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Greenland Council Wants Mayor To Resign Mon, 9 Jun 2008 21:38:43 -0500
GREENLAND -- Mayor John Gray refused an appeal from the Greenland City Council to resign during the council meeting Monday night.

School District Settles With Superintendent Mon, 9 Jun 2008 21:55:41 -0500
PRAIRIE GROVE -- A settlement agreement between the Prairie Grove School District and Superintendent Pete Bennett shows Bennett will receive $172,731 for resigning his post two years before his contract expires.

Bella Vista Planners Pass Sign Ordinance Mon, 9 Jun 2008 21:33:44 -0500
BELLA VISTA -- Bella Vista planning commissioners approved a sign ordinance Monday night, sending it on for City Council approval.

Rogers Police Suspend Sergeant Mon, 9 Jun 2008 19:29:57 -0500
ROGERS -- A Rogers police sergeant has been suspended for 10 days from his job for off-duty actions that included interfering in a traffic-stop investigation in Fayetteville.

Planners Approve Walker Park Neighborhood Concept Mon, 9 Jun 2008 20:00:38 -0500
FAYETTEVILLE -- A master plan for the Walker Park neighborhood received unanimous approval Monday from the Fayetteville Planning Commission.

Three Arrested In Alcohol Sting Mon, 9 Jun 2008 19:29:56 -0500
SPRINGDALE -- Police arrested three people last week for illegally selling alcohol to minors, according to a police report.

Caregiver Accused In Deaf Man's Abuse Mon, 9 Jun 2008 19:30:00 -0500
A Siloam Springs caregiver charged with abusing a deaf and mute man appeared in Benton County Circuit Court on Monday.

Farmington Police: Businesses Burglarized Mon, 9 Jun 2008 19:05:26 -0500
FARMINGTON -- Eight businesses on or near Highway 62 were burglarized early Saturday morning, police said.

Johnson Requests Mental Exam Mon, 9 Jun 2008 19:30:03 -0500
A mental exam was ordered Monday for Mitchell Scott Johnson, 23, the convicted Jonesboro school shooter who is charged with theft by receiving, financial identity fraud and possessing marijuana.

Bella Vista Man In Line For Southern Baptist Leadership Mon, 9 Jun 2008 19:30:02 -0500
Avery Willis of Bella Vista is one of six church leaders who is expected to be nominated for president of the Southern Baptist Convention at the annual meeting in Indianapolis today.

Bentonville Council Tours Parks Mon, 9 Jun 2008 21:38:44 -0500
BENTONVILLE -- Improving parks is a quality of life issue, said Randy Mattingly, the Bentonville park department secretary.

Anderson To Lead College At The Crossings Mon, 9 Jun 2008 19:05:29 -0500
BENTONVILLE -- Jean Anderson has been appointed executive director for College At The Crossings in Bella Vista and will assume her new responsibilities effective July 1.

Primary Runoffs, Millage Votes Today Mon, 9 Jun 2008 19:05:27 -0500
Voters go to the polls today for primary election runoffs to decide the Republican nominees for Benton County judge, District 13 justice of the peace and coroner.

Benton County Precincts And Polling Places Mon, 9 Jun 2008 19:05:32 -0500
The following are precincts and polling locations for the primary Republican runoff election today in Benton County. Voters in Siloam Springs School District and the Northeast Benton County Fire Department will have separate issues in addition to the runoff. Voters may be asked for photo identification at the polls. Voters unsure of their precinct should call the Benton County clerk's office at 271-1013. Polls will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Millage Votes, Primary Runoffs Today Mon, 9 Jun 2008 19:05:30 -0500
Greenland School District residents will vote today on a 2.6 mill increase.

Beaver Lake Aviation Details Plans Mon, 9 Jun 2008 20:35:08 -0500
ROGERS -- The company that fuels and flies about 19 airplanes for Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is planning for future fuel needs by presenting plans for four fuel tanks that hold 20,000 gallons each.

State Board Spurns Haas Hall Proposals Mon, 9 Jun 2008 20:00:37 -0500
Haas Hall Academy's bid to move to Fayetteville was rejected Monday by the state Board of Education but the school's founder vowed to return next month in an effort to change the board's mind.

Public Meetings Mon, 9 Jun 2008 19:05:31 -0500
June 10, 2008 Today 3:30 p.m. Benton County Finance Committee -- County Administration Building, 215 E. Central Ave., Bentonville

Board OKs Educator Ethics Code Mon, 9 Jun 2008 19:29:58 -0500
LITTLE ROCK -- The state Board of Education on Monday unanimously approved a code of ethics for Arkansas educators.

