Author: Talk Business & Politics staff

Talk Business & Politics staff

Poll: Undecideds rule in Arkansas Supreme Court contests

A new Talk Business & Politics-Hendrix College Poll of Arkansas voters finds that two incumbent Supreme Court justices lead in their re-election bids, but undecided voters could easily alter the…

$2.3 million land deal tops real estate transaction list in Craighead County

Dean Lee LLC made the most significant residential and commercial property transfer in Craighead County, from March 15 through April 15, according to the Craighead County Assessor’s Office. The company…

Sanders has firm lead in GOP gubernatorial primary, Jones on track to win Democratic bid without runoff

The general election matchup for Arkansas Governor is shaping up to be Republican Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Democrat Chris Jones, according to a new survey from Talk Business & Politics…

AG Rutledge has big lead in Lt. Governor’s field, but race still open to runoff

Attorney General Leslie Rutledge leads a crowded field of contenders for the Republican nomination for Lt. Governor, according to new survey results from Talk Business & Politics and Hendrix College….

Poll: Incumbent Secretary of State John Thurston near 50% in primary bid; Democrats tied

The two party primaries for Arkansas’ Secretary of State show a clear lead for the incumbent among GOP voters, while the two Democratic candidates are tied and vying for a…

Fort Smith School Board Zone 3: Q&A with candidates Dee Blackwell and Ryan Goodwin

Fort Smith Public School Board member Dee Blackwell is being challenged by Ryan Goodwin for the district’s Zone 3 position. The school board approved a new zone map with five…

Poll: Griffin leads in AG primary; large undecided in State Treasurer GOP race

Lt. Gov. Tim Griffin has a commanding lead over his challenger Leon Jones, Jr. in their quest for the Republican nomination for Arkansas Attorney General. Rep. Mark Lowery leads State…

Connections: Bold Strategies hires former Walmart exec for COO role

Matt Parry of Fayetteville is the new chief operating officer at Bold Strategies, an e-commerce marketing agency based in Rogers. Parry most recently served as the head of Walmart’s customer…

Jonesboro businessman Wallace Fowler dies at 87

One of Northeast Arkansas’ most influential businessmen and philanthropists has died. Wallace Fowler Sr. died Wednesday (May 4) at NEA Baptist Hospital. He was 87. His wife and business partner,…

Bank OZK hires new managing director for Trust and Wealth group

Bank OZK hired Chris Henry as Managing Director, Trust and Wealth Group, the company announced Thursday (May 5). Henry will be charged with leading and growing Bank OZK’s services in…

Undecided voters control fate of runoffs in U.S. Senate primaries

The two races for U.S. Senate nominations in Arkansas will both be determined by undecided voters who have yet to make up their minds in the May 24th statewide primaries….

Fort Smith School Board Zone 2: Q&A with candidates Sandy Dixon and Brittney Hall

Sandy Dixon and Brittney Hall are vying for the Fort Smith Public School Board Zone 2 position. The school board approved a new zone map with five single-membered and two…

Treasurer Dennis Milligan endorses Pitsch over Lowery in GOP primary

Treasurer of State Dennis Milligan, R-Ark., announced Tuesday (May 3) he is endorsing State Sen. Mat Pitsch, R-Fort Smith, over Rep. Mark Lowery, R-Maumelle, in the Republican primary to succeed…

Fort Smith School Board Zone 1: Q&A with candidates Troy Eckelhoff and Phillip Whiteaker

Fort Smith Public School Board member Troy Ecklehoff is being challenged by Phillip Whiteaker for the district’s Zone 1 position. The school board approved a new zone map with five…

Securities Department names Amber Crouch as general counsel

The Arkansas Securities Department promoted Amber Crouch to general counsel following the retirement of the ASD’s long-serving chief attorney, David Smith. As general counsel, Crouch will supervise the staff attorneys…

The Systems Group expands in El Dorado

The Systems Group, a steel industry equipment manufacturer, will expand its main fabrication and machine shop in El Dorado, the company announced Monday (May 2). The company will purchase 47…

Hutchinson makes ag board appointments

Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced appointments to several boards and commissions within the Arkansas Department of Agriculture. Here is a list of the appointments within the department: Arkansas Forestry Commission David…

Science and Technology Institute conference underway in Little Rock

The state Science and Technology Institute (SSTI) will hold its annual national conference in Little Rock, Ark., starting May 2. It’s a first-time visit for the non-profit organization. The conference…

Cox Communications donates $100,000 to Peak Innovation Center

Cox Communications Fort Smith donated $100,000 to Fort Smith Public School’s Peak Innovation Center for a new career center and to support three network engineering technology classrooms. “The COX Career…

Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott, Jr. elected president of African American Mayors Association

Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott, Jr. was sworn in Friday (April 29) as the new President of the African American Mayors Association (AAMA). Scott takes over for outgoing AAMA President,…