Regions

Going Under?

A telemarketer for the Northwest Arkansas Times cold called our office on the evening of March 13 and shared some interesting information.

A Tree by Any Other Name

Michael Langford has 30 logs that he would like to do something with. The only problem is, the logs may be the most controversial timbers in Northwest Arkansas.

Kisor?s Closes in Fayetteville

Bill Kisor closed his Fayetteville restaurant on March 27.

The Region’s Largest Real Estate Agencies

Harris McHaney Shearin Realtors of Rogers tops the list of the top real estate agencies in the region.

The Region’s Top-Producing Real Estate Agents

Meza Harris of Lindsey & Associates of Rogers tops the list of the region’s top real estate agents.

Tyson Launches ProvisionX.com

Tyson Foods Inc., on the same day it pulled the plug on a possible acquisition of IBP Inc., launches an online beef and poultry exchange.

Tyson Ends Deal to Buy IBP

Tyson Foods says it is discontinuing its deal to buy IBP Inc.

Hudson Foods Suit Dismissed

A final chapter of the Hudson Foods story ends as a $15 million class action lawsuit is dismissed March 16 in Little Rock circuit court.

Target Eyes Fayetteville

Target Corp. looks to open a store in Fayetteville, but not this year.

Charlie Daniels Band Hired for Hospital Gala

The Charlie Daniels Band will play at the Washington Regional Medical Foundation?s eighth annual gala at the Walton Arts Center on April 3.

UA Names Building for Former Chancellor

The University of Arkansas names a 40,000-SF building on the Fayetteville campus in honor of former chancellor Daniel Ferritor.

NW Arkansas Institutions Selling Financial Mix

The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act causes concern about protecting the privacy of customers? financial or health information.

Bauder Named President, GM of KHBS-TV/KHOG-TV

Hearst-Argyle Television of New York names Ken Bauder president and general manager of KHBS-TV/KHOG-TV, the ABC affiliates serving Ft. Smith/Fayetteville.

Tyson Stock Drops After Earnings Warning

Tyson Foods Inc. of Springdale released an earnings warning today for its second quarter to ?break even.?

Tyson Studies SEC?s IBP Review

The SEC finishes its review of IBP Inc., but Tyson Foods Inc. won?t say how this affects its proposed buyout of the world?s largest producer of fresh beef and pork.

IRS Refining Rules on Split-Dollar Setups

One of the most sophisticated tools used to supplement employee compensation, make charitable donations and minimize taxes is being scrutinized by the Internal Revenue Service.

The Region’s Largest SBA Lenders

First Arvest Bank of Siloam Springs tops the list of the region’s largest SBA lenders.

The State’s Largest SBA Lenders

Elk Horn Bank & Trust Co. of Arkadelphia tops the list of SBA lenders.

Census Backs District Complaints

The March 16 release of the state?s 2000 U.S. Census data validated the gripes of Northwest Arkansas lawmakers and business leaders, who for the last decade have said the area is underrepresented in the Arkansas General Assembly.

Estate and Gift-Tax Planning Vital to Many Local Residents

The most obscene four-letter words probably don?t raise the same ire as the words ?estate tax? and ?gift tax? do to people who have been pummeled by those penalties.rnHowever, relief is likely on the way.

Entergy Arkansas unveils ‘Next Generation’ plan; will seek to extend nuclear licenses

Fort Smith business leader John Taylor has died

Car-Mart completes $161.3 million securities transaction

Officials ask public to be on the lookout for bird flu in flocks