News 2008-06-26 Andanh.com

Study Explores Nonprofit Groups Moving Into Old St. Mary's Wed, 25 Jun 2008 19:30:25 -0500
ROGERS - People who need services from meals to medical care may have one stop to make, if area nonprofit organizations operate in the former St. Mary's Hospital in Rogers.

Testimony Provides Details Of Wendy's Robbery Wed, 25 Jun 2008 20:44:24 -0500
Evan Garvey crept into his parent's Rogers home about 3 a.m. without waking them.

Greenland Schools Expected To End School Year In The Red Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:03:48 -0500
GREENLAND - The Greenland School District likely will end its fiscal year Monday about $140,000 in the red - unless any weekend fundraising efforts can bail them out.

Benton County Cities See Tax Collection Spike Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:03:49 -0500
ROGERS - Minimal increases in sales tax collection were cause for celebration in Bentonville and Rogers on Wednesday.

Association Halts Plan To Cull Geese Wed, 25 Jun 2008 19:30:20 -0500
The Bella Vista Property Owners Association may not cull 100 Canada geese if a nonprofit organization can provide a successful plan to control the goose population.

Springdale Man Sentenced Wed, 25 Jun 2008 19:30:21 -0500
FAYETTEVILLE - A Springdale man, Jacob Eugene Wimmer, 24, pleaded guilty in Washington County Circuit Court to endangering the welfare of a minor.

Promoters Ponder Payday Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:03:47 -0500
BENTONVILLE - The decision to grant money for events outside Bentonville combines hard facts and a little wishful thinking on the part of the Advertising and Promotion Commission.

Sales Tax Revenue Up For Some Cities Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:03:50 -0500
Minimal increases in sales tax collection was a cause for celebration Wednesday in Bentonville and Rogers.

Plea Hearings Set For Acambaro Defendants Wed, 25 Jun 2008 20:44:19 -0500
FAYETTEVILLE - Jury trials have been canceled and change of plea hearings set for all the defendants in the Acambaro Restaurant case.

Fuel Tax Hike Out, Beebe Says Wed, 25 Jun 2008 20:44:25 -0500
SILOAM SPRINGS - A new, voter-approved bond issue and the recently passed severance tax increase looks like the most likely highway package for the next legislative session, Gov. Mike Beebe said Wednesday.

Two Remain In Hospital After Springdale Accident Wed, 25 Jun 2008 18:26:49 -0500
SPRINGDALE - Two of the five people injured in a four-vehicle accident Tuesday remained in the hospital on Wednesday.

Mercy Health Announces 25 More Layoffs Wed, 25 Jun 2008 18:26:50 -0500
ROGERS - Mercy Health System of Northwest Arkansas is laying off 25 more employees and closing two clinics.

Study: Anti-Meth Laws May Be Sparking Increase In Cocaine Use Wed, 25 Jun 2008 17:54:42 -0500
LITTLE ROCK - A three-state study led by Arkansas researchers suggests laws intended to drive down the manufacture and use of methamphetamine in rural areas may be driving up the use of cocaine.

Pine Bluff Man Gets Life Sentence In Child's Death Wed, 25 Jun 2008 17:54:47 -0500
PINE BLUF - A Pine Bluff man faces life in prison after a jury convicted him of capital murder in the death of his girlfriend's 2-year-old daughter.

Near Drowning Ruled An Accident Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:45:21 -0500
ROGERS - The near drowning of a 3-year-old girl at Prairie Creek was determined to be an accident, officials said.

State Panel Disciplines Attorney Wed, 25 Jun 2008 20:44:26 -0500
LITTLE ROCK - The state panel that disciplines lawyers has suspended a Bentonville attorney whose shoddy defense led to a new trial for a convicted murderer.

Lottery Supporters, Opponents Release Rival Studies Wed, 25 Jun 2008 19:30:19 -0500
LITTLE ROCK - Supporters and opponents of a proposed state lottery to fund college scholarships released two different studies Wednesday, with each group saying its study supported its point of view.

Former Teacher's Sex Case Rehearing Appeal Spurned Wed, 25 Jun 2008 17:54:49 -0500
LITTLE ROCK - The state Court of Appeals on Wednesday denied a rehearing request by a former Greenwood schoolteacher convicted of having sex with a student.

