The Bixby Bulletin was a weekly broadsheet newspaper published in Bixby, Oklahoma , a suburb of Tulsa , from 1905 to 2014.
65-632: The newspaper was founded by W.W. Stuckey and Paul Tyler, Its first issue, Volume 1, Number 1, was dated February 24, 1905. It was the oldest continuously operating business in Bixby, and had a circulation of about 2,000. Community Publishers Inc., based in Bentonville, Arkansas , acquired the paper in 2005. In 2012, the Bulletin was combined with the Jenks Journal and Glenpool Post to form
130-602: A justice of the peace in Benton County and as an alderman in Bentonville. In 1919, he was elected to represent Benton County in the Arkansas House of Representatives . He was elected mayor of Bentonville in 1921, but resigned the following November to move to Fayetteville and open a law practice with partner John W. Nance. He won election as Fayetteville city attorney in 1924, though did not remain in
195-832: A non-violent demonstration at the statue in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement, until later that night, when the Benton County Sheriff's "mobile field force" ended the demonstration by deploying tear-gas on the assembled crowd and arresting several people. The statue was removed from the square in September 2020 and relocated to the new privately held James H. Berry Park in July 2023. The Bentonville Parks and Recreation Department maintains twenty-two parks and over 50 miles (80 km) of trails. Over 300 acres (120 ha) of city parks throughout
260-564: A 36-mile (58 km) primarily off-road mixed use trail connecting the Northwest Arkansas region, runs through Bentonville near Bentonville High School, the Walmart Home Office, and Crystal Bridges on its way to Lake Bella Vista to the north. The Crystal Bridges Trail is a 1 mile (1.6 km) trail between downtown Bentonville and the museum, built by the museum and donated to the city. Public art and sculptures line
325-844: A Southern state, yet it has also absorbed minor cultural influence from the Midwest and West . Located firmly in the Mid-South , Bentonville's culture is distinct and differs from the Delta portion of the state. Many of the city's first settlers came from North Georgia , North Alabama , Kentucky , North Carolina and Tennessee , because they found the Ozarks familiar, similar to the Appalachian Mountains back home. The uplands of Arkansas, including Northwest Arkansas, did not participate in large-scale plantation farming with slaves like
390-474: A family was $ 46,558. Males had a median income of $ 31,816 versus $ 23,761 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 20,831. 10.3% of the population and 7.5% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 13.7% are under the age of 18 and 10.9% are 65 or older. Bentonville has been home to Walmart since Sam Walton purchased a store on the town square in 1950 and renamed it Walton's 5 & 10. The retailer continued
455-605: A host of fans, mostly derived from the thousands of Indian natives drawn to Bentonville by Walmart software and IT jobs. In late 2018 plans for a public cricket pitch were approved for a new park in the southwest of the city. From the Walmart Museum on the downtown square to the over 20 buildings spread throughout the city, Walmart's Home Office has a presence throughout Bentonville. The Northwest Arkansas National Airport has direct commercial flights from many large destination cities not typical of airports its size due to
520-524: A new central headquarters in Bentonville, consolidating many of their employees to a more centralized campus. The impact from the Walmart Home Office is multiplied by the over 1,100 prospective Walmart vendors who have established sales offices in the region. The large number of satellite offices for companies of almost every industry means a large number of transplants from around the United States live in or near Bentonville. This phenomenon impacts
585-414: A population of 49,298. The racial and ethnic composition of the population was 77.0% non-Hispanic white, 2.4% non-Hispanic black, 1.2% Native American, 5.8% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 3.9% from some other race and 2.5% from two or more races. 8.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino of any race. As of the census of 2000, there were 19,730 people, 7,458 households, and 5,265 families residing in
650-643: A population of 54,164 at the 2020 Census , an increase of 53% from the 2010 Census . Bentonville is considered to be one of the fastest growing cities in the state and consistently ranks amongst the safest cities in Arkansas. The first known use by humans of the area which is now known as Bentonville, was as hunting grounds by the Osage Nation who lived in Missouri . The Osage would leave their settlements to hunt in present-day Benton County for months at
