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State sees 912 new virus cases, 18 more deaths; interim health chief tapped to fill post Arkansas recorded 912 new cases of covid-19, Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Wednesday, as well as 18 more deaths of infected patients. by Nyssa Kruse - August 5, 2020

Weekly Vista to be delivered Thursday Due to a production delay, subscribers of the Weekly Vista will have the Aug. 5 paper delivered at home one day late on Thursday. by Graham Thomas - August 5, 2020

Paddleboard Camp teaches kids a new skill Just before noon on Thursday, a silent armada heads toward the boat launch at Lake Avalon. They appear to glide effortlessly on the top of the water, occasional... by Lynn Atkins - August 5, 2020

New traffic configuration on 71, Walton interchange The traffic circle near the Bentonville and Bella Vista border is expected to be out of use and traffic patterns shifted to accommodate highway construction. ... by Keith Bryant - August 5, 2020

Planning commission approves Wall of Honor plans The planning commission examined a largescale development to expand the Veterans Wall of Honor facility and a rezone for a parcel along Chelsea Road for the Hol... by Keith Bryant - August 5, 2020

Town Center West to be leveled Although it has not been listed, Cooper Communities Inc. has been looking for a buyer for Town Center West for a few years, Neff Basore, senior vice president o... by Lynn Atkins - August 5, 2020

Looking back over a century Looking back over his life, Lou Larson can say that he's seen some changes. by Lynn Atkins - August 5, 2020

Tennis camp wraps up season It's not the heat; it's the humidity. Junior tennis players learned the truth of that statement last week at the latest session of the POA's Junior Tennis Camp.... by Lynn Atkins - August 5, 2020

Artists visit Cooper Chapel An informal group of artists from all over the region have been meeting for almost 20 years at some of the prettiest locations in Northwest Arkansas. On Wednesd... by Lynn Atkins - August 5, 2020

Prebbernow has busy volunteer schedule For some people, retirement can be very busy. Chuck Pribbernow is one of those people. by Lynn Atkins - August 5, 2020

Bella Vista Garden Club selects 6 Guilford Drive Jay and Francine Lacy of 6 Guilford Drive in Bella Vista were selected as winners of the Bella Vista Garden Club Yard of the Month contest for August. August 5, 2020

P.E.O. Chapter CD Donates to Crowder Student Photo submitted P.E.O. chapter CD in Bella Vista, may not be meeting in person, but it is pleased when it can present a woman with a grant to help with her educ... August 5, 2020

Anglers take their lumps on Big, Little Sugar With names like Big Sugar and Little Sugar, floating and fishing on these two Ozark streams is as sweet as it gets. by Flip Putthoff - August 5, 2020

What is it? If you know what this object is, or what it is used for, email your answer to [email protected] All who submit a guess will have their names entered in a m... by Lynn Atkins - August 5, 2020

Pet of the Week Lynn Atkins/The Weekly Vista Jill is about 16 weeks old. She's a spayed female who is friendly and playful, Bella Vista Animal Shelter staff said. To adopt any ... by Lynn Atkins - August 5, 2020