Lana Flowers
Contact Lana
- 479-872-5116
Recent Stories
PEOPLE & PLACES
Williams Marks 98th Birthday Continue reading...
Walmart Changes Through Recession, Local Vendors Adapt
Employment base to remain steady but no longer be growth engine, economist says
The company that insisted it and all its vendors conduct business in Northwest Arkansas is now taking more of its business elsewhere. Continue reading...
Shoppers Spend Smartly
ANALYSTS: WALMART SALES, EARNINGS LIKELY TO RISE A LITTLE
BENTONVILLE — Consumers are spending a little more than when the recession had a stranglehold on wallets last year. But, it’s thoughtful spending to replace certain items, analysts say. Continue reading...
Maestri Drops Lawsuit Against State Agency, Owes Sales Taxes
Mary Maestri’s remains closed after 87 years in business
SPRINGDALE — Mary Maestri’s likely is permanently closed after owner Daniel Maestri on Thursday dropped his lawsuit against a state agency pursuing back sales taxes. Continue reading...
Mary Maestri’s ‘Temporarily Closed,’ Sign Says
TONTITOWN — Mary Maestri’s, a landmark Italian restaurant in Tontitown, was temporarily closed Wednesday, according to a sign posted near the front door.
Continue reading...
NWA Media Launches Mobile App
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS — Your local daily newspapers now have their own mobile phone application. NWAonline.com — the website for the Benton County Daily Record, Rogers Morning News, Springdale Morning News, Northwest Arkansas Times and the Northwest Edition of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette — announced the mobile application launch Thursday. Continue reading...
J.B. Hunt Shareholders Will Get Dividend
TRUCKING FIRM GROWS BUSINESS WITH BROKERAGE SEGMENT
LOWELL — J.B. Hunt Transport Services shareholders will get a 12-cents-per-share dividend. Continue reading...
PAM Gains Customers
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS — PAM Transportation Services is hauling more loads and gaining new customers. Continue reading...
Goal: Reduce Emissions
LOCAL COMPANIES TESTING ALTERNATIVE FUELS, HYBRID ENGINES
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS — Walmart and J.B. Hunt Transport Services are using clout and economies of scale to test alternative fuels and hybrid engines. Continue reading...
Judge Approves Reorganizing Bath Junkie Debts
Company Keeps Store, Headquarters, Distribution Center In Fayetteville
Bath Junkie reorganized its debts and will stay in business, keeping a headquarters, distribution center, store and employees in Fayetteville. Continue reading...




