Tom Sissom
Recent Stories
Equalization Board Seeks Volunteers
BENTONVILLE — Benton County officials are having difficulty finding volunteers to serve on the Equalization Board, which hears appeals in disputed property value cases. Continue reading...
County To Revive Ambulance Debate
Draft Report Expected Next Week
Benton County’s emergency medical services study could be ready for review next week, justices of the peace were told Thursday night. Continue reading...
County Satisfied With Election Work
BENTONVILLE — Benton County election officials generally were satisfied with the handling of Tuesday’s primary election, although they acknowledged a few glitches as they prepared to move on with the June 12 runoff vote. Continue reading...
Cradduck Wins Bid For Sheriff
BENTONVILLE — Benton County voters chose a new direction Tuesday when a solid majority cast their ballots for Kelley Cradduck in the race for sheriff.
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Officials Promote Road Improvement
Northwest Arkansas Traffic Count Continues Upward Trend
The state’s latest annual report on average daily traffic estimates shows there are more vehicles on the roads in Northwest Arkansas. Continue reading...
Candidates Seek Farm Bureau Boost
BENTONVILLE — With party primary elections set for Tuesday, candidates made one last pitch to voters at a forum put on the Benton County Farm Bureau. Continue reading...
Panel OKs Plant Expansion
CENTERTON SHOOTING RANGE MOVES FORWARD
BENTONVILLE — Benton County planners approved a 205,000-square-foot warehouse expansion Wednesday for the Allens canning plant on Readings Road near Siloam Springs. Continue reading...
County Renovating Old Jail
WORK INCLUDES CREATING OFFICE SPACE, SALLY PORT
BENTONVILLE — The walls came tumbling down at Benton County’s old jail and former juvenile detention center Tuesday, but no one was concerned about a breach of security. Continue reading...
Early Voting ‘Sporadic’
ELECTION OFFICIALS EXPECT INCREASE AS PRIMARY NEARS
BENTONVILLE — Early voting has been uneven with some busy days and some slow ones. But election officials expect the numbers to increase as the May 22 primary election draws closer. Continue reading...
Judicial Candidates Share Life Stories
BENTONVILLE — Candidates for judicial office shared their life stories Thursday as they sought to provide voters a guide to making a choice when they cast their votes May 22. Continue reading...
