Northwest Arkansas Times back issues from January 2008:
Tower of polarity : Downtown crane has become a source of frustration to some.
Jan 01, 2008 ... <Text rich="yes"> She doesn't say much, just stands there looking bored. (Northwest Arkansas Times) <XEB.p>To read the full text of this article, click ...
Top 10 Stories of the Year No. 1 : Budget tops 2007 news.
Jan 01, 2008 ... <Text rich="yes"> Sales tax can be finicky. (Northwest Arkansas Times) <XEB.p>To read the full text of this article, click here: <XEB.a ...
Infrastructure becomes buzzword in dialogue regarding future of FHS.
Jan 01, 2008 ... <Text rich="yes"> As the Fayetteville Board of Education pondered where Fayetteville High School should be located in recent months, one of the often mentioned assets that any new site should possess has been infrastructure. (Northwest ...
2008 gets chilly reception at First Night Fayetteville.
Jan 01, 2008 ... <Text rich="yes"> The Lights of the Ozarks dimly lit the Fayetteville Square on Monday night. (Northwest Arkansas Times) <XEB.p>To read the full text of this ...
Mark Your Calendar.(Calendar)
Jan 01, 2008 ... <Text rich="yes"> 1 January TUESDAY 2008 Area Meetings These meetings occur on most Tuesdays. Since today is New Year's Day, please consider checking on each meeting to see if the holiday has affected schedules. (Northwest ...
Corrections & Clarifications.(Correction notice)
Jan 01, 2008 ... <Text rich="yes"> In the Monday article "Destination unknown: Debate on FHS future will carry into 2008," it was unclear how the entrance of the school would be changed under Superintendent Bobby New's "hybrid" proposal for modifying the campus. The campus entrance would be ...
2007: The year in review.
Jan 01, 2008 ... <Text rich="yes"> As last year drew to a close the Northwest Arkansas Times staff reflected on the history-making stories of 2007. The Times newsroom staff voted for this year's Top 10, and the stories have run over the past week ....
Johnson commission approves rezoning, orders Hendrix Heights to remain open.
Jan 01, 2008 ... <Text rich="yes"> JOHNSON - After the Planning Commission denied closing the Hendrix Heights entrance again on Monday night, developer Tracy Hoskins said he has no choice but to appeal the decision to the City Council. (Northwest ...
Authorities continue search for bank robbery suspect.
Jan 01, 2008 ... <Text rich="yes"> Fayetteville police are still searching for a suspect in the Saturday robbery of First Security Bank, 2552 W. Sixth St. (Northwest Arkansas Times) <XEB.p>To read the ...
Woman hit by vehicle on Fayetteville Square.
Jan 01, 2008 ... <Text rich="yes"> A 32-year-old woman was struck by a vehicle Monday morning while walking through a crosswalk at Block Avenue and Mountain Street in Fayetteville. (Northwest Arkansas Times) <XEB.p>To ...
Arrest Report.
Jan 01, 2008 ... <Text rich="yes"> Aggravated assault James Damon Koehn, 39, of 14 D Applegate in Springdale was arrested Dec. 29 on a felony charge of aggravated assault. (Northwest Arkansas Times) <XEB.p>To ...
Battle in Big D : Hogs, Missouri to wage air, ground war in Cotton Bowl clash.
Jan 01, 2008 ... <Text rich="yes"> DALLAS - Sometimes it seems the defenses in this Arkansas vs. (Northwest Arkansas Times) <XEB.p>To read the full text of this ...
Mississippi State?s Johnson tapped as Arkansas? defensive coordinator.
Jan 01, 2008 ... <Text rich="yes"> DALLAS - The University of Arkansas apparently has unofficially hired a defensive coordinator. (Northwest Arkansas Times) <XEB.p>To read the ...
McFadden cleared to play.
Jan 01, 2008 ... <Text rich="yes"> Arkansas junior running back Darren McFadden was officially, after an investigation, cleared to play in today's Cotton Bowl game against Missouri. McFadden was officially announced as cleared to play by the UA after it investigated Little Rock TV station KARK's report ...
Offenses expected to rule day at Cotton Bowl.
Jan 01, 2008 ... <Text rich="yes"> DALLAS ? Before Arkansas linebacker Weston Dacus left Fayetteville to enjoy his Christmas break, he was asked if he thought the Cotton Bowl game between the No. 25 Razorbacks and No. 7 Missouri Tigers would develop into a shootout today ....
Lady?Backs crack top 25; Ervin named player of the week.
Jan 01, 2008 ... <Text rich="yes"> The Arkansas Lady Razorbacks ring in the New Year back in the Associated Press Women's Top 25 and with the reigning Southeastern Conference Women's Basketball Player of the Week. (Northwest ...
