Beaver Lake ready for big weekend: Benton County Jail inmate Coy Haddock picked up debris along the shoreline of a campsite at Hickory Creek Park in Benton County on Friday. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is using the extra labor force to get the park ready for Memorial Day weekend. [READ MORE] CHARLES FOWLER / Benton County Daily Record
Today's News Stories
- Touchdown! : Officials: One tornado hit county
- NW Medical celebrates five years in new facility
- Beaver Lake ready for big weekend
- 5 Republicans vying for top post in county
- Bentonville council considers increasing electric rates
- Police arrest nearly naked man at Oakdale Junior High
- Hit-and-run bus driver gets community service
- Felony arson case against Bentonville man dismissed
- Charity game tonight
- Slew of campaign signs come with varied rules
- Helen R. Walton Children’s Enrichment Center volunteers receive awards
- Gentry Freedom Fest set
- Masonic Lodge plans dinner
- May 31 last day to assess
- Highlands Church plans flea market
- Senate looking at ways to cut gas costs
- Centerton court fines, fees can now be paid online
- Analysis breakfast set for June 4
- Guided study helps reduce F’s
- History professor to address Democratic Women May 19
- Several graduations planned this month
Today's Sports Stories
- Breakthrough eludes Bentonville : For third time in four years, Lady Tigers lose in state softball semifinals
- Mounties coach: team overachieved
- Guest Column : Setting a nonconference football schedule not always easy
- AREA SPORTS /RECREATION CALENDAR
- SSHS names title-winning coach to lead softball team
- Rogers Baseball Camp
Recent Featured Stories
Setting the standard : Design standards intended to enhance quality, eliminate inconsistencies
BENTONVILLE — Kalene Griffith, president of the Bentonville Convention and Visitors Bureau, was on business in Mansfield, Texas, last month and was impressed with what she saw. — Thursday, May 8, 2008
Awaiting ‘The Donald’ : Trump to speak at Economics Arkansas event
ROGERS — When Economics Arkansas set out to find a high-profile personality to serve as keynote speaker at one of its largest annual fundraisers, the organization decided to shoot for the sky. And in doing so, the nonprofit netted The Donald. — Wednesday, May 7, 2008
National Weather Service rules out tornado
BENTON COUNTY — Many people in Benton County who sifted through debris and downed trees early Friday morning expected the National Weather Service to confirm that at least one tornado had touched down. But after visiting the area, experts remain convinced that straightline winds were to blame. — Tuesday, May 6, 2008
WHATEVER HAPPENED TO ... CENTERTON’S NEW POST OFFICE : City’s post office needs soon to be remedied
CENTERTON — People in the fastgrowing city of Centerton have been feeling the need for a larger post office facility for years. Indeed, some were eagerly anticipating the start of development at the planned site of a new post office facility — it is now to be at 100 Monroe St. — for all of the 21st century. — Monday, May 5, 2008
Blue Plate Cafe out, several others in
BENTON COUNTY — Anyone attempting to pop in for a home-style meal at the Blue Plate Cafe found the lights out, doors locked and a notice posted on the front door. — Thursday, May 1, 2008
Goodbye Goody’s : Frisco Station Mall is attempting to recruit a replacement for one of its departing mall anchors
ROGERS — Bill and Betty Cunningham, both retired Rogers residents, can tell you exactly how many steps it takes to get from one end of the Frisco Station Mall to the other. For years, they and plenty of others have been walking laps around the indoor portion of the mall for exercise. But in less than two months, they know things are going to get a little darker on the east end of their walk. — Wednesday, April 30, 2008