TOP NEWS STORIES

Beebe appoints Dick Trammel to roads panel

FAYETTEVILLE — Dick Trammel was appointed the state highway commissioner for Northwest Arkansas by Gov. Mike Beebe at a roast held in Trammel’s honor Tuesday in Fayetteville. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Northwest Edition Read Story »

An unusual donation : Urn was left at Helping Hands

BENTONVILLE — When workers at Helping Hands opened the back door to check for donations two months ago, they discovered the usual donations — clothes, furniture and various items donated to help Benton County’s families in need. Benton County Daily Record Read Story »

Balanced budget : Aldermen pass budget that leaves reserves untouched

In October, Fayetteville Mayor Dan Coody presented the City Council with a proposed 2009 budget that involved dipping into the city’s reserve funds to the tune of $535,000. Northwest Arkansas Times Read Story »

Psychiatric unit opens at UAMS

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences opened its 110,000-square-foot Psychiatric Research Institute on Tuesday on the same site that saw the opening of the Arkansas Lunatic Asylum 125 years ago. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Northwest Edition Read Story »

Tiger rally : The public is invited to pep rally/bonfire festivities for the Tiger football team on Thursday.

BENTONVILLE — Tiger fans are getting ready to raise the decibel level at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock on Saturday, when Bentonville takes on Fort Smith Southside in the Class 7A State Championship football game. But fans will be getting their tune-up for the big event here Thursday night. Benton County Daily Record Read Story »

Local Black Friday sales seem in step with nationwide trend

A local Chamber of Commerce official said he believes Northwest Arkansas mirrored positive Black Friday sales reported nationally. Northwest Arkansas Times Read Story »

SPRINGDALE : Council tackles budget for 2009

SPRINGDALE — Budget season has officially arrived, and aldermen are talking with each department head before recommending changes to Mayor Jerre Van Hoose’s final, $29.9 million proposal. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Northwest Edition Read Story »

Visitors Bureau looks toward future

BENTONVILLE — In preparation for the opening of the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and the tourism it will generate each year, the city’s Convention and Visitors Bureau wants to accommodate additional tourism and plan for bigger events. Benton County Daily Record Read Story »

Burned body found in truck after fiery wreck near Prairie Grove

Washington County sheriff’s deputies responded to a fatality accident near Prairie Grove late Monday night. Northwest Arkansas Times Read Story »

TOP SPORTS STORIES

2001 MVP says title run a blur

BENTONVILLE — The MVP of the 2001 Arkansas High School Class 5A championship football game remembers the Bentonville Tigers’ run through the state playoffs as a blur. Benton County Daily Record Read Story »

Razorbacks’ road trip continues against Memphis

The Arkansas women’s basketball team gained some experience and even enjoyed some time in the sun during the Thanksgiving weekend, walking on the beach between games at the Junkanoo Jam on Grand Bahama Island. Northwest Arkansas Times Read Story »