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Shadow Valley Subdivision to Add 14 Lots Along Inglewood

Making up the second expansion this year for the subdivision, the new lots will be large enough to accommodate houses of about 3,000 SF.

Highway 265 Project Posed Challenge for Animal Clinic

The last stretch of the project, two miles between Joyce Boulevard and Ivey Lane, took longer than planned.

Waltons Buy 1.4 Acres Near Downtown Bentonville

A Walton family interest has acquired five lots at the northwest corner of Southwest Fourth and A streets.

Georges Pays $1.2M for Nearby Property

The Springdale poultry company recently purchased two buildings across the street from its headquarters.

Is Springdale Finally Getting a Starbucks?

A developer who has opened Starbucks locations throughout the state is promoting a new retail project for the property of the former Joes Italian Grill.

James+James Owner to Launch New, High-End Furniture Line

Springdale entrepreneur James Smith is ramping up to launch a new company called Franklin & Timber.

New Centerton Supercenter Delayed, Moving Forward

Dirt still hasnt turned on a Walmart Supercenter that was planned to open this summer, but a company spokesman says the project is coming.

400 Lose Jobs with Tyson Foods Closure of Iowa Beef Plant

Due to a lack of available cattle, Tyson announced Friday it was closing its longstanding beef plant in Denison, Iowa.

American Tubing in Springdale Moving Toward $8M Expansion, 100 New Jobs

The company is in the process of acquiring land for a proposed 80,000-SF expansion in the Springdale Industrial Park along the north side of Turnbow Avenue. The expansion is expected to create 100 jobs.

Springdale Businessman Arrested, Accused of Transporting Marijuana

Monte Johnston, owner of the Automatic Auto Finance dealership franchise in Northwest Arkansas, was arrested Aug. 5 after returning from Colorado in possession of what police are calling high-grade marijuana.

U.S. Attorney Conner Eldridge Stepping Down

Conner Eldridge, the United States Attorney for the Western District of Arkansas, announced his resignation on Tuesday, according to a press release from the Justice Department.

Waltons Give $15 Million for NWACC Culinary Program Expansion

The Northwest Arkansas Community Colleges culinary program plans to expand to a new facility, with new leadership and new curriculum offerings, funded by three grants from the Walton Family Foundation.

Banded Holdings Acquires Avery Outdoors

Springdale company Banded Holdings Inc. has acquired Avery Outdoors Inc. of Memphis, Tennessee, the company announced Wednesday.

BOZ Earns High Marks in Performance Study

Little Rock-based lender Bank of the Ozarks Inc. ranked first among mid-sized banks nationally in a recent survey tracking profitability, asset quality and capital strength.

New Research Center Led By UA Funded With $20 Million Grant

A new federally funded research center led by the University of Arkansas will partner with Arkansas industries and create new products for use in manufacturing, aerospace and defense, agriculture, forestry, oil and gas, food packaging and health care.