Christie Swanson

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Explosion Blows Off AERT Silo Top

SPRINGDALE — A dust explosion at the AERT Springdale plant blew the roof off a silo early this morning. Continue reading...

By Christie Swanson Posted: Feb 10, 2012 at 10:29 a.m. Share: Email | Twitter | Facebook

Ammonia Leaks Hit Plants

10 TYSON EMPLOYEES SENT TO HOSPITAL; CARGILL FACILITY CLOSED

Subscriber only SPRINGDALE — Simultaneous ammonia leaks at two poultry plants Monday sent 10 people to the hospital. Continue reading...

By Steve Caraway, Christie Swanson Posted: Feb 7, 2012 at 5:34 a.m. Share: Email | Twitter | Facebook

Drive-By Shooting Reported

Subscriber only SPRINGDALE — Police are investigating a drive-by shooting reported on Braxton Drive on Friday night. Continue reading...

By STAFF REPORT Posted: Feb 5, 2012 at 5:49 a.m. Share: Email | Twitter | Facebook

Builders Optimistic For 2012

NEW HOUSING PERMITS INCREASE BY 20 PERCENT IN REGION

Subscriber only Homebuilders who survived the collapse of the housing market are benefi ting from an increased demand for their handiwork. Continue reading...

By Christie Swanson Posted: Feb 5, 2012 at 5:44 a.m. Share: Email | Twitter | Facebook

Big Projects Boost Commercial Building

Subscriber only NORTHWEST ARKANSAS — Commercial building permits were up 107 percent in Northwest Arkansas last year, but looks can be deceiving. Continue reading...

By Christie Swanson Posted: Feb 5, 2012 at 5:43 a.m. Share: Email | Twitter | Facebook

Retailers Win With TV Sales

MANUFACTURERS COUNT ON SHOPPERS LOOKING TO UPGRADE

Subscriber only Super Bowl XLVI is just a week away and most football enthusiasts won’t be making the trip to Indianapolis to watch the game. Continue reading...

By Christie Swanson Posted: Jan 29, 2012 at 5:19 a.m. Share: Email | Twitter | Facebook

J.B. Hunt reports record earnings

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. announced today fourth quarter 2011 net earnings of $72.6 million, or diluted earnings per share of 61 cents. This beats fourth quarter 2010 net earnings of $57.9 million, or 46 cents per diluted share. Continue reading...

By Christie Swanson Posted: Jan 26, 2012 at 4:42 p.m. Share: Email | Twitter | Facebook

The Source: Eddie Haskell's closes

Eddie Haskell’s Patio & Grill in the Shoppes at Pinnacle Hills closed its doors last week, but John George said the space won’t be vacant long. Continue reading...

By Christie Swanson Posted: Jan 24, 2012 at 2:44 p.m. Share: Email | Twitter | Facebook

Franchise Sees Growth

MATHEWS BROTHERS TO OPEN THREE ADDITIONAL MCDONALD’S

Subscriber only SPRINGDALE — The name Mathews has become synonymous with McDonald’s in Northwest Arkansas. Continue reading...

By Christie Swanson Posted: Jan 22, 2012 at 5:22 a.m. Share: Email | Twitter | Facebook

Home Sales Rise

CREDIT COUNSELOR SAYS TIME RIGHT FOR BUYING

Subscriber only Historic low interest rates and declining prices helped bump up home sales 9 percent in 2011, according to Paul Bynum, economist with MountData. Continue reading...

By Christie Swanson Posted: Jan 22, 2012 at 5:20 a.m. Share: Email | Twitter | Facebook

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