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Testing Facilities to Open

William M. Carpenter says he’s close to reviving Charles River Laboratories Inc.’s medical testing facility in Redfield.

FAC Still Embroiled in Legal Wranglings with Note Holder

It’s been about a year since the owners of the Fayetteville Athletic Club were notified the private equity group that obtained their loans had filed foreclosure on the facility

Mobile Applications Promise More Content-on-the-Go

Today people turn first to the Internet to research companies, products and services when making buying decisions. More and more, buying decisions are made on-line rather than in stores.

Get Off My Back, Put Me Back on My Feet

n 2004, according to CBS surveys, 47 percent of Americans trusted the federal government to do the right thing most or all of the time. By last fall, according to the same poll, trust in government had dropped by half.

Oh, Never Mind

Incredibly, it seems the poetically ironic election of a Republican senator from Massachusetts has left many politicians with the idea they can just stop talking about health care reform.

Film Distributor Gets Capital Boost from New OTC Partner

Entertainment distributor Hannover House prepares to release 30 films to DVD and Blu-Ray, six films to theaters and six books in 2010.

Capsearch Brings Mobility to the Arkansas Code

Capsearch, a Web-based research utility headquartered in Little Rock, developed an application for the iPhone and iPod touch that allows users to store the most recent version of the Arkansas Code.

Fayetteville Apartments Purchased With Federal Funding

ALS Management LLC of North Little Rock recently purchased the South Creekside Apartments in Fayetteville for $4.7 million.

Crawford to Build Academy Sports

C.R. Crawford Construction of Fayetteville recently purchased a building permit valued at $3.99 million to construct an Academy Sports + Outdoors location in Rogers.

Uptown Buys Rex TV & Stereo

Uptown Properties LLC of Fort Smith recently purchased the Rex TV & Stereo location in Springdale for $800,000.

KFSM-TV Tops Market Ratings

KFSM-TV, Channel 5 is the leader in three time slots in which local news is broadcast, according to the latest ratings by Nielsen Media Research for November.

Theo?s Owner Set To Open Italian Eatery

Scott Bowman, owner of Theo?s American Kitchen & Cocktail Lounge, plans to open a casual, family-friendly, Italian restaurant in February.

National Home Centers To Close Three Stores

National Home Centers Inc. of Springdale plans to close three of its stores by the end of March, according to paperwork filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court on Jan. 18.

NanoMech Lands Body Armor Contract

NanoMech LLC of Springdale announced in mid-January it landed a contract from KDH Defense Systems Inc. of Johnstown, Penn.

Mercy Medical Earns Energy Star Designation

Mercy Health System of Northwest Arkansas recently received recognition from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as an Energy Star-labeled building.

Registration Begins For Annual Heart Walk

The American Heart Association is urging Northwest Arkansas residents to register for the annual heart walk to raise awareness about physical activity and a heart-healthy lifestyle.

Firms Cash in on DWI Defense

Attorney: A lot of people are making money in the criminal justice business

Mitchell Group Lands On PRWeek Shortlist

Mitchell Communications Group of Fayetteville has been selected to be one of five finalists in an annual awards ceremony for PRWeek magazine.

UA Expands Pro Bono Law Programs

Two second-year programs aim to help clients in need of representation

The Tanning Company Brings its Bulbs to Fayetteville

A new tanning company and an outlet for “old” items highlight Northwest Arkansas’ newest businesses

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

Dope Medicinal Wellness opens Fayetteville clinic