Arkansas Business articles from February 2005

Arkansas Business archives from February 2005

Salesmen, clients sue Landers, UAG: litigation mounts up against Benton dealer.(Landers Toyota Inc., United Auto Group Inc., Race discrimination, illegal trading)
February 7, 2005... WILL HADLEY II ADMITS HE had sex while on duty at Landers Toyota Inc. in Little Rock, but he is adamant that he shouldn't have been fired over it. Hadley, who is black and had been the finance manager since 2000, said a white employee also...

Line drawn in Jacksonville: first Arkansas objects to arrival of yet another competitor.(State Bank Department)
February 7, 2005... MORE THAN A DECADE had passed since anyone in Arkansas tried to thwart the entry of a competing lender into a new market. Larry Wilson, chairman, president and CEO of First Arkansas Bank & Trust, brought an end to that dry spell last month...

Manufacturing job losses slow down.(List Overview)
February 7, 2005... IT'S HARD TO IMAGINE economists wishing for Arkansas to hit rock bottom in any sector of its economy, but that's just what they are doing when it comes to manufacturing. The state has been bleeding manufacturing jobs since the mid-1990s...

White-collar crime.(Whispers)(John Hancock banking executive case)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... Perhaps you've heard about a former Little Rock banking executive and trouble with the law. Your Whispers staff got a dozen or more calls last week about an arrest/indictment that had happened/ was imminent. We'd name names except we...

Dumb and dumber.(Whispers)(Wal-Mart Stores Inc.'s media coverage)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... Wal-Mart Stores Inc. landed a spot on Business 2.0 magazine's list of the "101 Dumbest Moments in Business" for 2004, just barely. Here's what came in at No. 99: "Save 30 percent! Or, on second thought, don't buy from us at all! In...

Salem attorney wins lawsuit.(Whispers)(C. Dwayne Plumlee, conspiracy in a land dispute )(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... A U.S. District Court judge recently tossed out the case against Salem attorney C. Dwayne Plumlee, where he was accused of conspiracy in a land dispute in Fulton County. U.S. District Court Judge Susan Webber Wright said Paul Culbreath,...

New restaurant.(Whispers)(Brad McCray's Erba American Cuisine)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... Let's have some fun with food and fractions. Last March, two-thirds of the owners of Little Rock's Downtown Deli headed west to open Rock Town Grill. When the place didn't turn in business half as good as owners Steven Velek, Scott Sajovitz...

Nuts for Doughnuts.(Whispers)(Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corp.'s new restaurant)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... Here's a sneak peek at the list of Little Rock's top-grossing restaurants: A new restaurant will crack the top 10 even though it doesn't even offer a square meal. The Krispy Kreme Doughnuts in west Little Rock has only been open since...

Office transaction.(Whispers)(Atkinson Properties LLC. buys from Cantrell Road Partnership)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... An 18,000-SF office building in west Little Rock changed hands in a $2.25 million deal. Atkinson Properties LLC, Russell and Richard Atkinson, bought the Lenders Title Building at 8114 Cantrell Road. The seller? Cantrell Road...

Beverly sale.(Whispers)(Perennial Healthcare Management acquires Beverly Enterprises Inc.'s nursing homes )(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... Beverly Enterprises Inc. of Fort Smith sold three more of its Arkansas nursing homes to Perennial Healthcare Management of Monkton, Md. Neither Beverly nor Perennial returned a call to comment on the sale. The three nursing homes that...

Correction.(Whispers)(Correction Notice)
February 7, 2005... First National Bank in Green Forest was paid the $200,000 owed by John Gaiser, former owner of Buffalo Grill in Little Rock. A "Whisper" in the Jan. 10 issue incorrectly stated otherwise. A headline on the same Whisper that appeared on...

Shocking results.(Freedom of the press regulations)(Editorial)
February 7, 2005... Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government...

Why won't restaurants take reservations?(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
February 7, 2005... Have you tried calling for dinner reservations lately? They are next to impossible to make. Not because space is unavailable, but because many of Little Rock's finest eating establishments refuse to book them. Or, more precisely, they will not...

Patient's choice.(Commentary)(Patient Protection Act of 2005)(Column)
February 7, 2005... RIGHT NOW, THERE'S A debate going on at the Capitol that has been stirring for the past 10 years in Arkansas. And it's all about choice--the simple choice you and I should have to use the doctor we feel is the best for our needs. The...

