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Holiday-time violence reports mixed

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS — It is a common belief that the holidays is a time that is not so jolly for some families, in fact it becomes even scarier as domestic…

Murphy to build 200 fuel stations at Walmart stores

El Dorado-based Murphy Oil Corp. on Wednesday (Dec. 26) announced it will build more than 200 new fuel stations at existing Walmart Supercenter locations in the midwest and southeast United…

U.S. holiday sales up 0.7% as Washington hurts confidence

U.S. holiday sales growth slowed by more than half this year after gridlock in Washington soured consumers’ moods and Hurricane Sandy disrupted shopping, MasterCard Advisors SpendingPulse said. Retail sales grew…

A Checkup on Dental Care (Opinion)

Arkansas creating its own dental college is like NASA sending a manned mission to Mars.

UAFS Business Students Receive High National Marks

Accounting, management, legal and social environment, and international issues fields produce particularly high scores.

Council CEO: Northwest Arkansas Positioned to Pave Path to Recovery

Malone one of many in Northwest Arkansas business community who is bullish on region’s chances for continued economic growth.

Consider 2012 One Wild Ride

Petrinos Exit, Bielemas Entrance Highlight Top 10

Chambers Bancshares Buys Control of Decatur State Bank

New deal comes in the wake of failed sale earlier this year.

Arkansas Banks Rank Second in ROA for 3Q

State’s ROE, meanwhile, is fourth-best in district.

Arvest Bank Maintains Top Spot on Lenders List

Iberiabank FSB, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Bank of Arkansas NA and First Security Bank rounded out the top five.

Priority Banks Dispute with Fed Nears Private Resolution

Order of indefinite continuation postponed an appeal hearing that had been scheduled for Dec. 10.

Architecture School Gains Recognition from Magazine

Dean deems kudos a ‘ clear indication’ of program’s quality.

MANA Doctor First in Area to Offer Procedure

Minimally invasive technology has proven highly effective in the diagnosis of lung cancer and other diseases.

Classes Designed to Provide Overview, Strategic Planning

Two-part professional development series is offered by the UA Global Campus.

UA Undergrad Innovates How Businesses Create Schedules

McCarley says technology offers a streamlined way for employees to access their work schedules and other benefits.

Northwest Arkansas’ Best & Worst of 2012

The Business Journal staff takes a look at some of the highlights and lowlights from this year.

Dont Wait, Lawmakers (Opinion)

Pension plans deserve the attention of the Arkansas Legislature.

An Investment in Retention Strategy Helps Maintain Human Assets

The main reasons people choose to stay with an organization include how valued they feel and how much they are learning.

Crossland begins Northgate project with $5.61 Million Permit (Real Deals)

Hunt Ventures LLC is behind the future ‘Class A’ office building.

Fayettevilles CardioWise Hopes to Change Heart Treatment

Over a span of about the last two months, the firm has had major success in fundraising efforts.