Misty Gittings
Recent Stories
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...
Council Adds Two Positions
Changes To City's Public Arts Policy Ok'd
The City Council added two employee positions as city services grow and approved changes to a public art ordinance during Tuesday’s meeting. 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...
Council To Consider Revisions To Art Ordinance
Public art on the downtown square could be banned if revisions to the city’s public art ordinance are approved by the City Council at tonight’s meeting. Continue reading...
City Encourages Bike, Walk Fridays
Rain couldn’t keep dozens of students off their bikes Friday morning as they showed their enthusiasm for a city initiative encouraging people to ride bikes or walk to their destinations on Friday. Continue reading...
City’s Water Activities Prepare To Open
A layer of snow fell on the concrete surface at Lawrence Plaza last weekend as temperatures dipped into the 30s. Continue reading...
Classical Academy Site Gets OK
The Planning Commission approved a location for Northwest Arkansas Classical Academy after commissioners addressed concerns about its proximity to the Benton County Jail. Continue reading...
Planners To Discuss School Permit
A new charter school opening in the fall will seek a conditional-use permit from the Planning Commission today for its location on Melissa Drive. The commission meets at 5 p.m. at the Community Development Building, 305 S.W. A St. Continue reading...
55 Alcohol Permits Available
June Lottery Will Set Order Of Hearings
More than 70 aspiring liquor store owners will vie for 55 available Benton County permits when hearings begin with the state’s Alcoholic Beverage Control Division in July. Continue reading...
UPDATE: First Friday canceled
First Friday events will go on as planned today despite cold temperatures, organizers said Thursday. Continue reading...
