by - August 10, 1998 12:00 am
Hogs? headquarters
The former headquarters building of Hudson Foods Inc. in Rogers is now being used by Tyson Foods Inc. to house the poultry giant’s pork division and animal foods ingredient group….
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by - August 10, 1998 12:00 am
Ooops!
Remember that whisper in the last issue about the top executives at J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. of Lowell selling a lot of stock since the first of the year….
by - August 10, 1998 12:00 am
Selman Retires
Cleta Selman, who served for the past 25 years as an administrative employee of Tyson Foods Inc., retired July 15. Selman started with the company in 1973 as executive secretary…
by - August 10, 1998 12:00 am
Workforce Development Helps Managers, Workers Advance
Nearly 10 percent of the workers at Rogers Tool Works Inc. are studying — on their own time — management techniques. About half of the 75 students are supervisors or…
by - July 29, 1998 12:00 am
Wal-Mart Stock Price Soars 70 Percent in Six Months
Analyst says retailer is returning to ‘days of old’ with consistently high same-store sales Stock in Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has skyrocketed, more than doubling in the past year, up more…
by - July 28, 1998 12:00 am
Keep It Country Antiques
Owners: Joe and Brenda Velten Address: 15746 Prairie View Road, Prairie Grove 72753 Phone: 846-3565 Hours: No specific hours; customers may stop in at any time. Start-Up Date: May 1…
by - July 27, 1998 12:00 am
City Regulations
Here are city regulations for construction in commercial zones such as those 4 along U.S. Highway 71 Business and the U.S. Highway 71 expressway: FAYETTEVILLE Signs Along U.S. Highway 71…
by - July 27, 1998 12:00 am
Dillard?s Discovers Jewel Among Mercantile Stores Division
Arkansas retailer could implement profitable day spas into its new store construction plans Dillard’s Inc., in a holding pattern since May in its attempt to acquire Mercantile Stores Co., has…
by - July 27, 1998 12:00 am
ABC Suspends Eight Clubs
If you’re planning to go out for happy hour on Friday, Aug. 8, or for drinks the next night, you might want to check with your favorite watering hole first….
by - July 27, 1998 12:00 am
Watsons Sell Supermarket to Bob?s Markets
Watson’s Supermarket will be sold to Bob’s Markets Inc. of Jasper effective Aug. 1. The Watson family has operated a grocery business in Washington County since 1937 when Ottis Watson…
by - July 27, 1998 12:00 am
Dillons Closes Fayetteville Store
The Dillons Food Store in Fayetteville was to close July 25 after being open at the same location for 31 years. It was the last of three Dillons stores to…
by - July 27, 1998 12:00 am
Rufino?s Closes, Restaurant for Sale
Rufino’s Mexican Restaurant at 2605 N. College Ave. in Fayetteville closed in early July. Raymond Rufino Montez, owner of the eatery, had leased the 2,800-SF building from Dash Goff. Goff…
by - July 27, 1998 12:00 am
Eastlack Leaves Otis Zark at Terra
Tuesday Eastlack has left her job as executive chef at Otis Zark at Terra. Rita Ward, who owns the restaurant at Terra Studios, a pottery and glass studio in Durham,…
by - July 27, 1998 12:00 am
Banking Firm Fuels Investment in Delta
We still don’t have much to show for the years of commissions, studies and grants that focused on the Arkansas Delta region. For whatever reason, the business community is generally…
by - July 27, 1998 12:00 am
Hospitals Deliver New Buildings, Services In Quest For Patients
If Northwest Arkansas residents hope to find more medical services and facilities available locally as the area grows, they’re in luck. The region’s hospitals, vying for patients in an increasingly…
by - July 27, 1998 12:00 am
Northwest Medical Center Celebrates Cancer Wing Opening
The opening of the Pat and Willard Walker Cancer Unit at Northwest Medical Center in Springdale was celebrated by the hospital July 21. The Walkers, whose gifts have helped the…
by - July 27, 1998 12:00 am
Rehabilitation Unit Opens in Springdale
Springdale’s Northwest Medical Center announced recently the opening of its inpatient rehabilitation unit, giving that facility the region’s only comprehensive rehab program. Dr. Wayne Brooks, a board-certified physiatrist — that’s…
by - July 27, 1998 12:00 am
Hog City Diner
2 1/2 stars 1 Center Square Fayetteville Hog City Diner’s biggest assets seem to be location and pleasant service, but, unfortunately, that’s about it. Although the food is OK, it’s…
by - July 27, 1998 12:00 am
Cinema Bills and Network
Owner: Sharon Oshensky Address: 409 Oak Manor Circle Springdale: 72764 Phone: 501-872-0753 Hours: Generally 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday and by appointment Start-Up Date: January “Our business essentially offers a billboard…
by - July 27, 1998 12:00 am
Elmo?s Pack & Paddle Inc.
Owner: Elmo Hicks Address: 227 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville, 72701 Phone: 501-582-3592 Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday Start-Up Date: May 1 Elmo’s Pack & Paddle Inc….