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Drive-By Shooting Reported

Subscriber onlySPRINGDALE — Police are investigating a drive-by shooting reported on Braxton Drive on Friday night. Continue reading...

By STAFF REPORT Posted: Feb 5, 2012 at 5:49 a.m.

PEOPLE & PLACES

Subscriber onlyWilliams Marks 98th Birthday Continue reading...

By - STAFF REPORT Posted: Oct 2, 2011 at 4:45 a.m.

Daisy Employees Celebrate Company’s History

Subscriber onlyROGERS — Nearly 100 former Daisy Manufacturing employees gathered Saturday for their 25th annual picnic reunion. This year’s picnic was even more special as the company is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year. The company moved from Plymouth, Mich., to Rogers in 1958. Continue reading...

By Tabatha Hunter Posted: Jun 5, 2011 at 5:57 a.m.

Two Injured After Fire

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — Two men were transported to area hospitals after a garbage truck caught fire at the Copperstone apartment complex Friday. Continue reading...

By Tabatha Hunter, Tracy Neal Posted: Jun 4, 2011 at 5:57 a.m.

Mayor Says Shareholders Week Good For City

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — Julie Burgamy of Anchorage, Alaska, and Tara Musall of Vanderbilt, Mich., shouted gleefully when Mayor Bob McCaslin handed them a small lapel pin adorned with a capital B for Bentonville and welcomed them to the city Thursday. Continue reading...

By Tabatha Hunter Posted: Jun 3, 2011 at 6 a.m.

Shareholders Gain Sense Of History

CASHIER: WALTON’S FAMILY VALUES COMPELLING

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — Penny Larson took time absorbing everything she read as she scanned several interactive displays at the Walmart Visitor Center on Wednesday. Continue reading...

By Tabatha Hunter Posted: Jun 2, 2011 at 5:21 a.m.

Bentonville Restaurants, Hotels Could Soon Need Licenses

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — City restaurants and hotels could soon have to apply for a new license. The Bentonville Advertising and Promotion Commission voted Thursday to research requiring restaurants and hotels to be licensed through the commission. Continue reading...

By Tabatha Hunter Posted: May 28, 2011 at 5:54 a.m.

Group Brings Bags Of Help

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS VOLUNTEERS HELP THOSE AFFECTED BY TORNADOES

Subscriber onlyJOPLIN, Mo. — Tom Hoening nearly fell to his knees in tears as he sifted through debris Wednesday. Not a single wall of his home was left standing after an EF-5 tornado ripped through this Missouri city in nine minutes Sunday night, killing more than 120 people. Continue reading...

By Tabatha Hunter Posted: May 26, 2011 at 5:22 a.m.

Walmart Visitor Center Opens

COMPANY OFFICIALLY OPENS SITE SATURDAY AFTER EXTENSIVE REMODELING

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — Justin and Casey Bowman wore matching blue baseball caps emblazoned with the Walmart spark and slid their hands around a large screen. Continue reading...

By Tabatha Hunter Posted: May 22, 2011 at 5:22 a.m.

Expo Touts Everything Green

Subscriber onlyROGERS — Linda Lloyd of Bella Vista was shaking hands, gathering business cards and chatting with everyone she could at the REALgreen Expo on Friday. Continue reading...

By Tabatha Hunter Posted: May 21, 2011 at 5:39 a.m.

Trail Work Continues In Bentonville

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — Two city walking trails are nearly back to normal after flooding last month forced them to close. Continue reading...

By Tabatha Hunter Posted: May 20, 2011 at 5:51 a.m.

Center Opens Saturday

RENOVATED SPACE FEATURES INTERACTIVE DISPLAYS, 5-10 STORE, CAFE

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — Locally roasted coffee, decadent treats and a wide selection of retro gifts and vintage toys are some of the things that will grab people’s interest when the Walmart Visitor Center opens Saturday. Continue reading...

By Tabatha Hunter Posted: May 19, 2011 at 5:23 a.m.

