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A Rude Awakening (Fred Eason Commentary)

If you plan to retire in the next 10 years, you may be in for a rude awakening.

Downtowns Provide Bargain Lease Rates

Downtowns in Benton County have the same problem ? not enough space to meet demand. And much of what is there is occupied by offices, leaving less room for entertainment venues that could attract more tourists.

Old Marble Falls Resort Becomes New Biker Hub

Two motorcycle enthusiasts want to turn a former winter ski resort in the Ozarks into the largest biker destination in middle America.

Rogers Angles Fishing Tourneys, Lures Tourists

The Rogers Convention and Visitors Bureau estimates that 1,800 people will attend its three sponsored fishing tourneys this year and earn close to $4.6 million off the biggest.

U.S. Marshals Museum May Land in Fort Smith

Fort Smith officials have been waging a battle to bring the U.S. Marshals Museum to the former frontier city on the Arkansas River.

Parisian Store in Rogers May Alter Retail Terrain

A look at what stores may follow the 100,000-SF Parisian department store in the 345-acre Pleasant Crossing development in Rogers.

White Rock Flips ?Arkansas Switch?

Out of the way White Rock ascends the short list of Arkansas respites close to town.

GFA, Garner Join Forces

Garner Asset Management and Garrison Financial Advisors merge to create a wealth management firm with a 10-year plan on a public offering.

AWP Could Make Care Competitive (Editorial)

The opposition to the Patient Protection Act ? in 1995 as now ? makes a persuasive argument that emasculating the primary tool of managed care will lead to higher costs.

Stonehill Rides Polo Complex (Real Deals)

Texas BBL LP of Dallas will soon begin construction on 356 apartment units valued at more than $15 million in the Glen at Polo Park apartment complex off Vaughn Road in Bentonville.

ABC Audit Docks Morning News Again

An audit report from the Audit Bureau of Circulations docked The Morning News for 396 daily and 240 Sunday circulation for the 12 months ended March 31, 2004.

Carriers Take War to Streets

According to Mike Masterson?s column in the Feb. 17 issue of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, at least one carrier has decided to take the area?s newspaper war to the streets.

KFSM Hires, Promotes Weekend Anchors

KFSM, Channel 5, has promoted Sarah Bennett, from reporter/producer to anchor of the weekend evening newscasts.

Late Night Commercials Flip Patrons (Opinion)

Racy commercials toe the line between too little and too much.

Internet Auction Service Raises Money for Charity

Sean Wright is taking his Internet auction business beyond eBay listings, he?s handling discontinued and overstocked items from retail businesses.

Mobile Storage Warehouses Furnishings in Limbo

Carey Schumann?s new service should appeal to homeowners wanting to clear the clutter to make their home more appealing for the real estate market.

Wal-Mart Media Conference Set

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. of Bentonville plans to hold its first ever media conference on April 5 and 6.

ANB Kicks State?s Average ROA

ANB Financial N.A., formerly known as Arkansas National Bank, had a Sept. 30 return on average assets of 3.09 percent ? a whopping 1.87 percent higher than the state?s average of 1.22 percent.

Retail to Replace Ramada

Ben Israel of Dixie Development is about to close on the old Ramada Inn property off Joyce Boulevard in Fayetteville.

Parisian Parade at Pleasant Crossing

Based on past trends, Parisian shoppers might be able to pick up some Godiva chocolate and lingerie on the way to shop at Gymboree, a children?s clothing store. Victoria?s Secret was listed in nearly every mall searched.

GDP up 4.3% in the third quarter, consumer confidence declines

St. Bernards to expand Maternal Life360 HOME program into Greene County

Then and Now: Cooperative business model a good fit for Mitchell Johnson

Dope Medicinal Wellness opens Fayetteville clinic