Business
Wal-Mart Fires Second Shot In Holiday Toy Wars
Posted: November 3, 2009 5:03 a.m.Wal-Mart is cutting prices on 100 more toys for the holiday season, the Bentonville-based retailer announced Monday.
Businesses going Green Plus
Posted: November 1, 2009 1:05 a.m.The owner of the first Green Plus certified business in the state is proud of the designation.
Around the Farm: Women in agriculture ask the best questions
Posted: November 1, 2009 12:57 a.m.After local producers received a recent newsletter regarding management practices dealing with fescue toxicity, it’s no surprise that I received a few questions about it.
Department of Justice approves newspaper merger
Northwest Arkansas newspapers will merge Nov. 1
Posted: October 26, 2009 6 p.m.The Justice Department has closed its investigation related to failing newspapers in Northwest Arkansas, clearing the way for a joint venture to move forward, officials of Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Inc. and Stephens Media LLC announced.
Justice Department concludes investigation into newspaper merger
Posted: October 26, 2009 6 p.m.The merger of the two largest newspaper operations in Northwest Arkansas will be completed Sunday.
LAWSUITS FILED
Posted: October 26, 2009 4:33 a.m.MARRIAGE LICENSES
Posted: October 26, 2009 4:31 a.m.RESTAURANT INSPECTIONS
Posted: October 26, 2009 4:29 a.m.All reports are from regular food service/food store inspections unless otherwise noted.
Room to Grow: Fall foliage abnormal
Posted: October 25, 2009 5:54 a.m.Based on my observation, I’d say this year’s fall foliage display is one of the most brilliant that I’ve seen, or at least it appears to be.
Around the Farm: Last harvest an omen for some
Posted: October 25, 2009 5:53 a.m.Forage producers continue to maneuver equipment between spastic rainfall patterns, cooler temperatures and the first killing frost in an attempt to salvage the last hay harvest. Other than frost, the other hurdles have been present all season, making this one of the most unusual years on record.
Excelling a way of life for local student
"Jonathan Steiger has plans for college and beyond.
Posted: October 25, 2009 5:51 a.m.When Jonathan Steiger was in elementary school, he started his first business venture — a rabbit farm.
MILITARY
Posted: October 25, 2009 5:38 a.m.Joseph W. Copeland Army Reserve Pfc. Joseph W. Copeland has graduated from Basic Military Training at Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C., under the Split-option Enlistment Program to serve as a member of the Army National Guard or Reserve.
County sales tax numbers down
Posted: October 24, 2009 8:02 a.m.While the county’s sales tax revenues are still down, for August the decrease is the lowest year to date.
LAWSUITS FILED
Posted: October 19, 2009 6:28 a.m.RESTAURANT INSPECTIONS
Posted: October 19, 2009 6:23 a.m.All reports are from regular food service/ food store inspections unless otherwise noted.

