Regions

Wal-Mart Shareholders to Convene June 7

The annual shareholders meeting of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. will be held at 9 a.m. Friday, June 7, in Bud Walton Arena on the Univeristy of Arkansas campus in Fayetteville.

Tyson Brings Home Even More Bacon

Tyson Foods Inc. of Springdale, the nation?s largest producer of beef and poultry, announced on April 16 that it has signed a letter of intent to buy a Nebraska bacon processing facility.

JBU Science Building Targets 2003 Opening

John Brown University of Siloam Springs is targeting January 2003 for occupancy of its $8.5 million William H. Bell Science Hall.

Ekba Inc. Steers Toward Genesis

Ed Lewis, president of Ekba Inc. in Ashdown, has approached the University of Arkansas? Genesis Technology Incubator in Fayetteville about becoming one of its clients.

Space Photonics Lands Air Force Gig

Genesis client Space Photonics Inc. on April 17 signed a new R&D contract with the Air Force Research Lab at Kirkland Air Force Base in New Mexico.

Arvest Tugs Customers? Heart Strings

A girls softball game and a father and son fixing a leaky sink are only two of the scenes depicted in Arvest Bank Group Inc.?s latest multimedia advertising campaign.

Restaurant Manager is Fat, Cool and in Contempt

Amid tax inquiry, Toney Goucher has given up on his own barbecue restaurant and gone to work as general manager of the 18,000-SF Cool Water Village Cafe in Fayetteville.

Issues? How ?Bout Singin??

Many of the Republican women in Washington County are irritated with Jim Bob Duggar, who is running against incumbent Tim Hutchinson in the May 21 Republican primary for U.S. Senate.

Corky?s in Hog Hell?

A sign on the door at Corky?s Ribs & BBQ in Fayetteville says ?Temporarily closed. Thank you for your business.?

Who Will Replace Frank?

Buried in UA Chancellor John White?s lengthy notes regarding the decline and fall of Nolan Richardson was a comment about Broyles putting a possible timeline on his employment.

Thanks Again, Nolan

New UA basketball coach Stan Heath has a lot of work to do to restore the program?s tarnished reputation thanks to the recently fired Nolan Richardson.

Coenco Scores Congressional Chat

Frank Siccardi has been asked to speak before a congressional subcommittee during the May 6-8 National Small Business Week ceremonies in Washington, D.C.

Chancellor Got it Right (Editorial)

In today?s job market, a college degree is to job seekers what a high school diploma was 50 years ago.

Pak Plans to Build Shogun in Bentonville

John Pak, the owner of Shogun Steak House of Japan in Fayetteville?s Spring Creek Centre, plans to open a Shogun in Bentonville by January.

Dadoo?s Pizzeria to Open in Laundry Building

John Sisemore and Frank Ippoliti planned to open Dadoo?s Pizzeria on April 15 in The Laundry Building on West Avenue in Fayetteville, within a block of the city?s Dickson Street entertainment district.

David?s Restaurant Opens in Fayetteville

Gaylord Willis opened David?s Restaurant and Bar on April 4 at 9 S. School Ave.

Chan Opens Tea Shop in Mall

Claudia Chan of Fayetteville was scheduled to open Lollicup Tea Zone in mid-April in the food court at Fayetteville?s Northwest Arkansas Mall.

Jose?s Expands Menu with Latin-inspired Dishes

Joe Fennel, the owner of Jose Inc., recently changed the menu at Jose?s Mexican Restaurant, the epicenter of Fayetteville?s Dickson Street entertainment district.

Johnny Carino?s Earns Four-Star Lunch Review

Johnny Carino?s in Rogers became the center of attention for a couple of Northwest Arkansas diners.

Accountants Feel Andersen?s Pain (Jeff Hankins Publisher’s Note)

Has Arthur Andersen damaged the reputations of accountants everywhere?

Opinions differ on use of former ACME Brick property

Jones Center raises $310,000 at ‘Big Night’

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