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Tyson Launches ProvisionX.com

Tyson Foods Inc., on the same day it pulled the plug on a possible acquisition of IBP Inc., launches an online beef and poultry exchange.

Tyson Ends Deal to Buy IBP

Tyson Foods says it is discontinuing its deal to buy IBP Inc.

Hudson Foods Suit Dismissed

A final chapter of the Hudson Foods story ends as a $15 million class action lawsuit is dismissed March 16 in Little Rock circuit court.

Target Eyes Fayetteville

Target Corp. looks to open a store in Fayetteville, but not this year.

Charlie Daniels Band Hired for Hospital Gala

The Charlie Daniels Band will play at the Washington Regional Medical Foundation?s eighth annual gala at the Walton Arts Center on April 3.

UA Names Building for Former Chancellor

The University of Arkansas names a 40,000-SF building on the Fayetteville campus in honor of former chancellor Daniel Ferritor.

NW Arkansas Institutions Selling Financial Mix

The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act causes concern about protecting the privacy of customers? financial or health information.

Bauder Named President, GM of KHBS-TV/KHOG-TV

Hearst-Argyle Television of New York names Ken Bauder president and general manager of KHBS-TV/KHOG-TV, the ABC affiliates serving Ft. Smith/Fayetteville.

Tyson Stock Drops After Earnings Warning

Tyson Foods Inc. of Springdale released an earnings warning today for its second quarter to ?break even.?

Tyson Studies SEC?s IBP Review

The SEC finishes its review of IBP Inc., but Tyson Foods Inc. won?t say how this affects its proposed buyout of the world?s largest producer of fresh beef and pork.

IRS Refining Rules on Split-Dollar Setups

One of the most sophisticated tools used to supplement employee compensation, make charitable donations and minimize taxes is being scrutinized by the Internal Revenue Service.

The Region’s Largest SBA Lenders

First Arvest Bank of Siloam Springs tops the list of the region’s largest SBA lenders.

The State’s Largest SBA Lenders

Elk Horn Bank & Trust Co. of Arkadelphia tops the list of SBA lenders.

Census Backs District Complaints

The March 16 release of the state?s 2000 U.S. Census data validated the gripes of Northwest Arkansas lawmakers and business leaders, who for the last decade have said the area is underrepresented in the Arkansas General Assembly.

Estate and Gift-Tax Planning Vital to Many Local Residents

The most obscene four-letter words probably don?t raise the same ire as the words ?estate tax? and ?gift tax? do to people who have been pummeled by those penalties.rnHowever, relief is likely on the way.

Boardwalk Cafe Joins Ozark Mountain Smokehouse

The Boardwalk Cafe, which anchored the U-Ark Bowl building on the west end of Fayetteville?s Dickson Street for more than two decades, is moving four blocks down the street into the building that houses the Ozark Mountain Smokehouse.

Cafe Nibbles Is For Sale

Suzie Stephens and Jim Hatfield closed Cafe Nibbles on March 10 because of Hatfield?s ?recent health problems.?

Papers Are Signed for Dickson Street Theater

Jimmy Rapert and Benton Bandy have signed a contract with Jim McConnell to lease a building on Fayetteville?s Dickson Street and convert it into a multi-venue entertainment facility.

You Know?? Uno!! Resumes Lunch

You Know?? Uno!!, the teriyaki and karaoke house in Fayetteville?s Laundry Building on West Avenue, resumed lunch service March 3 after a two-month break.

Basil?s Cafe

We recently made a trip to what is, perhaps, Northwest Arkansas? most upscale shopping area on the west side of Rogers. And what a treat it was.

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