by - November 2, 1998 12:00 am
The University of Arkansas didn’t promise that its list of major contributions, compiled at the request of our sister publication, Arkansas Business, was comprehensive. But we immediately noticed one notable…
by - November 2, 1998 12:00 am
Among the names planted recently at the base of the J. William Fulbright Memorial Peace Fountain at the University of Arkansas are those of Alan and Arlene Alda. The actor,…
by - November 2, 1998 12:00 am
All we know at this point is that TransMontaigne Oil Co. is in the process of making another acquisition. Company officials aren’t willing to give us details for another week….
by - November 2, 1998 12:00 am
Ozark Aircraft Systems LLC is looking for about 300 airframe and propulsion mechanics to staff its new facilities at the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport. “Hard to believe, isn’t it?” says…
by - November 2, 1998 12:00 am
Last month’s announcement that Harold Korell would succeed Charles Scharlau as CEO of Southwestern Energy Co. on Jan. 1 wasn’t clear about whether Scharlau is considering retirement any time soon….
by - November 2, 1998 12:00 am
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. apparently believes Fayetteville is now big enough to have a spokesman of its own. Bobby Ferrell, a Fayetteville native who is well known in the community,…
by - November 2, 1998 12:00 am
Members of the University of Arkansas’ Native American Student Association were flabbergasted when Chancellor John White spoke at the group’s annual pow wow in Barnhill Arena on Oct. 24. During…
by - November 2, 1998 12:00 am
If you were driving down Arkansas Highway 265 between Fayetteville and Springdale on the weekend of the War Eagle Crafts Fair (Oct. 17), you might have noticed that traffic was…
by - October 26, 1998 12:00 am
The next wave of competition among northwest Arkansas health care providers seems to center on care for women and children. In late September, Northwest Health System announced work would begin…
by - September 27, 1998 12:00 am
Ken Woodbury, who helped open Fayetteville’s Ozark Brewing Co. in 1994, has left his job there as director of operations so he can spend more time with his family. “I…
by - September 21, 1998 12:00 am
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport Attempts November 1 Opening American Eagle has targeted Nov. 14 as the date to have all of its Dallas-Fort Worth flights from Fayetteville’s Drake Field moved…
by - September 21, 1998 12:00 am
1950s — Efforts led by the late Sen. J. William Fulbright (D-Ark.) to build a new regional airport fail because of local issues. Debate on the need for a new…
by - September 21, 1998 12:00 am
Business Originated in 1889, Still Going Strong in Siloam Springs It is the relationships that are formed with clients and their families that make the Wasson family members love their…
by - September 21, 1998 12:00 am
Ed Knight, owner of Penguin Ed’s Bar-B-Q of Fayetteville, is trying to buy B&B Bar-B-Q, a Fayetteville landmark for the past 38 years. “The offer has been made,” said Knight….
by - September 21, 1998 12:00 am
Barry Cooksey, owner of Barry’s IGA at 1408 SW “A” St. in Bentonville, plans to break ground this month on a new, 36,000-SF IGA supermarket at the same location. Cooksey…
by - September 21, 1998 12:00 am
Darin Gardner, who owns VNE Inc., the T.G.I. Friday’s franchise group in Fort Smith, says it appears that Carlson Restaurants Worldwide Inc., the parent company of Friday’s, won’t be granting…
by - September 21, 1998 12:00 am
There’s been speculation for months that Darden Restaurants Inc. of Orlando, Fla., was planning to locate one of its Olive Garden restaurants in Fayetteville. But Rick Van Warner, a spokesman…
by - September 21, 1998 12:00 am
A few years ago, I invested in a company called PhyCor Inc. It was one of several hot roll-up companies that grew through the purchases of physician clinics — including…
by - September 21, 1998 12:00 am
Northwest Health System is billing its latest kidney stone treatment as “Stones on Tour,” a colorful description of treatment for what can be a very painful ailment. The treatment uses…
by - September 21, 1998 12:00 am
Also at Northwest Medical Center, the hospital set a new record for deliveries in August. Spokeswoman Georgia McCurdy says the hospital recorded 122 deliveries in the month, an all-time record…
