The Federal Communications Commission has approved AT&T's acquisition of Leap Wireless, the company that operates the popular Cricket brand of prepaid wireless service.
The Verge reports AT&T has addressed concerns voiced by the FCC that the deal would harm the public interest.
The deal gives AT&T 5 million new customers, the article said.
Springfield event venue Belamour LLC gained new ownership; The Wok on West Bypass opened; and Hawk Barber & Shop closed on a business purchase that expanded its footprint to Ozark.