Bella Vista News

From struggle and challenges, opportunity arises. When Dana Hope, of Bentonville, couldn't find an affordable place to showcase her home-based business, she started a new business - the Best 4 U Shopping Expo. via Rogers Hometown News

A number of visitors will likely tour the Wall of Honor near Lake Bella Vista in the upcoming weeks in observance of Veterans Day. via The Weekly Vista

“My son just got ran over by the school bus”

Bentonville Frank Wiley Reports A Bella Vista boy is hit by school bus A six-year-old Bella Vista boy has four staples in his head, after he was hit by his school bus. via KFSM-TV Fort Smith

" He's alive. He's home. " That's good news for Steven Crain, father of the 6-year-old injured Monday in an accident involving a Bentonville school bus. via Herald-Leader

" Patience, " " Cooperation, " " Courage " and " Self-discipline " are just a few of the titles of new children's books at Bella Vista Library. via Rogers Hometown News

The Arkansas Department of Health is preparing for the 2007-08 flu season by dispensing nearly 250, 000 flu vaccines. via Rogers Hometown News

“I mean, if he had hit the left or right tire, it would have crushed him. He's 6 years old. He weighs 45 pounds. He would have been crushed by the weight of that bus”

A local bus driver has been suspended for hitting a 6-year-old child who was crossing the road, authorities said. via KHOG-TV Fort Smith

The deer was still alive on the road's shoulder. * At 3: 31 p. m. Monday, a barking dog was reported on Duvall Drive. via Herald-Leader

“Imagine building a school every year”

Its members are in the midst of debating whether to ask voters in March for more than $ 200 million in additional taxes to build new schools, upgrade old schools, and fund technology upgrades and maintenance ... via Herald-Leader

If the snow falls fairly early, such as in December, the ground may still be warm, which means it probably won't stick well, said Kirk Allman, street superintendent for the Public Works Division of the Property ... via The Weekly Vista

The association's street department is currently developing snow clearance routes, and needs updated information from residents who receive regular medical treatment, such as chemotherapy, dialysis or oxygen ... via Rogers Hometown News

Who knows how familiar Gov. Mike Beebe is with the recent performance of the Benton County Quorum Court. via The Weekly Vista

Jim Parsons and Bill Crawford, both of Bella Vista, sent letters to Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe, who must appoint someone to fill the vacancy created by the Oct. via Benton County Daily Record

People can sometimes become accustomed to even the most grating background noises - so accustomed that once those ambient sounds are removed, people ... [ MORE ] - TUNED IN - >> Homecoming Friday, October 26 @ ... via Benton County Daily Record

Today, the white chapel building has become a landmark at the intersection of 40 th and Walnut streets. via Herald-Leader

“People like to be able to drink a beer while they eat pizza, so that's what we want to offer the residents of Faulkner County. We think it will be a good fit”

Pizzeria's future depends on club license By RACHEL PARKER DICKERSON Another business has applied for a private club license in Conway, but this time the restaurant may never open if its application is not ... via Log Cabin Democrat

People can sometimes become accustomed to even the most grating background noises - so accustomed that once those ambient sounds are removed, people ... [ MORE ] >> Why Mushroomhead won't be pumpkinheads, too ... via Rogers Hometown News

Third District Representative John Boozman has taken a lot of heat lately for voting against expansion of the State Children's Health Insurance Prog ... [ MORE ] >> More chatter Wednesday, October 10 @ 10:15 am ... via The Weekly Vista

“I do. I feel like I let the pumpkins down”

In a way, Justin Thomas blames himself for what happened. It's a normal reaction to a tragedy, I suppose, but it's something that I can't imagine having to live with ... to replay in your mind over and over ... via Joplin Globe

I'm normally not a fan of celebrities using their fame as a soapbox for expounding political views. via Benton County Daily Record