Local News

Bella Vista Mayor did not disclose traffic light letter (Updated)

Just days before the election that includes a vote on a controversial Walmart development in Bella Vista, questions have been raised about what Bella Vista Mayor Frank Anderson may have known about a critical piece of information related to the development.

Fri, 11/02/2012 - 10:03pm

Crunch time for opposition of ‘wet’ Benton County

BENTONVILLE — Motorists traveling east and west through Centerton on Arkansas 102 get a little bit of advice from the First Baptist Church of Centerton during their commute.

Tue, 10/30/2012 - 11:05am

Hope 2012 provides helping hand

FAYETTEVILLE – The Vietnam-era veteran is retired, but still works.

A 36-year-old man is disabled and can’t get a regular job.

Two single mothers struggle together to meet their children’s needs.

All of them need a little help.

Tue, 10/23/2012 - 8:48pm

UA site of ‘River and Trails’ program office

The Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program of the National Park Service is establishing its first office in the state of Arkansas.

Mon, 10/22/2012 - 3:29pm

Drug Court receives $975,000 federal grant

FAYETTEVILLE – Washington/Madison County Drug Treatment and Diversion Court received a $975,000 federal grant to be paid over the next three years.

Mon, 10/22/2012 - 3:03pm

UAFS plans ‘Oxford’ debate on medical marijuana

The medical marijuana debate will hit Fort Smith on Wednesday (Oct. 24) as University of Arkansas at Fort Smith (UAFS) students lock horns in an Oxford Debate from the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center.

Mon, 10/22/2012 - 9:58am

Four candidates vie for NWACC President

BENTONVILLE — The field of candidates for NorthWest Arkansas Community College’s third president was narrowed to four finalists during a special NWACC Board meeting Friday afternoon (Oct. 19).

Fri, 10/19/2012 - 8:31pm

Homeless Coalition sees plans for Hope Campus

Plans for the Riverview Hope Campus were unveiled on Friday (Oct. 19) at the monthly meeting of the Old Fort Homeless Coalition (OFHC).

Fri, 10/19/2012 - 3:59pm

UA Women’s Giving Circle awards eight grants

Arkansas First Lady Ginger Beebe helped handout more than $100,000 to eight grant winners Thursday (Oct. 18) on the University of Arkansas campus.

Thu, 10/18/2012 - 11:16pm

NWACC to host expanded funeral science program

BENTONVILLE—Two institutions of higher education are joining forces to offer more students access to a funeral science program.

Tue, 10/16/2012 - 6:50pm

Computer access improves at Van Buren library

Lines for the children’s computer area at Van Buren Public Library just grew a little shorter thanks to a concerned parent and some area children intent on improving their learning experience.

Mon, 10/15/2012 - 4:09pm

188th troopers return from ‘airplane work’

Only the 188th Fighter Wing could pry Vicky Allen’s arms away from her son Kyle.

But on Friday (Oct. 12) each of the returning 280 members had missions of their own when the passenger jet landed, bringing the main body home from deployment to Afghanistan.

Fri, 10/12/2012 - 3:16pm