Effective events.(On Marketing)(Column)
February 7, 2005... SO I'M SITTING IN A LOOOONG committee meeting of the International Bottled Water Association, listening to other members go on and on about the next big annual conference. More than once I heard someone ask, "So what are we really trying to...

Simmons acquisition.(Real deals: a look at important real estate transactions)(Simmons First National Bank, Curtis R. Sanders Revocable Trust, Mary Kay Sanders Revocable Trust )(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... A bank project in the Heights area of Little Rock is in the works after a $1.6 million transaction. Simmons First National Bank of Pine Bluff acquired the 1818 N. Taylor St. location from The Curtis R. Sanders Revocable Trust and The Mary...

Condo transaction.(Real deals: a look at important real estate transactions)(Crystal Condominiums Inc., Kerry and Marquetta Young )(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... More than 12 acres in North Little Rock tipped the scales at $1.2 million. Crystal Condominiums Inc., led by Bobby Osborne and Michael Grayson, bought the land on Crystal Hill Road west of Interstate 430 from Kerry and Marquetta Young. The...

Interstate acreage.(Real deals: a look at important real estate transactions)(SBD Investments LLC acquired The Harris Family Co. LLC's site)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... More than 110 acres in North Little Rock is under new ownership after a $992,000 deal. SBD Investments LLC, led by Jeffrey Smith, John Belle and Lawrence Devero, purchased the land on the north side of Interstate 40 about a mile west of...

Powell purchase.(Real deals: a look at important real estate transactions)(Powell Brothers Inc. has bought land from Thomas and Nancy Crow)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... A retail property in North Little Rock rang up a $510,000 deal. Powell Brothers Inc. acquired the 7415 North Hills Blvd. location from Thomas and Nancy Crow. The half-acre development previously was linked with an October 2001 mortgage...

Circle sale.(Real deals: a look at important real estate transactions)(I-430-365 LLC. acquired church site from First Assembly of God North Little Rock Inc.)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... A would-be church site in North Little Rock has flip-flopped ownership in a $400,000 deal. I-430-365 LLC, led by Byron McKimmey, bought the 42.7-acre tract off Trapp Road and adjoining Camp Robinson from First Assembly of God North Little...

Boulevard buy.(Real deals: a look at important real estate transactions)(Glover Properties LLC acquires land from Richjohn Development LLC)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... A 1.6-acre commercial site in North Little Rock registered a $384,000 sale. Glover Properties LLC, led by James Glover, purchased the land near 9450 Maumelle Blvd. The seller is Richjohn Development LLC, led by Keith Richardson. The...

Otter creek land.(Real deals: a look at important real estate transactions)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... A 2.5-acre property in southwest Little Rock drew a $361,000 transaction. TLC Properties Inc. of Baton Rouge, La., acquired the land near the northeast corner of Otter Creek South Road and Interstate 30. The seller is 430 Investments LLC,...

Smart sale.(Real deals: a look at important real estate transactions)(Ron Pack Discount Inc. sells Smart Start Learning Center to Thomas G. Inman Revocable Trust and David B. Inman Revocable Trust )(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... A North Little Rock commercial property sold for $300,000. The Thomas G. Inman Revocable Trust and David B. Inman Revocable Trust bought the Smart Start Learning Center project at 1802 Highway 161 from Ron Pack Discount Inc., led by Paula...

Maumelle manor.(Real deals: a look at important real estate transactions)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... A 14-acre residential spread in Maumelle changed hands in a $1.3 million deal. Kerry and Marquetta Young purchased the 8,761-SF home from Billy and Stephanie Machen. The deal is funded with a 30-year loan of $1 million from IndyMac...

Chenal abode I.(Real deals: a look at important real estate transactions)(Mark and Rhea Middleton bought a house)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... A 5,836-SF home in west Little Rock's Chenal Valley neighborhood rang up a $1 million deal. Mark and Rhea Middleton acquired the house from The Lacelle Trust, led by S. Barksdale McKay. The residence previously was linked with a...

Hickory home.(Real deals: a look at important real estate transactions)(home sale)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... A 4,886-SF home in west Little Rock's Hickory Creek neighborhood is under new ownership after an $895,000 deal. James and Susan Marsh bought the house from Henry and Ruth Mariani. The deal is backed with a $716,000 loan from Bank of the...

