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First Issue of Get Out Hits Street

The premiere issue of Get Out Magazine was published on May 20.

Daily Record, KHOG Confuse Public on Boeing Story (Media Review)

The Benton County Daily Record published a Page 1 story on May 28 saying the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport in Highfill ?is ? being offered? as a site for a Boeing airplane assembly plant.

Arizona Firm Purchases Control of Cannon Express

Bruce Jones, CEO of Cannon Express Inc., left the Springdale firm May 29 after control of the truckload carrier was sold a day earlier by founders Dean and Rose Marie Cannon to a group called Arizona Diversified Equity LLC.

America?s Car-Mart Opening New Lots

America?s Car-Mart Inc. of Bentonville says that it opened a new dealership in Longview, Texas, on May 6 and plans to open its next car lot in Tyler, Texas, by the end of June.

First Federal Bancshares Declares 16-Cent Dividend

First Federal Bancshares of Arkansas Inc., the publicly traded Harrison banking company, announced that its board approved a 16-cent cash dividend payable on June 25 to stockholders of record at the close of business June 10.

Tyson Foods Opens Expanded Lab Facility

Tyson Foods Inc., the world?s largest meat producer, announced on June 3 the opening of its newly expanded laboratory at the company?s corporate complex on Johnson Road in Springdale.

Tyson Chooses Agent To Sell, Lease Oklahoma Plant

Tyson Foods Inc. of Springdale has named Binswanger/CBB of Philadelphia the exclusive agent for the sale or lease of its 62,460-SF food processing facility on 35 acres in Stilwell, Okla.

Golf Entertainment Delisted From OTCBB

Golf Entertainment Inc., the Springdale company whose stock was the subject of a cease-and-desist order issued by the Arkansas Securities Department last year, was delisted on May 23 from the OTC Bulletin Board marketplace.

Triad Forms New Division

Triad Hospitals Inc. announced on May 23 that it?s starting a new division that will concentrate on the health care system?s rural hospitals.

Early Development Begins for Bentonville Plaza

A look at important real estate transactions.

Combs, Johnson Reach for The Peaks in Rogers

Gary Combs and partner Neil Johnson are planning The Peaks, a 158-acre mixture of upscale commercial and residential lots in Rogers.

Mathias Building at Forum

With 1.5 million SF of commercial space ? and 95 percent of that leased ? Sam Mathias shows no signs of arrested development.

Who?s Got the Clampets Now?

It would take the four wealthiest people in Los Angeles to equal the fortune of one member of the Walton family of Bentonville.

Sharp Dressed Lineup

ZZ Top, the self-proclaimed little ol? band from Texas, is expected to be the headliner for this year?s Bikes Blues & BBQ event in Fayetteville on Oct. 3.

Bikes Event Roaring Along

Arkansas National Bank has committed $15,000 as the primary sponsor of this year?s 4th annual Bikes Blues & BBQ event.

Voorhies Florida Bound

After 25 years, Steve Voorhies is leaving KFSM, Channel 5.

Newcomer ?Net Tool

A new Web site called NWASubDivisions.com is expected to debut in mid June.

Pinnacle Pros

Pinnacle Country Club, the prestigious golf community in Rogers, has hired a trio of heavy hitters to take over its course and kitchen.

Goggans Goes To House

The Goggans Agency has closed its office at 74 W. Sunbridge Dr. in Fayetteville and laid off three employees.

Steele Crossing Juggles Hotels, Restaurants and Lots More Retail

At least one more hotel, a large retailer, and more restaurants are vying for space at Steele Crossing, the 309-acre mixed-use development just south of the Northwest Arkansas Mall in Fayetteville.

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

Dope Medicinal Wellness opens Fayetteville clinic

Fort Smith metro job numbers up less than 1% in September report

Opinions differ on use of former ACME Brick property