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China, U.S. talk about relaxing beef ban in 2014

Recent talks between trade officials with the U.S. and China have spawned new optimism for relaxed export requirements that could mean good news for Tyson Foods and the U.S. beef…

Northwest Arkansas rings in the New Year with art and hiking

There are plenty of opportunities in Northwest Arkansas to usher in 2014 with a little partying and a little hiking. • Crystal Bridges' NEW 365 Bash Crystal Bridges Museum of…

NWA sales tax revenue rises slightly in December

The largest cities in Northwest Arkansas saw their tax revenue rise slightly in December. Bentonville, Rogers, Springdale and Fayetteville received more than $4.277 million in sales tax revenue this month….

Arkansas home sales down in November, up 10.74% year-to-date

The pace of home sales in Arkansas’ four largest metro areas fell almost 5% in November but the sector is on track to end the year with a double-digit gain…

The Supply Side briefs: Confection companies shake-up holdings

A number of companies that create sugary confections recently announced they are mixing up their brand holdings as 2013 winds to a close. Godiva, DeMet,and Snackwell are among the brands…

Peas and prosperity

I doubt there is anything really scientific to the New Year’s tradition of eating black-eyed peas for prosperity. But you can bet they will be served in lots of places…

David Banks, former Beverly Enterprises CEO, has died

David Banks, the former president and CEO of what was for many years Fort Smith-based Beverly Enterprises, has died at his San Diego residence. He was 76. Banks, who would…

Valentines Pops Concert, Symphony of Northwest Arkansas (SoNA)

Valentines Pops Concert Symphony of Northwest Arkansas (SoNA) February 15, 2014 at 7:30pm Walton Arts Center’s Baum Walker Hall 495 W. Dickson St. Fayetteville, AR 72701 www.sonamusic.org…

Four Arkansas physicians gain ‘clinical informatics’ certification

Clinical informatics is the first new medical specialty created during the last two decades, according to Mercy Fort Smith, and it can now tout one of its own as among…

Online holiday sales see double-digit gains, U.S. store traffic falls

U.S. consumers continue to shift their purchases to online venues with comScore reporting that online sales were up more than 10% through Dec. 22. And while the online volume caught…

National writers focus on Arkansas politics in 2014

National political writers are eyeing Arkansas politics taking a look from the influence of Bill Clinton in the 2014 races to the prospects of Democrats to hold or take Congressional…

Aldi seeks grocery marketshare with $3 billion expansion

Aldi recently announced a five-year, $3 billion, strategic plan to open 650 new stores across the nation. The grocery retailer also said it will build a regional headquarters and distribution center…

U.S. freight numbers up in November

November data from two prominent transportation trackers continue to show a national economy that is improving but not with impressive gains. The American Trucking Associations’ Truck Tonnage Index was up…

J.B. Hunt shifts talent, investment toward laggard division

Lowell-based J.B. Hunt Transport Services has morphed into a widely diversified logistics provider in recent years with calculated expansions in its intermodal division and substantial investments last year in the…

Odell to head JBU nursing program

John Brown University has named nursing educator Dr. Ellen Odell as director of JBU’s new nursing program. Odell will be initially responsible for developing curriculum and recruiting instructors for the…

Scott Cook earns buyer accreditation from NAR

Clark Partners Realty Group announced that Scott Cook has been awarded the Accredited Buyer’s Representation designation by the National Association of Realtors. Cook joins more than 30,000 real estate professionals…