715-411: A rapid growth, but Helen Walton wished to remain in Bentonville to raise the family, and thus by the time Walmart became the #1 Fortune 500 in 2002, it was still based in Bentonville. The Walmart "Home Office" now includes more than 20 buildings throughout Bentonville, specifically along Walton Boulevard ( US 71B ) in the western part of the city. In 2017 Walmart announced their intention to construct
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#1732780948106780-471: A rural Benton County school for two years while saving money for further education. He married Fannie Presley of Benton County in 1908. At nineteen, he was appointed as a rural mail carrier, a position he held for six years. While holding the position, he read law under a local judge and mentor W. D. Mauck. The family cared deeply about the Lost Cause . Lee and his brother, Alvin, were charter members of
845-406: A six-year term the following year in an unopposed election, and was also unopposed in 1930 and 1936. He would hold the position until voluntary retirement in 1943. During his tenure, Seamster adjudicated thousands of cases, including many involving financial institutions, highways, and business transactions between farmers and ranchers. The cases represented a microcosm of the larger issues plaguing
910-510: A time before returning to their families. European settlers first inhabited the area around 1837 and named their settlement "Osage". By this time, the Osage had ceased using the area for hunting, and the European settlers began to establish farms. Upon establishment of Benton County on September 30, 1836, Osage was deemed a suitable site for the county seat , and the town square was established as
975-608: A trend often associated with the Deep South. Due to Walmart's prominence in the city, Bentonville is also an international focal point for retail suppliers and other supporting businesses. According to the Bentonville-Bella Vista Chamber of Commerce, over 1,250 suppliers have offices in Northwest Arkansas in an attempt to secure or retain Walmart's business. Symbolic of Bentonville's complex culture
1040-665: Is a mountain biking destination providing more than 28 miles of mountain bike trails, and hosting multiple cycling events throughout the year, including Big Sugar Gravel , part of the LifeTime Grand Prix Series. Bentonville operates within the mayor-city council form of government. The mayor is elected by a citywide election to serve as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the city by presiding over all city council meetings, laws are enforced and taxpayer funds are spent prudently. Once elected,
1105-404: Is bordered to the east by Rogers , the north by Bella Vista , and the west by Centerton . The Northwest Arkansas National Airport is located to the southwest of Bentonville and is used to connect all of the northwest Arkansas region to the rest of the nation. For more than the last decade, Northwest Arkansas has been one of the fastest-growing regions in the United States. Bentonville lies in
1170-511: Is centrally located in the county with Rogers adjacent to the east. The city is the birthplace and headquarters of Walmart , the world's largest retailer. It is one of the four main cities in the three-county Northwest Arkansas Metropolitan Statistical Area , which is ranked 105th in terms of population in the United States with 546,725 residents in 2020, according to the United States Census Bureau . The city itself had
1235-442: Is land and 0.19 square miles (0.5 km ), or 0.67%, is water. The Northwest Arkansas region consists of three Arkansas counties : Benton, Madison , and Washington . The area had a population of 347,045 at the 2000 census which had increased to 463,204 by the 2010 Census (an increase of 33.47 percent). The Metropolitan Statistical Area does not consist of the usual principal-city-with- suburbs morphology; instead Bentonville
1300-426: Is the coldest month with an average high of 46 °F (8 °C) and an average low of 24 °F (−4 °C). The city's highest temperature was 114 °F (45.6 °C), recorded in 1954. The lowest temperature recorded was −16 °F (−26.7 °C), in 1996. As of the 2020 United States census , there were 54,164 people, 18,223 households, and 12,212 families residing in the city. As of 2017 Bentonville had
1365-629: The Arkansas delta , instead electing to settle in small clusters, relying largely on subsistence agriculture and hunting rather than the settlement patterns common in the Midwest and Deep South . The "hillbilly" stereotype given to the Ozarks and Appalachians is largely a derivative of the difficult topography, tendency to settle in clusters, and mostly cashless self-sustaining economy found in those regions. Bentonville's large proportion of Southern Baptist and Methodist adherents does, however, reflect