Destination known : Valley View chooses Farmington in New Years Day vote.
Jan 02, 2008 ... <Text rich="yes"> There will be no more campaigning or deliberating regarding the fate of the Valley View subdivision. On Tuesday, voters told election officials in the form of a 116-86 vote that they wanted to live in ...
City to match donation to museum.
Jan 02, 2008 ... <Text rich="yes"> The Fayetteville City Council is set to approve a $25,000 expenditure for lights at the Arkansas Air Museum. (Northwest Arkansas Times) <XEB.p>To ...
Planners face first countywide zoning case.
Jan 02, 2008 ... <Text rich="yes"> The Washington County Planning Board will consider Monday its first conditional-use permit request since Quorum Court members approved countywide zoning. (Northwest Arkansas ...
Couple welcomes countys first child on New Years Day.
Jan 02, 2008 ... <Text rich="yes"> Some people welcomed 2008 with a bang, but August and Kim Rusher of Fayetteville welcomed it with a birth. The first addition to Washington County in the new year was a healthy baby girl named Lily ....
Future of attempted murder case uncertain.
Jan 02, 2008 ... <Text rich="yes"> The question of whether Archie Butler, accused of attempted murder in the shooting of a Winslow hair salon owner in 2006, will ever go to trial will likely remain unanswered for a while longer. ...
Veterans talk as part of history project.
Jan 02, 2008 ... <Text rich="yes"> BELLA VISTA - In their own words, veterans across America are telling their stories, and others are recording them for posterity. (Northwest Arkansas Times) ...
Mark Your Calendar.(Calendar)
Jan 02, 2008 ... <Text rich="yes"> 2 January WEDNESDAY 2008 Public meetings Fayetteville Technical Plat Review, 9 a.m., Room 326, City Administration Building, 113 W. Mountain St. (Northwest Arkansas ...
Fayetteville capital improvements.
Jan 02, 2008 ... <Text rich="yes"> Water sewer improvement projects 1. Hamestring sewer lift station Construct a 36 million gallon per day (mgd) capacity sewer pump station ; $6,279,806 cost Construction 99 percent complete; estimated completion in December 2007 Brasfield & Gorrie Contractors 2. 48" ...
Natural baby store not just Hippie stuff.
Jan 02, 2008 ... <Text rich="yes"> Old ideas are new again in baby care at a new Fayetteville business that features cloth diapers, organic clothing, sustainable wooden toys and chemical-free products for babies and mommies ....
Arkansas World Trade Center plans mission to India.
Jan 02, 2008 ... <Text rich="yes"> ROGERS - The organization that has promised to bring the world to Arkansas will soon take Arkansas to the world, leading an independent international trade mission. (Northwest ...
Arrest Reports.
Jan 02, 2008 ... <Text rich="yes"> Possession Freddie A. Bowles, 55, of 6608 E. Lake Sequoyah Drive in Fayetteville was arrested Dec. 29 on a felony charge of two counts of possession of a controlled substance (pharmaceutical ). Aggravated assault James Damon Koehn, 39, of 14 D Applegate in ...
Winning promotion allows local couple to get back on their feet.
Jan 02, 2008 ... <Text rich="yes"> BENTONVILLE - When Dennis Pflueger woke up on Dec. 16, he wasn't wearing a smile or feeling any holiday cheer. The 61-year-old had been out of work for seven weeks, was out of money and about to start missing car payments and rent on his two-bedroom apartment in Rogers ....
BOWLED OVER : Missouri rips Arkansas in Cotton Bowl blowout : Arkansas? offense hits wall against Missouri with 5 turnovers, 7 points.
Jan 02, 2008 ... <Text rich="yes"> DALLAS ? In his last game as Arkansas? offensive coordinator, David Lee didn?t have to take a peek at the stat sheet to understand the messy details of the Razorbacks? performance Tuesday at the Cotton Bowl. He just kept track of the number of ...
Missouri 38, Arkansas 7 The Cotton Bowl Dallas : Missouri dominates rudderless Razorbacks as Temple breaks Cotton Bowl rushing record.
Jan 02, 2008 ... <Text rich="yes"> DALLAS - Arkansas headlines two-time Doak Walker Award winner /two-time Heisman runnerup Darren McFadden and another two-time All-American, Felix Jones running the football. Missouri back-pages runner Tony Temple to the heroics of quarterback Chase ...
Temple outduels Hogs? backs with career day at Cotton Bowl.
Jan 02, 2008 ... <Text rich="yes"> DALLAS - Tuesday's Cotton Bowl featured two All-American running backs. But neither Darren McFadden nor Felix Jones could touch Missouri's explosive running game. (Northwest Arkansas ...
