America's 'Capital of Cool' that was a magnet for cashed-up young professionals loses its appeal
Once hailed as America's next cultural hotspot, a booming Southern city is feeling the strain of its own success.
City launches new code enforcement program to "Beautify Benton Harbor"
Bring beauty back to Benton Harbor. A new code enforcement program is aiming to revitalize the city.City leaders said they ...
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Parent company of Silver Dollar City acquires Palace Entertainment’s U.S. attractions
Herschend Family Entertainment has signed an agreement with Parques Reunidos to acquire all of Palace Entertainment’s U.S. properties from Parques Reunidos. According to a ...
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Judge: Teen to be tried as adult in Rogers girl’s shooting death
A Benton County judge has ruled that a teen connected to the 2022 shooting death of a Rogers girl will be tried as an adult, ...
Local agencies warn against illegal burning amid fire risk conditions
According to booking records, at least one person was arrested in Benton County on Friday for alleged unlawful burning.
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XNA Board of Directors, Highfill pass separate agreements in airport’s detachment hopes
The Northwest Arkansas National Airport’s fight to detach from the City of Highfill will continue after the two parties pass ...
XNA and the City of Highfill disagree after public meeting over sales tax agreement, detachment
The lawsuit claimed that 2% of transactions at XNA go to Highfill as a city sales tax, and the city claimed that 2% amounts ...
Centerton City Council unanimously approves new, but reduced impact fees for new developments
The city adopted one-time fees for development last week after months of discussion, although they're lower than originally ...
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Census: Northwest Arkansas, Benton County remain fastest-growing in state
Northwest Arkansas remains the fastest-growing metro area in the state, and Benton County is still the state’s fastest-growing county, according to new population estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau ...
Bentonville City Council talks proposed doubling of water rates with intent to review in one year
The City Council is still set to consider a proposal to double the city's water rates to cover increased operating costs for ...
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Can Northwest Arkansas farming survive in Walmart’s backyard?
Walmart helped transform America’s food system. Now, it’s transforming Northwest Arkansas’ agriculture community.
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Benton County 'ends employment' of new chief financial officer
Benton County has terminated the employment of its chief financial officer, Greg Munn, after just three months. Munn was hired as an at-will employee in November, after previously serving as the ...