Chenal abode II.(Real deals: a look at important real estate transactions)(John and Anne Koch strike deal with Campbell Enterprises LLC)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... A 5,400-SF home in west Little Rock's Chenal Valley neighborhood drew a $706,000 transaction. John and Anne Koch purchased the house from Campbell Enterprises LLC, led by William Campbell. The deal is financed with a 30-year loan of...

Club house.(Real deals: a look at important real estate transactions)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... A 2,964-SF home near the Country Club of Little Rock tipped the scales at $550,000. James and Janice Goodwin acquired the house from Susan Mehlburger. The deal is funded with a one-year loan of $200,000 from Delta Trust & Bank. The...

Riverpointe funding.(Real deals: a look at important real estate transactions)(Riverpointe Development LLC gets finance)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... A $4.9 million funding agreement is backing development of North Little Rock's Riverpointe Apartments project. Riverpointe Development LLC, led by Keith Richardson, obtained the four-year loan from U.S. Bank. The 120-unit project at...

Harco financing.(Real deals: a look at important real estate transactions)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... Construction of a new commercial project in North Little Rock is in motion with a near $2.3 million financial package. Rod-Chuck LLC, led by Keith and Charles Harper, received the five-year loan from Metropolitan National Bank of Little...

Bowman mortgage.(Real deals: a look at important real estate transactions)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... The owner of a 24,000-SF retail center in west Little Rock landed a $600,000 mortgage. Bowman Road Shopping Center Ltd., led by Charles "Skip" Davidson, picked up the one-year loan from National Bank of Arkansas in North Little Rock. ...

Beverly rejects group's takeover proposal.(Health Care)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... Beverly Enterprises Inc. of Fort Smith sent a letter last week rejecting an investor group's proposal to buy the company, saying the proposal was "not in the best interest" of Beverly or its shareholders. "In the board's view, your...

Olympus Partners buys control of K-Mac.(Buyout)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... Olympus Partners, a private equity firm in Stamford, Conn., bought majority control of Fort Smith company K-Mac Enterprises Inc. in late December. The sale amount wasn't disclosed, but it was at least $220 million, based on a press release...

Wal-Mart annual sales hit $284.8 billion.(Public Company Reports)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has broken its own record as the world's largest company by gross revenue with $284.8 billion in sales for the 52 weeks ended Jan. 28. That's an 11.2 percent increase over $256 billion in the previous year. Wal-Mart...

J.B. Hunt earnings up record 90 percent.(Public Company Reports)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. said net earnings for 2004 were a record $180 million, or $2.15 a share, which was a 90 percent increase over its previous record of 2003 income of $95 million, or $1.17 a share. Total operating revenue...

Murphy Oil income up 138 percent in 2004.(Public Company Reports)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... Murphy Oil Corp. said fourth-quarter net income rose 130 percent to $134.5 million, or $1.44 a share, compared with earnings of $58.7 million, or 63 cents a share, in last year's final quarter. Revenue rose to $2.3 billion from $1.4 billion...

Deltic's 2004 income up 35 percent.(Public Company Reports)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... Deltic Timber Corp. said fourth-quarter net income was $3.5 million, or 28 cents a share, compared with income of $4.7 million, or 39 cents a share, for the final quarter of 2003. Fourth-quarter sales were relatively flat at $37 million...

Tyson earnings fall after 'difficult' quarter.(Public Company Reports)
February 7, 2005... Tyson Foods Inc. reported preliminary first-quarter results that reflected what the meat processing company's CEO said was an "extremely difficult" period. The Springdale company also said it expects earnings per share for fiscal 2005 to...

Dillard's January sales up 3 percent.(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... Dillard's Inc. said January same-stores sales were up 3 percent--the second consecutive month the department store chain has posted a gain. Dillard's said sales for the four weeks ending Jan. 29 were $491 million, compared with sales of...

Acxiom Corp.(shares)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... Acxiom Corp. declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 5 cents a share payable on March 7 to shareholders of record as of Feb. 14. This represents a 25 percent increase in the regular quarterly dividend.

State Chamber opposes 'any willing provider'.(Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce and Associated Industries of Arkansas of Little Rock)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... The Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce and Associated Industries of Arkansas of Little Rock said last week that they are opposed to Senate Bills 43 and 44, the proposed "any willing provider" legislation sponsored by Sen. Steve Faris,...

BioVentures company gets $3m to test treatment.(InfleXion Therapeutics LLC gets finance from National Institute on Drug Abuse of the National Institutes of Health)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... InfleXion Therapeutics LLC, a company started in the biomedical business incubator at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, has received a $3 million grant to conduct clinical trials for the first antibody treatment...

