Misty Gittings
Recent Stories
Walmart Meetings Grow
EARLY GATHERINGS FEATURED PICNIC ON WALTON’S LAWN
BENTONVILLE — Walmart founder Sam Walton opened the doors of the first Walmart store 50 years ago, but he and his wife, Helen, set another tradition in motion several years later when they opened their home to employees. Continue reading...
Pool Opens Today
SWIMMING LESSONS AVAILABLE
BENTONVILLE — Lifeguards arranged vinyl reclining chairs around sparkling blue water at the Melvin Ford Aquatic Center late last week in anticipation for today’s 1 p.m. opening of the pool. Continue reading...
Fundraiser Benefits Wounded Veterans
BENTONVILLE — More than 100 people sweated their way through a warm morning at Memorial Park on Saturday to raise money for wounded veterans. Continue reading...
Project Would Help Boost Cave Springs
BENTONVILLE — It’s been a good week for Cave Springs. One of the small town’s residents was elected to the state Senate on Tuesday, and the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission announced a potential major development in downtown Cave Springs on Thursday. Continue reading...
Downtown Art Project Showcased Tonight
Jared Ulichnie sat cross-legged Thursday in front of a colorful wall plastered with miniature versions of thousands of drawings created by Bentonville students, pointing out his design to his mother, Erin. Continue reading...
City Eyes Boulevard’s Future
OFFICIALS SEE NORTH WALTON AS ‘ECONOMIC ENGINE’
BENTONVILLE — City officials envision a future for North Walton Boulevard as an “economic engine” to complement the thriving atmosphere around the downtown square, they told more than 50 residents Wednesday night. Continue reading...
Art Exhibit Takes Form
HOTEL SPONSORING SNAIL DISPLAY
BENTONVILLE — An armada of bright, pink snails popped up on the city square on Wednesday afternoon, drawing children newly released for summer vacation onto their squishy backs as their mothers snapped photos. Continue reading...
Chamber Head Resigns
CLIFFORD TAKES HELM AT JONES TRUST
BENTONVILLE — The director of the Bentonville-Bella Vista Chamber of Commerce will step down at the end of June to take the helm of the Jones Trust in Springdale. Continue reading...
Harps Finds Site For Store
SUPERMARKET HELPS REINVIGORATE NORTH WALTON BOULEVARD
BENTONVILLE — The city’s efforts to reinvigorate North Walton Boulevard just got a boost from Harps Food Stores. Continue reading...
Doctors Join Bike To Work Day
At least six doctors at Mercy Medical Center pushed the pedals Friday to celebrate Bike to Work Day. The doctors, part of the Benton County Medical Society Chain Gang, recorded their ride times and distance as part of the national bicycle advocacy campaign. Continue reading...
