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Tyson and IBP Agree on Merger Terms

Tyson Foods Inc. of Springdale and IBP Inc. of Dakota Dunes, S.D., finally reach a merger plan.

Judge Says Ex-Rose Attorney Committed Fraud

Former Rose Law Firm lawyer Allen W. Bird II bears the brunt of the longest awaited U.S. Bankruptcy Court ruling in Arkansas? western division, having to pay more than $500,000.

IBP Officials Join Tyson’s Board of Directors

IBP Inc. Chairman and CEO Bob Peterson and President Dick Bond join Tyson Foods Inc.?s board of directors.

Tyson, IBP, Courts Set Deadlines for Merger

Different deadlines emerge in the Tyson, IBP merger, and butchers worry the deal will cut into their business.

Tyson and IBP Agree on $4.42 Billion Merger

Tyson Foods Inc. and IBP Inc. finally reach a merger plan.

Tyson Employee Shot

A supervisor at Tyson Foods Inc.?s Jackson, Miss., plant is in stable condition at a local hospital after being shot by a disgruntled employee.

Tyson and Wal-Mart Under Constant Scrutiny

The National Labor Relations Board and the U.S. Department of Labor have cited wrongdoings recently at Wal-Mart Stores Inc. of Bentonville and Tyson Foods Inc. of Springdale, respectively.

Invading Wal-Mart Priority for UFCW

Wal-Mart denies union?s allegations.

Unions Find Wall High Around Northwest Arkansas

Northwest Arkansas businesses are winning the battle against union efforts.

501 Will ?Shrink To Fit?

An impending change of area code threatens inconvenience rather than cost.

Medicare Change Threatens Ambulance Companies

Under a new Medicare reimbursement rule, 10 to 15 of the state?s 224 licensed ambulance companies might go out of business, says the Arkansas Ambulance Association.

Wal-Mart, Kmart Expand Groceries in Rogers

The nation?s leading discount retailers are expanding grocery options in Rogers.

Brewski?s Restaurant & Draft Emporium Earns Three Stars

With slightly above-average food and a friendly wait-staff, Brewski?s Restaurant & Draft Emporium is a good option for business lunches.

Sprawl Blues Can Be Avoided

We read a recent newsletter from the Eighth Federal Reserve District Bank of St. Louis that gauges urban sprawl in Memphis. The article discusses ways to make the city more efficient.

Local Golf Courses Take a Mulligan On Season

Washington County golf courses fighting to get fairways back to normal.

Wine?s Health Benefits Won?t Be Printed On Label

The Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms enforces mandatory warning labels of health risks and alcohol abuse on wine, yet it will not allow labels stating the documented benefits of moderate wine consumption.

North Hills Breast Center Receives Accreditation

For the second consecutive term, the North Hills Imaging and Breast Center earned stereotactic breast biopsy accreditation from the American College of Radiation.

Investment Bankers Eye Corporate-Rich Corridor

Dallas-based Allegiance Capital Corp. recently merged with DSJ Consulting to open a new regional office in Tulsa.

Little Rock Law Firm Opens Fayetteville Office

The Little Rock law firm of Dover & Dixon opened a new 2,000-SF office in Fayetteville to serve its Northwest Arkansas clients.

Springdale Holiday Inn Introduces Energy Charge

Kevin Smith, general manager of Springdale?s Holiday Inn of Northwest Arkansas and Convention Center, said his business began adding an ?energy surcharge? to guests? bills on March 18.

Then and Now: Cooperative business model a good fit for Mitchell Johnson

Dope Medicinal Wellness opens Fayetteville clinic

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

Opinions differ on use of former ACME Brick property