Court: No Benefits For Bus Driver Flunking Drug Test Wed, 25 Jun 2008 17:54:46 -0500
LITTLE ROCK - A former shuttle bus driver for the University of Central Arkansas who was fired after testing positive for marijuana on a Department of Transportation drug test was not entitled to unemployment benefits, the state Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday in a split decision.

Appeals Court Says Plane Crash Claim Can Proceed Wed, 25 Jun 2008 17:54:48 -0500
LITTLE ROCK - A claim against the estate of the owner of an airplane that crashed in Louisiana, killing five Jonesboro residents who were on board, can proceed, the state Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday.

Public Meetings Wed, 25 Jun 2008 17:54:43 -0500
Today 11 a.m. Benton County Solid Waste District Advisory Committee - District Office, 5702 Brookside Road, Centerton

Springdale Company Launches Football Preview Sun, 22 Jun 2008 17:41:39 -0500
A second statewide magazine devoted to Arkansas high school football will hit newsstands today.

Johnson Continuing Baseball Climb Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:52:06 -0500
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - Parkview Baptist High baseball coach Marvin Woodruff still remembers the day he met Blake Johnson at the Baton Rouge, La., school in 2001.

Kerwin's Knocks Off Fayetteville Basic Block Tue, 24 Jun 2008 22:37:00 -0500
Cody Hatman had several things he wanted to do when he took the mound against Fayetteville Basic Block at Hunts Park on Tuesday. For starters, Hatman wished to give the Sportsmen some momentum heading into a tournament in Stillwater, Okla., this weekend. Hatman also wanted to get himself back on track as well.

BASKETBALL: Weems' NBA Draft Stock A Mystery Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:49:19 -0500
FAYETTEVILLE - He increased his draft possibilities with an all-Southeastern Conference campaign. He wowed observers with his unrivaled athleticism at the NBA pre-draft camp in Orlando. He garnered invitations for individual workouts from more than half of the sport's professional franchises.

Benton County Farm Family of 2008 Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:45:43 -0500
The Simpson family has for the better part of five generations farmed the land near Cave Springs. While many neighbors sold out to developers in recent years, James and Linda Simpson keep farming.

Wal-Mart unveils Marketside plans Wed, 25 Jun 2008 18:19:40 -0500
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. plans to launch its first Marketside stores in the Phoenix area in the fall, according to the retailer's new Web site for the stores.

XNA Sees Minor Service Cutbacks Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:45:39 -0500
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - American Airlines will cut back flying later this year at many airports, including hubs in Dallas and Chicago, as it attempts to cope with record high fuel prices.

Wal-Mart moves Kansas City meeting to Orlando Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:45:40 -0500
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is ditching Kansas City as the host of its annual meeting and heading for better digs in Orlando.

N.E.W. to add 120 work-at-home jobs in Jonesboro Wed, 25 Jun 2008 18:19:58 -0500
LITTLE ROCK - N.E.W. Customer Service Companies Inc. announced Wednesday it would add 120 work-at-home customer representative jobs in the Jonesboro area in the coming year troubleshooting technical problems for DIRECTV customers.

Tyson Foods To Sell Canadian Beef Operation Wed, 25 Jun 2008 19:28:45 -0500
Tyson Foods Inc. will sell its Canadian beef operation that has faced chronic labor shortages and poor operating margins in the past three years.

Thrifty Fun Sat, 21 Jun 2008 16:58:38 -0500
With gas prices averaging more than $4 a gallon nationwide, many families will feel the pain at the pump and opt for a vacation closer to home.

'Wheel' Take The High Road Sat, 21 Jun 2008 16:58:26 -0500
SPRINGDALE - The man coasted down a small hill, then pedaled up another, breaking through a strip of white crepe paper stretched across the residential street by his nephew and niece.

Natural State Could Be Natural Choice Sat, 21 Jun 2008 16:59:04 -0500
DARDANELLE - Even after spending $60 or more for a tank of gas, there are plenty of places to spend a federal tax rebate in Arkansas and still have money left over.

