Regions

Lowell Subdivision Continues To Grow

Red Rock Development Inc. receives seven loans totaling $420,000 from J.B. Hunt LLC to build more houses in the Southfork subdivision in Lowell.

Edwards Plans Springdale Warehouse

Joe Edwards of Edwards Properties buys a building permit to build a 12,000-SF warehouse and distribution center in Springdale.

No-Compete Clauses Become Prevalent

Justin and Jon Williams of Fayetteville have been hit with no-competition lawsuits after jumping ship for a greener environment.

Mortgage Site Boasts Wealth of Information

Mortgage Associates of Northwest Arkansas Inc. gives its customers a truly interactive edge for buying or prospecting new homes and real estate over the Internet.

It?s Official: Clinton Wins

An 8-year-old copy of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette mysteriously appears in a local newspaper box.

Families Plan Rogers Packaging Empire

Two local family run business realms are moving onto a shared plot of 38 acres in Rogers industrial park.

Texas Company to Make Brents Line of Clothing

Stephen and Julie Brents, the owners of Brents, a clothing company based in Fayetteville, have reached a licensing agreement with Earl?s Apparel in Crocket, Texas, to manufacture the Brents line.

Northwest Arkansas? Top 5 Advertising Agencies

Ranked by number of employees, Thompson Murray tops the list of the region’s advertising agencies.

Northwest Arkansas? Top Newspapers

The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and The Weekly Vista top the lists of the regions daily and weekly newspapers.

Northwest Arkansas? Top Five Radio Stations

KKIX-FM, 103.9, tops the list of the region’s radio stations.

Northwest Arkansas? Top Four Television Stations

KFSM-TV, Channel 5, tops the list of the region’s television stations.

Third Time?s a Charm for Walmart.com?

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. launches its third online retailing incarnation to mixed reviews.

American Eagle To Make N.Y. Flights

American Eagle, the regional affiliate of American Airlines, plans jet service between the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport and LaGuardia Airport in New York City.

Emerson Electric To Close Rogers Plant

A weak product line means Emerson will shut down the 36-year-old plant, eliminating 260 jobs.

Fiber Optic Company To Release New Products

Space Photonics Inc., the Fayetteville fiber optic research and product development start-up company, will release of several new commercial components late next year.