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A solar-powered phone charger brings the town of Garfield together
Over Memorial Day weekend, devastating storms hit the vast majority of the county. Cities like Bentonville and Rogers saw substantial damage but also saw the most responsive help. As we reported on Ozarks at Large right after the storms, more rural areas of the county, like Decatur, lacked the sizable local government infrastructure to have the same kind of response as their bigger city counterparts.
Recollections: News from years gone by
Jumping back 50 years to Wednesday, July 17, 1974, the Pea Ridge Graphic-Scene, Vol. 9 No. 29, reported a 0 grant from Mayor Jack Musteen to the Pea Ridge Historical Society, marking a significant investment in local historical preservation. Similarly, on July 17, 1984, the Pea Ridge Times highlighted several...
Sheriff candidates share plans, goals at forum
The remaining three candidates for Barry County sheriff stood side by side on Friday at the Cassville FEMA Event Center, answering questions in a forum in front of a live crowd of about 125. Attending the event were, in order of filing: Randy Kalbaugh, current Stone County deputy; James Morgan,...
$20.6M foreclosure hits four Arkansas apartment complexes
WASHINGTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, Ark. — Four apartment complexes in Pulaski, Sebastian and Washington counties were recently hit with a $20.6 million foreclosure judgment. PF Terrace Green LLC, known as the Terrace Green Apartments, at 8223 Scott Hamilton Drive, Little Rock. It was built in 1971 and has 100 units and two stories.
Best Friends in Bentonville takes in pets displaced by Beryl
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Houston residents are still recovering from the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl. To help relieve stress on animal shelters, Best Friends Pet Resource Center in Bentonville took in animals from Houston on July 13. On Saturday, around 15 to 20 animals arrived from shelters with flooding or...
Work begins on shooting complex project
Bella Vista Sees Demolition Work for Renovated Shooting Complex. The long-awaited project to upgrade the rifle and pistol ranges at the Bella Vista Property Owners Association has finally kicked off with the commencement of demolition work. This substantial development aims to revamp the site, enhancing the overall dining experience for users.
Planning approves fourplexes on Judah
At a meeting on July 9, the Planning Commission approved a multi-family construction along Judah Street. Owner Terry McGuire addressed the commission and outlined plans for two fourplexes, with units built in townhouse style. Each unit will have a small yard. He said the units would be sold, not rented, and noted the need for residential housing in the city.
NWA Urban Land Institute, City of Rogers host event to plan rebuilding efforts
ROGERS, Ark. — The City of Rogers is teaming up with the Urban Land Institute (ULI) of Northwest Arkansas to help guide rebuilding efforts following the May 26 tornadoes that killed four and destroyed countless homes across Benton County. The ULI, a collection of contractors, developers, brokers, urban planners,...
Explore ‘Place Types’ in Second Round of Plan Bentonville Input Opportunities
Proposals reflect input from February’s ‘Design Week’. Bentonville, AR — Earlier this year, Bentonville residents were invited to consider different growth and development models and their potential impacts on future land preservation, financial accountability, and community connection. That input has since informed a new round of recommendations for community review, kicking off with an Open House, Thursday, July 18, 4-6pm at Thaden Field House, 2205 SW I Street.
Rogers working to revitalize parts of the city hit by May 26 tornados
ROGERS, Ark. — Almost seven weeks after the May 26 tornados, Rogers is still working to clear the damage left behind, but also focusing on the future. “How do we really recover from the event in such a way that the city is stronger and more resilient going forward," Rogers Director of Community Development John McCurdy said.
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