Lake talk : Beaver Lake focus of session

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

BENTONVILLE — The Benton County Planning and Development Department held a special education session Wednesday night in conjunction with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on the daily operations and management of Beaver Lake. - Thursday, August 28, 2008

‘Matchmakers’ : The Arkansas World Trade Center is quietly opening doors to substantial investment opportunities around the globe.

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

ROGERS — The Arkansas World Trade Center. - Thursday, August 28, 2008

Mother of wandering toddlers arrested

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

BELLA VISTA — The mother of two toddlers found walking alone on a busy road in Bella Vista in July was arrested Tuesday in conjunction with that incident and taken to the Benton County Jail. - Thursday, August 28, 2008

Gateway plans set for next step

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

BENTONVILLE — The Bentonville City Council has given the go-ahead for a landscaped gateway to be placed at the intersection of Interstate 540 and Southeast Walton Boulevard. - Thursday, August 28, 2008

Chief deputy prosecutor resigns

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

BENTONVILLE — Benton County Prosecutor Van Stone is searching for a new second in command of the office. - Thursday, August 28, 2008

Mama Fu’s to help out shelter

Mama Fu’s has announced the addition of delivery service with the convenience of online ordering. - Thursday, August 28, 2008

Back to School Bash today

The BHS school spirit organization The Jungle will host a Back to School Bash from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. today between the softball and soccer fields at the Tiger Athletic Complex. - Thursday, August 28, 2008

Special traffic enforcement today

The Bentonville Police Department’s Accident Reduction Unit will conduct special traffic enforcement today. - Thursday, August 28, 2008

School reunion is Saturday

A Gentry High School reunion for ’40s and ’50s graduates and for students attending GHS is set for 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Gentry Masonic Hall on Arkansas Highway 59. - Thursday, August 28, 2008

Blood drive set for Friday

Upcoming Community Blood Center of the Ozarks blood drives include the following : Friday: From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 1400 S.E. Walton Blvd. in Bentonville. - Thursday, August 28, 2008

‘Sweet Home Decatur’

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

DECATUR — Fans will sing “Sweet Home Decatur” at Decatur football games this year. - Thursday, August 28, 2008

Pinnacle Hills Art Festival approaches

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

ROGERS — The streets and walkways of the Pinnacle Hills Promenade will be filled with the creations of more than 100 artists and exhibitors Sept. 5-7. - Thursday, August 28, 2008

Grant spins center’s training program into motion

From Staff Reports

BENTONVILLE — Thanks to grants from six departments of Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the Helen R. Walton Children’s Enrichment Center is holding a $12,000 check. - Thursday, August 28, 2008

Up with the new : New Wal-Mart logo installed in Rogers

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

ROGERS — You’ve seen it on Wal-Mart television and in print advertisements. You’ve seen it on shopping bags and in-store signage. - Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Golf could be go-ahead for Price Coffee property

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

BENTONVILLE — In the months since more than 100 acres of pristine land off Price Coffee Road were deeded to the city of Bentonville by the Advertising and Promotion Commission, the land has remained undeveloped — and its future in question. - Wednesday, August 27, 2008

The hard way : The Rogers City Council passed a solicitation law.

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

ROGERS — A lawsuit against the city forced the City Council to decide between two amendments to its legislation on street-side solicitation. The decision did not come easy. - Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Plaintiff signatures needed for Bella Vista lawsuit

By Gaynell Belloni Staff Writer // gaynellb@nwanews

BELLA VISTA — The annexation lawsuit filed against the city of Bella Vista edged one step closer to resolution at Monday night’s meeting. - Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Haskins named to Rogers School Board

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

ROGERS — The newest member of the Rogers School Board went to work immediately. At a special meeting Monday night, Jennifer Haskins was appointed to fill an empty seat on the board. Early Tuesday morning, Haskins joined the rest of the board on a tour of the schools. - Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Sales-tax revenue for county reported

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

BENTONVILLE — Benton County collected $796,901 in sales-tax revenue for June, a 3.53 percent increase over June 2007, announced Richard McComas, the county comptroller. - Wednesday, August 27, 2008

POLICE REPORTS

Bella Vista incidents Among incidents reported to the Bella Vista Police Department according to records, were the following: At 5:44 a.m. Friday, a yellow Lab with a camouflage collar on Hastings Lane was taken to the Bella Vista Animal Shelter. - Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Quorum Court to meet Thursday

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

BENTONVILLE — The Benton County Quorum Court will meet at 6 p.m. - Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Man charged with rape

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

BENTONVILLE — A Rogers man was formally charged Monday with raping and beating a woman. - Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Policy Committee covers several topics during meeting

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

BENTONVILLE — The Bentonville Board of Education’s Policy Committee met Tuesday to discuss student transfers in and out of the school district; school enrollment for students who do not live with their custodial parents; and the mileage-reimbursement rate for district employees who use their own vehicles to travel on school business. - Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Welcome Back Days planned

Welcome Back Days at Northwest Arkansas Community College will feature 26 businesses and companies today and Thursday. - Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Planning Committee approves new vehicle policy

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

BENTONVILLE — The Benton County Long-Range Planning Committee met Tuesday night to approve the adoption of a county vehicle policy. - Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Convention combines health care, speeches

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

ROGERS — Thurman Metcalf of Rogers continued to focus on some health-care related activities in the convention hall at the Pepsi Center in Denver as the Democratic National Convention marked its second day Tuesday. - Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Run for a Child is Monday

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

ROGERS — The Run for a Child will be held Monday at the Pinnacle Hills Promenade. - Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Defining comprehensive cancer care : Benton County Cancer Center set to break ground in October

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

ROGERS — There was a day, just before the population explosion in northwest Arkansas, when residents knew specialized medical care meant making a trek to Little Rock. - Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Price Coffee land may become golf course

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

BENTONVILLE — More than 100 acres off Price Coffee Road may become home to the city’s first golf course. - Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Code enforcement to become more aggressive

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

BENTONVILLE — Tall grass and inoperable vehicles in Bentonville will soon be enforced through a more streamlined process. - Tuesday, August 26, 2008