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Tesco to pull out of U.S. market

In the highly competitive U.S. grocery space, Tesco says it’s had enough. Abandoning the “Fresh & Easy” grocery model in the U.S. will cost the company about $1.5 billion in…

The Supply Side: Nestle divestiture, J&J profits slide

• Nestle’s Mexican baby food unit up for sale Nestle will sell the assets of a baby food business it purchased from Pfizer in an $11.85 billion deal last year….

Oklahoma Governor signs four school safety laws

Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin (R) on Tuesday (April 16) signed four bills into law designed to improve public school security. She was joined at a public bill signing by Lt….

Former legendary Razorback Pat Summerall has died

Former Razorback football player and longtime sports broadcaster Pat Summerall passed away on Tuesday at the age of 82. “We are all deeply saddened by the news of the passing…

The Blue Hog Report returns to Arkansas

It indeed will be mayday for Arkansas Republican leaders when Matt Campbell returns on May 1 with his Blue Hog Report. It's been more than two years since attorney Campbell…

House OKs ‘private option’ funds, tax cuts

A lot can happen overnight at the state legislature. After a Monday afternoon failure to approve the funding bill for the “private option” plan, House members cleared the measure with…

XNA hopes to boost growth with low-cost carrier

Several ongoing and upcoming activities at the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport are designed to position XNA for growth as airport officials work with consultants and legislators to negate the potential…

Four emerge as Wal-Mart CEO candidates

The only thing traded more often than predictions and analysis about who might take the reins at the world’s largest retailer when 63-year-old Mike Duke steps down as president and…

Bittle named president of Signature Bank Fayetteville

Bo Bittle was recently named the new president of Signature Bank Fayetteville. He joined the bank in 2004 where he most recently worked as a loan officer. “As an experienced…

Ambassador of Indonesia talks trade in Rogers

Dr. Dino Patti Djalal, the Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia, wowed a room of business men and women in Rogers on Monday, (April 15) with the opportunities of trade….

Barber, Others Plead Not Guilty

Ex-Northwest Arkansas developer Brandon Barber and four other men had their trials scheduled for June 17 in Fort Smith.

Medicaid ‘private option’ plan funding fails (Updated)

HB 1219, the appropriation bill for the “private option” enabling legislation, failed its first test 69-28 with one abstention. The bill needed 75 votes for passage. House Speaker Davy Carter,…

Derby Girl Earth Day!!

Hey everyone! Join us for a great event this Saturday – Ozark Natural Foods is hosting the NWA Roller Derby as they have a rummage sale in their outside seating…

Barber gets home detention, trial set for June 17

Former high-flying Northwest Arkansas developer Brandon Barber has been confined to home detention to await a scheduled June 17 federal trial on numerous fraud charges related to real estate deals…

Wal-Mart announces new renewable energy initiatives

Wal-Mart Stores President and CEO Mike Duke announced Monday (April 15) that the company will boost the purchase of renewable energy and reduce the amount of energy required to power…

Heather Ridley-Fleeman Battle for Hope 5k, 10k and 1-Mile Walk

This annual event supports the Save-A-Life program of Hope Cancer Resources, which provides financial assistance to individuals who need cancer screening procedures but are unable to pay for them. Activities…

Local homes sales post strong first quarter results

Listing five homes a week makes Coldwell Bankers’ Nicky Dou a busy, but happy real estate broker. “I currently have 16 homes under contract and writing more every day. Listing…

Legacy Bank shakes federal enforcement action

Legacy National Bank CEO Don Gibson and the bank’s management team have received word from federal regulators that the enforcement action against the bank since 2008 was terminated. The Office…

U.S. Agriculture Secretary to visit Fayetteville

U. S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack is the featured speaker for the second annual Dale and Betty Bumpers Distinguished Lecture Series, hosted by the Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food…

Bank Boom in Mountain View

Proliferation tied to Fayetteville Shale.

Williamson Insurance sells to Inszone

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