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Ralph Prayers

Local myth after the Jan. 5, 1998, drowning of Madison County Sheriff Ralph Baker has held that he faked his own death.

The Region’s Hotels

The Fayetteville Hilton tops the list of the region’s biggest Hotels.

Hotels Leave Standing Room Only

Last year, the average Northwest Arkansas room generated $11,417, and chains dominated the market.

Business Expo Prompts Goody-Bags Galore

More than 140 exhibits are expected to display at the all-industry Northwest Arkansas Business Expo Aug. 21-22.

Money Can Be the Root of Good

Bob McGinnis taught me that money isn?t evil.

Calling of the Church Answered by Builders

Church construction continues to boom in the Northwest Arkansas market.

DaySpring Cards Officials Praise Hallmark Alliance

DaySpring Cards in Siloam Springs might be on its way to the fiscal promised land.

Wellness Program Inspires Good Employee Health

DaySpring Cards uses incentives to improve employee health.

Banker?s Trip No Big Deal

A ferocious fuss was raised over the Arkansas Bankers Association holding a senior management conference out-of-state. We see nothing wrong with state associations meeting where they please.

Faith and Finances: Working From the Soul

In an effort to bridge the traditional divide between capitalism and Christianity, business people are creating a spiritual movement in corporate America.

The Vineyard Opened in Benton County

Maryanne and Terry Held opened The Vineyard in Bentonville on Aug. 14. The upscale restaurant is at 3200 SW Regency Parkway in a 3,500-SF building that will seat about 100 diners.

Brioso Brazil Provides Unique Dining

Brioso Brazil opened Aug. 6 in the 7,000-SF building at 3607 Magellan Blvd. in Bentonville that previously housed Molly Maguires.

Plaza to Open in Rogers

Kathy Nelson and Robin Riker plan to open The Plaza at the Village in Rogers? Village on the Creeks shopping center by early September.

New York-Style Deli Comes to Fayetteville

Beth Eagles plans to open Reuben Delight, a New York-style deli, by Sept. 1 in Fayetteville?s Fiesta Square shopping center.

The Dickson Street Diner Earns Three Stars

We know that a 24-hour diner located across the street from George?s Majestic Lounge probably wasn?t opened to specifically target business lunchers, but our office employees tend to have a soft-spot for short-order cooking.

The G.O.P. Candidates Vary

The Business Journal outlines the republican congressional candidates.

Landers Buys Nelms Auto Stores

Landers of Little Rock was scheduled to complete its purchase of Nelms Auto Stores of Fayetteville on Aug. 16.

Cricket Targets Executives for Pitching ?Second? Cells

Cricket Communications, a subsidiary of Leap Wireless International Inc. of San Diego, Calif., hopes to sell its $30 local wireless service to executives with families that need a second cell phone.

Tyson Foods Inc. Continues Buyout Restructuring Process

Restructuring of Tyson Foods Inc. continued as the Springdale company announced more management changes Aug. 15 with the planned acquisition of IBP Inc. near completion.

WRMC Announces Results of Heart-Attack Studies

Five doctors, a registered nurse and a biostatistician collaborated to design and test a pre-hospital heart-attack treatment system for Washington Regional Medical Center.

Arkansas Economic Developers and Chamber Executives elects new leaders

Arkansas Children’s CEO describes $50M historic gift origins, goals

UAMS receives $3.18 million grant for REAL program

State gets $209 million for rural health under OBBBA