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UA Press Publishes Brown’s Book on Governors

Arkansas Supreme Court associate justice Robert L. Brown has written a book examining pivotal moments in the tenures of Arkansas’ 10 post-war governors.

KNWA and FOX 24 News Collect Fistful of Awards

KFTA recently won “Best Evening Newscast Market 50+” for its 9 p.m. Fox 24 New Edge program, while KNWA anchor Neile Jones picked up two first-place prizes from the Arkansas Society of Professional Journalists for a series dealing with domestic violence.

Report Says Sentiments Down in River Valley Area

Consumer sentiment in the Fort Smith area dropped during the third quarter, according to a preliminary report issued by the Center for Business Research and Economic Development at the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith.

Rogers Wins TCBY Franchise

Fayetteville residents Jared and Sarah Greer, who won a national contest awarding them their very own TCBY store in May, announced Oct. 13 that it would be located at the Promenade Pointe Shopping Center in Rogers.

Underwood Plaza Developers Target of Arvest Bank Complaint

Arvest Bank of Fayetteville has filed a complaint against developers of the Lofts at Underwood Plaza. The suit is seeking more than $21.6 million in principal and more than $350,000 in interest and late charges.

Schwyhart’s Motion Denied; Ordered to Return Fixtures

A judge on Oct. 12 denied Bill Schwyhart?s bid to void the auction sale of 10 buildings he once managed at Pinnacle Point and ordered him to return TVs, appliances and other items he took while vacating the offices.

Lowell Centers for Children Growing to Meet Demand

UAMS/ACH Centers for Children in Lowell, a collaboration between UAMS and Arkansas Children’s Hospital, recently wrapped up reconfiguration construction on its second-floor offices and exam rooms.

UA Joins National Sustainable System

In September the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville announced its participation in the Sustainability, Tracking, Assessment & Rating System.

SynergyTech: Ready, Waiting to Train Green Workforce

Companies like SynergyTech are working to grow manufacturing jobs in Arkansas.

Dunn Joins Lindsey & Associates

Whitley Dunn of Fayetteville, recently a partner at Management Realty, is bringing is commercial property skills to Lindsey & Associates.

Former Razorback Star Joins Irwin Partners

The former head of the Razorback Foundation will now be working with Irwin Partners in Little Rock after stalking the Fayetteville commercial real estate scene for the last two years.

Liquor World Accepts 2010 Leaders Award

Liquor World owner Kent Starr and general manager Kim Crawford recently accepted a 2010 Leaders Award at the St. Regis Hotel in New York City.

Wal-Mart VP is No. 23 on Fortune ‘Most Powerful Women’ Poll

Susan Chambers, executive vice president of Wal-Mart’s Global People Division, is ranked 23rd on a recent Fortune magazine poll of the “50 Most Powerful Women in Business.”

XNA Will Not Receive Body Scanners Anytime Soon

There are no current plans to deploy body scanners to the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, a Transportation Security Administration official reports.

UAMS Makes Healthy Cuts

University hospital back in black since March, Chancellor says.

Bentonville’s Burckart Caught In Online Scam

Bill Burckart, a member of the Bentonville City Council, is making family and friends aware that he isn’t stuck in London, England and doesn’t require their cash to get home ? as an online scam would have people believe.

Thomas Adds ‘Bounce’ to Kids’ Entertainment Options

At Boingo Bounce, about 4,700 SF of the total 6,700-SF space is devoted to housing giant slides and bounce houses.

Compare and Contrast

Editor Gwen Moritz is struck by the contrast between the late Charles Murphy Jr.’s philosophy on business and that of Steve Clary, the Little Rock businessman who was in bankruptcy court last week and is scheduled for criminal court next May.

Neal’s Cafe Serves Kangen Water to Rave Reviews

Springdale’s Neal’s Cafe has a history of serving up delicious home cooking. Now owner Don Neal is serving a special brand of water for free which he describes as being “fantastic.”

Catering Translates Into Fatter Revenues

Profit-hungry restaurant often owners look outside walls for sales opportunities.

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

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