Regions

Mayor Receives Weird Calls and Letters

When Dan Coody became mayor in a town as diverse as Fayetteville, it came as no surprise to him that he would hear from some of its more interesting citizens.

2002: Year of Recession and Resilience

Northwest Arkansas weathered the economic turmoil better than the rest of the nation this year. We’ve critiqued some of the best and worst events that transpired during 2002.

America?s Car-Mart Inc. Reports Earnings Jump

On Dec. 10, America?s Car-Mart Inc. of Bentonville reported a 57 percent jump in earnings from continuing operations in the second quarter, which ended Oct. 31. Higher gross margins and a rise in revenue contributed to the increase.

Tyson Foods Inc. Faces Legal Action

Several poultry companies with operations in Northwest Arkansas have been named in a lawsuit alleging the dust from chicken litter is to blame for some local medical problems, including cancer.

Wal-Mart Sues Puerto Rican Justice Dept.

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has filed suit against the Puerto Rican justice department to prevent it from blocking the company?s acquisition of a local supermarket chain.

Mayfair Offers Home D?cor

Since her ?soft opening? in August, Terri Falconer said her shop Mayfair has really taken shape.

Used Luxury at Redline Motorsports

Darren Layman, Jack Kackley and Mark Hayes have brought the cars to the customers, opening Redline Motorsports in downtown Fayetteville.

Two Weathermen Leave NBC 24/51

NBC 24/51, KPOM/KFAA, has recently hired a new meteorologist and is searching for another one.

Where?s the Lawsuit? Where?s the Follow-up?

It?s been months since Golf Entertainment Inc., the much-maligned Springdale penny stock, threatened in a Morning News story that it would file a lawsuit against the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal.

Morning News Underplays the Exceptional

We recently noted one of the best news photos we?ve ever seen in The Morning News, but it should have been the lead art on Page 1.

Neither Rain, Snow or Gloom of Night …

We were impressed in the early morning ice of Dec. 4 when we found our copy of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette?s Fayetteville edition safely tucked at our office doorstep.

The Best and Worst of Area Restaurants and Bars

A ranking of local eats and haunts.

Rankings of the Top 10 Stories of 2002

A gift to the University of Arkansas was so big it can’t help but be the top story of the year.

SEC Gives Belden the Boot from Southmark

Wendell D. Belden, the former owner of SEC-registered brokerage firm Southmark Inc. of Tulsa, is permanently barred from having any affiliation or association with an investment adviser or broker-dealer.

Long Way from Rabbit Hunting

At 83, John Q Hammons is going as strong as ever. He?s built 150 hotels, and his publicly traded company owns and manages 56 of them.

Prep Work Makes Tax Sense

Getting prepared before the end of the year is the best advice local accountants have for small-business owners who want to make sure they get all they?re entitled to get in year-end tax relief.

Spread Corporate Cheer with Care

Before making a statement with expensive company gifts, business owners may want to consider the limits and a few other issues.

Tax Breaks for Dumbbells: New Bill Could Help

There is some proposed legislation that could force HMOs to provide more benefits to individuals using health clubs.

Firms Divest, Merge to Find Right Size

Ervin & Co. CPAs P.A., the largest accounting firm in the two-county area, recently divested its Harrison branch and restructured its management to get clients more face time with the firm?s brass.

New Rules Affect Few Arkansas Firms

On July 30, President Bush signed into law a corporate reform bill known as the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, aimed at restoring investor confidence in public companies.

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

Dope Medicinal Wellness opens Fayetteville clinic

Fort Smith metro job numbers up less than 1% in September report

Opinions differ on use of former ACME Brick property