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Marriott Checks Into Johnson

Marriott International Inc. is officially checking in to Johnson. The company, which just announced the opening of their 3,000th hotel, will be constructing a four-story Marriott hotel on about 2 acres of land in Johnson.

Developers Delinquent on Taxes

On December 2, Benton and Washington county tax collectors published their lists of delinquent real estate and personal taxes.

Massey Struggles to Keep Afloat

Massey has been trying to stay afloat in the face of numerous foreclosures and tax liens. Mortgage documents filed Dec. 7 show he’s putting up a subdivision lot and his personal residence as collateral for promissory notes signed Oct. 1 totaling $640,000.

New Fayetteville Cinema Creates Market Shrinkage

The new, 12-screen Malco Razorback Cinema in Fayetteville didn’t even have to open to have an effect on local theaters according to the most recent public records.

‘Superbad’ Sales Suspended by Honolulu Mayor

Honolulu’s mayor asked Wal-Mart Stores Inc. to pull special edition copies of the irreverent teen comedy “Superbad” from its shelves after learning the DVDs include a replica of the main character’s fake ID, a Hawaiian driver’s license inscribed only with

Barber Makes First Payment on $14 million Note

Brandon Barber, who took out a $14.47 million loan from Metropolitan National Bank on Sept. 1, 2006, for 30.3 acres at the Bellafont project, has satisfied part of the note according to a Dec. 7 court filing.

Bellafont Battles Precept Builders

The dispute between the Barber Group and Precept Builders Inc. of Dallas over the Bellafont development in Fayetteville has escalated.

Knife Maker Hones in on ?Handmade? Business

A. G. Russell Knives will be kick starting a new line of knives that will be available toward the end of first quarter 2008.

Majestic Concerts Plans Big Events For Area Music Scene

Three entrepreneurs plan to improve the live music scene in Northwest Arkansas.

Precept Builders Out as Bellafont General Contractor

Disagreements between Bellafont developer Brandon Barber and Precept Builders Inc. led the construction company to pack up, leaving the project without a general contractor.

IRS Deduction Can Help Small Businesses

Section 179 of the IRS tax code allows for annual deductions of up to $125,000 on business related purchases. Many retailers see a spike in purchases of big ticket small business purchases toward the end of the year.

Smiling Jack?s Offers Fresh Options (Restaurant Review)

It?s hard to imagine food being served any fresher than at Smiling Jack?s Fresh Foods. After all, what?s in a name?

Learn to ?Wrap? up the ‘Big Things’ First (Opinion)

Procrastinating on long-term projects to check off smaller, more immediate to-dos can make obscure the bigger picture.

Severance Tax: How Much is Too Much? (Editorial)

As far as we’re concerned, the question of whether Arkansas taxes natural gas operators comparably to other states has been settled.

3Q Delinquent Loans up 39.8 Percent at 22 Banks

Twenty-two banks doing business in Benton and Washington counties had a combined $265.2 million worth of loans on their books that were not accruing interest as of Sept. 30, up 34 percent from $198 million at the end of the second quarter and up 39.8 perc

Fort Smith Metro News Briefs: ACME input now online, UAFS students receive SURF grants

Arkansas to lead National Advanced Manufacturing Apprenticeship expansion

The Supply Side: Boomer generation concedes spending power to young consumers

2nd cohort of new lithium accelerator shows innovations in Bentonville