COTTON BOWL NOTES : Luigs to stay; McFadden, Jones still undecided.
Jan 02, 2008 ... <Text rich="yes"> DALLAS ? Like his teammate, Darren McFadden, Arkansas junior running back Felix Jones was evasive Tuesday when asked whether he will turn pro or return for his senior season. (Northwest ...
UA Women?s Coach of the Year : Lady?Back track teams flourish under Harter.
Jan 02, 2008 ... <Text rich="yes"> Last season, there were only four women's track programs in the country that were able to stay in the top 20 in indoor track, outdoor track and cross country. (Northwest Arkansas ...
UA Men?s Coach of the Year : Van Horn assembles another strong squad in fifth season.
Jan 02, 2008 ... <Text rich="yes"> In no other sport is recruiting a guessing game like it is in baseball. No other collegiate sport must compete with the professional ranks for recruits like baseball. Football and basketball are still the two high-pressure sports for college coaches but neither must ...
Full slate in 2008 : Quorum Court prepares for plenty of issues this year.
Jan 03, 2008 ... <Text rich="yes"> Members of the Washington County Quorum Court are anticipating a busy 2008. (Northwest Arkansas Times) <XEB.p>To read the full ...
Arkansas Music Pavilion becomes nonprofit in fourth season.
Jan 03, 2008 ... <Text rich="yes"> The Arkansas Music Pavilion is going nonprofit for the 2008 season. (Northwest Arkansas Times) <XEB.p>To read the full text of ...
School district finds new use for former Boys & Girls Club.
Jan 03, 2008 ... <Text rich="yes"> New offices in an old building is one way to descr ibe the Fayetteville School District's latest upgrade to the former Boys & Girls Club building along California Boulevard on the far north end of the Fayetteville High School campus. Only a few years removed from ...
Library officials seek balance in background checks.
Jan 03, 2008 ... <Text rich="yes"> The struggle to find balance between safe hiring practices to protect library patrons and personal concerns for privacy continues for the Fayetteville Public Library board of directors. ...
Man robs Walgreens in south Fayetteville.
Jan 03, 2008 ... <Text rich="yes"> Police searched Wednesday night for a suspect who robbed the pharmacy at Walgreens in south Fayetteville. (Northwest Arkansas Times) <XEB.p>To ...
Mark Your Calendar.(Calendar)
Jan 03, 2008 ... <Text rich="yes"> 3 January THURSDAY 2008 Public Meetings Fayetteville Subdivision Committee, 9 a.m., City Administration Building, Room 219, 113 W. Mountain St., Fayetteville. (Northwest Arkansas ...
Bank files foreclosure suit against Barber.
Jan 03, 2008 ... <Text rich="yes"> The Bank of Fayetteville has filed a foreclosure suit against local developer Brandon Barber in Washington County Circuit Court, seeking a judgment of $972,585 plus interest. (Northwest ...
Fayetteville man calls 911 before crashing car.
Jan 03, 2008 ... <Text rich="yes"> A Fayetteville man called 911 minutes before he crashed his car Wednesday morning. (Northwest Arkansas Times) <XEB.p>To read the full ...
Authorities report typical New Year?s in Washington County.
Jan 03, 2008 ... <Text rich="yes"> With extra officers on patrol during the festivities on Monday and Tuesday, the Fayetteville Police Department, Washington County Sheriff's Office and the University of Arkansas Police Department all reported relatively quiet ...
Canehill man arrested for alleged sexual assault.
Jan 03, 2008 ... <Text rich="yes"> A Canehill man is in custody, accused of sexually assaulting a teenage girl. (Northwest Arkansas Times) <XEB.p>To read the full ...
Heating assistance program sign-up begins Tuesday.
Jan 03, 2008 ... <Text rich="yes"> A local nonprofit agency wants to help low-income families pay their heating bills as temperatures continue to drop. (Northwest Arkansas Times) ...
KNOCK ON WOOD : Cotton Bowl leaves Hogs fans with cotton mouth.
Jan 03, 2008 ... <Text rich="yes"> Trying to have your cake and eat it too might be a wonderful concept, but it's just not reality. (Northwest Arkansas Times) <XEB.p>To read the ...
Campbell heading to Starkville rather than joining Nutt in Oxford.
Jan 03, 2008 ... <Text rich="yes"> Louis Campbell is still headed from Arkansas after 17 years with the Razorbacks into Mississippi. (Northwest Arkansas Times) <XEB.p>To read the ...
Volunteers wanted to help grow the Senior Center.
Jan 04, 2008 ... <Text rich="yes"> Sherri Napier, the new Fayetteville Senior Center director, has growth on her mind. (Northwest Arkansas Times) <XEB.p>To read the full ...
