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TOP NEWS STORIES
Wild or farmed, sales increasing for ginseng
KINGSTON — Deep in the hills, growers monitor secret plots of land in a quest to cash in on the Ozarks’ most valuable herb. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Northwest Edition Read Story »
Rain causes trouble for homeowners
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS — Benton County residents may have felt like building an ark lately — considering the more than a dozen inches of rain that has soaked the area the last two months. Benton County Daily Record Read Story »
Bigger numbers to the big house : Benton County sends half as many to prison as Washington County
The 4th Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney John Threet knows his office has been busy prosecuting cases and sending lots of criminals to prison. The numbers prove him right. Northwest Arkansas Times Read Story »
Sunday, May 11, 2008
BENTON COUNTY : 5 battle for shot at judge
Leadership and county finances are the top issues fueling the most competitive race in Benton County’s primary election since 1996. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Northwest Edition Read Story »
NWACC sends nursing graduates to eager employers
ROGERS — Scrubs. White on top. Benton County Daily Record Read Story »
City Plan 2025 in motion
Now that the guiding document is in place, city planners are working to implement the goals outlined in City Plan 2025. Northwest Arkansas Times Read Story »
Service tests sailor’s dedication to earn UA degree
FAYETTEVILLE — Pursuing a master’s degree is stressful enough for most people. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Northwest Edition Read Story »
Talking trash : Officials say education is key to recycling success.
BENTON COUNTY —Recycling has been on the rise since the city began a new curbside recycling program at the beginning of the year. Benton County Daily Record Read Story »
Helder seeks to expand sheriffs’ terms from two to four years
Washington County Sheriff Tim Helder is seeking public support in hopes of extending his term to four years. Northwest Arkansas Times Read Story »
Local News
- Bank’s patrons look for answers - Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Northwest Edition
- Crowded field of candidates compete for coroner position - Benton County Daily Record
- Local moms gather to support true meaning of Mother’s Day - Northwest Arkansas Times
- BENTON COUNTY : District 99 contest far from being dirty fight - Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Northwest Edition
- POLICE REPORTS - Benton County Daily Record
- QUORUM COURT — DISTRICT 2 : Neal running for re-election , challenged by former appointee - Northwest Arkansas Times
- Other days - Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Northwest Edition
- Flooding doesn’t stop disc golfers - Benton County Daily Record
- PRAIRIE GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT : Board meeting expected to feature public comments - Northwest Arkansas Times
- Nurse indicted over medical-supply buys - Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Northwest Edition
- AREA - Benton County Daily Record
- Landfill gives nonprofits a shot at $5,000 - Northwest Arkansas Times
- Ex-worker accused after funds missing - Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Northwest Edition
- The Life Atomic - Benton County Daily Record
- A&M Railroad announces Memorial Day train ride - Northwest Arkansas Times
- NW Arkansas today - Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Northwest Edition
- Students discover happiness of doing good deeds - Benton County Daily Record
- Court Briefs - Northwest Arkansas Times
- Group vows more help for children of inmates - Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Northwest Edition
- CBCO to hold blood drives - Benton County Daily Record
- Arrest Reports - Northwest Arkansas Times
TOP SPORTS STORIES
Tragedy triggers tempest
Trainer Larry Jones’ nononsense attire is normally dominated by an immaculate white cowboy hat. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Northwest Edition Read Story »
Rogers rallies before falling to Catholic
NORTH LITTLE ROCK — Rogers got close, but Little Rock Catholic found a way to win. Benton County Daily Record Read Story »
Out of the way : Lady Bulldogs knock off rust to advance at state
RUSSELLVILLE — Fayetteville’s first playoff win Saturday didn’t go as smoothly as the Lady Bulldogs had hoped. Northwest Arkansas Times Read Story »
Local Sports
- Stiles sitting 2nd with ’06 on mind - Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Northwest Edition
- Smackover holds off Pea Ridge - Benton County Daily Record
- Opportunistic Diamond Hogs take second game from South Carolina - Northwest Arkansas Times
- NASCAR : Wall, boos overcome by Busch - Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Northwest Edition
- Day 3 of Joe Martin Stage Race marred by weather, crashes - Northwest Arkansas Times
- LIKE IT IS : Plenty to love about Hillis despite strange fall - Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Northwest Edition
- Lady Elks roll into semifinals of 3A State Tournament - Northwest Arkansas Times
- DIGEST - Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Northwest Edition
- Luigs named to watch list for 2008 Rimington Trophy - Northwest Arkansas Times
- Off the wire - Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Northwest Edition
- UA’s Chavez named to SEC All-Freshman Team - Northwest Arkansas Times
- COMMENTARY : Where would sports be without mothers? - Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Northwest Edition
- CLASS 3A STATE BASEBALL TOURNAMENT : Wolves power past Genoa, into state semifinals - Northwest Arkansas Times
- Second thoughts - Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Northwest Edition
- Sports Briefs - Northwest Arkansas Times
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Detainees walk into the Washington County Jail courtroom as they are given a hearing Friday in Fayetteville. Washington County is sending more than twice as many people to the Department of Corrections than Benton County. [READ MORE] BROOKE McNEELY / Northwest Arkansas Times 