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AWP Could Make Care Competitive (Editorial)

The opposition to the Patient Protection Act ? in 1995 as now ? makes a persuasive argument that emasculating the primary tool of managed care will lead to higher costs.

Stonehill Rides Polo Complex (Real Deals)

Texas BBL LP of Dallas will soon begin construction on 356 apartment units valued at more than $15 million in the Glen at Polo Park apartment complex off Vaughn Road in Bentonville.

ABC Audit Docks Morning News Again

An audit report from the Audit Bureau of Circulations docked The Morning News for 396 daily and 240 Sunday circulation for the 12 months ended March 31, 2004.

Carriers Take War to Streets

According to Mike Masterson?s column in the Feb. 17 issue of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, at least one carrier has decided to take the area?s newspaper war to the streets.

KFSM Hires, Promotes Weekend Anchors

KFSM, Channel 5, has promoted Sarah Bennett, from reporter/producer to anchor of the weekend evening newscasts.

Late Night Commercials Flip Patrons (Opinion)

Racy commercials toe the line between too little and too much.

Internet Auction Service Raises Money for Charity

Sean Wright is taking his Internet auction business beyond eBay listings, he?s handling discontinued and overstocked items from retail businesses.

Mobile Storage Warehouses Furnishings in Limbo

Carey Schumann?s new service should appeal to homeowners wanting to clear the clutter to make their home more appealing for the real estate market.

Wal-Mart Media Conference Set

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. of Bentonville plans to hold its first ever media conference on April 5 and 6.

ANB Kicks State?s Average ROA

ANB Financial N.A., formerly known as Arkansas National Bank, had a Sept. 30 return on average assets of 3.09 percent ? a whopping 1.87 percent higher than the state?s average of 1.22 percent.

Retail to Replace Ramada

Ben Israel of Dixie Development is about to close on the old Ramada Inn property off Joyce Boulevard in Fayetteville.

Parisian Parade at Pleasant Crossing

Based on past trends, Parisian shoppers might be able to pick up some Godiva chocolate and lingerie on the way to shop at Gymboree, a children?s clothing store. Victoria?s Secret was listed in nearly every mall searched.

Ramsey Readies for Drag

We hear the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for a new membership drive. If they meet their goal, Bill Ramsey may get girly.

IFWorld Sniffs Success

If IFWorld Inc.?s continued success in marketing its free content management systems wasn?t enough, its design for the University of Arkansas? Agricultural Law Center keeps getting rave reviews.

Crypto Tests Granted

Vegrandis LLC, a client of Fayetteville?s Virtual Incubation Co., has received a $500,000 Phase II Small Business Innovation Research award.

The Region’s Resorts and Day Spas

Lodge Inn on Whitney Mountain and the Spa Esthetiques top the lists of the region’s largest resorts and day spas, respectively.

Arkansas Housing Starts Lag in Seven-state Region

In the third quarter of 2004, which ended Sept. 30, Arkansas was No. 5 out of seven regional states in housing permits.

Legislative Musings (Jeff Hankins Commentary)

As we enter the second month of the 85th Arkansas General Assembly, let?s assess where key issues stand.

Diggin? Deep For Business

Excavation contractors fight for their share of local pay dirt. Making the grade for traditional excavating companies in Northwest Arkansas means not getting buried by overhead.

Kmart Trust Questions RSI Billing, MarketFoods Files for Bankruptcy

Retail Strategies International Inc. of Rogers is under fire for billing Kmart Corp. $2 million in ?suspect? consulting fees as the ailing retailer careened toward the largest bankruptcy in U.S. retail history.

Fort Smith board to consider $1.27 million from fund balance for water slides

Connections: New hires announced at Walton School of Medicine

Arkansas Research Alliance adds 3 to academy

James Hendren steps down from Venture Center board