Northwest Arkansas News

David Glass, former Wal-Mart CEO, dies at 84 BENTONVILLE - David Dayne Glass, who served as President and CEO of Walmart Inc. from 1988 to 2000 when he led the company through extraordinary growth, died Ja... by Associated Press - January 17, 2020

Take the NWA Democrat-Gazette News Quiz Submit your answers for a chance to win two tickets to the upcoming Arkansas-Georgia women's basketball game in Fayetteville. by NWA Democrat-Gazette - January 17, 2020

Owner of Branson duck boat that sank, killing 17, settles final lawsuit The owner of a tourist duck boat that sank in a Missouri lake, killing 17 people, has settled its final pending lawsuit for an undisclosed amount. by HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH Associated Press - January 17, 2020

VIDEO: Protesters speak out against detainment, transfer of Fayetteville man More than 30 people protested this morning outside the Washington County Detention Center to call for the release of a Fayetteville man. by Mary Jordan - January 17, 2020

Two Washington County men arrested in connection with robbery Farmington police say two men were arrested on charges of armed robbery after a juvenile was held at gunpoint during a $100 marijuana deal arranged on Snapchat. by Tom Sissom - January 17, 2020

J.B. Hunt reports 4Q earnings JB Hunt Transport Services Inc. on Friday reported fourth-quarter net income of $144.7 million. by The Associated Press - January 17, 2020

Winter weather advisory extended through noon for parts of north Arkansas A winter weather advisory in northern Arkansas has been extended until noon for several counties. by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - January 17, 2020

LET'S EAT: Puritan, Burton's close Uptown location; plant based cafe, chocolate shop moves in A new 'plant based cafe' has opened in a building formerly occupied by a coffee shop. by NWA Democrat-Gazette - January 17, 2020

Judge in Woods appeal raises fairness question A judge hearing the appeal of former state Sen. Jon Woods' corruption conviction wondered aloud Thursday how the court can weigh the value of evidence that does... by Doug Thompson - January 17, 2020

Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette begins electronic edition trial in Harrison Five days a week, Rick Milburn's dog Mollie fetches two morning newspapers down his 300-foot driveway -- the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and the Harriso... by Bill Bowden - January 17, 2020

Fayetteville residents lend thoughts on arts corridor, parking downtown A slide showing options for another parking deck downtown gained the most attention from participants. by Stacy Ryburn - January 17, 2020

Washington County delays approval of permit for granite business FWashington County justices of the peace expressed support for a proposed granite counter manufacturing facility Thursday, but failed to generate enough votes t... by Tom Sissom - January 17, 2020

Springdale man pleads guilty to shooting man to death A Springdale man pleaded guilty Wednesday to shooting a man to death in 2018. by Ron Wood - January 17, 2020

Board gives Rollins raise, declines to extend contract The School Board agreed this week to give Superintendent Jim Rollins a substantial raise, but also opted not to extend his contract as it usually does this time... by Dave Perozek - January 17, 2020

Ozark Folk Center down but not out, commission told The Ozark Folk Center State Park is losing $2 million a year but can be turned around and will not close, the state Parks and Tourism Commission was told Thursd... by Doug Thompson - January 17, 2020