Ballot Proposals Falling Short Of Signatures Mon, 9 Jun 2008 19:29:59 -0500
LITTLE ROCK -- With less than a month to go, supporters of ballot measures are trying to stay positive about their chances of gathering the tens of thousands of valid voter signatures they need in time to qualify for the November general election.

House Marks Centennial Of Ozark National Forest Mon, 9 Jun 2008 19:05:25 -0500
WASHINGTON -- The House on Monday adopted a resolution to recognize the 100th anniversary of the Ozark National Forest.

Hooten's Unveils New Magazine Mon, 9 Jun 2008 20:42:50 -0500
HEBER SPRINGS -- Just because Bobby Petrino is this year's coverboy for Hooten's Arkansas Football doesn't mean the magazine felt pressure to lay high praise on the new Razorbacks coach's team.

LPGA Notebook Mon, 9 Jun 2008 20:41:36 -0500
SPRINGDALE -- An LPGA Tour rookie fighting for her first regular victory and major championship victory at the same time, Yani Tseng already had conquered the more difficult task Sunday.

Naturals Lose Again At Tulsa Mon, 9 Jun 2008 22:04:40 -0500
Tulsa continue is onslaught with the bats in beating Northwest Arkansas 12-3 in a Texas League laugher in Drillers Stadium on Monday night.

Tyson Foods Promotes Leatherby Mon, 9 Jun 2008 18:06:02 -0500
Tyson Foods search for a new chief financial officer took less than a month as the Springdale meat giant promoted Dennis Leatherby to replace Wade Miquelon, who accepted a similar post at Walgreens.

Obama Response Tepid Mon, 9 Jun 2008 18:50:27 -0500
Once again, Arkansas Democratic politicians find themselves burdened with a presidential nominee they'd prefer not come near them.

Annals of corporate welfare Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:22:55 -0600

The Jefferson County Quorum Court has voted to ask voters at a special election Aug. 12 to approve a 10-year half-cent sales tax to produce an estimated $4.5 million to spend on worker training and economic development grants (read handouts to potential businesses.)

It wasn't bad enough when states began competing to see who could give away the most to lure businesses. Now the cities and counties are at it.

In the end, of course, any business will accept this money and gratefully credit the far-thinking local leaders for providing the gratuity. But their decisions will still be guided in the main by available workforce, raw materials where needed, water (if it hasn't already been drained by a greedy industry), transportation, work ethic, state business climate, etc.

An appointed board will dole out the money if voters approve -- I hope in sunshine. I understand Jefferson County's desperation. I think it's worth examining the conditions that contributed to its condition, however. No fair assessment would put a lack of corporate welfare money at the top of the list.

Hageeeeeeeee! Mon, 09 Jun 2008 18:47:28 -0600
If any Democrats are actually thinking about following through on their threats to "sit this one out" or vote for McBush in November they might enjoy Lee Child's latest novel in his Jack Reacher series. It's titled Nothing to Lose, appropriate indeed for those who are having trouble switching their support behind the party's nominee.

The book should sober up those who haven't given a lot of thought to McCain's war fever or his (now-disavowed) support from the fat tub of guts from San Antonio.

The book's not haute literature but it makes for a nice -- if sobering -- summertime read.

I-40 revisited Fri, 06 Jun 2008 21:08:24 -0600

This one somehow slid under our radar: Bob Dylan (above, perhaps about to accept his Pulitzer Prize) is returning to Little Rock, this time at the Riverfest Amphitheater on August 26. According to his website, tickets go on sale June 21, with a pre-sale starting June 16. No Willie Nelson on this one apparently -- there are no openers listed.

Dylan's latest, Modern Times, is well worth a listen if you haven't heard it. His live shows can be hit or miss -- when I saw him at a county fair a few years back he couldn't quite remember all the words -- but he mixes up his arrangements and keeps things interesting. Plus with such a huge back catalog to draw from you never know what he'll play next. Mark your calendars.

Coming soon Fri, 06 Jun 2008 15:38:46 -0600

Friday To-Do: San Antokyo CD release Fri, 06 Jun 2008 11:36:24 -0600

SAN ANTOKYO
10 p.m., White Water Tavern. $8.

