Local News
Fraternity grounded from activities at UA
No social events for it, others through fall
Posted: November 21, 2009 5:57 a.m.The University of Arkansas this week suspended most fraternities’ social activities for the fall semester after a student attending a frat party was hospitalized with alcohol poisoning and the group’s headquarters began a hazing investigation.
Post office branches still on list for closure
Posted: November 21, 2009 5:39 a.m.Four Arkansas post office branches or stations remain targeted for closure by the U.S. Postal Service, which has said it may lose $7.8 billion this year.
Senator: Cuts leave schools holding tab
Defibrillators required on each campus
Posted: November 21, 2009 5:37 a.m.The legislator who sponsored a law calling for schools to have defibrillators said Friday that he worries that state budget cuts last month may force school districts to buy them instead.
OZARK: Officer accused of using Taser on female in jail
Woman claims pregnancy as FBI said to start investigation
Posted: November 21, 2009 5:34 a.m.The Ozark Police Department is investigating an allegation that the officer who used a Taser on a 10-yearold girl Nov. 11 also used the Taser on a woman Sunday at the county jail.
DOWNTOWN PROJECT: Signs May Boost Business
NOTICES AIM TO GIVE POSITIVE MESSAGE DURING CONSTRUCTION
Posted: November 21, 2009 4:58 a.m.New, less negative, signs are going up at downtown intersections under construction as part of a beautifi cation project.
Halter Speaks To Students On Lottery
Posted: November 21, 2009 4:57 a.m.High school graduates with a 2.5 grade point average or who score a 19 on the ACT will be eligible for scholarships from the state, Lt. Gov. Bill Halter said Friday.
Singer To Headline Hospital Ball
Posted: November 21, 2009 4:39 a.m.“American Idol” semifinalist Danny Gokey will headline this year’s O Night Divine Charity Ball on Dec. 5, Mercy Health Foundation officials announced at a news conference Friday.
BEAVER WATER DISTRICT: Officials To Conduct Experiments
STUDY WILL ESTIMATE COST OF COMPLIANCE
Posted: November 21, 2009 4:37 a.m.A series of experiments will help Beaver Water District officials decide how to comply with coming changes to federal rules.
Bisbee Talks Building Plans
Posted: November 21, 2009 4:35 a.m.Benton County Judge Dave Bisbee expects two meetings next week will lay groundwork for initiating a building plan for the county.
NEVER A SLOW DAY: Road Projects Continue
CITY HASN’T HAD TROUBLE WITH WORK FOR MORE THAN 20 YEARS
Posted: November 21, 2009 4:28 a.m.At the rate Bentonville continues to grow, street work never seems to end.
Workers Sue Sheriff’s Office
TWO FEMALE EMPLOYEES CLAIM HARASSMENT IN SUIT
Posted: November 21, 2009 4:21 a.m.Two female employees of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office say in a federal lawsuit they have been sexually harassed on the job and Sheriff Tim Helder has tolerated it.
Bentonville Senior Publishes iPhone Application
Posted: November 21, 2009 4:01 a.m.Scott Bedwell, a Bentonville High School senior, essentially exhausted the school district’s computer science curriculum by the time he completed 10th grade. Nonetheless, he continues to achieve in the field of computer and technology.
Two Bridges Considered
STRUCTURES MAY BE NOMINATED FOR NATIONAL REGISTER INCLUSION
Posted: November 21, 2009 3:53 a.m.Two Washington County bridges will be among 34 properties in 28 Arkansas counties to be considered for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places.
Many Schools Offer Week Off For Thanksgiving
Posted: November 21, 2009 3:52 a.m.The traditional Thanksgiving Day dinner doesn’t change much from year to year, but the number of days public school students take off for Thanksgiving is changing.
Small Frame Helps Man Save Soldier
Posted: November 21, 2009 3:48 a.m.Did he hear something? He listens again. Another soldier hears it, too. The voice is faint and desperate: “I’m here. I’m here. Help me.”