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Stable and Growing (OPINION)

The Walmart supplier office market, comprised primarily of Bentonville and Pinnacle Hills, has stabilized during the past few years.

Arkansas Home Prices Rose Modestly in 2013

Federal Housing Finance Authority data shows a seasonally adjusted appreciation rate of 0.2 percent from the fourth quarter of 2012 through the fourth quarter of 2013.

Alice Walton Named Arkansas Tourism Person of the Year

The billionaire philanthropist and daughter of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. founder Sam Walton was given the honor during the annual Governors Conference on Tourism in Rogers.

Arkansas Banks Second in Regional ROA, ROE Rankings

The average return on assets of Arkansas banks was 1.23 percent and the return of average equity was 10.63 percent in the fourth quarter of 2013.

J.W. Gabel, Co-Founder of Lindsey, Dies at 92

Funeral services through Moores Chapel of Fayetteville were held Feb. 21 at Central United Methodist Church of Fayetteville, where Gabel was a member for 62 years.

Schools Chunk Tons of Wasted Food During Winter Closures

While representatives from several area districts reported little loss during winter closures and say revenue will be compensated for during makeup days, the Bentonville School District is less confident.

Cedar Crest Brings $2.6M In Sale-Leaseback Deal

The Fayetteville learning center was purchased by STORE Capital Corp. of Scottsdale, Ariz.

From Law School To Weightlifting, Michigan Drug Buyer Stays Busy

Former Forty Under 40 honoree Joe Muha is now a prescription drug buyer for Midwest retail chain Meijer in Grand Rapids, Mich.

Hilton Hire

Former longtime Chancellor Hotel general manager Alex Jerde was recently hired as general manager for the new Hilton Garden Inn & Conference Center that is currently being built on Wedington Road in Fayetteville.

Startup to Watch

A Springdale company developing a line of at-home and in-clinic diagnostics equipment has the backing of some heavy-hitters on the local entrepreneurial scene.

Bank Buzz

Grand Savings Bank of Grove, Okla., hopes to open its second full-service Arkansas branch in June.

Scott Sells Pinnacle Residence

Former Walmart CEO Lee Scott and his wife Linda have sold their home in Rogers for $1.9 million.

Eco-Erroneous

When Whispers heard that Steve Rehbock, owner of Saddlebock Brewery in Springdale, had been named an Eco-Hero by the Arkansas Green Guide, our first-blush reaction was this: Really?

The Supply Side briefs: B&G Foods promotes Sands, General Mills gives lower guidance

• B&G Foods promotes Michael Sands B&G Foods Inc. announced the promotion of Michael Sands to the newly created position of executive vice president of snacks.  Sands joined B&G Foods in…

Hutchinson says private option ‘law of the land,’ seeks reforms

With the funding secured for the next fiscal year, GOP gubernatorial candidate Asa Hutchinson says he will support the private option because it is the “law of the land,” but…

AEDC director supports Arkansas minimum wage hike

Arkansas Economic Development Commission director Grant Tennille says he’s supportive of efforts to raise the state minimum wage to $8.50 per hour, calling it a “jobs creator.” Tennille, who was…

There is little the U.S. can do about Crimea

In those quarters where Obama-bashing is a sport, the situation in Ukraine has given conservative commentators on Fox News and elsewhere more ammunition to bash President Obama. The tone has…

Wal-Mart opens first Walmart to Go convenience store

After more than a year of planning, the Walmart to Go convenience-store format quietly opened in Bentonville on Saturday (March 15), with the grand opening set for March 19. Store…

Pig kissing to put $575,000 into diabetes research, support

Kissing pigs is generally encouraged here in Northwest Arkansas Razorback country, but on Saturday night (March 15), it was for a good cause. More than 1,700 people attended the 12th…

Johnelle Hunt honored for ongoing contributions to region, and beyond

Around 1,000 people applauded the philanthropic contributions of Johnelle Hunt as she humbly accepted the Rogers-Lowell Chamber of Commerce Good Neighbor Award on Friday Night (March 14) at the Hammons…

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