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Bigger Chicken Coop

Tyson Foods, the world?s largest meat company, has plans for a three-story, 90,000-SF expansion that will cost about $156 million.

Highway to Hens

Along with the expansion at Tyson Foods are plans for an easier access to Interstate 540 from the company?s south Springdale headquarters.

Willow Not Weeping

The latest on the possible expansion at Willow Creek Women?s Hospital is that two office buildings totaling 40,000 SF will be constructed on the Johnson campus by February.

Vista Views Fort Smith

Harbor View Mercy Hospital of Fort Smith is in the process of being sold to Texarkana Behavioral Associates, which owns Vista Health in Fayetteville.

Financial District Flight

Fayetteville?s downtown financial district is losing another big hitter.

Flicks for Fayetteville

We hear three different entities are looking at putting a stadium-seating movie theater in Fayetteville.

Xanadu for Anodics

Xanodics LLC, a passive electrical component technology firm in Fayetteville, became a client of the Genesis Technology Incubator in May.

Mo News for Mall

Mohammad Ashfaq plans to open a Neighborhood News stand in the food court of Fayetteville?s Northwest Arkansas Mall by early July.

Gov. White Will Be Missed (Jeff Hankins commentary)

Frank White was a former governor, but for the last 20 years he made his mark on Arkansas by contributing countless hours ? not to mention dozens of stories and jokes ? to fund-raising efforts of nonprofit organizations throughout the state.

Fix Welcome Even If ‘Temporary’ (Editorial)

Legislators, like journalists, seem to work best when they have a firm deadline.

Embassy Suites Finally Finished

A look at important real estate transactions.

Bank of Gravett Expands With Centerton Branch

Bank of Gravett is apparently expanding in Centerton with a new 6,500-SF branch under construction there.

Northwest Arkansas No. 3 on Forbes List

Forbes magazine ranked Northwest Arkansas as No. 3 on its list of ?Best Small Places for Business and Careers,? which appeared on its Web site on May 12.

County Collections Show Eastward Uptick

Susan Marshall, Madison County?s tax collector, said the 12.34 percent increase in state sales and use taxes that her office collected last year is a product of land sales and population growth.

Mercy Health System Offers Laserscope Cosmetic Treatments

Laserscope cosmetic treatments are now available at the Rogers Medical Center.

Blue Cross, Blue Shield Buys NLR Bell Building

Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield has purchased a 93,000-SF building in North Little Rock for $3.4 million, saying it will use the site for its Medicare operations.

Sparks Recognized for Quality Improvement

The Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care recently honored Sparks Health System in Fort Smith with an Innovator Award for improvement.

WRMC Foundation Gala Nets $65,000 for Charity

Three hospital-related organizations received $21,700 each from funds raised by the Washington Regional Foundation?s 2003 Gala, ?An Evening With the Neville Brothers.?

United Way Provides $1.23 Million Locally

Thirty-six nonprofit agencies will receive funding this year from the United Way of Washington County.

PBMs Accused of Gouging Drug Prices

Pharmacy benefit managers, who process payments between pharmacies and health benefit plans, either have saved their clients millions or run up the price of prescription drugs.

Fort Smith metro job numbers up less than 1% in September report

Opinions differ on use of former ACME Brick property

Jones Center raises $310,000 at ‘Big Night’

Colliers | Arkansas to manage Regions Center; firm closes 2 major deals for $10.7M