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Garrison’s Opinion

Among company executives and investors, the recent performance of J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc.’s stock is good news. But, for the company’s chairman of the board, Wayne Garrison, the news…

The Price of Protection

Remember that house on Washington Avenue in Fayetteville that Carl Collier bought to block a proposed Walgreens store? It seems that Collier paid a premium for the 60-year-old home that…

Rock-n-Rose

American Freightways Corp. of Harrison has joined the list of accounts leaving the Rose Law Firm in Little Rock after the exodus of nine lawyers from the firm last month….

There will be a new real estate company handling sales at the Har-Ber Meadows planned community development in Springdale. Coldwell Banker Faucette Real Estate of Fayetteville signed a contract April…

Bugea Out at Har-Ber

Part of the changes occurring at Har-Ber Meadows include the closing of the Har-Ber Meadows Sales office. The office had been operated by Lucy Bugea who also worked as the…

Custard’s First Stand

A new frozen yogurt chain, based in Northwest Arkansas, plans to open its first shop May 18 in Lokomotion, a family fun park in Fayetteville. General Custard will open in…

The Star Event

Stars Catering and The Event Group are joining forces to offer full packages of everything needed for events. Shellie Morrison, who owns The Event Group, will run the combined operation,…

Bank Charges, Servies Vary Among Area Institutions

The multitude of banks in Northwest Arkansas means customers have a broad selection when shopping for a financial institution with which to do business. But, as always, features that are…

Banks Sprout Branches Throughout Region

Northwest Arkansas banks have been building branches throughout the area to make banking more convenient for customers, who have responded by increased usage of the branch locations. “It certainly is…

Regions Bank Produce Profits

First National Bank of Siloam Springs tops the list of Northwest Arkansas banks ranked by return on equity. For the year ended Dec. 31, the bank’s return on equity was…

Banks Help Community Projects With Money, Volunteer Time

When there’s a community project afoot, banks and other financial institutions are almost always among the donors. But their donations are increasingly likely to be at least partially in volunteer…

Tyson Teams With ‘Toons to Target Tyke Market

In the poultry giant’s largest “integrated commercial” ever, Tyson Foods Inc. has joined forces with Warner Bros. Inc. to promote the animated movie “Quest for Camelot” on 11 million packages…

Frozen Food Outlet Opens in Springdale

Ashlyn’s Food Outlet opened May 16 at 1115 Henri de Tonti Blvd. in Springdale. The 1,000-SF grocery store carries only frozen foods, says manager Neal Green. “It is discount because…

Tango’s Changes Menu, Open for Lunch

Tangos, a fine-dining restaurant at 31 E. Center St. in Fayetteville, changed its menu and began serving lunch May 11. Destina Moga, owner of the restaurant, says the menu change…

Mr. Burger Goes West

Randy West of Bella Vista, who, along with his wife Susan, purchased Mr. Burger last October, is sprucing up the chain’s seven burger joints. West is installing lighted awnings on…

The Vintage Inn

HH HHHHH – perfection HHHH – excellent HHH – good HH- fair H – poor 201 W. University St., Siloam Springs Turnaround time: 10 minutes for appetizers, 20 minutes for…

Deregulation Alarms

I’m preparing to keep a closer eye on a little legislative panel that’s meeting now and then at the state Capitol. It’s the Joint Interim Committee on Insurance and Commerce,…

Family of Doctors See Eye to Eye on Specialty

Dr. Morriss Henry has witnessed ophthalmology history at least twice in his career — and then helped bring the latest in optical medicine to Northwest Arkansas. He was among the…

FBI Probe of Frost Continues

Although a civil lawsuit was settled May 5, a criminal investigation of H.G. “Jack” Frost Jr. is proceeding. I.C. Smith, special agent in charge of the FBI in Arkansas, says…

The Googans Agency

Owners: Linda and Greg Goggans Address: 2592 North Gregg Ave., Fayetteville 72703 Phone: 582-8750 Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday Start-Up Date: May 4 The Goggans Agency is a full-service advertising…

Arkansas to lead National Advanced Manufacturing Apprenticeship expansion

The Supply Side: Boomer generation concedes spending power to young consumers

2nd cohort of new lithium accelerator shows innovations in Bentonville

Weekly wages up 4.2% in Arkansas, Benton County leads with 13.4% wage gain