Local Notes Sat, 21 Jun 2008 16:58:59 -0500
Course Slated On Seamanship ROGERS -The Beaver Lake Sail and Power Squadron will offer the United States Power Squadrons Seamanship Course from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. June 30 at the Rogers Municipal Airport Administration Building. The course will meet for the following four Mondays.

The Eyes Have It Sat, 21 Jun 2008 16:58:45 -0500
MIAMI (AP) - The latest eyeglass frames aren't just for seeing. With bold colors, futuristic frames and sparkling embellishments, they are meant to be seen.

Disney Starlets Rock The Camp Wardrobe Sat, 21 Jun 2008 16:58:50 -0500
NEW YORK (AP) -- The basic summer camp wardrobe of shorts and T-shirts hasn't changed much over the years. But this summer, campers might need to leave a little room in their trunks for mocassin boots, skinny jeans (for girls and boys) and chunky jewelry.

How to wear bold glasses Sat, 21 Jun 2008 16:58:55 -0500
If you want to wear one of the new bold pairs of eyeglasses, don't be afraid.

Boomers May Fuel Growth Spurt For Bike Sat, 21 Jun 2008 16:59:10 -0500
LOS ANGELES - We're careening down a residential street in Long Beach, Calif., stretched out like Olympic lugers, eye-level with a Labrador retriever racing alongside. Nestled in a tandem recumbent bike, Jonathan Dietch and I sail past carefully trimmed lawns and exuberantly flowering Monet gardens, over a carpet of jacaranda petals - a blur of purple below.

Recumbent Bicycle Buyer's Guide Sat, 21 Jun 2008 16:59:06 -0500
Itching to buy a recumbent? Here are some pointers:

'A Ministry Of Presence' Fri, 20 Jun 2008 19:37:12 -0500
SPRINGDALE - Line workers at a Tyson poultry plant filter into the break room for their mid-morning break. Some carry lunches in see-through bags. Others pop open a can of soda or a bag of chips.

Seeking Directions For Faith Journeys Fri, 20 Jun 2008 19:37:07 -0500
J.D. Greear persuaded his church to drop the word "Baptist" from its name, sell its historic building in Durham, N.C., and move into a local high school. Greear preaches in an untucked collared shirt, sportcoat and jeans. He generally avoids politics but signed a statement urging action on global warming.

Trip To Princeton Seminary Makes Memories Fri, 20 Jun 2008 19:37:03 -0500
In the late 1950s when our children were young, I read an advertisement about a religious conference at Princeton Seminary in New Jersey. We opted to take a family vacation and attend.

Religion Notes Fri, 20 Jun 2008 19:37:21 -0500
Hyland Park Assembly of God in Fayetteville hosts the Rev. Glen Faulkner at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Faulkner will minister in music and word.

Religion News in Brief Fri, 20 Jun 2008 19:37:22 -0500
Arizona religious leaders seek 'compassionate' immigration talk

Reinventing The Summer Barbecue Fling Tue, 24 Jun 2008 18:21:32 -0500
Sweet lobster delicately scented with wood smoke and moistened with shallot butter, paired with crisp ribbons of cucumber. Creamy new potatoes and meaty shrimp lightly bound with a punchy herbal mayonnaise. Freshly made strawberry ice cream melting into warm buttery biscuits.

Eggplant Sandwich Satisfies All Tastes Tue, 24 Jun 2008 18:21:26 -0500
Eggplant is a versatile, healthy vegetable that combines so well with so many seasonings. It's a shame that it so often ends up breaded, fried and loaded with cheese.

Idiot In The Kitchen Tue, 24 Jun 2008 18:21:22 -0500
Even when I was only cooking for one, I loved making large meatloaves.

Small Bites Tue, 24 Jun 2008 18:21:37 -0500
NEW GEAR: Drink sticks for easy outdoor dining Here's an easy solution to a perennial picnic problem.

Eskimo Pie Now Available In Snack Sizes Tue, 24 Jun 2008 18:21:31 -0500
Two popular treats -- candy and ice cream -- are now available in a snack-size ice cream bar. Eskimo Pie Snacks combine the creamy goodness of ice cream with Nestle's most popular new candy bars: Nestle Butterfinger Crisp and Nestle Crunch Crisp, also available in vanilla and chocolate.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Next

Chinese Dir