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Howell?s Debts May Total $60 Million

M. David Howell of Little Rock may have received $60 million or more from investors to whom he promised exorbitant returns.

National Gives Plastic New Twist

National Financial Resource Group Inc. of Fayetteville is working to establish prepaid debit cards nationwide.

Wings Clipped

Allen W. Bird III, a former lawyer with the Rose Law Firm, may soon be forced to stop handling cases above state court level.

The 3/16-inch Glitch

McRoy & McNair Inc. Printers of Fayetteville has volunteered to reprint 78,000 election ballots because the last line of ovals is 3/16 of an inch out of place.

Trio Vies for Springdale Mayoral Slot

Springdale Mayor Jerre Van Hoose is defending his seat against two challengers ? Mike Overton, an alderman and local realtor, and Beck Campbell, a single mother and owner of rental property.

Nano Nano

NanoMech Inc. of Fayetteville is apparently on the verge of getting two Small Business Innovation Research program grants that would bring it $200,000 in working capital.

Zinger?s Ghosts

Angie Geels started renovating a Springdale building to be home to her new restaurant, Zinger?s Sports Bar & Grill, and discovered she had some creepy company.

Rompin? Ronnie Hawkins, born in Huntsville and a graduate of Fayetteville High School, became the latest member of Canada?s Walk of Fame at a ceremony on Oct. 4 outside of Toronto?s Royal Alexandra Theatre.

Jones Family to Create New Fund

A $2 million trust fund is being established by the Jones family and will be called the Harvey and Bernice Jones Community Fund.

Campaigns Prompt ?Best and Worst? (Jeff Hankins Publisher’s Note)

Jeff Hankins looks at the best and worst of this election season.

Keep Faith in the Market (Editorial)

A recent Associated Press poll shows that showed Americans losing faith in the stock market.

Rainbow Curve Set for New Development for New Development

Rainbow Holdings II LLC is in the early stages of developing an $8.7 million commercial construction project in south Bentonville.

Poplar House Clinic Celebrates 10 years

The Poplar House Clinic opened in September 1992 at 1207 West Poplar Street, Rogers, to serve the underprivileged and uninsured.

Arkansas National Keeps Profits Rolling

Through the first two quarters of 2002, Arkansas National Bank in Bentonville had $4.2 million in income ? the third best income in the market.

Tyson Foods Aids Active-Duty Employees

Tyson Foods Inc. of Springdale will provide differential pay for all of its employees called to active National Guard or military Reserve duty since Sept. 11, 2001.

Getting Artistic in Attracting Business

A five-part plan for improving cultural opportunities in the area has been announced by the Cultural Development Plan Committee formed by the Northwest Arkansas Council.

Rogers Dentist Caters to New Homeowners

Dr. Russell Riggs is offering discounts to new homeowners in an effort to attract their business.

Incorporation Means Name Change for Local co.

Ross Medical Billing Solutions is now Pinnacle Claims Processing.

Halloween Sales up at Melody?s

Sales of Halloween items Steve Melody’s two gift stores in Fayetteville?s Northwest Arkansas Mall are up when compared to the same time last year.

U.S. Pizza Still Cooking Despite Fayetteville Lag

Little Rock?s favorite pizzeria is still searching for a foothold north of I-40.

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

Dope Medicinal Wellness opens Fayetteville clinic