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Apparel Startup WearLit Hires Branding Boss

After recently leaving Moxy Ox, design and branding heavyweight David Baker has become brand director at Siloam Springs-based WearLit.

Bunyard Broadcasting Pays $7.9M For Broadcast Towers in NWA, NEO

The company purchased 29 towers on a little more than 80 acres across Northwest Arkansas and northeastern Oklahoma.

ZweigWhite Launches New Print/Online Industry Mag

The engineering and architecture consulting firm recently combined its two trade magazines and will launch Civil + Structural Engineer Magazine in April.

First State Bank of Northwest Arkansas Changing Name to Todays Bank

The only bank chartered in Madison County will host an open house at all three of its locations April 4.

UA Opens Bumpers Papers to the Public

The University of Arkansas on March 19 officially made available to the public 1,200 boxes of papers from former Arkansas Gov. and U.S. Sen. Dale Bumpers.

Single Parent Scholarship Fund Celebrates 30 Years

The organization will mark the anniversary occasion during its annual Spark of Hope Campaign Awards Ceremony at 6 p.m. June 19 in the Fayetteville Town Center.

Mums the Word

No one will disclose the reason for the abrupt end to Dennis Smileys 25-year career at Arvest Bank.

A lawsuit against Keller Williams Realty by a Texas landlord riled that the real estate firm had moved to new digs without paying out its old lease went away earlier this year, when the litigants agreed to what the legal beagles call a compromise settlement.

Digital Donation

Digital marketing agency Rockfish Interactive of Rogers will provide free services to nonprofits via its newly launched corporate giving program, and Bella Vista Animal Shelter is one of this years recipients.

Bigg Gunn

Former circuit judge Mary Ann Gunn, quasi-famous for her now canceled TV show Last Shot with Judge Gunn, is joining the Cabana Law Group in Fayetteville.

United Conversion

United Bank of Springdale has filed an application with the Arkansas State Bank Department to convert from a thrift, or federal savings bank, to a state-chartered bank.

Thousands swarm Fayetteville for the 38th annual Hogeye marathon weekend

Some ran just for fun and a sense of accomplishment; others were serious competitors with jerseys emblazoned with the logos of a sponsor or two. Around 1,700 people participated in…

Wal-Mart seeks U.S. suppliers for patio furniture

There were hundreds of soundbites at Wal-Mart’s recent Year Beginning Meetings held in Orlando. But one that resonated with potential suppliers came from Michelle Gloeckler, senior vice president of the…

Simmons Bank CEO talks Delta Trust buyout, merger activity

Simmons First National Corp. CEO George Makris said recent moves have put his bank in a stronger position to serve customers and he sees significant growth for the Pine Bluff-based…

Dialogue on the Constitution

Hey, neighbor, how are you doing? Hi, neighbor, I’m doing fine. Well, as long as the warm weather holds. Yeah, it’s been an awful winter. Said that right, brother. What…

Tax cut politics

If ever there was a candidates’ self-made trap of destruction during a campaign, it is when an over confident, swaggering candidate rolls out a proposed tax cut during the pre-Federal…

Tyson Foods ranked among ‘Most Trustworthy Companies’

For the second time in as many months Tyson Foods Inc. was ranked among the most outstanding companies in the nation. Forbes selects “America’s 100 Most Trustworthy Companies” each year….

Korezak’s Children

“Korezak’s Children” King Opera House April 25 April 26 Korezak’s Children is a live presentation in conjunction with Van Buren and Alma School districts “Month of Holocaust” (Part of…

Korezak’s Children

“Korezak’s Children” King Opera House April 25 April 26 Korezak’s Children is a live presentation in conjunction with Van Buren and Alma School districts “Month of Holocaust” (Part of…

Music Fest

Music Fest on Main Street Historic Main Street April 26th Starting at 3 p.m. – lasting until approximately 10 p.m. Come enjoy Free live music on Main Street during the…