Half Marathon Draws Praise From Officials, Participants

BENTONVILLE — Cold and windy conditions did little to dampen the Bentonville Half Marathon as 1,450 participants braved chilly weather to help start a Northwest Arkansas’ racing tradition. Read More »

By Vernon Tarver posted March 14, 2010 at 6:01 a.m.

Half Marathon Is Here

More Than 1,400 Expected To Participate Today

BENTONVILLE — Today’s Bentonville Half Marathon has attracted more than 1,400 participants in its first year Read More »

By Vernon Tarver posted March 13, 2010 at 2:12 a.m.

City To Hire Temporary Staffers Again

BENTONVILLE — Temporary employees will be used by Bentonville for the second consecutive year. Read More »

By Vernon Tarver posted March 12, 2010 at 5:38 a.m.

Downtown Project Battles Mother Nature

BENTONVILLE — Work on Northwest Second Street remains close to meeting its May completion date despite numerous weather delays over the past two months. Read More »

By Vernon Tarver posted March 12, 2010 at 5:36 a.m.

Museum Wins Henry Award

BENTONVILLE — The Museum of Native American Artifacts in Bentonville was honored Tuesday with the 2010 Arkansas Heritage Award. Read More »

By Vernon Tarver posted March 11, 2010 at 5:36 a.m.

Library Gets Approval For New Book Drops

BENTONVILLE — New book drop equipment will soon be installed at the Bentonville Public Library after purchasing two conveyors was approved Tuesday. Read More »

By Vernon Tarver posted March 10, 2010 at 5:27 a.m.

Camera Project In Final Stages

BENTONVILLE — A six-year project to install cameras in every Bentonville Police Department patrol vehicle is almost complete. Read More »

By Vernon Tarver posted March 9, 2010 at 5:12 a.m.

Volunteer Numbers On The Rise In Region

MORE NEED, PARTICIPATION IN 2009

BENTONVILLE — Volunteer support in Northwest Arkansas in 2009 appeared to buck a national trend. And for those relying on volunteers in the local communities, going against the trend was a good thing. Read More »

By Vernon Tarver posted March 8, 2010 at 3:33 p.m.

Half Marathon More Than Race

BENTONVILLE — Bentonville Half Marathon organizers expect about 1,200 runners Saturday. The race, though, isn’t the only attraction participants and spectators will experience. Read More »

By Vernon Tarver posted March 8, 2010 at 5:27 a.m.

First Friday Lunch A Hit

BENTONVILLE — Warm weather, sunny skies and a good turnout highlighted the opening of First Friday on the downtown square. Read More »

By Vernon Tarver posted March 6, 2010 at 5:32 a.m.