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Former Centerton firefighter accused of stealing morphine from department pleads not guilty
A former Centerton firefighter accused of stealing morphine from the department pleaded not guilty on Monday, according to court documents.
Your weekend plans: Festivals galore
You can bounce around live music festivals today through Sunday.FreshGrass — It's not too late to get tickets to this bluegrass and roots music festival happening today and tomorrow at The Momentary in Bentonville. The scheduleGet a two-day, general admission pass for $187. One-day tickets are $99 for today or $125 for Saturday.Fayetteville Strawberry Festival — Expect live music, special offerings from downtown shops and restaurants, face painting and a pie-eating contest.Hours are noon-6pm Sunday at the downtown square. Admission is free.NWA Soul Festival — Enjoy live music, food trucks, beer and about 20 vendors.Hours are noon-5pm Sunday at Butterfield Stage in downtown Rogers. Admission is free.
AI Robotics Company Brain Corp Expands to Bentonville
Brain Corp recently announced the opening of a new office inside The Ledger in Bentonville. The tech company, which strives to create transformative solutions in robotics and AI, will use this new hub to enhance engagement with key strategic accounts. The new office will be led by Matt Schilb, senior...
Rogers woman killed in fiery Benton County car crash
BENTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, Ark. — A Rogers woman was killed Friday after a fiery car crash in Benton County. Angela Williams, 43, was driving south on I-49 in Bentonville when she departed the roadway, struck a highway sign, and continued driving until her vehicle struck a concrete bridge support, according to a report from the Arkansas Department of Public Safety (DPS).
Crystal Bridges and the Momentary announce new COO
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and its contemporary art and performance venue, the Momentary, in Bentonville, have promoted Lela Davidson to chief operating officer. According to a news release Thursday (May 16), Davidson will manage all operations to “enhance the museums’ outreach, revenue, and reputation.”. Davidson joined...
NWACC student completes her RN degree as the youngest in her class
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — She turned 20 a month ago. Today, Leighanne Jones graduated college with a Registered Nurse (RN) degree, making her the youngest in her graduating class at NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC). "I was always drawn towards a career in the healthcare field," she said. She never...
14-year-old graduates from community college
ROGERS, Ark. — The 14-year-old graduate from Northwest Arkansas Community College started taking classes at 11. Rayana Holikova moved to Northwest Arkansas in August 2020. Shortly after, she started taking classes at the community college. “I have a younger brother. He has a genetic disorder. He was born when...
Walmart lays off hundreds of employees and requires others to relocate
BENTONVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Walmart on Tuesday announced layoffs affecting several hundred jobs at the retail giant’s campus offices. It also said it will require most remote workers and personnel in its Dallas, Atlanta and Toronto offices to relocate to its primary offices in Bentonville, Arkansas; Hoboken, New Jersey; and the San Francisco Bay Area. […]
Bentonville West commencement rescheduled due to weather
The Bentonville School District announced on Thursday that Bentonville West High School's commencement has been rescheduled due to rain, according to a social media post.
'Antiques Roadshow' uncovers treasures of Arkansas residents
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — The popular show known as the "Antiques Roadshow" set up shop in Bentonville on May 14. "We've been wanting to go to the antiques roadshow since we were girls and watched it with our Memaw," Becky, one of the guests, said. Crystal Bridges hosted an all-day...
Former Centerton firefighter pleads not guilty to forging logs, stealing morphine from ambulance
BENTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, Ark. — A former Centerton firefighter and paramedic who is accused of stealing morphine from an ambulance and forging the written logs to cover his tracks has pleaded not guilty, according to court documents. After entering his plea on May 13, 31-year-old Michael Brown was scheduled...
Bentonville Public Library to close as expansion project continues | Here are the upgrades
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Starting May 19, the Bentonville Public Library will be closed to the public for two weeks while the building undergoes further construction on its ongoing expansion project. "We're in the process of expanding our facility, and several areas of the existing library, are getting renovated this...
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