2Q real personal income grows 4.1 percent.(Economic)(second quarter)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... In the second quarter of 2004, Arkansas was first out of seven regional states in real personal income growth, outpacing No. 2 Mississippi by 0.7 percent. Arkansas showed significant improvement in the second quarter of 2004, climbing from...

Newspaper: Wal-Mart wants to buy UK retailer.(Littlewoods Organisation PLC)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... London's Telegraph newspaper reported last week that Wal-Mart Stores Inc., through its United Kingdom subsidiary Asda, has made an unsolicited bid to buy Littlewoods Stores for $940 million. Privately owned Littlewoods has about 180 stores...

Foundation honors philanthropic corporations.(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... The Arkansas Community Foundation has announced its honorees for Outstanding Philanthropic Corporation. This year's winners are Arkat Nutrition Inc. of Dumas, Aristotle Inc. of Little Rock, Delta Dental Plan Inc. of Sherwood and Arkansas...

Huckabee order to ease regulatory burden.(Mike Huckabee's executive order)
February 7, 2005... Gov. Mike Huckabee has signed an executive order he said will ease the regulatory burden on small businesses and allow them to lower prices, create jobs and generate tax revenue. "This effort requires little or no financial investment on...

Evapo-Rust hits AutoZone stores.(AutoZone orders rust remover from Harris International Laboratories)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... AutoZone has ordered $350,000 worth of Evapo-Rust from Harris International Laboratories of Springdale. The auto parts chain plans to stock 60,000 units of the rust remover in 3,000 stores nationwide, said Evapo-Rust inventor David Harris. ...

Legacy National Bank receives approval.(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... Legacy National Bank of Springdale received conditional approval from the Comptroller of the Currency on Jan. 26. The proposed bank is now a bank in organization, its president, Don Gibson, said. The conditional approval means Legacy can "do...

Two new stores slated for mall.(Charlotte Russe and Helzberg Diamonds, Northwest Arkansas Mall)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... Charlotte Russe will replace Maurices in Fayetteville's Northwest Arkansas Mall. Alice Church, the mall manager; said she asked Maurices to move to another location within the mall, but the management decided to close the 20-year-old store...

K-Mac Enterprises Inc. of Fort Smith, a franchiser of KFC and Taco restaurants, and the related Golden Partners Inc. were sold last week to an investment group that includes Olympus Partners of Stamford, Conn.(Business Briefs)
February 7, 2005... * K-Mac Enterprises Inc. of Fort Smith, a franchiser of KFC and Taco restaurants, and the related Golden Partners Inc. were sold last week to an investment group that includes Olympus Partners of Stamford, Conn. The value of the deal was...

Dillard's Inc.(pays for premises liability)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... * Dillard's Inc. agreed to pay $15 million to a girl who lost three fingers when her hand got stuck in an escalator as she tried to free her trapped shoe. The girl's family has been seeking at least $35.8 million, but decided to accept the...

U.S. Beef Corp. of Tulsa has signed on as Taco Bueno Restaurant's first franchise partner with plans to take the Mexican quick-service restaurant into parts of north Arkansas, central Missouri and Kansas with nine new restaurants.(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... * U.S. Beef Corp. of Tulsa has signed on as Taco Bueno Restaurant's first franchise partner with plans to rake the Mexican quick-service restaurant into parts of north Arkansas, central Missouri and Kansas with nine new restaurants. U.S. Beef...

Army Corps of Engineers.(Business Briefs)
February 7, 2005... * The Army Corps of Engineers will open bids March 2 at its Vicksburg, Miss., office for those interested in buying timber at Lake Greeson in Pike County. Three different areas, from 72 acres to 97 acres, are open to bids. Call Barbara Hubbard...

The Downtown Partnership's annual meeting will be held March 17 at the Statehouse Convention Center.
February 7, 2005... * The Downtown Partnership's annual meeting will be held March 17 at the Statehouse Convention Center. "Little Rock Goes Global', is this year's theme. Tickets are $50 or $500 for a table of 10.

James and Marie Hefley have given $750,000 through a charitable remainder trust to fund an endowed professorship at the University of Arkansas College of Engineering in Fayetteville.(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... * James and Marie Hefley have given $750,000 through a charitable remainder trust to fund an endowed professorship at the University of Arkansas College of Engineering in Fayetteville. The gift will be matched by the Matching Gift Program to...