Association Broke Laws, But No Fines Coming

Subscriber onlyBELLA VISTA — The Bella Vista Property Owners Association broke two state laws when it failed to obtain a license before it performed road maintenance, but won’t be fined for the violation, according to ruling Friday. Continue reading...

By Tabatha Hunter Posted: May 14, 2011 at 5:36 a.m.

Personnel Committee Approves New Position

Bentonville School District To Hire Communications Specialist

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — The new school superintendent will get at least one of the positions he wants to add. The School Board’s Personnel Committee voted Friday to approve adding an executive director of communication to the payroll. Continue reading...

By Tabatha Hunter Posted: May 14, 2011 at 5:36 a.m.

More Than 900 Graduate From NWACC

Subscriber onlyROGERS — Pat Clayton took a few minutes to fuss with her hair, calm her nerves and make sure the square, black hat she wore was in just the right spot. She then made sure her black gown was straight and prepared for a moment she has been waiting the last 30 years for — college graduation. Continue reading...

By Tabatha Hunter Posted: May 13, 2011 at 6 a.m.

United Way Launches Diaper Bank

ABOUT 100,000 PACKS, HUNDREDS OF CASES OF BABY WIPES LINE WAREHOUSE

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — Around 100,000 diapers and hundreds of cases of baby wipes lined the back wall of the United Way of Northwest Arkansas’ Gifts In-Kind Warehouse on Wednesday. Continue reading...

By Tabatha Hunter Posted: May 12, 2011 at 5:26 a.m.

Council Reduces Skateboarding In City

MEMBERS VOTE TO EXPAND AREA WHERE ACTIVITY IS PROHIBITED IN DOWNTOWN

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — The area where skaters are allowed to hone their skills just got a little smaller. Continue reading...

By Tabatha Hunter Posted: May 11, 2011 at 5:27 a.m.

$800 Million Gift

ENDOWMENT FROM WALTON FOUNDATION SECURES CRYSTAL BRIDGES’ FUTURE

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — An $800 million endowment will secure the future of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. Continue reading...

By Tabatha Hunter Posted: May 5, 2011 at 5:31 a.m.

Waltons endow $800M to Crystal Bridges

BENTONVILLE — The future of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art was secured recently with an $800 million endowment fund. Continue reading...

By Tabatha Hunter Posted: May 4, 2011 at 3:04 p.m.

Group Tours Museum

DIRECTOR: OBJECTIVE IS TO TRY TO ENGAGE PEOPLE IN ART

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — When visitors leave Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, they will take with them a multitude of customized gifts in the form of perception and experience. Continue reading...

By Tabatha Hunter Posted: May 4, 2011 at 5:27 a.m.

Visitor Center To Open

NEWLY RENOVATED SPACE FEATURES WORKING 5-10 STORE

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — The renovated Walmart Visitor Center will open later this month. Continue reading...

By Tabatha Hunter Posted: May 2, 2011 at 5:24 a.m.

Runner's Family Makes Her Feel Like A Rock Star

Subscriber onlyROGERS — Jennifer Bryant of Fayetteville felt like a bona fide rock star Saturday. Continue reading...

By Tabatha Hunter Posted: May 1, 2011 at 4:52 a.m.

County Judge Gets Used To Dealing With Bad

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — County Judge Bob Clinard shared his new nickname to those gathered Friday at the Bentonville/Bella Vista Chamber of Commerce’s Governmental Lunch Update. Continue reading...

By Tabatha Hunter Posted: Apr 30, 2011 at 5:49 a.m.

Children’s Shelter Celebrates Opening

Subscriber onlyHIGHFILL — A wave of applause from several hundred people pierced the air Thursday afternoon as a ribbon was cut in front of the new Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter. Continue reading...

By Tabatha Hunter Posted: Apr 29, 2011 at 5:58 a.m.

Fitness Center Closes Suddenly

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — The sudden closing of an area fitness center has some of its customers angry. Equipment was moved out of Fuse Family Fitness at 1400 S.E. Walton Blvd. on Wednesday. The moving continued Thursday. Continue reading...

