Even as the bad economic news seemed to mount with each passing November day, some area businesses were hiring more help, extending hours and getting new work hand over foot — or maybe hand over hoof.

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• The Allstate Insurance Company has opened an agency in Johnson. Owned and operated by Carrie Davis, the full-service agency offers a complete line of products and services, including auto, property, commercial and life insurance, long-term care and annuities. The Carrie Davis Agency is located at 2025 Main Drive in Johnson. Office hours are 8 [...]

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• Patty Hudson joins Arvest Bank as client advisor, trust specialist for its Bentonville and Bella Vista locations. Hudson will be filling a position responsible for the administration, development and maintenance of complex trusts and IRAs. She will help manage customers’ financial relationships at Arvest Bentonville. Returning to Northwest Arkansas from Wichita, Kan., Hudson has [...]

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The weekly morning Biz-4-Biz Networking Groups meet at 8 a.m. to roughly 9 a.m. unless otherwise noted.

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Benton County Ugo411 Inc., Kimberlee Harrison, 8791 Range Road, Rogers.

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Benton County James Roy Simpson, 16129 W. Arkansas 12, Gentry; Chapter 13; $32,926 debt filed Nov. 18; $29,271 assets.

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LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas is not exactly at the heart of the American auto industry, but many in the state are paying close attention to the debate in Congress over a proposed bailout of the Big Three automakers.

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SPRINGDALE — Analysts predict intermodal demand will weaken in the coming months, which could slow earnings at J.B. Hunt Transport Services.

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The solution has been easy when a toaster, a computer or a TV starts to go bad: Get a new one.

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Gloria Browning huddled in her mobile home’s hallway as tornadoes swept across northwestern Benton County this spring. She was unable to walk to shelter.

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