Tag: Government & Politics

Bentonville Seeks Public Input For Long-Term Planning

Planning projects are under way to determine the future of downtown Bentonville and the city as a whole.

Jurgens, Fayettevilles Utilities Director, Resigns

David Jurgens has accepted a similar job in Chesapeake, Va.

Report: Darr Misspent $44,000 in Campaign Funds

The Arkansas Ethics Commission must now decide if there is probable cause to issue any sanctions against the Arkansas lieutenant governor.

Treasurers Race Gets Interesting

The rivalry between Republican candidates Rep. Duncan Baird and Saline County Circuit Clerk Dennis Milligan is already causing quite a stir.

Fayetteville Firm Aids National Brand in General Solicitation

One of the first companies to raise capital through general solicitation since the implementation of the JOBS Act in 2012 is motorcycle manufacturer Orange County Choppers.

WAC Renovations Expected by 2016

Fayetteville voters recently approved a bond issue that will help fund the Walton Arts Center improvements.

Wrecker Service

The Fayetteville Police Department is changing towing companies.

Hudlow Awarded $300,000 in Wrongful Termination Suit

Former Rogers city official was fired in May 2012.

Fayetteville Voters Overwhelming in Support of Bond Issues

An unofficial vote count showed the measures passed Tuesday with 85 percent of the vote.

Dickson Street Unites to Endorse Lights, WAC Expansions

Dickson Street Merchants Association members are pushing for Fayetteville residents to pass three ballot measures they say would boost the local economy.

Attorney General Warns of Widespread Scam

The scammers use automated telephone calls and text messages in attempts to mislead consumers into believing that their credit cards have been locked by a bank.

UA Legislative Liaison Richard Hudson Announces Retirement

Hudson, 69, has worked under three chancellors during his 20-year career at the University of Arkansas.

OCC Lifts Consent Order for United Bank

The Springdale bank also announced Wednesday record earnings for the nine months ended Sept. 30.

Johnson 72741 Sandwiched in Postal Identity Crisis

Most Johnson postal addresses, including City Hall, are listed under Springdale or Fayetteville ZIP codes.

Humble Great Descriptor for Sprouse

Springdale Mayor Doug Sprouse more instrumental than he let on in bringing South Coast Baking Co. to town.

Unemployment Rate Dips to 7.2 percent

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the September jobs report October 22 about two weeks late, due to the government shutdown.

Arkansas Poll: Voters Express Record Levels of Pessimism

Only 63 percent of respondents felt Arkansas is generally headed in the right direction.

New Medicare Tax Worthy of Attention, Not Panic

Area CPAs are being aggressive in counseling their clients on a 3.8 percent surtax on net investment income.

Voters Approve Millage in Bentonville; Second High School Coming

A 2.9-mill increase passed Tuesday with 8,132 votes, 70.3 percent of those who voted.

Deer Harvest, Wildlife Habitat Improving; Public-Private Effort Gaining Momentum

Private property owners working with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission to utilize state and federal programs for the betterment of their lands.

Coon Supper, pre-event reception scheduled for Jan. 10

Saline Health System names Amy Rice as new CFO

Farmers & Merchants Bank names Lee Ann Hoskyn to head marketing

769-acre Madison County preserve to be protected, opened to public