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Haile Joins KHOG

Jennifer Haile, who graduated from the University of Arkansas in 2001, took over the ?sunrise anchor? position in September for television station KHBS/KHOG, Channels 40/29.

KKEG Bubbles Back to Classic Rock-N-Roll

Cumulus Broadcasting Inc. announced in October that KKEG, 92.1 FM, would change its format to a blend of classic rock-n-roll and what the company?s market manager, Joe Conway, described as ?the best of today?s rock.?

Wal-Mart Gets Prettier at Opening Time

During an interview aired Oct. 16 by National Public Radio on Fayetteville station KUAF, 91.3-FM, Mickey Gilley compared the dilapidated state of his old club to a Wal-Mart.

Link in Bank List Was Incorrect

For the last two years, we apparently inadvertently directed readers searching online for the Madison County Bank & Trust Co. to a Web site devoted to lesbian pornography.

Earnings Climb for Baldor Electric

Electric-motor manufacturer Baldor Electric Co. of Fort Smith on Oct. 10 reported a third-quarter net earnings increase of 17 percent over levels from the same quarter last year.

J.B. Hunt Sets 3Q Earnings Mark

Kirk Thompson, president and CEO of J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc., announced in mid-October that despite a ?lackluster? economy and a resurfacing driver-shortage problem the Lowell firm tallied a record third quarter.

AERT Refinances $17 Million in Bonds

Advanced Environmental Recycling Technologies Inc. of Springdale said in October it completed a $17 million refinancing of its previously issued City of Springdale 1999 Industrial Development bonds, the proceeds of which have been escrowed.

Wal-Mart?s Seiyu Gets Chilled by Summer

Seiyu Ltd., the Japanese subsidiary of Wal-Mart Stores Inc., said in October that it will have a first-half net loss as slumping sales add to its struggle to integrate its systems with its Bentonville parent.

USA Truck Touts Revenue Increase

USA Truck Inc. of Van Buren on Oct. 16 reported $73.9 million in third-quarter operating revenues, a 4.6 percent increase from the same time last year.

Benton County Inventors Produce Pet Products

Several Benton County entrepreneurs have come up with pet products to sell to Wal-Mart.

Hunt, Jones, Rutledge Can Savor Success

Recent developments for some of Arkansas? most successful companies and business people are intriguing.

Garrison Rakes in $11.7 Million, But Might Be Underpaid by Comparison

While most people?s salaries are confidential, the compensation for top executives of publicly traded companies must be reported in the annual proxy statement for all shareholders to see.

Saxena Stresses Ambitious Goals

Since arriving in July, he?s already adopted a new mission statement and set a litany of goals for the college that include tripling its research expenditures.

Exec Talks Ethics After Conviction

Walter Pavlo, MCI Telecommunications? former head of billing, is scheduled to visit the Soderquist Center for Leadership and Ethics this October to discuss his role in swindling nearly $6 million from customers.

M.B.A. Graduates Still Landing Jobs

More people go to graduate school during downturns in the economy.

Process Dynamics Ready to Refine Diesel Quality: Trucking Companies Could Benefit From Savings If Refiners Reduce $10 Billion Compliance Costs

Michael D. Ackerson?s company Process Dynamics Inc. has patented a breakthrough hydroprocessing technology that experts say could save the oil refining industry billions of dollars during the next 20 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