Benton County draws an ACE

By Tabatha Hunter Staff Writer // tabathah@nwanews.com

BENTONVILLE — Members of who’s who of Benton County government were out in full force Tuesday as Gov. Mike Beebe presented the county with the Arkansas Community of Excellence Award. - Wednesday, November 19, 2008

A Look at the Collection : Three more Crystal Bridges paintings were announced at a public event Tuesday night.

By Jeff Mores Staff Writer // jeffm@nwanews.com

As Chris Crosman, chief curator of the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, dove into his presentation on the artists and stories behind the pieces of art in the museum’s permanent collection on Tuesday night, a second layer of sounds and conversation quietly moved through the Wal-Mart Community Room at the Bentonville Public Library. - Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Woes plague Maysville fire station

By Tabatha Hunter Staff Writer // tabathah@nwanews.com

MAYSVILLE — The tiny town of Maysville has a problem — a big problem. The town, which is nestled comfortably on the Arkansas-Oklahoma state line, cannot seem to keep firefighters because of their board of directors. - Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Rogers School Board to make millage rollback official

By Lynn Atkins Staff Writer // lynna@nwanews.com

ROGERS — The Rogers School Board will meet within the next few weeks to make a millage rollback official, treasurer Kathy Hanlon said at the board’s regular meeting Tuesday. Although the Quorum Court has not yet provided the official numbers, she believes a rollback of two-tenths or three-tenths of 1 mill will be required. - Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Focus on the Future meets in Decatur

By Janelle Jessen Staff Writer // janellej@nwanews.com

DECATUR — Superintendent LeRoy Ortman met with the newly formed Focus on the Future group Tuesday night to get feedback on possible budget cuts for the Decatur School District next year. - Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Another judge may hear Barrett murder case

By Tracy M. Neal Staff Writer // tracyn@nwanews.com

BENTONVILLE — Roger Dale Barrett is scheduled to be tried for capital murder in March, but there’s a question over which circuit judge will preside over the case. - Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Rogers-Lowell Chamber unveils Vision 2025 plan

By Tom Treweek Staff writer // tomt@nwanews.com

ROGERS — Among the requests for better roadways, public transportation, rejuvenation efforts and additional green spaces, the Vision 2025 process turned up an increased demand for beautification projects throughout the region. - Wednesday, November 19, 2008

POLICE REPORTS

Bella Vista incidents Among incidents reported to the Bella Vista Police Department according to records, were the following: At 7:24 a.m. Nov. 10, an incident of assault and battery was reported on Borlen Lane. - Wednesday, November 19, 2008

CORRECTION

In the story “Target set to open in March” on Tuesday, Crossland Construction was mistakenly identified as project manager. Memphis-based MCDR LLC is managing the construction of the Target store, while Crossland Construction is the site contractor. - Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Lot split for Crystal Bridges trail OK’d

By Eleanor Evans Staff Writer // eleanore@nwanews.com

BENTONVILLE — Walking, biking and sculpture-garden trails will soon connect the downtown area to the site of the future Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. - Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Water Council faces long agenda

By Gary Lookadoo Staff Writer // garyl@nwanews.com

BENTONVILLE — Three speakers will talk about different water-related issues at the next meeting of the Multi-Basin Regional Water Council. - Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Christmas Train on tracks Dec. 6

The Children’s Christmas Train Ride will be Dec. 6 at the Arkansas and Missouri Train Depot on Emma Avenue in Springdale. - Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Workshop presented to Drug Free Rogers-Lowell

By Tonya McKiever Staff Writer // tonyam@nwanews.com

ROGERS — Andrew Treno, Ph.D., of California, presented a seminar to members of the Drug-Free Rogers-Lowell Underage Drinking Prevention Coalition at the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday. - Wednesday, November 19, 2008

GOP women set agenda for 2009

By Gary Lookadoo Staff Writer // garyl@nwanews.com

BENTONVILLE — Republican Women of Bentonville President Sarah Davidson urged members of the GOP club to do all they can to help the party rebound in the future from many defeats in federal and state elections on Nov. 4. - Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Library to celebrate anniversary

The Bentonville Library Foundation will have a reception to celebrate the second anniversary of the Bentonville Public Library. The reception will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at the library, 405 S. Main St. A brief program will be held to thank board members at 6:30 p.m. - Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Target set to open in March

By Jeff Mores Staff Writer // jeffm@nwanews.com

ROGERS — Target Corp.’s red bull’s-eye is hardly a household trademark in Benton County. For years, the nearest Target store has been in Fayetteville, in neighboring Washington County. But the bull’seye has been shining brightly along Interstate 540, in the shadows of the Pinnacle Hills Promenade, for the past couple of weeks. - Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Board discusses survey

By Jamie Smith Staff Writer // jamies@nwanews.com

BENTONVILLE — Three things need to be in place before a bondissue election can be successful, the Bentonville School Board was told Monday. - Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Change coming to Arkansas Legislature

By Gary Lookadoo Staff Writer // garyl@nwanews.com

LOWELL — It’s still being worked out in practice exactly how a proposed constitutional amendment will affect the Arkansas Legislature. But the changes could shorten regular legislative sessions, said state Rep. Eric Harris, R-Springdale. - Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Teachers gather to understand immigration

