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OGE earnings up 6.4% in 2012

Oklahoma City-based OGE Energy Corp., parent company of Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company (OG&E) and OGE Enogex Holdings (Enogex), posted 2012 net income of $280 million, up over the $263…

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Arvest promotes Breshears

Arvest Bank has promoted Robyn Breshears to regional private banking manager serving Benton County and Springdale. Breshears has been with Arvest Bank since 2001, and prior to her promotion she…

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Health kiosks at Walmart

Consumers around the country can soon get free automated health screenings at their local Wal-Mart Stores and Sam’ Club locations. The SoloHealth kiosk can check blood pressure, weight, eyesight and…

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Wal-Mart tops EPA list for green power

Each quarter, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency updates its Green Power rankings for U.S. businesses and communities making investments in clean, renewable energy. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. tops the recent list…

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Ozark Natural Science Center to close

The Ozark Natural Science Center in Huntsville will suspend its residential environmental education program and its summer camp program in May because of financial concerns. Interim executive director Jenny Harmon…

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Dillard’s 2012 income down, revenue up

Dillard’s, Inc. finished its fourth quarter on a strong note, but its annual profits slumped from the previous year. The Little Rock-based mall merchandiser reported fourth quarter revenue of $2.15…

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VIC expands Arkansas venture fund

Calvin Goforth, CEO and founder of Fayetteville-based VIC Technology Venture Development, announced the formation of the VIC Investor Network, a new fund designed to accelerate and expand technology venture development…