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Former Benton County Comptroller Being Investigated
Benton County police are investigating a former county comptroller after she was fired yesterday. Officials are questioning Sarah Wilson’s possible involvement in the investigation of former Head of Benton County’s Road Department, Scott Stober, who was arrested for misuse of funds last year. The investigation was reopened after a tip that Wilson and Stober were married.
North Little Rock Police Arrest 23
Undercover police officers buying cocaine, hours of survelliance being recorded, and wire tapping. It may sound like the plot to an action movie but North Little Rock police did it all to clean up the streets. Operation Chopping Cherry Tree started in 2012 and has finally payed off. Twenty-three people have been arrested in connection…
Greenland Student Arrested for Bomb Threat
This year we have reported about multiple bomb threats written on bathroom walls. Today a Greenland High School student was arrested for just that. The school resource officer found out who the student was after watching security footage. Police searched the school and did not find anything suspicious. The student told police he “did not…
Fayetteville to Purchase 3 New Snow Plows
Nearly a hundred thousand dollars have been allocated by the Fayetteville City Council for the purchase of 3 new snow plows. The City Council approved the purchase last night. The three Ford F-250 trucks will all be fitted with Meyer snow plows and will be replacing three older trucks that have been worn out. The…
Threats Lead to More Security at Bentonville HS
Due to the recent bomb threats at Bentonville High School, heightened security policies will be put in place. Students will now have to sign in AND out if they leave class for any reason. Several bathrooms in the school have been closed as well. The threat Tuesday is the 3rd in about 6 weeks and the search…
Annual March for Babies This Saturday
This Saturday is the annual March for Babies. The march is an event held at Arvest Ballpark that helps raise money and awareness for newborn health. There will be many activities going on. You can register at the event starting at 9 AM or go online to marchforbabies.org. The March of Dimes is a non profit organization that…
Fayetteville City Council Discusses New Parking Deck
Fayetteville City Council members met tonight to discuss the design of a new parking deck. The deck will replace the Walton Arts Center lot to relieve crowding and provide additional parking for events in the downtown area. It will be three stories tall. This project is estimated to cost $70,000.
Bentonville HS Released Early Because of Bomb Threat
Bentonville High School students were let out of school early today because of a message written on the boys bathroom wall. A custodian found a bomb threat in the bathroom this morning. Bomb squad and police were called to search the building. The school was on lock down for two hours before letting the students go…
Razorbacks Ranked 9th in Directors’ Cup Standings
The U of A is leading the SEC in the latest Directors’ Cup standings. The Directors’ Cup is a competition that tracks the nation’s most successful college athletic programs for their performance throughout the year. Directors’ Cup standings are divided into fall, winter and spring sports. Arkansas’ high score comes from the success of the men’s and women’s…
Razorbacks Ranked 9th in Directors’ Cup Standings
The U of A is leading the SEC in the latest Directors’ Cup standings. The Directors’ Cup is a competition that tracks the nation’s most successful college athletic programs for their performance throughout the year. Directors’ Cup standings are divided into fall, winter and spring sports. Arkansas’ high score comes from the success of the men’s and women’s…