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Rogers man accused of shooting at, threatening to kill pregnant woman
SPRINGDALE, Ark — A Rogers 20-year-old has been arrested for attempted murder after allegedly threatening to kill and shooting at a pregnant woman. Jose De Jesus Ortiz was booked into the Washington County Detention Center on April 30 for attempted murder, terroristic threatening, and second-degree criminal mischief. A preliminary...
Springdale man pleads guilty, sentenced for recruiting minor to join gang
A Springdale man pleaded guilty and was sentenced on Monday to multiple charges including helping solicit a minor to join a gang, according to court documents.
8 injured in Exeter wreck
Eight individuals, including five juveniles, were injured on Friday in a wreck at 3:20 p.m. on Highway 76, one mile east of Exeter. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report, Samantha Slavens-Mason, 30, of Cassville, was driving a 2015 Ford Flex southbound when her vehicle failed to yield to an eastbound 2010 Infiniti QX56, being driven by Ashley Easter, 35, of Cassville. Both vehicles traveled off the right side of the roadway.
Co-defendant in federal meth case sentenced
Tulsa man delivered more than 4.5 kilos of meth to Barry County. A co-defendant in the federal methamphetamine case of Brian E. Hall, 46, of Aurora, has been sentenced for his role in the distribution of meth in southwest Missouri. Jeffrey L. Hughley, 39, of Tulsa, Okla. was sentenced on...
AI exit technology deployed at more than 120 Sam’s Club locations
Sam's Club rolled out new exit technology on April 30 that uses artificial intelligence and cameras to scan your receipt on the way out the door, eliminating the need for employees to check receipts at the door.
Walmart's new home office campus will have a 73,000-square-foot childcare center
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — The new Walmart Home Office campus will soon debut a whopping 73,000-sq ft. on-site childcare center, the Bentonville-based company announced on Monday. The Little Squiggles Children's Enrichment Center is set to open its doors on May 6 as the largest childcare center in Northwest Arkansas, according to the announcement.
Trailblazers' 'Movement May' encourages Arkansans to get outside and get active
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Throughout the month of May, a local nonprofit is challenging people to get active and take advantage of the many trails in the area. Trailblazers in Bentonville is debuting its 'Movement May' program in Benton and Washington Counties starting May 1. Anyone is invited to participate...
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