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Christmas Starts Early For Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

Walmart started Christmas layaway on Aug. 28, earlier than previous years, and is going to expand eligible layaway items by one-fifth.

Drummond, Food Network Star, Launches Houseware Line

The collection, available at Walmart and on Walmart.com, includes cookware, glassware, dinnerware and serving pieces.

Blanchard Credits 20-Year Career to Love for Service

Sandy Blanchard counts many staff members and customers at MarketPlace to be longtime friends.

Haas Hall Goes to Court with Former Landlord

A Washington County Circuit Court judge will decide if the school did indeed break its lease, or if Tracy Hoskins of Paradigm Building LLC is trying to bilk a former tenant out of about $500,000.

Trial Set for Tontitown Property’s Annexation into Springdale

First Security Bank of Searcy will be in court Sept. 22 to see if its 38-acre foreclosure on U.S. 412 in Tontitown will be cleared for annexation into Springdale.

Now That San Jose Manor is Vacant, Its Time To Watch Emma Avenue

Bellas Gifts has moved out, and like many of you, we are anxious to see what will become of the Walton interest-owned property.

Attorney Calls Hogwash on UA FOIA Denial

The University of Arkansas granted our requests for information on licensees of luxury suites at the football stadium and basketball arena, but denied a request for information from Baum Stadium.

Beaver Water District Buys Buffer for Intakes

In a bid to maintain water quality, the districts board of directors, recently approved the purchase of 5 acres southwest of its raw water intakes near Lowell.

Sams Club Hires Maarten Jager As New Chief Financial Officer

He succeeds Michael Dastugue, who was promoted to chief financial officer of Walmart U.S.

Local Pella Branch Has a New Owner

Mike Farquhar acquired the business in May from Kevin Horton of Maumelle, who retired.

Real Estate Sales and Contracts Goaded by Van Asche Extension

The east-west extension of Van Asche Drive between Garland and Gregg avenues has sparked a real estate boom at Steele Crossing in Fayetteville.

Former Fayetteville Businessman Sentenced For Swindling Bank

Andrew C. Judkins, convicted in March of two counts of bank fraud, was sentenced to a year in prison and ordered to pay a $438,500 fine.

Arvest Bank Announces Staff Changes in Mortgage Division

Matt Kendall has been promoted to executive director of mortgage operations, and Kathleen Craig has been hired to take his place as director of mortgage production operations.

Arkansas Banks Lead Way in 2Q ROA

The average return on assets of Arkansas banks dropped slightly to 1.20 percent in the second quarter, but is still the top performer in the U.S. Federal Reserve Banks Eighth District.

Buck to Retire as Executive Director of the Elizabeth Richardson Center

John Buck announced his planned retirement at the regularly scheduled board of directors meeting on Aug. 27.

Design Firm Mark Zweig Inc. Remodels, Leases Building

The Fayetteville company finished its two-year project to renovated the dilapidated building at 1200 N. College Ave., and now leases it to another Mark Zweig enterprise, the Zweig Group.

Christy Garrett: Marketing The Affordable Care Act

Editor’s note: Christy Garrett is director of marketing and business development for QualChoice Health Insurance. She can be reached by email at [email protected]. The Affordable Care Act has resulted in…

Ancil Lea: Connecting With Your Patients In The Digital Age

Editor’s note: Ancil Lea, author of this guest commentary, has worked with more than 1,500 physicians, clinics, out-patient surgery centers, and hospitals to help with everything from medical software to…

Tusk to Tail: 18 holes of tailgating heaven, 60 minutes of football hell

For the Arkansas fans basking in the cool autumn sunlight on Little Rock’s War Memorial golf course Saturday, life seemed pretty good. Generators hummed, smokers smoked meat and other tasty…

Four Questions With Arkansas Surgeon General Dr. Greg Bledsoe

As the state’s surgeon general, Dr. Greg Bledsoe is Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s chief health policy advisor. He shares his thoughts on the current health care landscape in Arkansas.

Colliers | Arkansas to manage Regions Center; firm closes 2 major deals for $10.7M

Architect Reese Rowland honored with AIA Arkansas E. Fay Jones gold medal

Westerman’s SPEED Act accelerates to the Senate

Fort Smith Metro News Briefs: ACME input now online, UAFS students receive SURF grants