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#17327809481061430-557: The National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), the official federal list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation. The city contains two residential historic districts, the Third Street Historic District and West Central Avenue Historic District . Both districts contain historic residences notable for their architectural styles and contributions to
1495-528: The South County Leader . The South County Leader has ceased publication. The last edition was Volume 109, Number 23, dated July 31, 2014. This article about an Oklahoma newspaper is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Bentonville, Arkansas Bentonville is the ninth-most populous city in the US state of Arkansas , and the county seat of Benton County . The city
1560-483: The humid subtropical climate zone ( Köppen Cfa ) with influence from the humid continental climate type. Bentonville experiences all four seasons and does receive cold air masses from the north. July is the hottest month of the year, with an average high of 89 °F (32 °C) and an average low of 66 °F (19 °C). Temperatures above 90 °F (32.2 °C) are common, with a high of 100 °F (37.8 °C) occurring about once per year on average. January
1625-550: The Arkansas House of Representatives in 1947. He challenged incumbent Paul C. Davis of Summers . Davis published an affidavit in The Northwest Arkansas Times detailing a conversation he had with Jim Gregory, a prominent Fayetteville resident, shortly after announcing his reelection campaign. Gregory said he was a member of a "committee" of six powerful men who had already "selected" two men for
1690-493: The Benton County sheriff and several deputies, and Circuit Judge William A. Dickson, as well as half of the aldermen on the city council. In the 1920s and 1930s the county developed a reputation as a leader in poultry production that continued into the World War II years, and which the area still maintains today. The post war economy helped Bentonville grow, with many new businesses starting. In 1950, Sam Walton bought
1755-512: The Bentonville Ku Klux Klan when it formed in July 1922. Alvin was a noted collector of historic objects and artifacts, and the hobby may have extended to Lee as well. Lee Seamster and Clyde Ellis purchased the original Act passed on November 14, 1861, amending state laws to substitute "Confederate States" wherever the words "United States" occurred following secession from the union in 1942. Seamster's wife, Fannie Presley,
1820-591: The Bentonville Youth Baseball League since its inception in 1954. Park Springs Park was created in the 1890s following the discovery of two springs with purported healing powers. The Burns Arboretum/Nature Trail was added in 1996 and includes a State Champion tree. Trails in Bentonville vary from small fitness trails to long mountain bike trails to the regional Razorback Greenway depending upon topography, intended use and city planning. The Northwest Arkansas Razorback Regional Greenway ,
1885-959: The Court handles Civil and Small Claims cases when there is proper jurisdiction. The current elected District Judge presides over all cases. Ray Bunch is the current Bentonville District Court Judge. The 19th Judicial Circuit Court covers Benton County as a whole and operates out of the Benton County Courthouse in Downtown Bentonville with Bentonville serving as the County Seat . Voters in Bentonville tend to lean conservative. The current state representatives that serve districts containing portions of Bentonville are Republican Rep. Jim Dotson , Republican Rep. Rebecca Petty , Republican Rep Kim Hendren , and Republican Rep. Dan Douglas . The current state senator that serves
1950-544: The Democratic gubernatorial nomination. Ultimately, Junius Marion Futrell of Northeast Arkansas , a longtime chancery judge and former state representative in his own right, won the Democratic nomination and 1932 election . Seamster became co-chairman of the Democratic Party of Arkansas , splitting the state's 75 counties equally with A.L. Hutchins of Forrest City and Grover Owens of Little Rock. Following
2015-882: The Fayetteville area in the Arkansas House from 1947 to 1948. He was appointed to serve as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Arkansas from 1955 to 1956 by Governor Orval Faubus . Lee Seamster was born to Martin Luther Seamster and Nancy Jane ( née Cole) Seamster in Beaty, Arkansas on September 14, 1888. Both parents were from Missouri , from Barry County, Missouri and Schuyler County, Missouri , respectively. The family had nine children, eight of which survived to adulthood, with Lee being one of seven brothers. Lee attended public schools in Benton County. He earned his teaching license at age 17, and taught in
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2080-575: The Harrison Variety Store on the Bentonville town square . He fully remodeled the building and opened "Walton’s 5 and 10 Variety Store" on March 18, 1951. This single store eventually led to the creation of Walmart , the world's largest retailer, which still strongly influences the community today. The late twentieth and early twenty-first century has seen a dramatic reduction in the manufacturing sector in Bentonville, corresponding with an increase in tourism and entertainment focused on
