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Fund Formula Unfair for ATU (Charles Brown Commentary)

Charles Brown, president of Arkansas Tech University, says the system for funding higher education in Arkansas is broken.

Education is the Answer (Editorial)

Economic news of late has been bad for the average Arkansan, and it appears there?s a link between that and our educational system.

Harps ESOP Pays Off $20M in Debt

Since launching an employee stock option plan in August 2001, Harps Food Stores has paid back $20 million in debt.

Luby?s Closes Mall Restaurant

On Sept. 9, Luby?s Inc. closed the restaurant that it had operated in Fayetteville?s Northwest Arkansas Mall since 1989.

Carabajal Bakery & Caf? Offers Three-Star Experience (Business Lunch)

Carbajal Bakery & Caf? in Bentonville earned a three-star review from our food critics.

Stephens Media Buys Hawgs Illustrated

Stephens Media Group of Little Rock has purchased Hawgs Illustrated, a Fayetteville-based magazine that promotes University of Arkansas athletic teams.

A Moments Notice Joins AIA, HelmsBriscoe

A Moments Notice, a Fayetteville marketing agency, recently became affiliated with two companies to provide more resources and online capabilities.

Cumulus Changes 94.9 Format ? Again

Cumulus Broadcasting Inc. changed the format of radio station KDAB-FM 94.9 on Oct. 1 to adult contemporary. Along with the change comes a new nickname, ?Y 94.9.?

Celebrate Northwest Arkansas Set for Nov. 1 Debut

Gregg Ogden and Mari See plan to launch their new magazine, Celebrate Northwest Arkansas, on Nov. 1, said Kyle Mooty, associate editor of the magazine.

Elkins Entertains With Early Stock Report

When we wake up bleary-eyed and confused, there?s nothing like a cup of coffee and the before-the-bell stock report from Don Elkins of television station NBC 24/51 to help us get our bearings.

D-G Editors Get Loose

The cover of the Sept. 28 ?Business Matters? section of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette posed the question, ?Is Wal-Mart?s stock finally loosing steam??

Morning News Web Site on Fritz

A problem with The Morning News? Web has made it impossible for area readers to log on.

Pinnacle Air Buys Next Learjet, Earns Top Rating From Phillips 66

Pinnacle Air has purchased two fixed-base operators (FBOs) and three total multimillion-dollar jets since its 2000 inception. It logs 50-60 hours of flight time per plane per month and has received a strong rating from Phillips 66.

New Sandwiches Serve Tyson Foods

Bradley Blum, CEO of Burger King Corp., appeared recently on CNBC?s ?Squawk Box? and discussed his company?s new international growth strategy which could benefit Tyson Foods Inc.

Beverly Sells 13 California Properties

Beverly Enterprises Inc. of Fort Smith on Oct. 2 said it has sold 13 southern California properties ? 12 nursing homes and one assisted-living center ? in undisclosed cash deals as part of its ongoing divestiture strategy.