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Northwest Arkansas bears little resemblance to the 1800s, when outlaws hid out in caves. In those days, most of the region's pioneers were trying to eke out a living as farmers. Travel was by foot and horse on rutted dirt roads or tracks through forests. | READ MORE »
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Transplanted fans remain loyal to their teams
Mr. Cinnamon is the only boy allowed in Jan Burgess' recliners on game day. | READ MORE »
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Shop owners bank on personal service
Some local retailers weathering storm
The increase in large retail chains in Northwest Arkansas hasn't kept some independent book and music stores from surviving and even thriving. | READ MORE »
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These four residents agree that Northwest Arkansas has a quality of life that is special. With differing backgrounds and perspectives, they appreciate the area for individual reasons, and each also has opinions on what area residents can do to improve the
Margarita Solorzano and Terri Brooks came to Northwest Arkansas as single mothers looking to improve their lives. | READ MORE »
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Constant evolution hallmark of state's flagship university
FAYETTEVILLE — In a small ceremony on the ground floor of the Graduate Education Building, Sandra Stotsky was honored Jan. 16 as the University of Arkansas' 59th endowed faculty member. | READ MORE »
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Arts thrive in area prized for beauty
Museums, theaters and galleries showcase works of natives, newcomers
A group of artists gathers each Tuesday at the studio that stands north of the Wishing Spring Gallery in Bella Vista to work on paintings, sketches and other projects. | READ MORE »
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Growing diversity creates opportunity for faith dialogues
Geshe Thupten Dorjee, attired in a long maroon-and-yellow robe, draws attention wherever he goes. After all, a Tibetan Buddhist monk is a rarity in Northwest Arkansas. | READ MORE »
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Hispanics facing business obstacles
Concern over law enforcement push has some shutting down operations
In less than two years, Vilma Dominguez has helped more than 85 Hispanics in Northwest Arkansas start up their businesses, learn government policies and strengthen the business community in the region. | READ MORE »
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Hope, motivation help victims move beyond hurricane
SILOAM SPRINGS — Christopher Gray has grown weary of people asking him about Hurricane Katrina. | READ MORE »
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Alternative lessons add touch of class
Parents say home-schooling kids provides custom-made education
For the past 12 years, home-schooling has allowed Dawn Roach to be part of her children's daily lives in a way she couldn't if they were in school all day. | READ MORE »
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Folkore, mysteries intrigue all ages
Myths, legends, lore and ghost stories abound in the state's northwest corner, where some folks have a strong urge to document every shadow seen and every old story told about town or around campus. | READ MORE »
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NW Arkansas ballparks bustling
Baseball on deck from February to September with Hogs, Naturals
SPRINGDALE — Vic Walker suffers from baseball fever, a die-hard whose affliction is marked by permanent evidence. | READ MORE »
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'New urbanism' of walkable mix excites developers
SPRINGDALE — Allen Skank and his family get around quite a bit on foot. It's because of the nature of his home in Har-Ber Meadows. | READ MORE »
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Needs for service outstrip resources at area nonprofits
Area nonprofit agencies are seeing more people who need help but don't always have the resources to serve them. | READ MORE »
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Democrats struggle to defeat established GOP voting trends
Even in the most politically "red" region of Arkansas, there are islands of blue that give Democrats hope for a turnaround. | READ MORE »
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Group striving to retain minority-group members
Alumni from a black fraternity are trying to slow a trend in Northwest Arkansas in which educated minority-group members are leaving the area. | READ MORE »
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Upscale eateries find cordial home in growing region
Several franchises have chosen area for their first outlet in state
Owners of high-end restaurant chains in Northwest Arkansas say location is the key to success. | READ MORE »
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Development puts cemeteries at risk
State archaeologist: Problem is very big
Many who helped build Northwest Arkansas are now 6 feet below its soil. | READ MORE »
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