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Regional Water Nutrient Group Possible Under New State Law

When its formed and functioning as planned, the regional water compliance association could help improve the Illinois River Watershed.

Highway 112 Study Complete; Four-Lane Could Cost $134M

Regional planners are hoping to include the project in the 2016-2019 Transportation Improvement Plan.

Chi Omega House Under Renovation and Construction

The $10 million project will involve tearing down functionally obsolete additions and adding 28,000 SF of new construction.

UA Paving, Repairing Student Parking Lots

The University of Arkansas is using an assortment of contractors to pave and repair parking lots on campus.

Real Estate Purchase Leaves Collier with Leftover Glass Inventory

The Collier Drug Stores Inc. owner recently bought the Binswanger Glass building on North College Avenue in Fayetteville, and it was far from empty at the time of the sale.

Citizens Bank Converts LPO to Full-Service Branch

The Batesville-chartered bank has converted its loan production office on Joyce Boulevard to a full-service banking office.

Springdales Downtown Revival is Coming, But Not Here Yet

Some major players on the Northwest Arkansas restaurant and music venue scene have been scouting possible investments in downtown Springdale.

Longtime United Bank Exec Moving to Rausch Coleman

Greg Allen, chief financial officer of United Bank since 2004, is leaving the Springdale lender to join Rausch Coleman Homes.

Dispute Over Additional Work Triggers Legal Claim

Trulove Dirtworks LLC says it was never paid by the contractor for work it did to prepare for the Walmart Neighborhood Market at Don Tyson Parkway and Interstate 49.

Arkansas Childrens Hospital Moving Closer to Expansion?

In the past few months, some of the hospitals key leaders have met with health care executives and civic leaders in Northwest Arkansas, making it clear they are planning to build a local branch.

Global Bakery Exec Named to Tyson Foods Board

Mikel Durhams international career spans 30 years and includes executive positions at PepsiCo, Guinness, Burger King and Cadbury Schweppes.

Hair Loss Treatment in Development from UA Patented Technology

The University of Arkansas has been issued a patent for a pharmaceutical ingredient that treats hair loss, and BiologicsMD is using it to develop a line of products.

Core Brewing Looks to Fort Smith For Distillery, Cooperage, Trade School

Core Brewing and Distilling Co. of Springdale is planning to open a distillery and cooperage at the building that formerly housed the Southwest Times Record daily newspaper in downtown Fort Smith, according to a report published Thursday in the Times Record.

Report: CSA Prepping Staff For Walmart Layoffs

The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reported Wednesday that executive recruiting firm Cameron Smith & Associates of Rogers is preparing its staff with a plan of action in the event of corporate layoffs in the offing at the Wal-Mart Stores Inc. home office.

NASA Awards Grants to Fayetteville Company For Technology Development

Ozark Integrated Circuits, a technology firm affiliated with the University of Arkansas, has been awarded $245,000 by NASA to develop circuits for the Venus Rover Program.

Walmart Executive, Former Attorney General Among New Alumni Board Members at UA

Charles Redfield, executive vice president of merchandising for Sams Club/Wal-Mart Stores Inc., and former Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel are two of the six new University of Arkansas Alumni Association board members, the school announced Thursday.

Tyson Foods’ boss sees a more than 50% pay raise in fiscal 2025

UAFS nearing ‘Intrepid’ campaign goal of $85 million

Real Deals: Rogers townhomes sell for $14.85 million

Potbelly opens first Northwest Arkansas shop in Bentonville