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Tyson Foods to expand Mexican Original

Tyson Foods continues to grow its value-added, higher margin sales making strategic investments into various facilities across the country. The latest of those deals is a $5.3 million expansion to…

Washington County Democrats on the Hill

Democrats on the Hill Democrats from around the state will be heading to NWA for the 3rd Quarter DPA State Committee meeting. All are invited to join Washington County Democrats…

Retailers gear up for holiday showdown

The back-to-school sales are not even in books yet and retailers from Wal-Mart to Toys R Us are already unveiling new incentives to woo holiday shoppers. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said…

U.S. freight tonnage levels dip in July

Two closely watched indices measuring the health of the U.S. freight sector during the first half of the year have pointed to slow and uncertain economic growth in the nation’s…

Fayetteville to be surrounded by ‘Mayor’s Box’

Other cities call such a road system a beltway, but Fayetteville city planners call theirs the "Mayor's Box," Fayetteville Mayor Lioneld Jordan said, adding that it's the key to the…

Crystal Bridges hires executive chef and membership manager

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art has recently hired two new staff members, Emily Ironside and Bill Lyle. Emily Ironside joined Crystal Bridges’ advancement team on August 1 as the…

2014 Hog football schedule has 7 home games

The 2013 Razorback football season has yet to begin, and already the buzz has begun over the Hogs having seven home games for the 2014 season. The season also marks…

The Supply Side briefs: Target’s caution, Amazon, J Crew go outside the box

• Target gives cautious forecast, lighter profits Another big box discounter warned of cautious consumer spending on Wednesday (Aug. 22) as the retailer’s second quarter profits narrowly beat estimates, while…

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Farm bill work a tough challenge for Sen. Boozman

He won’t be on the ballot in 2014, but U.S. Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., has plenty on his plate at the moment. Boozman, who’s in the middle of his first…

Home appraisals lag the rising market

Home sales and foreclosure listings are rising across the Northwest Arkansas region which has veteran appraisers working overtime. But despite the hectic pace, not all values are rising fast enough…

Beebe names 63 to state boards and commissions

Gov. Mike Beebe on Tuesday (Aug. 20) announced the following appointments to boards and commissions: Tonya Alexander, West Memphis, reappointed to the Arkansas Public Defender Commission. Appointment expires July 1,…

Oklahoma officials issue West Nile virus alert

Oklahoma officials have reported the state's first human case this year of West Nile Virus and one local county is now urging residents to exercise caution. The LeFlore County Health…

McMillon Relays Leadership Lessons To Forty Under 40 Class

A crowd of about 475 attended Tuesdays luncheon at the Embassy Suites in Rogers.

Shiloh Tech provides suppliers with data solutions

Located in the heart of Northwest Arkansas, scarcely five miles away from Wal-Mart's headquarters sits Shiloh Technologies, an organization that thousands of traffic-weary commuters drive by weekly, and yet few…

Owners of fraudulent adoption business fined $1.2 million

Attorney General Dustin McDaniel announced Tuesday (Aug. 20) that former owners of an adoption agency found guilty of defrauding Arkansas consumers have been ordered to pay more than $1.2 million…

A twinkle of hope

An edict out of Bentonville, Ark., has more of a chance to shore up (pun intended) America’s ailing manufacturing sector than anything our elected officials may promulgate from Washington, D.C.,…

Connections: New hires announced at Walton School of Medicine

Arkansas Research Alliance adds 3 to academy

James Hendren steps down from Venture Center board

Group adds 2 leaders, to meet for Jan. 21 event