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Former IBP Exec Resigns From Tyson

Robert L. Pearson, former chief operating officer of IBP Inc., retired from the Tyson Foods board of directors on Nov. 11.

Tyson?s Earnings Up, Fiscal Profits Decline

Tyson Foods Inc. saw earnings jump by 42 percent for the fourth quarter, but earnings for the entire year were down.

Tyson Partners With Canadians

Tyson Foods Inc. has joined Export Packers Co. Ltd. of Toronto to produce fully cooked chicken products for sale in Canada.

Wal-Mart Profits Rise, But Earnings Miss by a Penny

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. saw profits increase by 13 percent in the last quarter, but earnings missed analysts projections by a penny.

America?s Car Mart Opens New Dealership

America’s Car-Mart Inc. is opening a new dealership in Neosho, Mo.

Cannon Express to Delist from Stock Exchange

Cannon Express Inc. will voluntarily delist from the American Stock Exchange.

New Safety Rules May Raise Trucking Costs

The first major changes in truck driver work hours since 1939 will hopefully reduce highway fatalities but are also expected to increase trucking rates.

Wal-Mart Names Diversity Officer

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. names Charlyn Jarrells Porter, the company’s human resources director, as the director of its office of diversity.

Wireless Regs Might Mean Early Christmas

A new FCC regulation allowing wireless customers to take their phone numbers with them if they switch carriers goes into effect Nov. 24.

First Security Gets Hip to Get Students

First Security opens the first bank branch that has ever been on the University of Arkansas campus in Fayetteville.

Jail Progress Slowed

Progress on the Washington County Jail might have a severe case of ?he said/he said.?

Shaffer Wins Judgement

Although a $199,979 judgment was ordered against former Rose Law Firm lawyer Allen W. Bird III on Aug. 29 for fraudulent billing in a bankruptcy case, he has yet to pay it.

Wal-Mart?s Influence Still Staggering

Arkansans now have a choice of 51 Wal-Mart Supercenters where they can register their vehicles and receive license-plate decals right there on the spot (that is, if they have insurance, have paid property taxes and have had their vehicle assessed).

Texas Takes AVRA

American Venture Resource Association, the national equity guarantee insurance program that considered starting in Arkansas, and its affiliated AVRA Financial Inc. has gone to ?The Big D.?

FCF Gets Board, Bucks, Beginning: Foundation to Raise Bar for Charity In Fayetteville, Surrounding Areas

Since its July 22 inception, the Fayetteville Community Foundation has received its 501(c)(3) tax status, named a ?Who?s Who? of prominent city leaders to its board and established the goal of raising $10 million-$20 million during its first 10 years.

Lawrence Healthcare hires Anthony Knighton as president

UAMS to begin operating Bryant hospital

CommunityAmerica acquires naming rights for Razorback Stadium

Rep. Richardson says he will push legislation requiring notice of hospital care cuts