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Wal-Mart Returns to Blogosphere with Buyer Insights

Since August 2007, Wal-Mart buyers and associates have been posting at the company-hosted checkoutblog.com.

The Economy is Stuff of Greek Tragedy (Editorial)

Valuable news resources avoid rose-tinted views (or prejudgments of any shade for that matter), and do not allow their coverage to be compromised by advertising or other influences.

The 5 Percent Tax Solution (Editorial)

Gov. Mike Beebe showed his remarkable ability to bring opposing sides together in a compromise with natural gas companies that will benefit the state.

Potential Buyers Can Benefit From Slow Housing Market (Stephen Lewandowski Commentary)

As subscribers to local news media, we are constantly bombarded with stories and articles of how the real estate market is ?crashing? in such places as New York, California, Michigan, Florida and many other states.

Developer Ben Israel’s Former Partners Fire Back Over Lawsuit

It didn’t take long for Dixie Management Inc. CEO Ben Israel’s partners in Joyce Street LLC to respond to his Feb. 28 lawsuit against them alleging defamation and civil conspiracy.

Receiver Has Hands Full with Legacy

Court-appointed foreclosure receiver Wayne Swofford has his work cut out at the 37-condo Legacy Building in downtown Fayetteville. Legacy National Bank of Springdale foreclosed on two loans for the property totaling $18.1 million on Jan. 2.

Investment Adviser Moves to Blytheville

The small burg of Blytheville in June will become the new home of one of Northwest Arkansas’ most outspoken financial wizards – SEC-registered investment adviser Rebecca Garner.

College Avenue Building Sold

Lee Ward, owner of Realty Concepts of Fayetteville, recently sold the partially burnt former Gonzales Mexican Restaurant at 704 N. College Ave. to ?a speculative investor outside of the market? for $259,000.

Mortgage Maestro Joins Jet Stream

Home loan originator Tim McClung left his post at ENG Lending in early March and is now pulling in business for Jet Stream Lending of Bentonville.

Rogers Ad Agency Lands McDonald?s Project

Live Light Media was awarded the contract to produce a 3D stereoscopic film for McDonald?s Corp. of Oak Brook, Ill.

Economic Stimulus Act Aims to Help Small Business

H.R. 5140, the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008, is intended to kick-start the nation’s lagging economy through consumer spending and small business incentives.

Investors Need to Know About Fee Structures

Many times investors may feel like they’re on stage with Monte Hall playing “Let’s Make a Deal” when it comes to selecting investments. When trying to compare different products and approaches to investing, it’s very rare that you can make an apples-to-ap

FNB Builds Buffalo, FSB Banks Tontitown

The First National Bank in Green Forest received approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to relocate its branch in Jasper, and First Security Bank of Searcy also received approval to open a new branch in Tontitown on Feb. 28 by its sta

MarketPlace Grill Featured by Deen

A local restaurant chain is featured in the latest issue of Cooking with Paula Deen.

UPS Store, Entrepreneur Seeking Region’s Best

The UPS Store and Entrepreneur magazine are conducting a search for the Entrepreneur of the Year and the Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year. The magazine?s Web site will take nominations for top area businesses until June 30 with the winner featured on the

Fast Lane Adds Space, Plans for June Opening

Chris and Katie Moore, owners of Fast Lane Entertainment, currently under construction in Roger?s Pleasant Crossing development, have improved upon their original plans and are gearing up for a June 9 opening.

Omaha Coffee House Expanding to Arkansas

Scooter?s Coffehouse of Omaha, Neb., is seeking franchisees for up to 12 new locations in Northwest Arkansas.

Fort Smith’s Credit Score Close to National Average

Credit scores for people in the Fort Smith area were slightly lower than the national average, according to Experian, a consumer credit ranking company with a call center in Van Buren that employs more than 500 with a payroll of $10 million.

Rightmind Wins Most Fort Smith Ad Awards

Rightmind Advertising, Jeromy Price of What If Creative and Williams/Crawford & Associates racked up the most awards at the American Advertising Federation – Fort Smith awards ceremony, which was hosted Feb. 21.

Meaux Dad’s Cooks Cajun Cuisine (Review)

Once in a while it’s nice to by-pass the traditional burger choices for lunch and opt for something out of the ordinary that takes you to a different culture and locale. That’s exactly what a couple of reviewers decided to do when they made their way to M

Fort Smith Metro News Briefs: Coach Curry race complaint, Fort Smith hires engineering director

The Supply Side: Walmart touts gains with Vizio in first year

Casqui village, De Soto research continues near Parkin in Cross County

Williamson Insurance sells to Inszone