News
Making the trek
By Jeff Mores Staff Writer // jeffm@nwanews.com
Tonight’s the big night. - Friday, September 5, 2008
Lacy, Laswell will be tried together
By Tracy M. Neal Staff Writer // tracyn@nwanews.com
BENTONVILLE — The two men accused of killing Randall Walker will be tried together. - Friday, September 5, 2008
Unveiling another
From Staff Reports
Bob Workman, executive director of the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, has said on several occasions that the museum already has significantly more artwork in its permanent collection than could possibly fit on the walls of the 25,000 square feet of gallery space under construction in northeast Bentonville. - Friday, September 5, 2008
Committee looks toward new downtown experience
By Eleanor Evans Staff Writer // eleanore@nwanews.com
BENTONVILLE — Just as New York city has Manhattan, New Orleans has The French Quarter, and Little Rock has the River Market District, local leaders want Downtown Bentonville to have spots that are known for their separate identities and experiences. - Friday, September 5, 2008
Basketball tourney to aid Decatur Boosters
By Janelle Jessen Staff Writer // janellej@nwanews.com
DECATUR — A three-onthree basketball tournament to benefit the Decatur Booster Club will be held Sept. 20. - Friday, September 5, 2008
Group ponders larger boundaries for downtown
By Tom Treweek Staff Writer // tomt@nwanews.com
ROGERS — Chattanooga is still in Tennessee. It has not been relocated to Rogers. That will not change. - Friday, September 5, 2008
USGA official advises Bella Vista POA
By Douglas Grant Staff Writer // douglasg@nwanews.com
BELLA VISTA — “Keep ’em on the path.” That’s the short-term recommendation of U.S. Golf Association agronomist Bud White when it comes to the controversy of overseeding versus not overseeding Bella Vista’s golf courses. - Friday, September 5, 2008
Beaver Lake holds flood water at bay
By Tabatha Hunter Staff Writer // tabathah@nwanews.com
ROGERS — Beaver Lake may have dodged a wet bullet from the rains Hurricane Gustav dumped over northwest Arkansas on Wednesday and Thursday. - Friday, September 5, 2008
Contractor chosen for Shewmaker addition
By Jamie Brunk Staff Writer // jamieb@nwanews.com
BENTONVILLE — Northwest Arkansas Community College is a major step closer to constructing its latest building, the Shewmaker Center for Global Business Development. - Friday, September 5, 2008
Poultry meeting planned for Tuesday
Because of the high costs of propane and the issue of heating poultry houses, Poultry Partners, the USDA and Winrock International will host a workshop to address the problem. - Friday, September 5, 2008
Great Strides walk is Saturday
The Northwest Arkansas Great Strides 11th annual walk and second annual car show will be held Saturday at the Bentonville Plaza on Eighth Street across from the Wal-Mart Home Office. Registration will be at 9 a.m., and the walk will begin at 10 a.m. - Friday, September 5, 2008
Benton County Memory Walk is Sept. 13
The Memory Walk will start at 8 a.m. Sept. 13 at Memorial Park in Bentonville. Proceeds will benefit the Alzheimer’s Association. - Friday, September 5, 2008
Arvest, SC Johnson plan cookout
Arvest Bank and SC Johnson will sponsor a cookout lunch to raise funds to help find a cure for mucopolysaccharidoses. - Friday, September 5, 2008
Dance planned in Cassville
The Cassville (Mo.) Senior Citizens Center, at 1111 Fair St., will begin the fall season by hosting a dance from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sept. 13. - Friday, September 5, 2008
Candidates talk roads, transportation
By Gary Lookadoo Staff Writer // garyl@nwanews.com
BENTONVILLE — While answering questions from Chamber of Commerce members, some opposing political candidates found some common ground. - Friday, September 5, 2008
Benton County conventioneer satisfied, considers return
By Gary Lookadoo Staff Writer // garyl@nwanews.com
ST. PAUL, Minn. — For Duane Neal of Bentonville, the Republican National Convention has been satisfying enough that he won’t rule out the possibility of seeking to attend another one four years hence, he said. - Friday, September 5, 2008
POLICE REPORTS
