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Financial Meltdown Recalls Lessons of “Texas Hedge” (Market Forecast by Scott Alaniz)

A primary building block of agricultural, business, and financial markets is hedging.

Wal-Mart’s New In-Store Ads Turning Heads

Some retail watchers have high expectations for Wal-Mart’s new in-store advertising network that will allow the retailer to monitor and instantly alter video ads playing on 27,000 individual screens in stores.

Democratic Trend Draws More Wal-Mart Dollars

The political action committees for Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and Tyson Foods Inc. have dramatically altered the direction of their dollars this year with high-stakes issues affecting their companies to be decided by the next Congress and President.

Big Horn Ranch Sells to Kentucky Couple

Pair to promote what was once J.B. Hunt?s world-class getaway for hunters.

Norman, ‘Open Season’ Bring Hunting to All Ages

Joe Norman and The Sportsman Channel?s ‘Open Season’ are a big hit with kids.

Hunt Test Gets Retrievers In Shape for Duck Season

Retrievers keep their hunting instincts in tune by participating in hunt tests before duck season.

DBB, WMAs Create ‘Arklahoma’ Roosts

Dux, Bux & Backs, a duck hunting club in nearby Oklahoma, is an exclusive getaway for seven Northwest Arkansas executives.

Champions For Kids Steps up Giving

Champions for Kids founder Adelaide Schaeffer is spending the year at Harvard to study ways to improve the nonprofit organization?s performance.

Economy Slows Sports Spending

As the economy weakens, consumers tighten their belts on leisure and sports spending.

Washington County Buys Terminella Building for $4.5M (Real Deals)

Washington County purchased the Terminella Building at 123 N. College Ave. from Terminella Associates Inc. on Aug. 25. The county paid $4.5 million for the two-story structure.

Leaders: Learn to Listen Or Miss the Vital Points (Commentary)

The Financial Times recently introduced ?Madame Zazou? in an article on Cirque du Soleil. But it went on to write about the succession plan and strategic future of the Montreal-based entertainment company.

Entrepreneur Adds Festive Flair to Doggy Daycare

Dog lover turns passion into viable business.

Confidence Must Be Gained For Home Market Recovery (Market Forecast)

In late July, President Bush quietly signed a housing bill intended to help struggling homeowners.rnThis piece of legislation is regarded as the most significant housing bill in decades but it may not fix the financial crisis.

Past Due Loan Values Skyrocket 121 Percent

Twenty-one banks doing business in Benton and Washington counties had a combined $313.8 million worth of loans on their books that were not accruing interest as of June 30.

Discount Retailers a Shelter in the Storm (Touch Points)

While financials have been battered and the broader index is now down more than 25 percent from its all-time high of 14,164 set Oct. 9, investors ? reckoning correctly that folks still have to eat and dress ? have put their faith in discount retailers dur

Oklahoma court ruling threatens poultry industry in Arkansas

GDP up 4.3% in the third quarter, consumer confidence declines

St. Bernards to expand Maternal Life360 HOME program into Greene County

Then and Now: Cooperative business model a good fit for Mitchell Johnson