By Tabatha Hunter Posted: Apr 29, 2011 at 5:44 a.m.

Report: Thomas Arrest Connected To Thornhill

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — A probable cause affidavit filed Wednesday morning details the arrest of a former Centerton councilman. Continue reading...

By Tabatha Hunter Posted: Apr 28, 2011 at 5:37 a.m.

Lake Bella Vista Park, Wishing Springs Trail Closed

DAMAGED AREAS TO BE CLEANED

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — Lisa Pudas of Bentonville, iPhone in hand, took videos of flooded Lake Bella Vista Park on Tuesday to show to her family in Colorado. Continue reading...

By Tabatha Hunter Posted: Apr 27, 2011 at 5:50 a.m.

Downtown Activity Center To Open By Labor Day

ADULT WELLNESS ACTIVITIES WILL BE REWARDING, MAYOR SAYS

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — The Downtown Activity Center will open by Labor Day, providing residents with a place to exercise and host events. Continue reading...

By Tabatha Hunter Posted: Apr 25, 2011 at 5:38 a.m.

Farmer Ready For First Farmers Market Of Season

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — The chicken is cut, bagged and frozen. The eggs are washed, sorted and placed into cartons. Green spinach leaves are ready to be cut and rows of green beans have been planted. Continue reading...

By Tabatha Hunter Posted: Apr 22, 2011 at 5:52 a.m.

City Plans Easter Events At Park

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — More than 20,000 plastic, candy-filled Easter eggs will be hidden around Orchards Park on Saturday. Continue reading...

By Tabatha Hunter Posted: Apr 21, 2011 at 5:43 a.m.

Construction On Track

OFFICIAL SAYS STREET WIDENING PROJECT TO BE COMPLETE IN 2012

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — The widening of Southwest I Street from two to five lanes should be complete by the fall of 2012. Continue reading...

By Tabatha Hunter Posted: Apr 18, 2011 at 5:32 a.m.

Crystal Bridges Hosts Free Lecture Sunday

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — An inside look into the world of art auctions will be on display Sunday. Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art will host a free lecture by Amy Cappellazzo, deputy chairwoman of Christie’s Americas and the international co-head of post-war and contemporary art for Christie’s. Continue reading...

By Tabatha Hunter Posted: Apr 16, 2011 at 5:53 a.m.

Files In Box More Than Personal

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — Benton County Election Commissioner Bill Williams removed employee time cards, resumes and copies of email from the commission offices last week. Continue reading...

By Tabatha Hunter Posted: Apr 15, 2011 at 6:01 a.m.

City Puts $6.2 Million Into Savings

MONEY COMES FROM BENTONVILLE’S NET PROFIT FROM 2010

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — The city will put $6.2 million into savings this morning. Continue reading...

By Tabatha Hunter Posted: Apr 13, 2011 at 5:22 a.m.

Early Findings Show POA Needed License

STATE BOARD SAYS GROUP REQUIRED PERMIT TO PERFORM ROAD WORK

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — The Bella Vista Property Owners Association should have obtained a license before it performed road maintenance in 2010, according to the Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board. Continue reading...

By Tabatha Hunter Posted: Apr 12, 2011 at 5:36 a.m.

Organizers Say Running Festival A Success

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — A gold star adorned with a photo of the Walmart Visitor Center, an American flag and the Arkansas flag is proudly displayed in Jennifer Haile-Seborn’s office. Continue reading...

By Tabatha Hunter Posted: Apr 10, 2011 at 5:48 a.m.

Children’s Shelter Opens April 18

Subscriber onlyHIGHFILL — A toddler’s tiny, green handprint stands out in a sea of hundreds of larger children’s handprints at the Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter. Continue reading...

By Tabatha Hunter Posted: Apr 7, 2011 at 5:58 a.m.

Cave Springs Gets New Police Chief

Subscriber onlyCAVE SPRINGS — The city soon will have a new police chief. Michael Caudill, 45, of Cave Springs accepted the job when Mayor Larry Smith offered it Monday. Continue reading...

