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J.B. Hunt Executive Exercises Stock Options

From Jan. 8-10, Li Jun Sheng, J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc.?s executive vice-president of Integrated Solutions, exercised stock options for 31,500 shares.

White Oak Growing

Petromark Inc. in Harrison, which owns White Oak Station convenient stores, will begin construction soon on a new store in south Springdale.

The expansion of Reynolds Razorback Stadium is such a big project that it appears twice in the top four slots of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal?s list of largest commercial projects for 2000.

‘X’ Goes Mod, Drops Alt Format

As of Jan. 15, 104.9-FM, the ?X,? changed its format and call letters.

Harton Is Named Times Editor

Greg Harton, assistant city editor for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette?s Northwest Arkansas operation, took over on Feb. 19 as executive editor of the Northwest Arkansas Times.

Duplication Confuses Readers of ‘Alliance’ Papers

We can?t help wondering how much longer the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and its ?alliance? partners, the Northwest Arkansas Times and the Benton County Daily Record, will continue to send two reporters to cover the same event.

Arvest Dominates Area Bank Earnings

Five of the seven Northwest Arkansas banks that had the highest profits through 2000?s third quarter are owned by Arvest Bank Group Inc., according to Bauer Financial Reports Inc.

Nite Lite Outdoors to Close in Springdale

Nite Lite Outdoors planned to close its Springdale retail store on Feb. 17. The Little Rock-based mail-order, wholesale and retail hunting supply business has one other store, in Clarksville.

Symphony Affects Local Economy

Packing 1,200 seats in the Walton Arts Center concert hall with every performance, the North Arkansas Symphony hums through its 46th season of music.

Mathews Brothers to Open Three More McDonald?s

Bill and Walter Mathews, franchise owners of 17 McDonald?s restaurants in Northwest Arkansas, have three more that are expected to open by May.

Former Owner of George?s Dies

Mary Hinton, former owner of George?s Majestic Lounge on Fayetteville?s Dickson Street, died Feb. 12 after struggling with cancer.

Lenny?s Sub Shop: Not Impressing

During a recent lunch excursion to Lenny?s Sub Shop, the folks from our office were … well … unimpressed.

Bypass Should Ease Springdale?s Traffic Headache

One of four possible east-west corridors penciled in north of Springdale will be chosen for the $200 million U.S. Highway 412 bypass.

Tyson Sets 4th Deadline for IBP Deal

Tyson sets a fourth deadline on its IBP purchase and says it remains committed to the deal.

Smiley Appointed Bank Chief for Arvest Springdale

Jim Walton, chairman of Arvest Bank Group Inc., appoints H. Dennis Smiley the new president and CEO of Arvest Springdale Bank & Trust.

Southwestern Energy to Move Headquarters

Southwestern Energy Co. says it will move its headquarters to Houston, Texas, but the company’s gas utility will remain in Fayetteville.

Tyson to Sell Hog Operations in N.C.

Poultry giant Tyson Foods Inc. of Springdale says it is selling its North Carolina hog operations.

Bypass Should Ease Traffic Along U.S. 412 in Springdale

The city?s primary east-west artery is clogged by dense traffic, but a bypass could bring relief before 2010.

Springdale Seeks Millage to Build Eight Schools

Springdale voters will decide on March 13 whether to approve a 3-mill property tax increase to help accommodate students in the fastest-growing school district in Arkansas.

Vlasic Files for Bankruptcy; Swanson Safe … For Now

Vlasic Foods International Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Jan. 29 and agreed to sell its core pickle business and its line of Open Pit barbecue sauce to H.J. Heinz Co. for $195 million.

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