TOP NEWS STORIES

Senator reveals new plan to halt animal cruelty

State Sen. Sue Madison on Wednesday unveiled the latest draft of her proposal to make first-offense animal cruelty a felony crime and told lawmakers that she’s willing to do “some fine-tuning” if they have suggestions. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Northwest Edition Read Story »

Measuring the impact : Study examines economic boost of Wal-Mart Open

ROGERS — Anyone who commutes past Beaver Lake couldn’t help but notice there were a few fishermen on the water bright and early this morning. Four-hundred fishermen from 37 states and six countries, to be exact. Benton County Daily Record Read Story »

Talking it out : P.G. superintendent remains in place after board meeting

PRAIRIE GROVE — Pete Bennett will remain the school district’s superintendent for the time being. Northwest Arkansas Times Read Story »

FAYETTEVILLE : Memorial honors officers who died in the line of duty

FAYETTEVILLE — Losing a loved one to the bullet of a criminal bonds families to those who still wear a badge. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Northwest Edition Read Story »

No new signs

BELLA VISTA — Many residents consider billboards an eyesore, but the ones peppered along U.S. Highway 71 on the outskirts of the city will remain in place, despite an upcoming proposed sign ordinance prohibiting such structures. Benton County Daily Record Read Story »

FHS celebrates 10 years of da Vinci

Fayetteville High School librarians and art teacher John Remmers celebrated the 10th anniversary of the painting of Leonardo da Vinci by the library entrance Wednesday evening. Northwest Arkansas Times Read Story »

BENTON COUNTY : Conviction upheld despite note of prior drug case

Prosecutors who disclosed in court a Benton County man’s previous drug dealing before he was convicted of methamphetamine charges committed a “harmless error,” the Arkansas Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Northwest Edition Read Story »

Most early voters favor electronic option

BENTON COUNTY — Introduced in the county in recent years, electronic voting machines appear to be popular, at least with most of this year’s early voters, a worker in the Benton County Clerk’s Office said Wednesday. Benton County Daily Record Read Story »

Reps from four Swedish companies prepare to tour Fayetteville

Representatives of four Swedish companies are scheduled to visit Fayetteville in the next 45 days to look at the opportunity of expanding their businesses into the U.S. market. Northwest Arkansas Times Read Story »

TOP SPORTS STORIES

Hogs all business in Starkville series

STARKVILLE, Miss. — Arkansas’ approach for its final SEC series at Mississippi State is simple. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Northwest Edition Read Story »

Mountaineers aim for triple crown

BENTON COUNTY — The Rogers Mounties have been focused on the big goal all year. Benton County Daily Record Read Story »

Home running : Bulldogs track teams race into state outdoor meet in Fayetteville

Though he admits the Rogers boys team and Bentonville or Pine Bluff girls teams are the favorites going in, Fayetteville track coach Drew Yoakum isn’t conceding anything at today’s Class 7A State Outdoor Track Meet at John McDonnell Field. Northwest Arkansas Times Read Story »