News 2008-05-14 Andanh.com

Fantasy Fishing A Reality Tue, 13 May 2008 19:31:06 -0500
ROGERS - If making a lot of money sitting in front of a computer fishing sounds like a fantasy; it is. It's called fantasy fishing.

Inmate Caught Trading Food Tue, 13 May 2008 19:31:12 -0500
ROGERS - A Benton County inmate who filed a complaint he's losing too much weight was caught giving away his food.

Fayetteville Impact Fee Increases Proposed in Phases Tue, 13 May 2008 21:15:43 -0500
FAYETTEVILLE - A five-fold increase in water and sewer impact fees should be spread over three years rather than implemented in one fell swoop, a city councilman said Tuesday.

Springdale Council Delays Billboard Ban Vote Tue, 13 May 2008 21:27:50 -0500
SPRINGDALE - The banning of billboards in the city will wait for another two weeks.

Three Challenge District 13 Justice Of The Peace Incumbent Tue, 13 May 2008 21:15:50 -0500
BENTONVILLE - District 13 Justice of the Peace Kurt Moore faces challengers Jake Naramore, Dustin Craig and Jerry Harris in the Tuesday Republican primary.

Man Arrested In Connection With Attempted Rape, Burglary Tue, 13 May 2008 19:31:51 -0500
SPRINGDALE - Rodney Arlen Pankau, 47, of 514 S. Place in Neosho, Mo., was arrested Monday in connection with felony attempted rape and residential burglary.

Rebuilding Said Unlikely In Tornado-Torn Oklahoma Town Tue, 13 May 2008 19:31:11 -0500
PICHER, Okla. - No government money will be awarded for rebuilding any of the 100 homes leveled by a deadly tornado that tore through one of the nation's most polluted areas, state and federal officials said Tuesday on a tour of the region.

Tree Falls On Moving Car In Bentonville Tue, 13 May 2008 19:31:34 -0500
BENTONVILLE - Part of a tree collapsed on a passing vehicle on Northwest "G" Street in Bentonville on Tuesday.

Panel Approves Renovation Costs Tue, 13 May 2008 22:12:05 -0500
BENTONVILLE - The Benton County Committee of 13 approved about $45,343 to cover construction contracts Thursday that were approved without the Quorum Court's consent.

Springdale Teachers Receive Pay Raise Tue, 13 May 2008 22:12:07 -0500
SPRINGDALE - Teachers in the Springdale School District received a pay raise Tuesday night, albeit a small one percentage-wise.

County Panel OKs Architect, Construction Manager Tue, 13 May 2008 22:12:08 -0500
BENTONVILLE - Benton County's Committee of 13 approved Tuesday a resolution to negotiate a contract for a construction manager and architect to build a juvenile detention center. The committee approved Johnson Troillett Architecture of Holiday Island and Crossland Construction of Rogers to work together to design a center near the jail on 14th Street.

UA Pay Raise Formula Changed Tue, 13 May 2008 21:27:49 -0500
FAYETTEVILLE - Some University of Arkansas employees will be eligible for merit raises, but will not see cost-of-living pay increases next year, university officials said Tuesday evening.

Mayor, Fire Chief To Decide On Church Fireworks Request Tue, 13 May 2008 21:15:35 -0500
ROGERS - A request by a Rogers church for a fireworks display outside of the dates allowed by ordinance will now be decided by the mayor and fire chief.

Bentonville Approves Power Rate Change Tue, 13 May 2008 21:15:36 -0500
BENTONVILLE - A new rate system will affect electric customers differently in Bentonville.

Mayor Receives Informal Agreement Tue, 13 May 2008 21:15:47 -0500
BENTONVILLE - Mayor Bob McCaslin has asked the Hood and Stacy law firm to follow downtown design standards regardless of a recent waiver on sidewalk and landscaping requirements.

Doctor: Woman Should Have Been Admitted Tue, 13 May 2008 19:31:10 -0500
FAYETTEVILLE - Vista Health should have admitted a suicidal woman who later took her life, a psychiatrist testifying for the family told jurors Tuesday.

McNair Middle School Wins Award Tue, 13 May 2008 19:31:19 -0500
FAYETTEVILLE - McNair Middle School was honored as the exemplary middle-level program in Arkansas for 2008 earlier this month, according to information from Alan T. Wilbourn, public information officer for Fayetteville Public Schools.

