News
Lindsey wrestles with use for land
By Jeff Mores Staff Writer ! jeffm@nwanews.com
ROGERS — By now, members of the Rogers Planning Commission are very familiar with the approximately 20 acres of property at South First Street and Glendale Lane, directly behind the Sonic restaurant. As owners of the property, Lindsey and Associates is also plenty familiar with the land. - Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Lot-split OK'd for potential future park land
By Eleanor Evans Staff Writer ! eleanore@nwanews.com
BENTONVILLE — Planning commissioners approved a lot split for a parcel of land that may be donated to the city for park use later this year. - Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Bella Vista planners host input meeting
By Gaynell Belloni Staff Writer ! gaynellb@nwanews.com
BELLA VISTA — The first of two citizeninput meetings for the Bella Vista Planning Commission's subdivision ordinance, held Tuesday, had 25 residents in attendance. - Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Charity bingo law may need tweaking, but is working out
By Gary Lookadoo Staff Writer ! garyl@nwanews.com
BELLA VISTA — An amendment to the state constitution that permits groups to sponsor bingo games for charity is a success, even if some of the legislation that implemented the amendment may need to be tweaked, a state legislator said Tuesday. - Wednesday, January 7, 2009
NWACC a finalist for national award
By Jamie Smith Staff Writer ! jamies@nwanews.com
BENTONVILLE — A program being implemented at Northwest Arkansas Community College has earned the college national recognition. - Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Live United Day planned
By Tonya McKiever Staff Writer ! tonyam@nwanews.com
BENTON COUNTY — On Jan. 29, the United Way of Northwest Arkansas will hold its wrap-up /victory celebration following the organization's annual campaign. - Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Surviving Quantico : BCSO Capt. Mike Sydoriak completed FBI training.
By Tracy M. Neal Staff Writer ! tracyn@nwanews.com
BENTONVILLE — Capt. - Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Another new face
By Tom Treweek Staff Writer ! tomt@nwanews.com
ROGERS — If Chief Steve Hamilton is the new heart of the Rogers Police Department, officer Angel Murphy-Pearce is its new face. - Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Norbeck takes 'next step' in case against POA
By Douglas Grant Staff Writer ! douglasg@nwanews.com
BELLA VISTA — Usually, once a judge rules in a case, that's it — it's over. But apparently that is not the case in Roger A. Norbeck v. the Bella Vista Property Owners Association. - Wednesday, January 7, 2009
CORRECTION
Tuesday's story about Crystal Bridges at the Massey's ArtBuzz contained an error. Courtney Callahan is the sales manager of Borders Bookstore, not Crystal Bridges. The deadline for registration on Mr. Shrine'sWorkshop has been extended until Jan. 15. - Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Bluff Dwellers exhibit at museum
Jan. 17 is the last day to view the award-winning exhibit "Discovering the Bluff Dwellers" at the Rogers Historical Museum. - Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Harlem Ambassadors in Rogers
The Rogers Lions Club will host the Harlem Ambassadors Exhibition Basketball Game and Show at 7 p.m. Jan. 23 at the Elmwood Middle School gym, 1610 S. 13th St. - Wednesday, January 7, 2009
GOP Women of Bentonville to meet Thursday
By Gary Lookadoo Staff Writer ! garyl@nwanews.com
BENTONVILLE — The Arkansas Legislature will convene for a regular state legislative session at noon Monday. - Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Film with local roots screens on Thursday
By Jamie Smith Staff Writer ! jamies@nwanews.com
SILOAM SPRINGS — What started out as a one-act play performed in northwest Arkansas is now a feature film that will have a pre-release screening in the area Thursday. - Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Seligman community dance Thursday
A Seligman community dance, sponsored by the Seligman Lions Club, will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Seligman Community Building in Seligman, Mo. - Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Ex-Iraqi general to speak Sunday
Georges Sada, a former general for Saddam Hussein and author who says he moved weapons of mass destruction out of Iraq before the U.S. invasion, will speak at 9:30 a.m. Sunday at the First Church of the Nazarene, 4911 Pleasant Grove Road in Rogers. - Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Finance Committee discusses sales-tax figures for 2008
By Tabatha Hunter Staff Writer ! tabathah@nwanews.com
BENTONVILLE — Benton County will finish out 2008 in the black in terms of sales-tax figures, according to Richard McComas, county comptroller. - Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Dispatchers still work on both sides of border