2145-786: The NRHP are historic public structures, such as the Benton County Courthouse, Benton County Jail , Bentonville High School , commercial structures such as the Benton County National Bank , Massey Hotel , Roy's Office Supply Building , and the Terry Block Building , and two cemeteries. Additionally, a confederate monument installed in 1908 by a local United Daughters of the Confederacy chapter. On June 1, 2020, local residents held
2210-491: The age of 18 living with them, 55.6% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.4% are classified as non-families by the United States Census Bureau. 24.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.11. In
2275-687: The applicant is a resident of Bentonville and submission of an application in order to gain access to any of Bentonville's 8 city boards. These range from appointed positions at the Planning Commission to the Bentonville Public Art Advisory Committee to the Bentonville Library Advisory Board. The Bentonville District Court handles criminal, civil, small claims, and traffic matters within the city limits. In addition,
2340-484: The area established a vibrant apple industry, with Benton County becoming the leading apple producing county in the nation in 1901. In May 1922, the first Ku Klux Klan chapter was opened in Bentonville. By 1923, there was documentation of at least 162 men who were members of the Klan. Most of the town's most prominent citizens were charter members of the Klan chapters, including mayor Lee Seamster , his successor Tom Curt,
2405-407: The bar in 1913, Seamster practiced law in Bentonville , and represented the area in the Arkansas House of Representatives from 1919 to 1920, and served as mayor of Bentonville from 1921 to 1922, until he resigned to move to Fayetteville to open a law practice. Over the next two decades, Seamster practiced law and served as Chancery Judge of the 13th District for eighteen years before representing
2470-497: The city offer educational, recreational and outdoors opportunities to park visitors. The largest park surrounds Lake Bella Vista and includes a popular perimeter fitness trail and disc golf course. Memorial park features the Melvin Ford Aquatic Center as well as baseball, basketball, tennis, volleyball, skateboard, softball and soccer facilities. The four baseball fields at Merchants Baseball Park have hosted
2535-487: The city was 90.92% White , 0.88% Black or African American, 1.33% Native American, 2.40% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 2.68% from other races, and 1.76% from two or more races. 6.07% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. The 2005 Special Census reported 24,837 Whites/non-Hispanic whites (86.8%), 2,428 Hispanics of any race (8.5%), 1,135 Asians (4.0%), and 510 Blacks/African Americans (1.8%). There were 7,458 households, out of which 40.1% had children under
2600-552: The city was occupied by both armies and saw almost all of its buildings burned. Bentonville was a staging point for the Confederate army prior to the Battle of Pea Ridge , fought about 12 miles (19 km) northeast of town, and the town saw a brief skirmish just prior to the battle. The city began to rebuild about a decade after incorporation on April 3, 1873, with many of these Reconstruction Era buildings today serving as
2665-600: The city's early history. Together, over 40 houses are listed as contributing properties. Preeminent individual residential listings within the historic districts include the Craig-Bryan House , Elliott House , James A. Rice House and the Rice House on "A" Street. Residential listing elsewhere in the city include the Peel Mansion Museum , Stroud House and Col. Young House . Also included in
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2730-404: The city, the population was spread out, with 29.5% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 34.2% from 25 to 44, 17.9% from 45 to 64, and 8.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.3 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 39,936, and the median income for
2795-578: The city. The city grew substantially in the 1990s; the 1990 population was 11,257 and the city is expected to reach 50,000 people by the year 2030. According to the US Census, Bentonville and surrounding communities in Benton County is second in growth for Arkansas and among the 100 fastest-growing counties in the United States. The population density was 928.9 inhabitants per square mile (358.7/km ). There were 7,924 housing units at an average density of 373.1 per square mile (144.1/km ). The racial makeup of