Judge Sets August Trial For Driver accused In Bus Crash Tue, 13 May 2008 19:31:42 -0500
FORREST CITY - A defense attorney for a bus driver charged in a November crash that killed four people said Tuesday she will challenge an assertion that the man was under the influence of amphetamines at the time.

Judge Orders Community Service For School Bus Driver Tue, 13 May 2008 19:31:45 -0500
A judge on Monday sentenced a former Bentonville school bus driver to 100 hours of community service for leaving the scene of an accident after striking a 6-year-old boy with a bus in November.

'Click It' Campaign Begins Tue, 13 May 2008 19:31:46 -0500
LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas law enforcement officials on Tuesday launched a two-week 'Click It or Ticket' campaign to crack down on drivers who don't wear safety belts.

Kirksey Principal One of Two Statewide Named Master Principal Tue, 13 May 2008 11:05:12 -0500
ROGERS -- The principal of Kirksey Middle School is one of two in the state to be named a Master School Principal by the Arkansas State Board of Education.

Study Projects Spike In Number Of Elderly, Hispanics Tue, 13 May 2008 19:31:32 -0500
LITTLE ROCK - More older Arkansans will reside in the state and Hispanics will be its largest minority in 2020, a study released Tuesday projects.

Halter Says Signature Goal Met For Lottery Initiative Tue, 13 May 2008 19:31:13 -0500
LITTLE ROCK - Lt. Gov. Bill Halter said Tuesday he has collected more than enough signatures to place his proposed constitutional amendment to create a state lottery on the November ballot.

Lawmaker Pledges To Revisit Flextime For Workers Tue, 13 May 2008 21:15:39 -0500
LITTLE ROCK - Allowing state employees who travel long distances to their jobs to work four days a week instead of five would help them with the hardship of skyrocketing gas prices, a state senator said Tuesday.

Democrat: Obama's Popularity Could Affect Arkansas Primary Turnout Tue, 13 May 2008 19:31:31 -0500
LITTLE ROCK - Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama could have an influence on turnout for Arkansas' May 20 primary even though his name will not be on the ballot, the former director of programs for MTV's Rock the Vote said Tuesday.

Judicial Candidate Downplays Stance On Medical Marijuana Tue, 13 May 2008 19:31:00 -0500
LITTLE ROCK - A Pulaski County attorney who is running for circuit judge says her support for legalizing marijuana for medical use has no bearing on her qualifications to serve as a judge.

Governor Announces 30 Appointments Tue, 13 May 2008 19:31:44 -0500
LITTLE ROCK - Gov. Mike Beebe announced the appointment Tuesday of four people from Northwest Arkansas to state boards and commissions.

Public Meetings Tue, 13 May 2008 19:31:24 -0500
Thursday 9 a.m. Fayetteville Subdivision Committee - Room 219, City Administration Building, 113 W. Mountain St.

Greyhounds Outrun Wolves En Route To Class 3A Finals Mon, 12 May 2008 22:56:51 -0500
SEARCY -- Marmaduke will face Harding Academy at 12:30 p.m. Saturday in Baum Stadium in Fayetteville for the 3A state title.

Lady Purple'Dogs Head For Familiar Territory Mon, 12 May 2008 22:56:55 -0500
RUSSELLVILLE -- The Lady Purple'Dogs are headed home, with one more game to play.

North Little Rock Takes Down Bentonville Mon, 12 May 2008 22:56:56 -0500
RUSSELLVILLE -- Through five innings on Monday, Bentonville matched everything North Little Rock did.

McFall Bails Out Fayetteville Mon, 12 May 2008 21:15:48 -0500
NORTH LITTLE ROCK -- For the third straight year, Fayetteville will end the season at the Bulldogs' second Fayetteville home -- Baum Stadium.

Elkins Advances To 3A Title Game Mon, 12 May 2008 21:15:49 -0500
PINE BLUFF --Elkins came back from a two-run deficit in the fifth inning and will head back to the Class 3A state championship game after beating Smackover 9-4 in the state semifinals at Regional Park on Monday.