What?s it worth? : Council seeks appraisal on Tyson building before deciding use for property.
Jan 04, 2008 ... <Text rich="yes"> A lease with the Northwest Arkansas Community Creative Center was put off Thursday after the Fayetteville City Council decided to seek appraisals on the Tyson complex. Aldermen voted 7-0 in favor of seeking appraisals on the former Tyson Mexican Original Plant. Ward 3 ...
Aldermen consider annexation along fringes of Elkins.
Jan 04, 2008 ... <Text rich="yes"> ELKINS - The city could be getting a little bigger around the edges. (Northwest Arkansas Times) <XEB.p>To read the full text ...
County sets new millage.
Jan 04, 2008 ... <Text rich="yes"> The Washington County Quorum Court's first business of 2008 was to set the property tax rates for 2007. (Northwest Arkansas Times) <XEB.p>To ...
Foreclosure filed against Barber over Legacy.
Jan 04, 2008 ... <Text rich="yes"> Legacy National Bank of Springdale has filed a counterclaim in a foreclosure lawsuit over about $18.1 million the bank claims it is owed by Brandon Barber and Seth Kaffka, doing business as Lynnkohn, a limited ...
Trial rescheduled for man accused of negligent homicide.
Jan 04, 2008 ... <Text rich="yes"> Trial for a Springdale man accused of negligent homicide in the Sept. 27 hitand-run death of a highway worker has been reset. (Northwest Arkansas Times) ...
Police continue search for suspect in attempted robbery.
Jan 04, 2008 ... <Text rich="yes"> Fayetteville police are still searching for a man suspected of attempting to rob the Walgreens in south Fayetteville on Wednesday night. (Northwest Arkansas ...
Monday marks registration deadline to vote in Feb. 5 presidential primary.
Jan 04, 2008 ... <Text rich="yes"> Monday is the last day to register to be eligible to vote in the Feb. 5 presidential primary election, according to the Washington County Clerk's Office. (Northwest Arkansas ...
Districts utilize Web in superintendent searches.
Jan 04, 2008 ... <Text rich="yes"> The Fayetteville School District has updated the home page of its Web site, www.fayar.net, to include a link about its superintendent search. (Northwest Arkansas ...
Yates presented leadership award at recent training.
Jan 04, 2008 ... <Text rich="yes"> A Fayetteville police officer was honored by a prestigious law enforcement administration training school over the holidays. (Northwest Arkansas Times) ...
Court Briefs.
Jan 04, 2008 ... <Text rich="yes"> A Canehill man has been charged with rape and fourth-degree sexual assault, according to felony information filed by the Washington County Prosecutor?s Office on Jan. 3 in circuit court. ...
Groundbreaking set for Richardson facility in Siloam.
Jan 04, 2008 ... <Text rich="yes"> A Northwest Arkansas center dedicated to helping children with developmental delays is expanding to western Benton County. (Northwest Arkansas Times) ...
HOG CALLS : Hogs never saw debacle in Dallas coming.
Jan 04, 2008 ... <Text rich="yes"> This begins with Missouri. For no matter how Arkansas fans curse, lament, find excuses, blame or analyze how their Razorbacks played, the fact remains Missouri whipped them in all phases of the Tigers' 38-7 Cotton Bowl mauling of the ...
Petrino?s coaching staff beginning to take shape.
Jan 04, 2008 ... <Text rich="yes"> While the University of Arkansas has set today officially to announce new head football coach Bobby Petrino's staff, some of the new assistants already were working Thursday in the Broyles Center. ...
KNOCK ON WOOD : Baylor Bears are much better than expected.
Jan 04, 2008 ... <Text rich="yes"> When Arkansas' basketball schedule was released, the only thing special about Saturday's game with Baylor was the fact that it would be played in Dallas. (Northwest Arkansas ...
Lady?Backs hoping to prove they belong.
Jan 04, 2008 ... <Text rich="yes"> Arkansas is ranked in both polls. The Lady Razorbacks are also undefeated through 14 games. The players should be feeling good about themselves, right? Well, not so fast, Coach Tom Collen said. ...
A new parking plan : Dickson Street hotel project could help keep Walton Arts Center.
Jan 05, 2008 ... <Text rich="yes"> A Dickson Street hotel and more than 1,000 parking spaces could result from a contract being reviewed by Fayetteville officials. (Northwest Arkansas Times) ...
Bank offers reward for information on recent robbery.
Jan 05, 2008 ... <Text rich="yes"> The First Security Banking Center in Fayetteville is offering a reward of up to $5,000 in conjunction with the Arkansas Bankers Association for information leading to the capture and conviction of the suspect involved in last ...