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Fryar Back Doing What He Knows Best

The ownership of Ozark Mountain Poultry Inc. in Rogers has distinct ties to Twin Rivers Group in Fayetteville. The two companies are now competitors.

Roll Off Eyes Big Bucks

Although faced with tough competition from Waste Management Inc. of Tontitown, after just six months Roll Off Service Inc. of Springdale is already hauling more than its share of business.

Schwyhart Reaches the Pinnacle of Rogers

After meager beginnings as a gas station attendant, Bill Schwyhart has been instrumental in the 600-acre, $1 billion development going on at the intersection of Interstate 540 and Arkansas Highway 94 in Rogers.

Commercial Boom Shifts From Offices to Retail

The influx of new office buildings, particularly in Benton County, has increased the demand for other commercial properties.

Road am-Bush Falls Through

For whatever reason, President Bush has relented on his threat to pull $93 million from the Interstate 49 project.

Times Record Gives Unbiased Coverage of Editor?s Arrest

We?d like to commend the Southwest Times Record of Fort Smith for its unbiased coverage of the arrest and resignation of its editor, Jack Moseley.

The Region’s Office Real Estate Lease Guide

The region’s largest office/retail properties. (Due to space and readibility concerns, only the top ten properties, minus ammenities and percent occupied, are available online.)

Tyson Expands International Interests

Tyson Foods Inc. announces several international moves the Springdale company thinks will help it continue growing its chicken business.

Hotels Popping Up in Rogers, Springdale

Building permits and positive technical plat reviews will allow five new hotels to be built in Rogers and Springdale.

CommunityCare Gives Next Round

Totaling $1.86 million, the first round of CommunityCare Foundation Inc. grants for 2001 was issued May 22 benefiting Benton and Washington counties.

Wal-Mart Shareholders Vote No on Sweat Shop Proposal

Shareholders vote down a proposal dealing with sweatshops; and Wal-Mart announces an Internet service and declares a dividend.

Delta Systems Chews on First Big Sale

Delta Systems Inc. of Bentonville sells an automation control system to the W.M. Wrigley Jr. Co. plant in Flowery Branch, Ga.

Wal-Mart Shareholders to Vote on Board, Sweatshops

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. of Bentonville will discuss sweatshop concerns and board of directors changes at its annual meeting this week.

Tyson Tries New Market, Adds Laboratories

Tyson Foods Inc. of Springdale is strengthening its presence in the airline meal market with more than 800 available products through its subsidiary Culinary Foods of Chicago.

CEOs, Golfers Can Learn From Biofeedback

HealthSouth Rehab in Fayetteville uses technology to reduce stress and improve sporting.

Scottsdale Lands National Retailers

Tallgrass Development Inc. says that three national retail chains plan to open stores in Rogers? Scottsdale Center, at the intersection of Interstate 540 and U.S. Highway 71B.

Central EMS Shuttles Emergencies for Fayetteville

Fayetteville?s Central EMS is prepared for emergencies.

Willow Creek Now Uses Teleradiology

Teleradiology links Willow Creek Women?s Hospital in Johnson with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.

Do It For Them; Start Now

Our average reader is 47.5 years old, makes an annual income of $166,000 and is twice as likely to die from heart disease as someone just 10 years younger.

Catfish John?s Leaves Diners Wanting

Catfish John’s earned two and a half stars during our most recent lunch visit.

Payment rates, timeline progressing on $12 billion farmer aid package

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