2860-428: The culture of Bentonville in addition to the city's economy. Bentonville is home to a growing entrepreneurial scene, with co-working spaces and startup incubators being added quickly over the last 5 years. Bentonville's culture is a combination of a southern city, small town, global business hub, and the surrounding Northwest Arkansas metro. Bentonville shares many of the characteristics commonly given to Arkansas as
2925-401: The death of Arkansas Supreme Court Associate Justice Turner Butler in 1938, rumors of Governor's Carl E. Bailey appointment to fill the position crossed the state. Political friends in the Democratic party were the heavy favorite, including Seamster, and even Bailey himself resigning as governor to take the position. The Washington County Bar Association and county officials sent a telegram to
2990-427: The district containing Bentonville is Republican Sen. Bart Hester . Public elementary and secondary education in the majority of the city limits is provided by Bentonville Public Schools , leading to graduation at Bentonville High School or Bentonville West High School . Small portions of the city to the east are zoned to Rogers Public Schools . Haas Hall Academy and Northwest Arkansas Classical Academy are
3055-586: The governor recommending Seamster. Governor Bailey instead appointed W. R. Donham to fill the remainder of the term. Following retirement, Seamster entered private practice from the Eason Building at 100 West Center in Fayetteville on the Fayetteville Square . Seamster campaign manager in the Arkansas 3rd district for J. William Fulbright 's successful 1944 Senate campaign , running the campaign's Fayetteville headquarters. In 1947, he
3120-586: The home of county government the following year. Osage was renamed Bentonville in honor of Thomas Hart Benton , a senator from Missouri who strongly supported Arkansas statehood. Two years after Arkansas received statehood in 1836, thousands of Cherokee people from Georgia passed through Benton County as part of the Trail of Tears route to the Indian Territory in what is now Oklahoma . Although no Civil War battles were fought inside Bentonville,
3185-506: The mayor also allocates duties to city employees. Mayors serve four-year terms and can serve unlimited terms. The city council is the unicameral legislative body of the city, consisting of eight members. The council's duties include balancing the city's budget and passing ordinances. The body also controls the representatives of specialized city commissions underneath their jurisdiction. Members are elected at-large with no term limits and represent individual wards. Council members must live in
3250-536: The natural setting and outdoor opportunities of the area as well as the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art , which opened in 2011. This has resulted in Bentonville being the fastest growing city in Arkansas, and the larger Northwest Arkansas area one of the fastest growing in the United States. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 31.5 square miles (81.6 km ), of which 31.3 square miles (81.0 km )
3315-510: The oldest structures in Bentonville. The first railroad line into the area bypassed Bentonville, instead creating the nearby town of Rogers. So in 1883, a corporation called the Bentonville Railroad Company (a forerunner of the Arkansas and Oklahoma Railroad ) proceeded to link Rogers with Bentonville, about six miles. That line has changed hands over time, but remains in use. With good transportation available,
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#17327809481063380-599: The position long. Seamster also maintained a farm in Benton County, and was a member of several prominent social organizations, including the Independent Order of Odd Fellows , Freemasonry , and the Knights of Pythias , where he served as Chancellor Commander. He was active in the Democratic Party, described in 1930 as "enthusiastic and hardworking in behalf of his party". He served as a delegate to
3445-453: The state at the time, which often saw banks run insolvent and did not have a highway fund. Seamster's political profile quickly grew during his judgeship. He actively supported Governor Harvey Parnell in 1928 and 1930, and considered a run for governor himself in early 1932. Seamster was even mentioned as a "probable candidate" by local newspapers. Seamster elected against running, instead managing Dwight H. Blackwood 's failed campaign for
3510-461: The state convention during the contentious 1924 democratic primary , which culminated in the 1924 Democratic National Convention , the longest continuously running convention in the United States political history. Following reform of the Arkansas judiciary , Lee Seamster was appointed as chancery judge of the newly created 13th Chancery Court on February 20, 1925. The court's district included Washington Benton, Carroll and Madison Counties. He won
