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Food

Starbucks introduces new fall beverage

Local News

Rogers business impacted by Memorial Day weekend storms expecting more revenue during Bikes, Blues & BBQ

Lasang Pinoy, a Filipino kitchen in Rogers, is one of many businesses impacted by the tornadoes that ripped through Benton County.
Life

After a fall hurt their grandfather, Michigan brothers invent product to prevent tragedies

Jud VanderWal was on oxygen when he tripped over his tubing and fell, sending him to the hospital. His grandsons wanted to make sure that didn't happen again.
Local News

Largest business startup competition in the world coming to Fayetteville

The largest startup competition in the world is coming to Fayetteville in August with a chance for a business startup to win $1 million.
Local News

Startup World Cup Regional coming to Fayetteville

The largest startup competition in the world is coming to Fayetteville in August with a chance for a business startup to win $1 million.
Crime

Tyson Foods CFO John Tyson arrested for driving while intoxicated

Tyson Foods Chief Financial Officer John Tyson was also arrested in 2023.
Olympics

Barbie to make dolls for 9 female athletes

Mattel wants to note "the impact of sports in fostering self-confidence, ambition, and empowerment among the next generation."
Nation World

Red Lobster breaks silence following bankruptcy filing, restaurant closings

The Florida-based seafood chain, which won fans with inventions like popcorn shrimp and “endless” seafood deals, has been struggling financially in recent years.
Local News

New boutique hotel is coming to downtown Springdale

Business leaders announced the 9,000-square-foot hotel called Star on the Spring will be located across from Walter Turnbow Park and the Razorback Greenway.
Nation World

Dozens of Red Lobster locations close abruptly: List of latest closures

The Red Lobster closures come as bankruptcy rumors circled the seafood restaurant chain in recent weeks.
Nation World

Red Lobster closes dozens of locations nationwide, leaving hundreds without jobs

Red Lobster, which abruptly shut down more than 50 locations Monday, has yet to say anything publicly about the closures.
Local News

Springdale neighborhood butcher of Dimes Meat Market retires after 48 years

Dozens of customers visited Dimes Meat Market hoping to see Steve Dime, who has become a familiar face to many in the community, during his final shift.