By Jeff Della Rosa Staff Writer ! jeffd@nwanews.com
BENTON COUNTY — An accident four miles north of West Siloam Springs, Okla., tested the emergency medical services in northeast Oklahoma and the nerve of the West Siloam Springs police chief. - Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Burglary suspect arrested in Bella Vista
By Andra Atteberry Staff Writer ! andraa@nwanews.com
BELLA VISTA — On Monday, Bella Vista police arrested the second of two suspects who were interrupted during an alleged burglary on Nov. 26 by a police officer on patrol. - Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Take a bike : New provision allows employers to reimburse bike-riding commuters
By Jeff Mores Staff Writer ! jeffm@nwanews.com
BENTON COUNTY — For years, companies across the country have been offering gas reimbursement for business-related travel. Many even offer incentives to carpool or use public transit. That's nothing new. - Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Bisbee has first meeting with Quorum Court
By Tabatha Hunter Staff Writer ! tabathah@nwanews.com
BENTONVILLE — Newly elected Benton County Judge Dave Bisbee met with the Quorum Court for the first time Monday night to set up shop for county government. - Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Bella Vista aldermen sworn in
By Gaynell Belloni Staff Writer ! gaynellb@nwanews.com
BELLA VISTA — The first split vote among Bella Vista City Council aldermen highlighted Monday's meeting. - Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Gaming company to pay for ambulance service
By Jeff Della Rosa Staff Writer ! jeffd@nwanews.com
BENTON COUNTY — The gaming and hospitality company that operates Cherokee Casino in West Siloam Springs, Okla., has ensured that emergency medical services will continue in the town and at the casino this year. - Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Advisor Alliance receives honor
Advisor Alliance has been selected by Goldline Research as one of the Most Dependable Wealth Managers of The Southeast United States for 2008. - Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Remodeling set for Collector's Office
By Tabatha Hunter Staff Writer ! tabathah@nwanews.com
BENTONVILLE — The Benton County Tax Collector's Office in the Benton County Administration Building here will be closed Monday for remodeling. - Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Health clinic set to open later this month
By Tabatha Hunter Staff Writer ! tabathah@nwanews.com
SILOAM SPRINGS — If all goes well, the western side of Benton County can expect to have a health clinic by the end of January, said Loy Bailey, county health director. - Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Constable's shooting incident under investigation
By Scott F. Davis Northwest Arkansas Times
WASHINGTON COUNTY — A constable from Greenland raised eyebrows last week when he fired shots at a suspect who was fleeing from police, but the state constitution gives the constable the same type of authority as a sheriff. - Tuesday, January 6, 2009
POLICE REPORTS
Bella Vista incidents Among incidents reported to the Bella Vista Police Department according to records, were the following: At 8:50 a.m. Wednesday, credit-card fraud was reported. - Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Citizens Police Academy offers hands-on experience of BPD
By Eleanor Evans Staff Writer ! eleanore@nwanews.com
BENTONVILLE — Citizens of Bentonville will have a chance to get hands-on experience learning the nuts and bolts of the Bentonville Police Department when it holds a 10-week Citizens Police Academy beginning Jan. 27. - Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Crystal Bridges at the Massey plans upcoming events
From Staff Reports
BENTONVILLE — Upcoming events at Crystal Bridges at the Massey in Bentonville include the following: ArtBuzz After Dark The buzz is on at Crystal Bridges at the Massey, with its ArtBuzz After Dark event, set for 5:30 to 7:30 Friday. Spend an evening in the gallery with Niki Ciccotelli, head of school programs at Crystal Bridges; Courtney Callahan, Crystal Bridges sales manager; and Stephanie King, library adviser at Borders Bookstore, for a different perspective of the mail art on view as part of the current Post-Secret exhibit. Secrets sell — they sell ideas, connections and books, but is it art? A wine and cheese reception will follow the program, and no registration is required. Mr. Shrine's Secret Story Box Workshop Join Eureka Springs artist Ralph Wilson, more commonly known as Mr. Shrine, from 9 a.m. to noon Jan. 17 at Crystal Bridges at the Massey for Mr. Shrine's Secret Story Box Workshop. - Tuesday, January 6, 2009
