Regions

So Long Usury; Who Needs ya?

Arkansas? financial institutions are in a better position to compete following the appeals court ruling that finally rids us of the archaic bank usury law.

Don Tyson Retires as Senior Chairman

Don Tyson helped see Tyson Foods Inc. through its biggest acquisition ever recently with the completed purchase of IBP Inc. Now, the 71-year-old has stepped away from the world?s premier protein provider.

U.S. Airways Cancels Last Flight to Little Rock

U.S. Airways Express announced it will cut its round-trip flight from the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Little Rock.

Landers Takes Over Nelms Auto Stores

On Oct. 15, Landers of Little Rock officially took over the 34-acre Nelms Auto Stores lot at the corner of Interstate 540 and Arkansas Highway 112 in Fayetteville.

Bank Stages ‘Survivor’ Workshop for Small Firms

First Security Bank of Northwest Arkansas is sponsoring an event Nov. 6-7 that could be a godsend for area small businesses.

Promotions Firm Closes Rogers Office

Risk marketing manager SCA Promotions Bentonville Inc., a subsidiary of Dallas-based SCA Promotions, closed its doors Oct. 10 and notified clients and vendors that it?s going out of business.

Soderquist Elected to NWACF Board

Don Soderquist was recently elected to Northwest Arkansas Community Foundation?s board of directors. Soderquist is the retired senior vice chairman of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. of Bentonville.

Agroterror Threat Changes the Rules

One bioterrorist act could cause grave damage to agribusinesses and, in the worst case scenario, the national economy and even global financial markets.

Tighter Security Measures Taken

There are numerous steps industries can take to better protect themselves from biological attacks.

Westark Bases Decision on More Four-Year Degrees

Westark College in Fort Smith decided to join the University of Arkansas system because area residents wanted the college to offer more bachelor?s degrees, said Joel R. Stubblefield, president of Westark.

Merger Mania: Clout Not Cash

Most people think two-year colleges automatically get more money by being affiliated with one of the two large university systems in Arkansas, but Lu Hardin emphatically says, ?No.?

Bayou of Rogers Promises Safe Jams

Wendell Franklin wants folks in Northwest Arkansas to sing the blues ? in his new private club, Bayou of Rogers.

The Joy Shoppe Twirls into Springdale

Five years after launching a virtual storefront at www.joyshoppe.com, Wendy Campbell opened the doors to the physical version of her dance-supply store.

Professionals Leave Office for Classroom Opportunity

Business leaders considered experts in their field can share their knowledge with students via the Arkansas Department of Education?s nontraditional licensure program.

Daily Record Adds Opinion Page Editor

Kent Marts, editor of the Benton County Daily Record, recently announced the hiring of Josh Johnson as editorial page editor.

Wilhite & Wall Win CMA Award

Darren Wilhite and Tim Wall, KKIX 104 radio?s morning team known as Wilhite & Wall, won the Country Music Association?s Broadcast Personality of the Year award in the small market category.

Stewart Replaces Metcalf as KHOG Weekend Anchor

Tiffany Stewart began working at KHOG, Channels 29/40, in mid-October as weekend anchor and reporter.

Morning News Offers a Heck of a Deal

We know we?ll miss some great reportage in The Morning News during the next month, but we don?t like the idea of being penalized for being good customers.

UA Sets Record, Springdale Tops Public School List

The University of Arkansas set a new record for enrollment this fall with 15,795 students, breaking the previous record of 15,604, set in 1980.

AERT Sales Vault

Advanced Environmental Recycling Technologies Inc. of Springdale on Oct. 15 announced that its September unaudited gross sales were $3.03 million, up 38 percent over last year?s sales of $2.2 million.

Real Deals: Fayetteville townhomes, cottages sell for $16.9 million

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Thaden School expands performing arts program

Trade association formed for data center, AI policies