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CPI Buys Elkins Weekly

In mid-May, Community Publishers Inc. of Bentonville announced that it had purchased the last independently owned weekly newspaper in Washington County.

Times Gives Free Editorial Space to Mayor

On May 13, what will be a regular monthly column by Mayor Dan Coody made its debut in the Northwest Arkansas Times.

Business Journal Sticks by Ethics Concerning Advertisers

The Northwest Arkansas Business Journal recently made a stand for journalistic ethics.

Run, Toto, Run!

During a recent streak of storms, a local television station gave an incorrect location of the dangerous weather.

St. Edward Still Region?s Hospital Giant

St. Edward Mercy Medical Center in Fort Smith again topped the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal?s list of the area?s largest hospitals.

AERT Cheers Increased Sales

Advanced Environmental Recycling Technologies Inc. of Springdale said May 15 that net sales for the quarter ending March 31 increased 25 percent from last year.

Arkansas Best Corp. Extends Stock Plan

The board of directors for Fort Smith?s Arkansas Best Corp. on May 16 adopted an amendment to its Stockholder Rights Plan.

Beverly Faces $52 Million Loss

Fort Smith?s Beverly Enterprises Inc., a national nursing home chain, announced May 8 that special charges had pushed its first-quarter losses to $52 million.

J.B. Hunt Contracts With Limited Logistics

J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. of Lowell signed a contract May 21 to haul freight for Limited Logistics Services, a subsidiary of The Limited Inc.

Tyson and IBP Try to Shift Blame for Failed Merger

The chairman of IBP Inc. continued to call Tyson Foods Inc. chicken for backing away from its original plan to acquire IBP during the second week of testimonies in a Wilmington, Del., Chancery Court.

Wal-Mart Quarterly Sales Follow Forecast

Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the nation?s largest retailer, reported a 4 percent increase in first-quarter earnings, in line with lowered forecasts, as a slowdown in consumer spending apparently affected profit growth.

Superior Federal Stays on Track

Superior Federal reported first-quarter net income of $3.1 million, up 1 percent from $3.065 million during the same period of 2000.

Lodging and Offices Dominate Local Real Estate Deals

Rogers AmeriSuites opens in January.

Willow Creek Now Uses Teleradiology

Teleradiology links Willow Creek Women?s Hospital in Johnson with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.

Wal-Mart Shareholders to Vote on Sweatshop Issue

Wal-Mart says it follows labor laws of the countries where its 7,000 vendor factories are located. One shareholder and expert on Wal-Mart culture says that?s not enough.

Wal-Mart Zealously Defends Against Environmental Charges

With 4,100 locations and 1.24 million employees worldwide, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. steps with a heavy tread wherever it goes, sometimes bending or breaking environmental laws.

Washington Regional Commits to Future

New location, CEO prepare Washington Regional to meet community needs.

WRMC Saves Space for Future Veterans Home

While most of Washington Regional Medical Center?s employees will move into the new building on Northhills Boulevard, the North Street location in Fayetteville will continue to be useful.

Springdale Scorched by Burnside

The name Elliott Burnside has crept up in association with a Springdale business once again, and once again it?s was associated with bad news.

Phillips and Taylor Eye Partnership

Taylor Displays Inc. has been in quite a bind financially, but owner Greg Taylor is looking into forming a partnership with one of Springdale?s most respected businessmen, Phil Phillips.

St. Bernards to expand Maternal Life360 HOME program into Greene County

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