Arkansas Business Year in Review: Notable Deaths in 2022
A look at some of the notable Arkansans who died this year. read more >
A look at some of the notable Arkansans who died this year. read more >
The scholarship was created through a $100,000 gift from the Fowlers' son Chris and his wife Kim. read more >
Arkansas lost two exceptional business leaders in recent weeks. read more >
Wallace Fowler, the Jonesboro businessman who built and sold multiple banks and led robust KFC and Taco Bell franchises, died Wednesday. He was 87. read more >
She's remembered for her philanthropy and her business ventures with husband Wallace. read more >
Billionaire businesswoman and philanthropist Johnelle Hunt will be recognized as the Legacy of Leadership Award winner as part of the 33rd Annual Arkansas Business of the Year ceremony. read more >
Bill Sowell of Sowell Management and Larry Freeman of Synergy Saturday Inc. won executive of the year awards, and Wallace Fowler was honored for his lifetime of leadership at the 32nd annual Arkansas Business of the Year Awards. read more >
Wallace Fowler, who grew up in northeast Arkansas and became one of the state’s wealthiest businessmen and bankers, says his success came from hiring the right people and making sure customers are satisfied. read more >
Arkansas Business presents these ten Arkansas business icons as a way to acquaint readers with the personalities behind some of the most familiar names in our state’s business community. read more >
After selling all but a handful of its stores in 1985, Fowler Foods Inc. has deepened its commitment to KFC and rebuilt its status as a leading franchise holder. read more >
The chancellor's home on the University of Arkansas campus is getting an upgrade thanks to a hefty gift from its namesakes. Wallace W. and Jama M. Fowler of Jonesboro pledged $2.93 million to an effort to expand the residence, adding room to host large dinners, receptions and other special events. read more >
The Wallace and Jama Fowler family gives the University of Arkansas $2.5 million to help pay for a new baseball and track training center. read more >
The number of high-value mergers and acquisitions in Arkansas — those believed to be worth $9 million or more — dropped in 2013 to 73 compared with 80 in 2012. But the number of really high-value deals — those worth $100 million or more — jumped from 14 in 2012 to 26 in 2013. read more >
Wallace Fowler and his wife Jama of Jonesboro have donated $5 million to the NEA Baptist Charitable Foundation. Officials say the gift is the largest in Baptist Memorial Health Care's 101-year history, and that they will name the hospital's cancer center in honor of the Fowlers. read more >
The Walton family is still the richest in Arkansas, with publicly disclosed stockholdings worth $132.76 billion as of Nov. 8. But below the top spot, Arkansas Business’ annual list of the state’s top stockholders has seen some changes and new names. read more >
Home BancShares Inc. of Conway has completed its previously announced purchase of Liberty Bancshares Inc. of Jonesboro, the parent company of Liberty Bank of Arkansas. read more >
Home BancShares Inc. of Conway files a proxy statement ahead of a shareholders vote to approve its $280 million merger with Liberty Bancshares Inc. of Jonesboro. read more >
“Have you had enough? Are you ready to sell?” Johnny Allison’s friendly annual query of his friend and business mentor Wallace Fowler finally found a warm reception this year. That led to the $280 million sale of Liberty Bank to Home BancShares Inc. -- the largest in-state bank transaction in Arkansas history. read more >
The combination of cash and stock in the proposed $280 million buyout of Liberty Bancshares offers stockholders in the Jonesboro bank holding company immediate reward and tax-deferred possibilities. read more >
A quick video interview with Home BancShares Chairman Johnny Allison and Liberty Bank Chairman Wallace Fowler, who spoke to Arkansas Business at a news conference announcing their merger. read more >
