Tag: Industries

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?

Tyson Foods Preparing to Sell IBP Subsidiary

On April 5, Tyson Foods announced it would sell off one of the subsidiaries from its September purchase of IBP Inc. of Dakota Dunes, S.D.

UA Board Approves Tuition Increases

The University of Arkansas board of trustees on April 5 voted to increase tuition at 10 of the UA system?s 12 campuses.

JBU Emphasizes Faith First

John Brown University is tired of being Arkansas? best-kept, higher-ed secret.

Underwood?s Marketing Pays off

At Underwood?s Fine Jewelers on Fayetteville?s Dickson Street, the weeks after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks were lonely ones.

2001 Was No Gem

The market was tough for jewelers last year, and Wal-Mart adds pressure with Keepsakes.

Lowell Consultants Expand Class Docket

Kristin and Steven Ferguson built a national name for KSFerguson & Co. Inc. Now they want a stronger presence in Northwest Arkansas.

Malco to Expand in Rogers, Eyes Fayetteville

Malco Theater Inc. plans to expand its 12-screen, 44,000-SF Malco Towne Cinema in Rogers by about 10,000 SF.

Chiropractic Clinic Offers Adjustments and Acupuncture

Travis and Deanna Bachert, recent graduates from Logan College of Chiropractic in Chesterfield, Mo., opened Bachert Family Chiropractic in Rogers.

Fayetteville Firm Files Electronic Medical Bills

James and Shana Ross recently opened Ross Medical Billing Solutions to electronically process medical claims for doctors in Northwest Arkansas.

KHBS/KHOG Is First with HDTV Broadcast

At 4:01 PM on March 22, KHBS/KHOG, Channels 40/29, became the first television station in Arkansas to broadcast a high-definition television signal.

D-G Clarifies Severence Package, but Headline Misleads Readers

An attorney’s letter explains the wording of Nolan Richardson’s contract.

Bo Knows Because the News Knew

Bo Mattingly used a newspaper sports writer as his source when he interrupted the nightly news to announce Stan Heath’s intention to coach the Razorbacks.

PLPC Is Wired for Teamwork

Preformed Line Products Co.?s manufacturing plant in Rogers makes more than 8,000 different high-tech gadgets that anonymously affect many people?s lives.

AERT Records Black 2001 Net Income

Advanced Environmental Recycling Technologies Inc. reported improved fourth-quarter and annual profits.

Brass Eagle Plans to Sell Stock to Employees

The shareholders of Brass Eagle Inc. of Bentonville will meet May 22 to approve the re-election of the company?s six directors and to allow employees to purchase 30,000 shares of stock at 85 percent of market value.

Edgewater Promotes Hall to Vice President

Edgewater Technology Inc. of Wakefield, Mass., formerly part of StaffMark Inc. of Fayetteville, announced on March 20 that William Hall had been promoted to vice president of consulting services.

First Federal Bancshares Authorizes Stock Repurchase

Harrison?s First Federal Bancshares of Arkansas Inc. announced on April 2 that it completed a buyback and authorized the repurchase of up to 150,638 shares, about 5 percent of its common stock.

Barr to receive 2026 Jack White Community Leadership Award

AACF report: Medicaid red tape a barrier; navigators can help

Fort Smith may seek state grant money for water, sewer system work

Arkansas poultry companies reach $44 million settlement with Oklahoma