Nominations are being sought for the 28th annual Arkansas Community Service Awards.(Business Briefs)
February 7, 2005... * Nominations are being sought for the 28th annual Arkansas Community Service Awards. Sponsored by the Department of Human Services Division of Volunteerism, the governor's office and KARK-TV, Channel 4, the deadline for nominations is March...

Arkansas Farm Bureau's Women's Committee will stock the food pantry of Little Rock's Ronald McDonald House on Feb. 7 for Food Check-Out Day, which symbolizes when the average American worker will have earned enough disposable income to pay his or her food bill for the entire year.(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... * Arkansas Farm Bureau's Women's Committee will stock the food pantry of Little Rock's Ronald McDonald House on Feb. 7 for Food Check-Out Day, which symbolizes when the average American worker will have earned enough disposable income to pay...

IBAC Corp. of New York has entered into a definitive letter of intent to acquire a majority control interest in The Royal Arkansas Hotel & Suites Inc.(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... * IBAC Corp. of New York has entered into a definitive letter of intent to acquire a majority control interest in The Royal Arkansas Hotel & Suites Inc. The Royal Arkansas Hotel & Suites is a 200-room, five-story atrium hotel that connects to...

Professional Data Services of Hutchinson, Kan., has completed an agreement with Complete Medical Solutions of Fort Smith.(business briefs)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... * Professional Data Services of Hutchinson, Kan., has completed an agreement with Complete Medical Solutions of Fort Smith. The contract calls for CMS to distribute PDS' core software program, aimed at medical professionals, in Arkansas and...

Saline Memorial Hospital at Benton held a grand opening last week of its $9 million.(Saline Surgery Center)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... * Saline Memorial Hospital at Benton held a grand opening last week of its $9 million, 32,000-SF Saline Surgery Center.

Tyson Foods Inc.(will open meat plant at Sherman)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... * Tyson Foods Inc. is considering building a plant at the Kingman, Ariz., Airport Industrial Park or the Interstate 40 Industrial Park. A spokesman for the Kingman Airport Authority says the plant Would process beef and pork. Tyson is only in...

U.S. District Judge George Howard Jr. has dismissed a lawsuit that claimed Baptist Health's nonprofit status requires it to provide affordable care to uninsured patients.(business briefs)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... * U.S. District Judge George Howard Jr. has dismissed a lawsuit that claimed Baptist Health's nonprofit status requires it to provide affordable care to uninsured patients. The suit said Baptist Health overcharges the uninsured while...

Battle escalates between banks, credit unions.
February 7, 2005... IN RECENT WEEKS, BANKERS in Arkansas have complained that Arkansas Federal Credit Union of Jacksonville has misused Gov. Mike Huckabee's name in marketing materials sent to state government employees and failed to fully disclose the source of...

As Diamond State winds down, new VC needed in state.(venture capital)
February 7, 2005... THIS IS THE LAST YEAR FOR Diamond State Ventures to invest in new companies. DSV, Arkansas' only true venture capital firm, has invested $35 million in 21 fledgling companies since it was founded in Little Rock in 1999, said Joe Hayes,...

Rich Products deal includes PB plant.(Rich Products Corp. buys Rolling Pin Manufacturing Corp.)(Pine Bluff)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... Rich Products Corp. of Buffalo, N.Y., one of the nation's largest family-owned frozen-food manufacturers, has bought Rolling Pin Manufacturing Corp., a division of Shato Holdings Ltd. of Vancouver, British Columbia. Rolling Pin, which...

Manufacturing activity grows, but slower.(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... Manufacturing activity was up for a 20th consecutive month in January but the pace of expansion eased, reflecting sustained, moderate growth in the overall economy. The Institute for Supply Management of Tempe, Ariz., said its index...

Business leaders, community rallies to restore lost jobs.(labor market)
February 7, 2005... A BAND OF LOCAL BUSINESS and community leaders in rural McCrory is rewriting a somber goodbye letter left by the departure of a global greeting-card manufacturer. Two years ago, American Greetings of Cleveland operated an order-filling...

