Pea Ridge News

Tomorrow Lavern John Bean, 85, of Pea Ridge,Ark., died Wednesday, July 1, 2009.Visitation will be 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 5, at the Sisco Funeral Home Chapel in Pea Ridge.

Photograph courtesy of the Rogers Historical Museum Callahan's Station during its use as the Electric Springs Hotel, Rogers, c.1890. In the 19th century stagecoach inns were as common as filling stations are today.

Bentonville police still don't know the whereabouts of a mother and daughter who have been missing for more than a week.

Bella Vista: A fireworks show is set for dusk July 3 at the Loch Lomond dam.The Bella Vista Patriots will hold a parade at the Sugar Creek Shopping Center on July 4. Preparade entertainment will begin at 10:30 a.m., and the parade will start at 11 a.m. Bentonville: A fireworks show will be held at dusk at Memorial Park on July 4.The fireworks ...

As a part of the "Consume, Conserve and Connect" campaign, the Beaver Water District posted a quiz about the area's water supply on the district's Web site, then invited people to answer a few questions about water.

Think about it: How many times have you turned on the television or gone to a movie and seen a police officer - that is, an actor playing a cop - use his gun? If you're like the average American, probably too many times to count.

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette/BOB COLEMAN Kurt Coughenauer of Tulsa talks with his daughter Kelli as they look out of the visitors center onto the battlefield at Pea Ridge National Military Park.

When police officers pin on a badge, they know there is a possibility they will be involved in a shooting or other extremely violent situation.

Daily Record photograph by Charles Fowler Signs from when the Civil War cave was still a tourist attraction are stored on the property.

The FBI has been asked to look into a false report Friday that a tornado hit Benton County, a claim that was repeated by at least two television stations.

The third annual Festival of Ozark Civil War Heritage Reunion will be held tonight and Saturday.

VAS Ambulance Service Corp. Board members repeatedly rebuffed comments and questions from the public during a meeting Tuesday night.

Two years ago, Benton County and all of its cities agreed to foot half of the bill for the district court judges who hold court here.

A stand-up teller refused to give cash to a would-be bank robber. Grady Ray Truax Jr., 47, of Pea Ridge allegedly attempted to rob Arvest Bank, but was sent away empty handed.

Grady Truax Jr., 47, of Pea Ridge, was arrested Friday in connection with an attempted bank robbery at the west branch of Arvest Bank in Siloam Springs.

Two years ago, Benton County and all of its cities agreed to foot half of the bill for the district court judges who hold court here.

Randy Whitis, 52, was the victim of a one-vehicle motorcycle accident at 6:45 p.m. Monday on Hayden Road north of Pea Ridge.

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Dressed in a blue dress complete with hoop skirt and fringed hat, Sessie dropped by the Rogers Historical Museum on Monday to announce plans for this year's Battle of Pea Ridge Civil War Heritage Festival, hosted by the Pea Ridge National Military Park.

Hundreds of dancers and spectators are expected in Pea Ridge on May 9 for the annual "Rumble." The evening will feature a Branson-style show, starring the Houstonbased Texas Po' Boys, and square dancing and other activities hosted by the Ridge Rockers Square Dance Club.