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City Regulations

Here are city regulations for construction in commercial zones such as those 4 along U.S. Highway 71 Business and the U.S. Highway 71 expressway: FAYETTEVILLE Signs Along U.S. Highway 71…

Dillard?s Discovers Jewel Among Mercantile Stores Division

Arkansas retailer could implement profitable day spas into its new store construction plans Dillard’s Inc., in a holding pattern since May in its attempt to acquire Mercantile Stores Co., has…

ABC Suspends Eight Clubs

If you’re planning to go out for happy hour on Friday, Aug. 8, or for drinks the next night, you might want to check with your favorite watering hole first….

Watsons Sell Supermarket to Bob?s Markets

Watson’s Supermarket will be sold to Bob’s Markets Inc. of Jasper effective Aug. 1. The Watson family has operated a grocery business in Washington County since 1937 when Ottis Watson…

Dillons Closes Fayetteville Store

The Dillons Food Store in Fayetteville was to close July 25 after being open at the same location for 31 years. It was the last of three Dillons stores to…

Rufino?s Closes, Restaurant for Sale

Rufino’s Mexican Restaurant at 2605 N. College Ave. in Fayetteville closed in early July. Raymond Rufino Montez, owner of the eatery, had leased the 2,800-SF building from Dash Goff. Goff…

Banking Firm Fuels Investment in Delta

We still don’t have much to show for the years of commissions, studies and grants that focused on the Arkansas Delta region. For whatever reason, the business community is generally…

Hospitals Deliver New Buildings, Services In Quest For Patients

If Northwest Arkansas residents hope to find more medical services and facilities available locally as the area grows, they’re in luck. The region’s hospitals, vying for patients in an increasingly…

Northwest Medical Center Celebrates Cancer Wing Opening

The opening of the Pat and Willard Walker Cancer Unit at Northwest Medical Center in Springdale was celebrated by the hospital July 21. The Walkers, whose gifts have helped the…

Rehabilitation Unit Opens in Springdale

Springdale’s Northwest Medical Center announced recently the opening of its inpatient rehabilitation unit, giving that facility the region’s only comprehensive rehab program. Dr. Wayne Brooks, a board-certified physiatrist — that’s…

Hog City Diner

2 1/2 stars 1 Center Square Fayetteville Hog City Diner’s biggest assets seem to be location and pleasant service, but, unfortunately, that’s about it. Although the food is OK, it’s…

Cinema Bills and Network

Owner: Sharon Oshensky Address: 409 Oak Manor Circle Springdale: 72764 Phone: 501-872-0753 Hours: Generally 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday and by appointment Start-Up Date: January “Our business essentially offers a billboard…

Elmo?s Pack & Paddle Inc.

Owner: Elmo Hicks Address: 227 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville, 72701 Phone: 501-582-3592 Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday Start-Up Date: May 1 Elmo’s Pack & Paddle Inc….

Whiteley Joins Tmes as Reporter, Mentor

Michael Whiteley, the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette’s senior reporter in Northwest Arkansas, has taken a pay cut to join the staff of the Northwest Arkansas Times. Whiteley, who reported for the D-G’s…

LaBarge Inc.

LaBarge Inc.’s new Laser Lancet has received broad clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the company announced July 14. LaBarge makes the Laser Lancet, a portable medical laser,…

Louisiana Company Plans New Facilities in Springdale

Construction of new facilities for Head & Engquist Equipment LLC of Baton Rouge, La., is being financed with a $1 million loan from Bank One of Louisiana. The mortgage was…

Cupit Street Building in Rogers Mortgaged

The building that houses the Rogers office of the Century 21 Cupit Street real estate office was mortgaged June 3 for $750,000. Birdie Properties LLC of Fayetteville received the mortgage…

Tontitown Liquor Store Sells in $750,000 Deal

The Tontitown Liquors store at 895 E. Henri de Tonti Boulevard in Tontitown was sold June 15 for $750,000. O & S Inc. sold the property to JKJ Inc. The…

Israel Buys More Land at Signature Square

Schmieding Enterprises Inc. sold 9.6 acres adjacent to Signature Square in Springdale for $590,000 on June 22. Schmieding sold the land to Ben Israel, who bought Signature Square earlier this…

Outback Steakhouse Secures Mortgage

The building that houses the Outback Steakhouse at 4802 S. Thompson St. in Springdale was mortgaged June 19 for $400,000. The Country Club Center LLC received the mortgage from Community…

Parrot Island Waterpark control decision pushed to study session review

Rebkah Guiltner named COO at FNBC

A-State researcher receives $605,140 grant for zoo animal research

Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation selects Cory Anderson as new CEO