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Hearty Sailors, Appetites Win

About 175 people attended the Beaver Lake Sailing Club?s 9th Annual NEBCO Regatta on Sept. 16 at the club?s private marina in Garfield.

Tontitown Champions Overlay District Discussion (Market Forecast)

Planners in Tontitown are reviewing a draft proposal for an entrance corridor overlay district that would cover properties along some of highways U.S. 412 and Arkansas 112.

KFTA Begins Fox Broadcast

Fort Smith?s KFTA, Channel 24 began broadcasting Fox Network content and a ?produced-for-Fox? news show on Aug. 28.

KPBI Broadcasts MyNetwork TV

KPBI began airing MyNetwork TV the first week of September. MyNetwork is a Fox Network spin-off that airs originally produced drama mini-series.

New York Times Co. to Sell Fort Smith, Memphis Stations

The New York Times Co. said it is selling its Broadcast Media Group, which includes CBS affiliate KFSM-TV in Fort Smith.

Neighbor?s Quarrel May Lead to ?Squirrel?

From the sheriff?s report in the Madison County Record of Huntsville:

?Aug. 14 ? Hardey Stadlee of Hindsville advised that he was missing three air compressors and three battery chargers and thought that a neighbor may have taken them.”

Groups Sign Staybridge, Shops (Real Deals)

Two projects worth a total of $15.5 million are under way in south Fayetteville.

Watershed Partnership Lands Poultry Support

The Illinois River Watershed Partnership will be the beneficiary of a $300,000 matching grant funded by The Walton Family Foundation over a three-year period.

Former Dixie CFO Charged in $100,000 Embezzlement Scheme

The former Dixie Management CFO is booked into the Washington County Detention Center. She allegedly embezzled more than $100,000.

Arkansas Venture Forum Announces Presenting Companies

The Arkansas Venture Forum has chosen the companies to present at this year?s conference. Seven of the 10 companies chosen are out of Northwest Arkansas.

Northwest Arkansas Faces Arena Mania

There are three multi-purpose arena?s and a ballpark planned for Northwest Arkansas.

First Western Bank Plans Springdale Branch

The Har-Ber Meadows area of Springdale was a prime location for new and new-to-the-market banks.

Mathias Clears Property

James Mathias could be planning a large-scale project near the intersection of Arkansas Highways 279 and 12 in Vaughn, just north of the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport.

Stone Manor Sells to Little Rock Firm

General Properties Inc. of Little Rock is about to close on purchasing Stone Manor at Stoney Brook Apartments in Rogers from T.F. Stone Companies Inc. of Dallas for an undisclosed amount.

TDS Starts Bentonville B-to-B Focus

The third TDS location will cater specifically to Wal-Mart Stores Inc. vendors who frequently travel in and out of the area.

The Region’s Golf Courses and Outdoor Outfitters

Blessings Golf Course in Fayetteville is the regions’ No. 1 golf course. Also includes the lists of the region’s largest outdoor outfitters and marinas.

Electricians From Marrs Wire St. Mary?s Hospital

Just the electrical contract on the new St. Mary?s Hospital in Rogers tops $10 million.

Contractors, Police Report Increasing Worksite Theft

Northwest Arkansas, like other parts of the state, is seeing a rash of construction site thefts.

To Change a Light Bulb (Gwen Moritz Commentary)

General Electric?s push for long-lasting and energy efficient swirl light bulbs a wise decision.

Fayetteville Tables Decision on Investment Adviser

Fayetteville?s City Council moves decision on its decision to hire Crews & Associates as the city?s investment adviser after objections raised by Garrison Financial Corp. of Fayetteville, who managed the city?s money for the past six years.

Arkansas to lead National Advanced Manufacturing Apprenticeship expansion

The Supply Side: Boomer generation concedes spending power to young consumers

2nd cohort of new lithium accelerator shows innovations in Bentonville

Weekly wages up 4.2% in Arkansas, Benton County leads with 13.4% wage gain