The world has (or had) the Van Halens, the Allmans and the Stinsons. Little Rock has the Kerbys. Those other famous rocker brothers have married TV stars and Cher, played at the Fillmore and trashed hotel rooms. The Kerbys, Josh and Kevin, played Vino's without their shirts one time. They also have rocker neck beards and menacing tattoos, respectively. With Kevin, known for his prowess as a singer/songwriter, kicking out chunky riffs on the ole electric guitar, Josh vamps and hollers out the lead vocals. They sound cowpunk-ish, but rawer and more well-rounded. Bryce, a refugee from the Contingencies, plays drums and the bassist is known almost exclusively as Slaughter House or sometimes just Slaughter. San Antokyo is celebrating the release of its debut album; the cover charge gets you a copy. Magic Hassle, an American Princes side project featuring David Slade, Matt Quin and Burt Taggart, opens the show along with barroom heroes Smoke Up Johnny, who after playing out prolifically and touring, briefly, with the Green Day alter ego, Foxboro Hot Tubs, probably won't be playing again for a long, long time. So make it count.

Games canceled due to rain Mon, 09 Jun 2008 17:33:00 EST

New pending notices Mon, 09 Jun 2008 16:13:00 EST

New Photo Gallery: Weekend Gold Wing Rally Mon, 09 Jun 2008 13:18:00 EST

New obituaries - updated Mon, 09 Jun 2008 10:06:00 EST

Sonny Garrett's latest blog entry: They're coming home Mon, 09 Jun 2008 09:55:00 EST

Linda Masters' blog update: Take that Miss Doe Eyes Mon, 09 Jun 2008 06:53:00 EST

Today's allergy level Mon, 09 Jun 2008 06:17:00 EST

Hazarous weather outlook continues Mon, 09 Jun 2008 06:07:00 EST

5 a.m. lake levels Mon, 09 Jun 2008 06:04:00 EST

Sign Committee to meet today Fri, 06 Jun 2008 09:12:00 EST

What's a kid to do? Learn something new Mon, 09 Jun 2008 03:45:00 EST
Many parents believe their child is the brightest and best. Imagine if you could improve on brilliant and charming. The Twin Lakes Area offers many ways for children and teens to do exactly that, advance life skills and explore ideas. One of these avenues is Ovation Academy.

Gas-price average rises above $4 a gallon Mon, 09 Jun 2008 04:03:00 EST
U.S. gasoline prices shot above $4 a gallon for the first time Sunday, and drivers will be shelling out even more for gas this week.

Look back into history Sun, 08 Jun 2008 23:00:00 EST
Take a look at years past through back issues ofThe Baxter Bulletin:

Community Calendar Sun, 08 Jun 2008 23:00:00 EST
Monday, June 9

Community Briefs Sun, 08 Jun 2008 23:00:00 EST
Today, June 9

Property transactions Sun, 08 Jun 2008 23:00:00 EST
The following warranty deeds, representing transactions of real property, were filed with the Baxter County Clerk's office May 29-June 4, 2008. The value listed for each transaction is derived from the tax stamps affixed to each instrument.

Voice and piano students give recital Sun, 08 Jun 2008 23:00:00 EST
Voice and piano students who gave a recent recital at Van Matre Senior Center are (first row, from left) Robin Bennett, Brenda Davenport and Carol Howerton; (second row) Mary Clare Kelly, Joseph Kelly, Matthew Zipperer, Rebecca Marcum, Willa Gregg and Ursula Stufflebeam; (third row) Katie Backus, Allison Backus, Kala John, Jana Snell, Hannah Gregg, Ricky Caster, Anne Crouch, Kristan King, Olivia Wolfe and Marisa Ferrell-Adams.

Baxter County District Court Sun, 08 Jun 2008 23:00:00 EST
District Court for Baxter County was June 2 and 5, 2008, before Judge Van Gearhart. Of the 94 cases against 58 defendants, 41 were for various traffic violations, 20 were for alcohol-related offenses, seven were for contempt, six were for hot-check violations, three were for disorderly conduct, two were for battery, two were for obstructing governmental operations, two were for possessing an instrument of crime, one was for criminal trespass, one was for a felon in possession of a firearm, one was for fleeing, one was for harassment, one was for harassing communication, one was for violating probation, one was for resisting arrest and one was for refusing to submit to arrest. Imposition of sentence was suspended for three defendants. There were 13 defendants sentenced to jail time. Those cases are reported here:

Mountain Home District Court Sun, 08 Jun 2008 23:00:00 EST
District Court for the city of Mountain Home was June 3, 2008, before Judge Van Gearhart. Of the 43 cases against 28 defendants, 21 were for various traffic violations, 11 were for contempt, five were for alcohol-related offenses, two were for disorderly conduct and two were for possessing an instrument of crime. Imposition of sentence was suspended for two defendants. There were eight defendants sentenced to jail time. Those cases are reported here:

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