By Tabatha Hunter Posted: Apr 6, 2011 at 5:47 a.m.

Running Festival Kicks Off Today

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — Charlene Standridge is one of the more than 1,400 people who will lace up her shoes and run around Bentonville this morning. Continue reading...

By Tabatha Hunter Posted: Apr 2, 2011 at 5:59 a.m.

Thornhill Resigns Seat Again

MAYOR: COUNCIL MEMBER MOVED

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — A Centerton city councilwoman has resigned her seat again. Continue reading...

By Tabatha Hunter Posted: Mar 31, 2011 at 5:25 a.m.

County Auction A Success

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — Small, rectangular sheets of white paper flicked into the air as the fast hum of an auctioneer’s voice asked for higher bids Saturday at the Benton County surplus property auction. Continue reading...

By Tabatha Hunter Posted: Mar 27, 2011 at 6:11 a.m.

Election Commission Gets New Chairman

Miller Calls Move ‘A New Day’

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — Bill Williams stepped down Friday as Benton County Election Commission chairman. “We need new blood in the chairman’s job. I have ideas and I think they’re good ones, but other people have good ideas as well,” Williams said. Continue reading...

By Tabatha Hunter Posted: Mar 26, 2011 at 5:58 a.m.

Soccer Goal Legislation Passes

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — A bill that requires soccer goals in Arkansas to be anchored passed the state House of Representatives on Friday. Continue reading...

By Tabatha Hunter Posted: Mar 26, 2011 at 5:56 a.m.

Trial Nears For Solid Waste Lawsuit

District Urged To Hold Hearings On Fees

Subscriber onlyCENTERTON — The Benton County Solid Waste District could face $340,000 in damages when it goes to court with Roll Off Service next month. Roll Off, a trash hauler, sued the Benton County Solid Waste District and the Boston Mountain Solid Waste District in July claiming state law allowed the districts to charge fees only for the disposal, treatment or other handling of waste by the district. Continue reading...

By Tabatha Hunter Posted: Mar 25, 2011 at 6:02 a.m.

Road-Widening Woes Continue

MAYOR, BUSINESS OWNERS IRKED PROJECT STILL NOT COMPLETED

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — Matt Amato, the owner of Beef O’Brady’s, makes it a point to call the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department. Continue reading...

By Tabatha Hunter Posted: Mar 24, 2011 at 5:18 a.m.

Running Festival On Track For April 2

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — Organizers, with a little more than one week to finish preparation, are focused on making the Bentonville Running Festival something memorable. Continue reading...

By Tabatha Hunter Posted: Mar 23, 2011 at 5:36 a.m.

Soccer Bill Moves Forward

PANEL OKS CHANGES ON BOY’S BIRTHDAY

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — Amendments to Jonathan’s Act passed in committee Monday, the day that would have marked the fourth-grader’s 10th birthday. Continue reading...

By Tabatha Hunter Posted: Mar 22, 2011 at 5:28 a.m.

State Completes Review Of College

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — A five-month state review of NorthWest Arkansas Community College’s payroll concluded Thursday. Mark Scott, the college’s executive director of Public Relations, called the review “comforting” Thursday. Continue reading...

By Tabatha Hunter Posted: Mar 18, 2011 at 6:05 a.m.

Changes In Store For Soccer Bill

Subscriber onlyBENTONVILLE — A bill to regulate soccer goals across the state will undergo several changes before it is voted on by the Arkansas Senate. Sen. Cecile Bledsoe, R-Rogers, previously said the bill would remain unchanged in the Senate after it passed in the Arkansas House of Representatives, 81-7. Nine members didn’t vote. Continue reading...

By Tabatha Hunter Posted: Mar 18, 2011 at 6:03 a.m.

Centerton Selects New Trash Collector

Subscriber onlyCENTERTON — Residents will see a slight increase in trash bills when a new hauler takes over city routes April 1. Continue reading...

By Tabatha Hunter Posted: Mar 17, 2011 at 5:47 a.m.

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