3575-532: The supplier community. Bentonville, and the recently opened Bentonville West (located in Centerton) High Schools, have programs to assist the sizable transient student population, including international students, for those who have recently relocated to the area. Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is a $ 450 million museum of American Art designed by architect Moshe Safdie located within walking distance of downtown Bentonville. The museum
3640-509: The trail, which passes through Compton Gardens on its way to the museum's southeast entrance. After passing by an overlook where trail users can view the museum from a bluff, the Crystal Bridges Trail connects to the museum's 3-mile (4.8 km) trail system. The city also has several trails connecting main streets, parks and neighborhoods throughout the city. Bentonville also boasts a cricket league with 18 teams. Bentonville
3705-497: The two public charter schools . Thaden School opened in 2017 and is the first independent high school in the city. Bentonville Adventist School, associated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church , provides education services for kindergarten through eighth grade. Lee Seamster Lee A. Seamster (born September 14, 1888 – July 25, 1960) was a lawyer and politician from Northwest Arkansas . Passing
3770-401: The two state representative positions, one of them being Lee Seamster. Davis offered to fund Davis' run for county treasurer or city clerk, and bribed and threatened Davis after he refused to withdraw. A campaign ad for Seamster described his focus on farmers, broilers, ranchers, dairy men, and educators. It also referenced his knowledge of highway laws. On August 16, Seamster was announced as
3835-464: The ward they represent. The current mayor is Stephanie Orman, first elected in 2018. Prior to becoming mayor, Orman served as a member of the City Council as well as serving in and leading several non-profit organizations. Citizen input is welcomed through the use of various specialized groups. Although some positions are appointed by the mayor, many consist of volunteers. Requirements include
3900-563: The winner of the Democratic primary, with 2,742 votes to 2,342 for Davis. A recount was requested by Davis, and the 130 vote margin was confirmed and certified. During the Solid South period, winning Democratic primaries was tantamount to election . Seamster worked as a legislative advisor to Governor Sid McMath during the 1949 legislative session. Seamster was appointed to his former position as chancery judge by Governor Sid McMath on August 30, 1949, following news that John K. Butts
3965-481: Was a cricket game played between PepsiCo and Walmart, spectated by their respective chief executives Indra Nooyi and Doug McMillon , chronicled in an article in The Wall Street Journal describing the complex Bentonville culture. The game was played on a baseball field in Bentonville not well suited for typical cricket, so the players adopted new rules. The city has a league with 18 teams and
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#17327809481064030-640: Was a member of the United Daughters of the Confederacy by virtue of her ancestry. Lee's brother Alvin was active in the Arkansas Historical Association , where he advocated an Arkansas history curriculum in schools. Seamster became a member of the Arkansas Bar Association on January 21, 1913, and opened a law practice in Bentonville from 1920 to 1923. Seamster also entered political life, serving as
4095-509: Was extremely well respected in the legal and political communities, described as "one of the most capable attorneys in the State of Arkansas" and "Mr. Seamster possesses a stateman's grasp of affairs and ever keeps pace with the best thinking men of the age". Seamster was a prolific jurist, hearing 16,001 cases, with only 141 of his cases being appealed, and only 33 of those being reversed upon appeal. Seamster ran to represent Washington County in
4160-565: Was founded by Alice Walton in 2011 and contains many masterpieces from all eras of American art, including many works from Walton's private collection. Other points of interest include: Beginning in 2015, the Bentonville Film Festival has been held annually the first week of May in Downtown Bentonville. Over 85,000 attendees take part in this week-long event. Bentonville contains over 30 listings on
4225-556: Was killed in a car accident. Seamster would remain in the position until December 31, 1950, and be ineligible to run for reelection in the 1950 election. He returned to work as a legislative advisor in 1951. He authored fifteen opinions during his time as chief justice. After his time on the court, Seamster worked as a legislative advisor to Orval Faubus in 1957. The Seamsters were married in Bentonville in 1908. They had three children: Bernal D. Seamster, Margaret Jane Seamster, Dorothy Louise Seamster. They lived at "Country Gardens",
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