Author: Talk Business & Politics staff

Talk Business & Politics staff

Duggar sentenced on child porn charge

On Wednesday (May 25) in Fayetteville, a federal judge sentenced a Springdale man who enjoyed a degree of fame as a reality television personality to federal prison for receiving and…

Bryan Hunt to chair Canadian automotive fintech

Springdale businessman Bryan Hunt, heir to one of the largest transportation companies, will become board chairman for Canada-based vehicle fintech platform PowerBand Solutions Inc. when a $20 million private placement…

Sierra Group to expand in Blytheville, will add 40 jobs

Manufacturing jobs announcements in Mississippi County are becoming commonplace. Sierra Group Roofing and Solar announced Wednesday (May 25) it’s expanding into metal manufacturing specializing in standing seam, R-panel, gutters, and…

State Senate races across central, south Arkansas oust two incumbents

There will be two fewer incumbents in the Arkansas State Senate after Tuesday’s primary election returns are officially tabulated. State Sen. Bill Sample, R-Hot Springs, and State Sen. Charles Beckham,…

Hotz elected Sebastian County judge; treasurer/collector race set for a runoff

Sebastian County Treasurer/Collector Steve Hotz survived a three-person GOP primary race without a runoff and will be the next Sebastian County Judge. No Democrats filed for any of the county’s…

Rep. Boyd wins Senate seat representing Fort Smith

Republicans Rep. Justin Boyd and Sen. Gary Stubblefield survived primary challenges for Arkansas Senate district seats in the Fort Smith metro. Rep. Lee Johnson, R-Greenwood, also defeated a challenger in…

Four Northwest Arkansas House and Senate races set for runoff elections

The June 21 runoff ballots in Northwest Arkansas will include at least four legislative races. The Republican primaries for Arkansas House Districts 12 and 13, and Senate Districts 28 and…

Runoff election needed for GOP Washington County judge candidates; Moody wins Democrat primary

Democrat Josh Moody will have to wait until after a June 21 runoff election to see who he will face in the November general election in the race for Washington…

Jared Bassham selected by BRTC to lead Law Enforcement Training Academy

Jared Bassham has been selected as Black River Technical College’s Law Enforcement Training Academy (LETA) Director. Bassham’s tenure will begin July 1. A Hardy native, he has been employed at…

Bank of America to raise minimum wage for workers to $22 per hour; higher by 2025

Bank of America announced Monday (May 23) it would accelerate its previously announced plan to raise the minimum wage for its workers to $22 per hour. The bank behemoth also…

UAFS names next provost of academic affairs

Dr. Shadow JQ Robinson has been named the new provost and vice chancellor of academic affairs at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith starting July 1. Robinson, 46, will…

Duplex lots, medical space largest April property deals in Sebastian County

The $1.47 million sale of 16 duplex lots in north Fort Smith was the largest Sebastian County property transaction in April, with a medical office building near Central Mall in…

Arkansas Department of Agriculture receives $650,000 for feral hog eradication efforts

The Arkansas Department of Agriculture will receive $650,000 in federal funds to aid in its feral hog eradication efforts. The money will come from the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022….

May 27 deadline approaches for Forty Under 40 nominations

Last call for the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal’s longest-running awards program has arrived. The Forty Under 40 deadline for the Class of 2022 is Friday, May 27. You can submit nominations…

Arkansas Children’s Hospital Auxiliary donates $1.4 million to hospital

The Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH) Auxiliary donated $1.4 million to Arkansas Children’s Hospital recently to support expert pediatric care for the children and families of Arkansas and beyond. “The ACH…

Career Staffing Services wins SBA’s Arkansas Women-owned Business of the Year

Career Staffing Services was the winner of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Arkansas Women-owned Business of the Year. The award is part of the SBA National Small Business Week (NSBW)…

Arkansas year-over-year job numbers up 2.7%; jobless rate ticks up to 3.2% in April

The number of Arkansans with jobs increased by more than 4,500 in April compared with March, but the state’s jobless rate rose from 3.1% to 3.2%. The state added more…

Heifer International HQ sold to health education group for dental, veterinary schools

Lyon College plans to open Arkansas’ first dental and veterinary schools at Heifer International’s Little Rock headquarters, which is being sold to a private health care company based in Little…

Considine, Thompson promoted to VP positions at Entergy Arkansas

Entergy Arkansas officials announced the promotion of Michael Considine and Ventrell Thompson to vice president positions. Considine has been named vice president of Reliability, a new role within the organization…

J&S Italian Villa in Hot Springs gets new owners, upgrades

Jeannie and Saddiq Mir have purchased J&S Italian Villa in Hot Springs and the couple have plans to improve the interior and menu. The restaurant is located at 4332 Central…