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The real price of ethanol

Record-high corn prices should be sending a clear message to policy makers in Washington: Requiring people to put corn-based fuel in their gas tanks is a bad idea. Since 2005,…

Nunnally family supports NWACC entrepreneurial program

George and Beth Nunnally recently unveiled their newly named area in the Shewmaker Center for Global Business Development at NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC). The George and Beth Nunnally Entrepreneurial…

Wal-Mart, Indiana grower pull fruit after outbreak

An unidentified farm in southwestern Indiana is withdrawing cantaloupe from the marketplace following a salmonella outbreak that has sickened 141 people and killed two in 20 U.S. states, federal regulators…

Scholarship recipient saved from being ‘hopeless and toothless’

ROGERS — The Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Benton County hosted its 28th annual celebratory reception, dinner and program Thursday evening (Aug. 16) at the Embassy Suites of Northwest Arkansas….

Feedlots cut cattle purchases 10% as corn surges

U.S. feedlots bought 10% fewer young cattle in July as feed costs climbed after the most-severe drought in 56 years scorched grain crops. Feedlots bought 1.922 million head of cattle…

States get ‘flexibility’ in using federal highway money

Arkansas should receive just short of $7 million in “unobligated” funds authorized in federal legislation dating back to 2003. None of the money is designated for projects in Northwest Arkansas…

Rise in U.S. joblessness broad-based

The jobless rate climbed in 44 U.S. states in July, showing last month’s increase in unemployment was broad based. Alabama and Alaska registered the worst performance, with joblessness advancing by…

Investigation sought in statewide petition efforts

Scott Ellington — the Jonesboro Prosecutor and First District Democratic Congressional nominee — called for two law enforcement investigations into suspicions of fraudulent signatures on two separate ballot initiatives. For…

Arkansas’ jobless rate rises in July

The estimated number of unemployed in Arkansas increased to 100,657 during July, up over the 99,274 during June, but well below the 111,368 during July 2011. July marks the 42nd…

NWACC facing budget challenges as school year begins

BENTONVILLE—When fall semester classes begin Monday at NorthWest Arkansas Community College, the only numbers most students will probably have on their mind are their grades and tuition. College officials will…

Car-Mart Shares Fall on Dip in 1Q Profit

The Bentonville-based used-car dealer reported net income of $8.11 million, down 1.81 percent from a year ago.

Mercy Northwest Arkansas connects old and new providers

ROGERS — Northwest Arkansas’ first Mercy Clinic Mingle took place at Pinnacle Country Club Thursday night (Aug. 16) as a way for guests to meet the newest Mercy providers and re-connect…

America’s Car-Mart off to the races

BENTONVILLE — Shares of America’s Car-Mart Inc. ran all cylinders ahead of Thursday’s earnings report released after the market close. The stock set a new 52-week high to close up…

Romney to attend high-dollar fundraisers in Arkansas

GOP Presidential candidate Mitt Romney will be in Little Rock on Wednesday, Aug. 22 for a high-dollar private dinner and reception. According to an invitation sent to prospective contributors and…

Big Screen Peter: The Bourne Legacy

Like much of its action-packed ilk, The Bourne Legacy strains credulity at times. For a movie franchise based on engineered spies, this might be a bit obvious. However, much of…

Brown-Hiller-Clark Buys Fort Smith Insurance Agency

Acquisition will add about 10 percent to BHC’s annual premium.

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

Dope Medicinal Wellness opens Fayetteville clinic

Fort Smith metro job numbers up less than 1% in September report

Opinions differ on use of former ACME Brick property