Regions

Bank, Trucking Co. Moving to Bypass

Huntsville business find way north to city’s bypass.

Crescent Park Units Nearing Completion

Eureka Springs hotel plans early 2008 opening.

Regional Employment Key to Growth Market (Market Forecast by Jeff Collins)

Of the myriad of things folks would like to know about our region, several questions continually get asked. The most frequently asked question is, “how many people move here a month?”

University of Arkansas Supporters Deserve Better (Andrew Jensen Commentary)

No matter who the brain trust led by Chancellor John A. White has or hasn’t hired as football coach by the time this is printed, the credibility of the state’s flagship university has been harmed.

Garden Park LLC Plucks Fayetteville Apartments (Real Deals)

Steve Mansfield purchases South Creekside Apartments in Fayetteville after leaving Mansfield Property Management and creating University Realty LLC.

Gift Card Purchases Alter Traditional Holiday Shopping Period

Many gift givers are turning to gift cards during the holiday giving season.

Marriott Checks Into Johnson

Marriott International Inc. is officially checking in to Johnson. The company, which just announced the opening of their 3,000th hotel, will be constructing a four-story Marriott hotel on about 2 acres of land in Johnson.

Developers Delinquent on Taxes

On December 2, Benton and Washington county tax collectors published their lists of delinquent real estate and personal taxes.

Massey Struggles to Keep Afloat

Massey has been trying to stay afloat in the face of numerous foreclosures and tax liens. Mortgage documents filed Dec. 7 show he’s putting up a subdivision lot and his personal residence as collateral for promissory notes signed Oct. 1 totaling $640,000.

New Fayetteville Cinema Creates Market Shrinkage

The new, 12-screen Malco Razorback Cinema in Fayetteville didn’t even have to open to have an effect on local theaters according to the most recent public records.

‘Superbad’ Sales Suspended by Honolulu Mayor

Honolulu’s mayor asked Wal-Mart Stores Inc. to pull special edition copies of the irreverent teen comedy “Superbad” from its shelves after learning the DVDs include a replica of the main character’s fake ID, a Hawaiian driver’s license inscribed only with

Barber Makes First Payment on $14 million Note

Brandon Barber, who took out a $14.47 million loan from Metropolitan National Bank on Sept. 1, 2006, for 30.3 acres at the Bellafont project, has satisfied part of the note according to a Dec. 7 court filing.

Bellafont Battles Precept Builders

The dispute between the Barber Group and Precept Builders Inc. of Dallas over the Bellafont development in Fayetteville has escalated.

Classes beginning in January

Have you listed your New Year's Resolutions? If education is on your list, John Brown University's Fort Smith Center offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs that you can fit into your busy schedule. Call Ashley…

Ho, Ho, Ho! Merry Christmas! Blessings to All!

The Most Wonderful, Special and Celebrated Day of the YEAR! Merry Christmas! Despite your circumstances may you find joy, peace and happiness within your heart and share it with those…

Knife Maker Hones in on ?Handmade? Business

A. G. Russell Knives will be kick starting a new line of knives that will be available toward the end of first quarter 2008.

Majestic Concerts Plans Big Events For Area Music Scene

Three entrepreneurs plan to improve the live music scene in Northwest Arkansas.

Precept Builders Out as Bellafont General Contractor

Disagreements between Bellafont developer Brandon Barber and Precept Builders Inc. led the construction company to pack up, leaving the project without a general contractor.

IRS Deduction Can Help Small Businesses

Section 179 of the IRS tax code allows for annual deductions of up to $125,000 on business related purchases. Many retailers see a spike in purchases of big ticket small business purchases toward the end of the year.

Smiling Jack?s Offers Fresh Options (Restaurant Review)

It?s hard to imagine food being served any fresher than at Smiling Jack?s Fresh Foods. After all, what?s in a name?

Oklahoma court ruling threatens poultry industry in Arkansas

GDP up 4.3% in the third quarter, consumer confidence declines

St. Bernards to expand Maternal Life360 HOME program into Greene County

Then and Now: Cooperative business model a good fit for Mitchell Johnson