Tom Sissom

3 days ago | arkansasonline.com | Tom Sissom

Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. SPRINGDALE -- The footprint of the Springdale High School campus grew Tuesday as planners approved the rezoning of land at Emma Avenue and Thompson Street from commercial to institutional use.

3 days ago | nwaonline.com | Tom Sissom

Tom Sissom has worked at newspapers in Pine Bluff, Little Rock and Northwest Arkansas for more than 40 years. Beginning as a police beat reporter in Pine Bluff, he has covered law enforcement, courts, local and state politics, the state prison system, and city and county governments in addition to dabbling in coverage of agriculture, education, the environment, state government and the economy.

1 week ago | arkansasonline.com | Tom Sissom

Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. SPRINGDALE -- The past, present and future of local agriculture were celebrated Thursday at the grand opening of the Market Center of the Ozarks. The 45,000-square-foot facility was officially opened Thursday afternoon with speakers lauding its vision for the future of local farmers and food entrepreneurs. "This is unique," U.S. Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., said of the $31 million facility.

1 week ago | arkansasonline.com | Tom Sissom

Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. SPRINGDALE -- Arvest Ballpark was struck by lightning twice during storms that crossed Northwest Arkansas on May 18 and 19, affecting the ballpark's electrical systems and fire alarms.

1 week ago | nwaonline.com | Tom Sissom

Tom Sissom has worked at newspapers in Pine Bluff, Little Rock and Northwest Arkansas for more than 40 years. Beginning as a police beat reporter in Pine Bluff, he has covered law enforcement, courts, local and state politics, the state prison system, and city and county governments in addition to dabbling in coverage of agriculture, education, the environment, state government and the economy.