Bentonville News

“He has already agreed to accept a position with us, but because he is currently employed at another aquarium, we can't yet mention his name”

In August, 2007, an announcement was made concerning plans for an aquarium to be built on property where the Ole Applegate Arts and Crafts Show used to be held. via Herald-Leader

“The original facilities steering committee that formed and proposed building a new school is pretty much done and has split into three subcommittees”

Siloam Springs residents awoke this morning much in the same way that they always do. via Herald Leader

Organizers who want to open a science and technology museum in northwest Arkansas are working to find a site on which they can build the facility. via KTHV-TV

“It's important to have a large contingency fund for that. Our fund is nearly 10 percent, and we feel good about that.”

Everything from renovating old buildings to constructing new ones was discussed Thursday during Northwest Arkansas Community College's Land Use and Facilities Committee meeting. via Herald-Leader

Name of Product: Holiday Times Candleholders Units: About 61,000 Importer: Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark. via WTOL-TV Toledo

It is hard to pass up a free ice cream cone, but it proved the undoing of one Rogers couple. via Herald-Leader

“Earth Month '08. Save money. Live better.”

April 01, 2008 By Barry Janoff Wal-Mart says it is serious about going "green" and encouraging its customers to also do so. via Technology Marketing

“Wal-Mart is pleased that NAD has confirmed that the express claim, 'Wal-Mart Saves the Average Family $2,500 per year,' which was the intended message, was substantiated”

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. needs to change its advertising to avoid suggesting its shoppers save an annual $2,500 per family, the advertising industry's self-regulatory body said in a report today. via The Wichita Eagle

“We need to distract these kids, teach them life skills: How do you say no, when you are wanting to look like your friends?”

Northwest Arkansas police want the community to rise and meet the challenge of street gangs, who they say are enticing children to criminal activity.

'There is no greater force of nature than a community,' said Springdale Police Chief Kathy O'Kelley. 'We must do this, and not out of a position of fear.'

To various degrees, area police are struggling with gangs and their vandalism, crime and intimidation.

For decades, newspaper articles have explored the debate: Do we have gangs here? Read more

“We're exited to contribute to this capital campaign that will support a larger facility and help the program to expand its services to meet area children's needs.”

Representatives from Arvest Banks in Bentonville, Fayetteville, Prairie Grove, Rogers, Siloam Springs and Springdale came together Wednesday to make a joint donation to the Northwest Arkansas Children's ... via Herald-Leader

The parents of five children who were killed in a house fire have been tested for drug use and Bentonville police are working with the prosecutor to determine if any criminal charges are warranted. via KATV Little Rock

“The collection, as far as it's been made known, is superb”

Avid collector, Alice Walton plans major American art museum in Arkansas AP An architect's model of the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art shows the proposed design for the museum in Bentonville, Ark. via MSNBC

A 16-year-old Missouri girl was held in juvenile detention Tuesday, facing a possible charge of killing the newborn baby found in her closet. via Daily India

“We've listened to customers and are pleased that our suppliers are helping us offer Great Value milk from cows that are not treated with rbST.”

Suppliers pledge to provide milk from cows not treated with rbST BENTONVILLE, Ark., March 2008 - Wal-Mart announced today that its Great Value milk is now being sourced exclusively from cows that have not been ... via WebWire

Five children were killed Tuesday morning when their Bentonville, Ark. home went up in flames The girls' parents, who were asleep on the first floor of the two-story home, were blocked by smoke and heat from ... via KWTX

Five children have died in a house fire in Bentonville, Ark., after their parents couldn't get to them. via WCBS

Five children, ages 7 through 13, died early Tuesday morning when their Bentonville home caught on fire. via FOX16.com

Spring is in full effect in the county - and for northwest Arkansas, that means it's storm season once again. via Herald-Leader

“It went pretty good. There were some people actually wanting some lots.”

A judicial lot sale on March 7 in Bentonville paid off for the Bella Vista Property Owners Association. via The Weekly Vista

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