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XNA Will Not Receive Body Scanners Anytime Soon

There are no current plans to deploy body scanners to the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, a Transportation Security Administration official reports.

UAMS Makes Healthy Cuts

University hospital back in black since March, Chancellor says.

Bentonville’s Burckart Caught In Online Scam

Bill Burckart, a member of the Bentonville City Council, is making family and friends aware that he isn’t stuck in London, England and doesn’t require their cash to get home ? as an online scam would have people believe.

Thomas Adds ‘Bounce’ to Kids’ Entertainment Options

At Boingo Bounce, about 4,700 SF of the total 6,700-SF space is devoted to housing giant slides and bounce houses.

Compare and Contrast

Editor Gwen Moritz is struck by the contrast between the late Charles Murphy Jr.’s philosophy on business and that of Steve Clary, the Little Rock businessman who was in bankruptcy court last week and is scheduled for criminal court next May.

Neal’s Cafe Serves Kangen Water to Rave Reviews

Springdale’s Neal’s Cafe has a history of serving up delicious home cooking. Now owner Don Neal is serving a special brand of water for free which he describes as being “fantastic.”

Catering Translates Into Fatter Revenues

Profit-hungry restaurant often owners look outside walls for sales opportunities.

Retail Sector Improves In 2010’s Second Quarter

Streetsmart NWA researches both Class “A” and Class “B” non-owner occupied retail space in Benton and Washington counties. In the second quarter of 2010, the total 6.25 million SF was researched for both classes of space.

WAC 10×10 Series Aims to Build Fan Base Before Expansion

Lower ticket prices are seen as critical to growing audiences.

Fulbright Building Refinanced, Partners Restructured

John Tyson and Ted Belden, through their Fulbright Properties LLC, recently purchased the building that formerly housed the Fayetteville Library on Dickson Street from The Fulbright Building LLC.

Arvest Bank to Acquire Kansas City Branch

Community First Bank pegged as next addition.

Central Arkansas Restaurant Industry Flat in 2010 So Far

If the restaurant industry’s vital signs are considered an indicator of an area’s overall economic health, central Arkansas’ condition could be described as stable but not satisfactory.

Jeffrey Wood, Business Journal Publisher, Rides Into Sunset

Jeffrey Wood, publisher of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal, writes his farewell column, biding adieu while announcing his new position as COO with Revolution Technologies LLC of Rogers.

Hunt Ventures to Buy Pinnacle Point Properties

Investment comes with a $24.1 million price tag.

Not Surprisingly, Americans Disagree Over Definition of Rich

Defining “rich” depends on where you live and, possibly, on what newspaper you read.

Revolution Technologies Lands Partner, DU Account

Former publisher will serve as COO.

Some Fiendish Fun Brings Ghoulish Good

Single Parent Scholarship Fund will benefit.

Paid Parking Stifles Dickson Street Restaurants

Paid Parking throughout Fayetteville’s downtown entertainment district had led to frustration among restaurant owners, who argue the new effort is dragging down profits.

Sustainability Consortium Welcomes Mars Inc. into Fold

Two-university effort gains another partner.

Arkansas’ Asset Return Third Highest in Region

State’s ROA was up from 0.66 percent.

Nine Riceland facilities temporarily close

Tonnage up almost 11% on the Arkansas River through May

Fort Smith Metro News Briefs: USA Truck military support, Baptist Health to hold ‘MASH’ events

SGS opens Bentonville product testing lab