Arkansas Business list: largest manufacturers.(ranked by their labor force)(Illustration)
February 7, 2005... ARKANSAS BUSINESS LIST: LARGEST MANUFACTURERS Ranked by number of employees in Arkansas Company 2005 2004 Address (Phone) Employees Employees 1 Tyson...

iProv LLC.(information technology services)(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
February 7, 2005... IPROV LLC Owners: R.J. Martino and Roxane Martino Address: ETAS 551, 2801 S. University Ave., Little Rock 72204 Phone: (501) 683-7229 Fax: (501) 455-6387 Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday Startup: December...

Igemologists and Laboratories.(jewelry appraisal service)(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
February 7, 2005... IGEMOLIGISTS AND LABORATORIES Owner: Alexandra Palombi-Long Address: P.O. Box 2520, Little Rock 72225 Phone: (501) 837-6378 Fax: (501) 661-1833 Hours: By appointment Startup: August 2004 E-mail:...

Ozark Extreme Adventure Sports.(hosts adventure racing, sports event)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... OZARK EXTREME ADVENTURE SPORTS Director: Brandon Butler Address: 5606 Applewood Drive, North Little Rock 72018 Phone: (501) 612-1045 Hours: By appointment Startup: December 2004 E-mail: admin@ozarkextreme.com Web...

Calendar.(Calendar)
February 7, 2005... FEBRUARY * 8--Sales & Marketing Executives Association of Arkansas Time: 5:30-8 p.m. Location: Pleasant Valley Country Club, Little Rock Fee: $25 For more information, call (501) 425-7781. * 8--Starting a Business in...

TME Inc.(Engineering)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... Mack Edwards, Michele/Mace and Derek Thurman have joined TME Inc. of Little Rock as electrical designers for its consulting engineers division. Bill Mace has joined the company as a plumbing designer for its consulting engineers division.

Bank of the Ozarks.(Financial Services)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... Keith Byrd has been named assistant vice president and manager of Bank of the Ozarks in Sherwood. Byrd has three years of experience in bank branch management and is currently involved in the Sherwood Chamber of Commerce, Arkansas Special...

Liberty Bank of Arkansas.(Financial Services)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... Dwight E. Ford has joined Liberty Bank of Arkansas in Batesville as assistant vice president of lending. Ford is a graduate of Leadership Batesville and has served as a volunteer for The United Way of Independence County.

Regions' Morgan Keegan Trust.(Financial Services)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... Robert Holmes has been named vice president and trust officer of Regions' Morgan Keegan Trust in Little Rock. Holmes has practiced as an attorney in Arkansas for 35 years and is a certified public accountant.

Delta Trust Investments Inc.(Financial Services)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... Andra Dillard and San Jackson have joined Delta Trust Investments Inc. of Little Rock. Dillard has been named a senior vice president and financial adviser at the Hillcrest branch. Jackson has joined as a sales associate at the Hillcrest...

Regions Bank.(Financial Services)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... Elizabeth Farris has been named executive vice president and lending manager at Regions Bank in Hot Springs. She was named Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce Woman of the Year in 1999 and currently serves on the Hot Springs Advertising and...

Johnny Heflin is the recipient of the 2005 Worthen-Cornett Award from the Arkansas chapter of the American Heart Association, and the Winrock Group is the recipient of the AHA's 2005 Corporate Community Recognition Award.(Health Services)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... Johnny Heflin is the recipient of the 2005 Worthen-Cornett Award from the Arkansas chapter of the American Heart Association, and the Winrock Group is the recipient of the AHA's 2005 Corporate Community Recognition Award. Both awards are...

Debbie Sears has achieved a Certified Diabetes Educator designation from the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators.(Health Services)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... Debbie Sears has achieved a Certified Diabetes Educator designation from the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators. Sears is a diabetes educator with the Diabetes Self Management Program at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little...

Harding University.(Education)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... Dee Carson will retire from the position of assistant vice president and dean of students at Harding University in Searcy. Carson served as associate dean of the College of Education from 1996-99.

Butler Center for Arkansas Studies.(Education)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... David Stricklin has been named curator of the Butler Center for Arkansas Studies at the Central Arkansas Library System. Stricklin formerly served as a history professor at Lyon College in Batesville.

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.(Education)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... Nancy J. Rusch has been named professor and chair of the department of pharmacology and toxicology in the College of Medicine at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock. Rusch previously worked as a professor at the...

Nature Conservancy.(Education)(Brief Article)
February 7, 2005... Jay Harrod and Susan Lancaster have joined the staff of the Arkansas chapter of the Nature Conservancy. Lancaster has been named associate director of philanthropy and will work out of the Fayetteville office. Harrod has been named senior media...