERACY COUNCIL OF BENTON COUNTY

Subscriber onlyBENTON COUNTY — Teams will test their ability to practice their spelling, to find creative ways to use high-value letters like “Q” and “Z” and to bend a few rules in the name of charity when participants scramble for points in Scrabble Wars. Continue reading...

By Debbie Miller Posted: Jan 23, 2011 at 4:58 a.m.

RELAY FOR LIFE Race Holds Kickoff Event

AREA COMMUNITIES COMBINE RESOURCES INTO SINGLE GATHERING

Subscriber onlyROGERS — Jessica Warburton wasn’t about to allow cancer to control her life. Continue reading...

By Debbie Miller Posted: Jan 23, 2011 at 4:49 a.m.

Test Your Energy Knowledge

QUIZ REVIEWS SOME STEPS FOR RESIDENTS TO SAVE MONEY

Subscriber onlyFAYETTEVILLE — Michele Halsell is hoping area residents will consider pledging to reduce their energy consumption this year. Continue reading...

By Debbie Miller Posted: Jan 19, 2011 at 3:11 a.m.

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