FREESTANDING BUILDING: Panel OKs Juvenile Facility

COUNTY OFFICIALS LOOK TO DEVELOP MASTER PLAN

BENTONVILLE — Benton County Justices of the Peace voted to pay architects to develop a bid package to build a freestanding Juvenile Justice Center on land adjacent to the Benton County Jail. Read More »

By Tabatha Hunter posted March 17, 2010 at 5:28 a.m.

Coordinator Resigns From Election Commission

BENTONVILLE — Helen Peltier, Benton County’s election coordinator, resigned from her position Friday. Her resignation will take effect on July 9, after the primary and runoff elections. Read More »

By Tabatha Hunter posted March 16, 2010 at 5:23 a.m.

County Hires Emergency Manager

MCGOWEN BRINGS DEPARTMENT BACK TO FULL STAFF

BENTONVILLE — Robert McGowen has been busy learning about Benton County the last three weeks. Read More »

By Tabatha Hunter posted March 16, 2010 at 5:17 a.m.

Quorum Court Faces Changes

BENTONVILLE — The Benton County Quorum Court will lose a combined 36 years of experience at the end of 2010. Read More »

By Tabatha Hunter posted March 14, 2010 at 5:47 a.m.

Candidates Draw For Ballot Position

BENTONVILLE —  Candidates for public office in Benton County found themselves hanging out together Friday night at the Benton County Election Commission. Read More »

By Tabatha Hunter posted March 13, 2010 at 5:17 a.m.

County Center Serves Role

OFFICIAL: AVERAGE 30, 40 RESIDENTS USE PROGRAM WHEN OPEN

BENTONVILLE — Benton County’s convenience center has served almost 600 residents since it opened in November. Read More »

By Tabatha Hunter posted March 12, 2010 at 8:23 a.m.

Douglas Running For Re-Election

BENTONVILLE — Justice of the Peace Dan Douglas of Bentonville announced his campaign for re-election Wednesday. Douglas called his first two years as a Justice of the Peace for District 9 a “learning experience.” Read More »

By Tabatha Hunter posted March 11, 2010 at 5:32 a.m.

Quorum Court Tours Sebastian County Justice Center

BENTONVILLE — Benton County justices of the peace toured the Sebastian County Justice Center on Tuesday. Read More »

By Tabatha Hunter posted March 10, 2010 at 5:49 a.m.

Sheriff’s Barracks Approved

Additional jail space to be constructed by September

Arkansas Jail Standards approved plans for a minimum security barracks in Benton County on Tuesday. Read More »

By Tabatha Hunter posted March 10, 2010 at 5:26 a.m.

JUVENILE JUSTICE CENTER: Officials Seeking Ideas

QUORUM COURT TO TOUR SEBASTIAN COUNTY FACILITY

BENTONVILLE — County Justices of the Peace will tour the Sebastian County Justice Center on Tuesday. Read More »

By Tabatha Hunter posted March 8, 2010 at 5:49 a.m.