Misty Gittings
Recent Stories
Former Chamber Head Arrested
The former head of the Centerton Area Chamber of Commerce was arrested earlier this month after board members accused him of stealing about $18,000 from the chamber and altering board meeting minutes to cover his tracks. Continue reading...
Commission See Collection Increase
A surge in tourism attributed to Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art attracted dozens of restaurants to open in the city over the last three years. Continue reading...
Bomb Squad Brought In
Suspicious Items Found; Removed From Vacant Hotel
The Bentonville Bomb Squad removed suspicious items from a vacant hotel Wednesday morning after a police officer discovered a door to one of the rooms was propped open. Continue reading...
UPDATE: Bomb squad finishes vacant hotel investigation
The Bentonville Bomb Squad responded to a report of a suspicious item at the vacant Travelodge in Bentonville Wednesday morning. Continue reading...
Storm blamed for Springdale death; more severe weather possible Tuesday
Officials say one person was killed in Springdale Monday night when a storm packing winds of nearly 70 mph threw a street sign into the victim's vehicle. Continue reading...
Planners To Consider Rezone Today
The Walmart Supercenter and the Peel Mansion on South Walton Boulevard will go before the Planning Commission with a rezoning request at today’s meeting at 5 p.m. at the Community Development Building. Continue reading...
Habitat For Humanity Gets New Home
Habitat for Humanity of Benton County will get a new home of its own after building more than 68 homes the past two decades. Continue reading...
Rogers Leads In Liquor Permit Requests
Almost half of the liquor store permit requests in Benton County are for Rogers locations, according to the state Alcoholic Beverage Control Division last week. Continue reading...
Eighth Street Project Gears Up
Residents who live along a portion of Eighth Street set for widening should know how the project will effect them by the end of the year. Continue reading...
Discussion Focuses On Medicaid Expansion
Area legislators talked with children and family advocates Tuesday about this year’s legislative session, with much of the discussion focused on Medicaid expansion in the state. Continue reading...