Bella Vista incidents Among incidents reported to the Bella Vista Police Department according to records, were the following: At 12:19 a.m.Wednesday, an ice machine was reported open at Grand Central Station. - Friday, September 5, 2008
Democrats, Republicans get ready for Benton County Fair
By Gary Lookadoo Staff Writer // garyl@nwanews.com
BENTON COUNTY — Both major political parties are busy making sure that people who attend the upcoming Benton County Fair can get all the information about political candidates they need. - Friday, September 5, 2008
Opening strong for new area restaurant
By Jeff Mores Staff Writer // jeffm@nwanews.com
BENTONVILLE — One of Matt Amato’s first jobs was as a cook at the original Beef O’ Brady’s restaurant in Brandon, Fla., and he’s been sold on the concept ever since. So when he decided to bring Beef O’ Brady’s — which has grown to more than 250 locations, primarily in the Southeast — to northwest Arkansas, he was hoping the old adage “If you build it, they will come” would hold true. - Friday, September 5, 2008
It’s mahjong madness
By Tabatha Hunter Staff Writer // tabathah@nwanews.com
ROGERS — Monday mornings and Thursday afternoons mean one thing for a group of senior citizens who attend the Adult Wellness Center here — mahjong. - Friday, September 5, 2008
Gustav’s rains pour down on county
By Tabatha Hunter Staff Writer // tabathah@nwanews.com
BENTON COUNTY — Welcome to Arkansas, Hurricane Gustav. - Thursday, September 4, 2008
Push for zero : Sustainability begins with each individual, including the man behind Wal-Mart’s push to eliminate waste.
By Jeff Mores Staff Writer // jeffm@nwanews.com
BENTONVILLE — Mike Hagood’s title — Wal-Mart senior director of operations development, execution and sustainability — is anything but brief, but that doesn’t bother him. - Thursday, September 4, 2008
‘Gigantic’ announcement expected
By Eleanor Evans Staff Writer // eleanore@nwanews.com
BENTONVILLE — Mum’s the word on what is promised to be a “spectacularly gigantic” announcement for downtown Bentonville. Those who are in on the big secret aren’t revealing anything until the big announcement Sept. 10. - Thursday, September 4, 2008
ORT, NWACC announce partnership
By Jamie Brunk Staff Writer // jamieb@nwanews.com
BENTONVILLE — Northwest Arkansas Community College staff, faculty and students can get a free ride — with Ozark Regional Transit, anyway — according to an announcement made Wednesday. - Thursday, September 4, 2008
Tiger Pride highlights First Friday event
By Eleanor Evans Staff Writer // eleanore@nwanews.com
BENTONVILLE — Downtown Bentonville will be like one big high-school reunion Friday night, when First Friday celebrates Tiger Pride at businesses surrounding the Square. - Thursday, September 4, 2008
Foundation plans annual benefit gala
By Tonya McKiever Staff Writer // tonyam@nwanews.com
ROGERS — Following the Run for a Child event Labor Day, sponsored by the Anderson Children’s Foundation, is the organization’s second annual benefit gala — the Rock Band Gala. - Thursday, September 4, 2008
POLICE REPORTS
Bella Vista incidents Among incidents reported to the Bella Vista Police Department according to records, were the following: At 9:11 a.m. Monday, a brown Yorkie was removed from Ettington Drive and taken to the Bella Vista Animal Shelter. - Thursday, September 4, 2008
Republicans expected Palin to impress
By Gary Lookadoo Staff Writer // garyl@nwanews.com
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Hours before vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin was set to address the Republican National Convention on Wednesday, a Republican delegate from Benton County said he expected Palin’s address to be the highlight of the GOP event. - Thursday, September 4, 2008
Republicans set for meeting in Siloam Springs
By Gary Lookadoo Staff Writer // garyl@nwanews.com
SILOAM SPRINGS — The Benton County Republican Committee will meet in Siloam Springs this month. - Thursday, September 4, 2008
Cherishing Children run in September
The Children’s Advocacy Center of Benton County will host its eighth annual Cherishing Children Challenge 5K run and 1-mile fun walk Sept. 13. - Thursday, September 4, 2008
