Northwest Arkansas

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Thumbs Up for ?Krup? Criticism

We?ve been meaning to give Jeff Krupsaw, deputy sports editor of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, a kudo for his May 11 column on the Little Rock School District?s academic fraud mess.

Surrounded By Wal-Martians

We couldn?t help laughing a bit when we read Dominic Rushe?s story about Wal-Mart?s annual shareholders meeting in the June 10 issue of The Sunday Times of London.

Auto Sales Slow in 2000

The slowing economy apparently affected automobile sales in Northwest Arkansas last year.

First Federal Bancshares Completes Repurchase

First Federal Bancshares of Arkansas Inc. of Harrison announced on June 14 that it had completed its stock repurchase.

Wal-Mart Pays Environmental Fine and Faces Sexual Discrimination Charges

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. will pay a $1 million fine to resolve charges that it violated environmental laws while building stores in four states.

Singleton Joins Edgewater Board

Edgewater Technology Inc. of Wakefield, Mass., formerly known as StaffMark Inc. of Fayetteville, has added Shirley Singleton to its six-member board of directors.

Group Purchased $3 million Permit to Build Second ?Tower?

Major real estate deals in Northwest Arkansas include a new Pinnacle Point tower, a subdivision expansion and a newspaper press room.

Business Triples for Finite Magic

David Covington, owner of the Fayetteville telecommunications consulting firm, Finite Magic Inc., said his business has grown by 100 percent for three-straight years.

Judge Says Tyson and IBP Must Merge

Calling it ?buyer?s regret,? a Delaware judge told Tyson Foods Inc. of Springdale to go through with its $4.7 billion purchase of IBP Inc., which will result in the largest meat-producing company in the world.

Tennis Game Leads to Career

George Billingsley probably wouldn?t be where he is today if he hadn?t had a tennis partner named Sam Walton.

PREL CEO Says Wal-Mart’s Policy Is No Sweat

George Billingsley, chairman and CEO of Pacific Resources Export Ltd., vouches for Wal-Mart?s stated commitment to social responsibility at its foreign factories.

Car Dealer Bob Maloney Picks Up Three Mice

An online used car inventory and a virtual Kelley Blue Book are the highlights of Bob Maloney Ford Lincoln Mercury?s Web site.

UA Poses a Taxing Dilemma

The UA is looking into purchasing the 154-unit College Park Apartments on Mt. Comfort Road, just a block off Garland Avenue near the Garland and North Street intersection.

UA Creating College Park Dorms?

If GMH Associates has its way, the University of Arkansas could be eliminating local businesses from competing for the right to own or manage a local apartment complex.

Preliminary Redistricting Seems Acceptable

Some preliminary boundaries have been drawn for this summer?s reshaping of the state?s legislative districts.

Author Questions How Brass Eagle Flies

A Web page writer wonders how paintball-gun maker Brass Eagle survives as a public company.

First National Bank of Springdale Proud of Bies

One of the four seats expected to be filled by the Bush Administration on the seven-member Federal Reserve Board has business ties to a Northwest Arkansas bank.

Wewers Leaves Community Bank for Summit

Chris Wewers, the president and chief financial officer of Community Bank, is leaving Northwest Arkansas for Arkadelphia, where he will be chief financial officer at Summit Bank.

YAP Students Can Earn As They Learn

High school students get firsthand look at possible careers.

The Region’s Largest Automobile Dealers

Superior Automotive Group of Fayetteville tops the list of the region’s largest auto dealers.

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 Deal program

State gets $209 million for rural health under OBBBA