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Prison director explains escape, other problems, to lawmakers
The director of state prisons told lawmakers Tuesday he was "embarrassed" over recent serious incidents in the system, but that they were isolated and not part of a bigger problem.
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Benton County Sheriff's Office narcotics deputies halted what they described as a unique marijuana distribution operation.
Bella Vista: A fireworks show is set for dusk July 3 at the Loch Lomond dam. Admission and parking are free.
Blueberry farm still growing, thriving
It's blueberry season, and once again berry lovers are flocking to Fisher's Blueberries in Gravette for a chance to pick their own fresh berries.
Ark. GOP Senate Candidate Questions 17th Amendment
A Republican lawmaker running for the U.S. Senate in Arkansas says the constitutional amendment allowing U.S. senators to be elected by popular vote should be revisited.
Boys & Girls Club: Taking care of the future
Little voices fill the big space at 655 Heritage Court in Siloam Springs. The Boys and Girls Club of Western Benton County, located on a side road branching off Tulsa Street in Siloam Springs, is a local place where 6 to 18 year olds congregate after school and during the summer.
ANNIVERSARY Winds celebrate 55 years of marriage
Ruth and Anthony Wind Jr., of Siloam Springs, Ark., will celebrate their 55th wedding anniversary on June 26, 2009.
Schools set learning curve in adapting to area's growth
A new school and nearly 3,000 students authenticates the changed demographics within Bella Vista.
Ark. businessman joins GOP field for US Senate
A Searcy businessman says he's seeking the Republican party's nomination to challenge Democratic U.S. Sen.
Hendren: Lawmakers must insist lottery officials get results
The salary for the top official of the new state lottery underscores the need for state lawmakers to insist on top performance from that official and other lottery personnel, said state Sen.
The University of Arkansas-Fort Smith has released the dean's list for the spring 2009 semester, according to Ray Wallace, provost and senior vice chancellor for academic affairs.
Bella Vista: A fireworks show is set for dusk July 3 at the Loch Lomond dam. Admission and parking are free.
Rain and wind - but that's all
For about an hour Friday afternoon, Mother Nature hammered the county with straight-line winds that ripped down power lines and tree limbs, lightning that lit up the darkened skies and torrents of rain that flooded some streets.
'You're out of order' : Tensions build at VAS meeting in Garfield Tuesday night.
VAS Ambulance Service Corp. Board members repeatedly rebuffed comments and questions from the public during a meeting Tuesday night.
Sales-tax restart for Gravette
In an election Tuesday in Gravette in which not many voters came to the polls, a three-fourths-of-a-cent sales tax that had been set to end next month was approved to be restarted in October.
Siloam Springs School District receives share of $1 million from Care Foundation
Siloam Springs School District pre-kindergarten students have been given yet another opportunity to get a jump on early education.
Mammoths roasted in prehistoric barbecue pit
Central Europe's prehistoric people would likely have been amused by today's hand-sized hamburgers and hot dogs, since archaeologists have just uncovered a 29,000 B.C. well-equipped kitchen where roasted gigantic mammoth was one of the last meals served.
$1 million in grants distributed
More than $1 million in grants from the Care Foundation that were announced Tuesday will help fund after-school, summer and pre-kindergarten programs across the region.
Woman's help brings friend peace of mind
Douglas Grant/The Weekly Vista Melissa Williams accepts the keys to a 2002 Dodge Intrepid at Hendren All American Autoplex while her friend, Delores Sadenwasser, watches.
Gravette: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. today at the Ozark Community Hospital of Gravette, 1101 S.W. Jackson.
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