By Tom Treweek Staff Writer // tomt@nwanews.com

ROGERS — The easiest colors to spot were the red, white and green of the Mexican flag, a small one sitting at each seat, next to books and papers and a map with colors so bright they gave the impression of an elementary-school classroom. - Tuesday, November 18, 2008

School board members share survey plans

By Jamie Smith Staff Writer // jamies@nwanews.com

BENTONVILLE — The first draft of a survey designed to gauge Bentonville School District patrons’ perceptions of the district should be done by January. - Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Town-hall meeting held

By Janelle Jessen Staff Writer // ``janellej@nwanews.com

DECATUR — So far this year, the struggling Decatur School District is under budget, according to financial statements Superintendent LeRoy Ortman presented at Monday’s town-hall meeting. However, the school is still looking at budget cuts for next year. - Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Lawmakers face decisions on education funding

By Gary Lookadoo Staff Writer // garyl@nwanews.com

GRAVETTE — State Sen. - Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Ryan Murphy Casino Night set

By Tonya McKiever Staff Writer // tonyam@nwanews.com

ROGERS — Proceeds from the third annual Ryan Murphy Casino Night and Silent Auction will benefit the Cancer Support Home of Benton County. Murphy, a 1995 graduate of Rogers High School, died in 2004 after a two-year battle with colon cancer. - Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Murder suspect allowed to stay with her daughter

By Tracy M. Neal Staff Writer // tracyn@nwanews.com

BENTONVILLE — A Rogers woman accused of shooting her husband has been released from a Fayetteville psychiatric facility and is now living with her daughter. - Tuesday, November 18, 2008

POLICE REPORTS

Bentonville incidents Among incidents reported to the Bentonville Police Department according to records, were the following: At 7:15 p.m. Nov. 9, a man reported harassment on Churchwell Drive. At 9:28 p.m. Nov. 9, Ester Rios reported suspicious activity at 1210 Rice Road. At 7:23 a.m. Nov. 10, an unidentified caller reported a reckless driver at Exit 86 on Interstate 540. At 8:04 a.m. Nov. 10, John Pierson reported criminal mischief at 2400 N. Walton Blvd. At 9:32 a.m. Nov. 10, Donna (no other name given) reported criminal mischief at Bentonville Medical Associates, 1000 S.E. 13th Court. At 9:47 a.m. Nov. 10, Convair and Douglas reported a stray dog. At 10:23 a.m. Nov. 10, Mark Morgan reported stray dogs at 908 Marcus St. At 11:13 a.m. Nov. 10, Laquetta White reported breaking and entering at 2604 S.E. Fifth St. At 11:14 a.m. Nov. 10, an unidentified caller reported a stray dog at the intersection of Southeast 14th and Crouch streets. At 11:36 a.m. Nov. 10, Blake Welch reported a stray dog at 2901 Northaven - Tuesday, November 18, 2008

CORRECTION

Deputy Paul Martinez was photographed escorting Mitchell Johnson to the courtroom. Martinez was wrongly identified in the Nov. 15 edition of The Daily Record. - Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Course closures discussed at POA Board meeting

By Andra Atteberry Staff Writer // andraa@nwanews.com

BELLA VISTA — About 90 people came to a meeting at 8 a.m. Monday to listen to the Bella Vista Property Owners Association Board discuss possibly closing golf courses, raising golf and other fees and balancing the budget for the coming year. - Tuesday, November 18, 2008

BHS forensics off to strong start

By Jamie Smith Staff Writer // jamies@nwanews.com

BENTONVILLE — If the first meet is any indication, the Bentonville High School forensics team will have a strong season. - Tuesday, November 18, 2008

PERFECT ATTENDANCE

Bellview Elementary First Quarter 2008 - 2009 Perfect Attendance (No Tardies) Bogie Holzkamper, Brayden Zulpo, Manuel Valdizon, C.J. Kilby, Joseph Morales, Sydney Allensworth, Parker Laird,Avery Schmid, Kade Seldomridge, Jackson Wells, Cora Davis, Rachel Chestnut, Cassidy Bennett, Lyric Rodgers, Nicholas Fulton, Nicholas Cordova, Chloe Fulfer, Lewis Epley, Sanjith Muralidharan, Gavin Pitts, Brynn Eide, Sebastian Hernandez, Deven Speer, Karsen Uecker, Joshua Workman, Rebecca Longtin, Geovanny Giron,Taylor Hauser, Matthew McBride,Tanner Strickland, Brandon Bachert, Chloe Benton, Nathan Blackshire, Hannah Campbell, Sophie Davis, Nicole Garcia, Elizabeth Herrera, Karina Duran, Lily Ellis, Jacob Smithpeters, Charlie Arvidson,Aaron Chestnut, Martin Hernandez,Andrew Hrin,Trinity Moore, Henry Noblin, Jonah Bailey, Joel Bouma, Zachary Couture, Karis Miller, Maggie Palmer, William Pender,Abigail Shepard, Sebastian Tobar, Bradley Campbell, Joshua Engle, Maggie Folger, Jackson Gilbreath, Mason Hostetler, Camden Hull, Edd - Tuesday, November 18, 2008

CHRISTMAS PARADES

Avoca Christmas parade The Avoca Christmas parade will be Dec. - Tuesday, November 18, 2008