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Simpson Urges 2014 Forty Under 40 Class to Keep Striving

J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. executive Shelley Simpson shared her 11 secrets to success Tuesday at the 18th annual Forty Under 40 event at the Embassy Suites in Rogers.

Sparks, Summit Clinics Not Affected By Community Health Systems Breach

Northwest Health System officials did confirm, however, in a news release that some of its data was involved in the cyber attack.

Communication: Triumph Over the Tricky (OPINION)

A few techniques can ensure effective communication.

Private Option Working for Arkansas Communities, Economy (OPINION)

The private option helped Arkansas reduce its rate of uninsured by 10.1 percent, while also giving the states hospitals a fighting chance to keep their doors open.

McMillon Speaks at U.S.-Africa Business Forum in Washington, D.C.

The Wal-Mart Stores Inc. CEO told business and government leaders the company is investing in Sub-Saharan Africa for the long term.

Pharmacy Construction Underway In Springdale

CVS Pharmacy will open its location at the intersection of Thompson Street and Robinson Avenue sometime in mid-2015.

Bentonville Exercise Studio To Open This Fall

FreeRide, which will feature barre and choreographed indoor cycling, is set to open at 3405 S.E. J St. in mid-October.

UAMS Team Granted $2.1M to Address Diabetes in Marshallese Population

The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute is funding the study, conducted in partnership with the Arkansas Coalition of Marshallese.

Retired Poultry Executive Haskell Jackson Dies at 82

Jackson spent a combined 36 years employed by Tyson Foods Inc. and Georges Inc.

Chill Hills

Hot Springs-based The Big Chill is set to open this fall in the Rogers building that used to house MarketPlace Express.

Bentonville Bowling

A new Walmart Neighborhood Market means the end of the Bentonville Bowling Center, in operation at the proposed location since the 1970s.

Arena Acquisition Closes

Springdales All Star Sports Arena officially changed hands in late July for $2.1 million.

Big Chihuahua

Superior Industries Internationals move of 500 jobs to Mexico is telling.

Appeal Deal

Former Wal-Mart Stores Inc. sourcing executive John Ryan looks to take beef with ex-wife to the Arkansas Supreme Court.

Former Wiederkehr Wine Properties up for Auction

Property once owned by the winery, which includes two small vineyards and a liquor store, is set for an online auction Sept. 27 by Micoley & Co. of Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Sams Club CEO Named Presiding Co-Chair of Northwest Arkansas Council

The announcement was made Wednesday at the organizations annual meeting at 21c Museum Hotel in Bentonville.

UA Law School Deemed Best Value in the Nation

The University of Arkansas School of Law ranked first in a list of Best Value Law Schools by preLaw magazine.

APEX Tool Group Closing Springdale Plant

The tool manufacturing facility is moving operations to South Carolina.

Arvest Settles with 18 of 20 Smiley Creditors

Arvest Bank has settled with 18 of the 20 lenders that claimed former Arvest-Benton County president and CEO Dennis Smiley owed them money on toxic loans granted to him on the bogus pledge of stock and stock options.

After 20 Years, Cliff Beckham Resigns From USA Truck Inc.

The firms CFO and former president and CEO will leave the company Sept. 30.

Entergy Arkansas unveils ‘Next Generation’ plan; will seek to extend nuclear licenses

Fort Smith business leader John Taylor has died

Car-Mart completes $161.3 million securities transaction

Officials ask public to be on the lookout for bird flu in flocks