State Wants Dirt And Gravel Pit Closed

FAYETTEVILLE — The state is seeking to close down dirt and gravel mining operations at a quarry west of Fayetteville operated by a company belonging to local developer John David Lindsey. Read More »

By Ron Wood posted March 9, 2010 at 5:40 a.m.

Killer Says Attorneys Failed Him

FAYETTEVILLE — Convicted murderer Jerry Donald Sykes contends his trial attorneys failed to properly represent him and is asking a judge to overturn his conviction. Read More »

By Ron Wood posted March 9, 2010 at 5:36 a.m.

Down Economy Delays Some Projects

FAYETTEVILLE — A sports complex didn’t get built and a regional park was put on hold because of the down economy in 2009. Read More »

By Ron Wood posted March 7, 2010 at 5:56 a.m.

School Wants Wolfe Suit Dismissed

FAYETTEVILLE — The Fayetteville School District has filed a motion asking a former student’s bullying and sexual harassment lawsuit be dismissed, asserting there’s no evidence to back up his claims. Read More »

By Ron Wood posted March 6, 2010 at 5:47 a.m.

Rogers Group Wants Quarry Ordinance Voided

FAYETTEVILLE — The Rogers Group has asked a federal judge to rule Fayetteville cannot legally declare a rock quarry outside the city a nuisance. Read More »

By Ron Wood posted March 6, 2010 at 5:11 a.m.

West Fork Seeks Dismissal of Suit Over Condemnation

FAYETTEVILLE — West Fork officials want out of a federal lawsuit stemming from the condemnation and razing of two buildings. Read More »

By Ron Wood posted March 6, 2010 at 5:09 a.m.

Springdale Man Acquitted Of Battering Police Officer

FAYETTEVILLE — Johnny Ray Balentine got hit on the head with a flashlight, zapped with an electric stun gun, handcuffed and hauled off to jail after his mother called Springdale police to their home to quell an argument last year. Read More »

By Ron Wood posted March 5, 2010 at 5:57 a.m.

Rotary Moving North

FAYETTEVILLE CLUB LEAVING DOWNTOWN

FAYETTEVILLE — For the first time in more than 20 years, Fayetteville’s downtown Rotary Club won’t be downtown anymore. Read More »

By Ron Wood posted March 3, 2010 at 6:01 a.m.

Filing Period Opens For Primary

COUNTY JUDGE DESCRIBES FIRST DAY AS ‘POLITICAL FESTIVAL OF SORTS’

FAYETTEVILLE — Washington County Judge Marilyn Edwards has always filed to run for office as soon as the filing period opens, it’s a habit that goes back to her days working in the County Clerk’s Office. Read More »

By Ron Wood posted March 2, 2010 at 5:15 a.m.

Sexual Assault Lands Former Rover In Prison

FAYETTEVILLE — A judge Friday sentenced to prison a man who had been employed to patrol University of Arkansas residence halls but who pled guilty to sexually assaulting a drunken student in her dorm. Read More »

By Ron Wood posted February 27, 2010 at 5:08 a.m.