TOP NEWS STORIES

ROGERS : New paving fails test

ROGERS — Contractors on Thursday tore up a section of the Promenade Boulevard exit off Interstate 540 after the road failed to meet state Highway and Transportation Department standards. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Northwest Edition Read Story »

Trump comes to Rogers; no one fired

ROGERS — When a multi-billionaire talks about economic success, people listen. When it’s Donald Trump, they laugh a lot, too. Benton County Daily Record Read Story »

On second thought: District's choice withdraws name from superintendent search

The only finalist interviewed for the Fayetteville School District superintendent position has decided to stay put. Northwest Arkansas Times Read Story »

ROGERS : Trump brings hair, flair to town

ROGERS — Successful people use their resources, trust their gut and do what they love, real-estate mogul Donald Trump told Northwest Arkansas business leaders Thursday. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Northwest Edition Read Story »

Allen and Noblett in race for Quorum Court’s District 4 seat

Editor’s note: This story is part of a series of stories on contested races The Daily Record will run leading up to the May 20 election. Benton County Daily Record Read Story »

Annual fundraiser evolves with garden

A soft scent of recent rain lifted from the ground, soft violin melodies danced through the air and more than 500 people graced the grass of the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks on Thursday night at the 13th annual Greening of the Garden. Sarah King, director of the garden’s community programs, said the event is one of the center’s biggest fundraisers of the year. Northwest Arkansas Times Read Story »

BENTON COUNTY : Firefighter specifies views, while clerk advocates research in House campaign

GRAVETTE — Holding local and county elective offices has left the candidates in House District 100 with different approaches to tackling government problems. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Northwest Edition Read Story »

211 information and referral system launched in Arkansas

LOWELL — Arkansas became the 17th state this week to have a simple, three-digit number that connects residents to community services and volunteer opportunities. Benton County Daily Record Read Story »

High court rules poultry producers can be defendants

An Arkansas Supreme Court decision handed down Thursday means poultry producers can go to trial in a suit brought by Prairie Grove area residents who claim chicken litter has caused cancer. Northwest Arkansas Times Read Story »

TOP SPORTS STORIES

NATIONWIDE TOUR FORT SMITH CLASSIC : Going Nationwide

FORT SMITH — Little Rock’s Luke Bakke signed his scorecard, and walked over to his caddie. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Northwest Edition Read Story »

Rubber-armed McKinzie leads Lions into first-round matchup vs. CAC

GRAVETTE — Ethan McKinzie picked up two wins at the regional tournament to lead the Gravette Lions to their first state tournament appearance since 2004. Benton County Daily Record Read Story »

Hometown hero : Tschepikow set for what could be his final games in Fayetteville

Ben Tschepikow has played games in Fayetteville nearly all his life. Northwest Arkansas Times Read Story »