Former Wal-Mart Officer Dies Saturday At 69

Paul R. Carter, who retired from Wal-Mart as chief financial officer in 2003, died Saturday after a decade-long battle with cancer. He was 69.

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Navy, Marine Corps Social Set ROGERS — The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post in Rogers will host a Navy and Marine Corps social to raise money to support the Honor Flight program, according to a news release.

Mark Your Calendar

Events and Meetings in Washington County for October 31, 2009.

Obituaries & Death Notices

Obituaries & Death Notices for October 31, 2009.

KNWA reporter accused of drunken driving

A local TV news reporter was taken into police custody late Thursday night for allegedly driving while intoxicated.

Court Briefs

Court briefs for Washington County for October 31, 2009.

Times Editorial: Sure things

Happily, it appears the arts center is here to stay

Most people aren’t big fans of big change. Which helps explain why so many Fayetteville residents — to a one, we would think — have uniformly opposed the idea rumored for several years that the mighty Walton Arts Center might someday migrate to greener (as in dollars) pastures up north.

Letters to the editor

Letters to the editor for Washington County for October 31, 2009.

No breaks in FHS arson investigation

There have still been no arrests or big breaks in the arson at Fayetteville High School or the identity theft case involving district teachers earlier this year.

Religion Briefs

To raise funds for First Christian Church’s Christian Women’s Fellowship projects, $1 chances are being sold on four theme baskets: Razorbacks, Arts and Crafts, Tea Time and Date Night. The baskets will be on display in the sanctuary annex and during the holiday bazaar. The drawing will be held during the All-Church Dinner on Dec. 20. Tickets are available in the church office.