Back in Track Tue, 13 May 2008 19:38:40 -0500
SPRINGDALE - For the first time in nearly a decade, Springdale played host to an AAU track meet this past weekend at Southwest Junior High.

Clark Leads Naturals Past Tulsa Tue, 13 May 2008 22:13:47 -0500
Fayetteville native Cody Clark went 3-for-3 with a two-run home run to lead Northwest Arkansas past Tulsa 7-4 at Drillers Stadium on Tuesday.

Stonebridge Meadows Hosts Youth Golf Competition Tue, 13 May 2008 19:38:35 -0500
A total of 109 junior golfers between the ages of 7-14 participated in The Golf Channel's Mutual of Omaha Drive Chip and Putt local and regional competitions held last weekend at Fayetteville's Stonebridge Meadows Golf Club.

TRACK: McDonnell Vying For One More SEC Title Tue, 13 May 2008 21:18:05 -0500
FAYETTEVILLE - John McDonnell doesn't want one of those long-winded retirement tours that are often done for legendary coaches and athletes.

Wal-Mart beats Street expectations, offers cautious outlook Tue, 13 May 2008 16:21:06 -0500
The economic downturn partially credited for Wal-Mart's strong first-quarter performance is also cause for a cautious outlook.

AERT Posts Quarterly Loss Tue, 13 May 2008 15:22:32 -0500
Springdale-based Advanced Environmental Recycling Technologies Inc. reported Tuesday it lost $1.4 million in the first quarter of 2008.

XNA Enplanements Continue Growth Tue, 13 May 2008 15:22:33 -0500
April enplanements at the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) totaled 48,323, up 1.4 percent over April 2007 figures.

Clothing Manufacturer Backs Out Tue, 13 May 2008 15:22:35 -0500
FORT SMITH -- American Spiritwear Jackets Inc. has decided not to expand operations into Ozark, which would have employed 40 to 60 workers and occupied a portion of a 75,000 square-foot facility there.

Mother Of All Meet-Ups Sat, 10 May 2008 20:20:16 -0500
Twenty-seven-year-old Katherine Mader sat quietly under the shade of the wooden gazebo in Gulley Park in Fayetteville, holding her sleeping infant and watching her friends play with their children in the sunshine.

Family Scheduled To Receive Medals Honoring Soldier's Valor Sat, 10 May 2008 20:20:15 -0500
HINDSVILLE - Cary Siler, named for actor Cary Grant, embraced his own life's role as big brother.

Youth Excellence Awards Recognize Perseverance Sat, 10 May 2008 20:20:38 -0500
FAYETTEVILLE - Whether battling cancer, overcoming abuse or tutoring others, each of the recipients honored at Tuesday's Youth Excellence Awards was a winner.

Garden Party Benefits Quality Life Associates Sat, 10 May 2008 20:20:08 -0500
FAYETTEVILLE Claire Ironside bopped to the beat of Ultra Suede at Garden Party 2008, a fundraiser for Quality Life Associates in Fayetteville. She spun her wheelchair in circles, a giddy smile on her face.

LifeSource Offers Hand Up Sat, 10 May 2008 20:20:07 -0500
SPRINGDALE - A ministry that began "with a dream and a coffee can" has blossomed into a nonprofit center that serves more than 3,000 families each year.

Event Offers Cultural Insight Sat, 10 May 2008 20:20:00 -0500
ROGERS - To truly learn about another culture, most would have to travel to another country.

Dinner For A Cause Sat, 10 May 2008 20:20:59 -0500
ROGERS - A mother who once battled addiction told a local crowd how critical two safe harbors had been in preparing to embark on a new future.

Alumni Association Presents Senior Honors Sat, 10 May 2008 20:20:05 -0500
FAYETTEVILLE - The Arkansas Alumni Association recognized University of Arkansas seniors Zach Donnell of Miami, Okla., and Jessica Fay of Joplin, Mo., with the 2008 Senior Honor Citation awards during a luncheon Friday with the Alumni Board of Directors at the Janelle Y. Hembree Alumni House.

Teachers Honored For Roles In Students' Lives Sat, 10 May 2008 20:20:11 -0500
Approximately 80 students from Bentonville, Bella Vista and Centerton, all members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, gathered to pay tribute April 16 to the teachers whose work had touched their lives.

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