Tag: NWABJ

Arkansas Western Gas Gets Nod for Rate Hike

Southwestern Energy Co. said its distribution subsidiary, Arkansas Western Gas Co., received regulatory approval of a rate increase totaling $4.1 million annually, exclusive of costs to be recovered through its purchase gas adjustment clause.

Beverly to Open New Credit Line

Nursing home operator Beverly Enterprises Inc. of Fort Smith on Sept. 18 said it will enter into a new $225 million senior secured credit facility, using some of the proceeds to pay debt.

Beverly to Open New Credit Line

Nursing home operator Beverly Enterprises Inc. of Fort Smith on Sept. 18 said it will enter into a new $225 million senior secured credit facility, using some of the proceeds to pay debt.

Parking Deck Under Way at UA

Baldwin & Shell Construction Co. begins construction on the previously reported 750,000-SF parking deck off the south quad at the University of Arkansas.

Jury Still Out on Tort Reform: Malpractice Insurance Remains Elusive

Arkansas tort law revisions have been in force since March 25, but the debate continues on whether the changes will affect malpractice insurance rates.

Polo Match Makes Record

Lifestyles Inc. surpassed previous fundraising efforts to earn more than $63,000 from the 14th annual Polo in the Ozarks event.

Wal-Mart Expands Insurance Options With NW Health

Beginning on Jan. 1, the 15,000 Wal-Mart employees in Northwest Arkansas and their families will be able to use Northwest Medical System under their Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance plan.

Going Swimmingly

The Trout Farm LLC is moving forward with plans to build a 74-acre office complex at the northeast corner of Interstate 540 and New Hope Road.

BOA Brings in Reaser

Lynn Reaser, the chief economist and senior market strategist for Banc of America Capital Management, is coming to Rogers for two invite-only affairs that are expected to be two of October?s most-coveted tickets.

Emeril Eyes Ella?s

Two of the world?s most famous chefs have made reservations to dine at Ella?s Restaurant in October.

Koenig Caught Unlicensed

Joe Koenig, a CPA in Harrison, has according to the Arkansas Board of Accountancy practiced for the last two years without a license.

Beery Interesting

Fayetteville?s 1998 regulation banning the sale of beer and wine in grocery and convenience stores should be removed from the books by the end of the year, said Kit Williams, the city attorney.

Looking for Lexus

Word is that several large local automobile dealers are fighting to be Northwest Arkansas? Lexus dealer.

The $54K Question

We hear the University of Arkansas has tons of ?art? that has been donated over the years. But the university often has no place to put the stuff, especially since the University of Arkansas Museum is closing.