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A state representative who has successfully sponsored legislation expanding nuclear energy in Arkansas said he will sponsor another bill next year that will fund the state’s dormant “atomic coordinator” role.... The post Rep. Ladyman plans to sponsor nuclear power bill appeared first on Talk Business & Politics .
Abnormally dry conditions throughout the Arkansas Delta during the last month have sped the rice and corn harvest, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service... The post Corn and rice harvest underway in Arkansas appeared first on Talk Business & Politics .
Walmart on Thursday (Aug. 20) reported adjusted earnings per share of 81 cents, up 19.1% compared with adjusted earnings per share in the 2025 quarter, and better than the consensus... The post Walmart quarterly net income dips, revenue up 5.9% appeared first on Talk Business & Politics .
Black River Technical College has promoted Ashley Boles as BRTC’s Law Enforcement Training Academy (LETA) director. Boles, a Batesville native, has been employed at BRTC’s LETA for 11 years as the Breath Alcohol Testing... The post Ashley Boles tapped to lead BRTC’s Law Enforcement Training Academy appeared first on Talk Business & Politics .
First Community Bank has promoted Daniel Kemper to senior vice president, trust and wealth management officer. In his role, Kemper is responsible for providing and expanding trust and wealth management... The post First Community Bank promotes Daniel Kemper appeared first on Talk Business & Politics .
Gov. Sarah Sanders announced Wednesday (Aug. 19) that Cory Cox will serve as a Special Justice of the Supreme Court of Arkansas, replacing Justice Barbara W. Webb, who Chief Justice... The post Gov. Sanders appoints Cory Cox as Special Justice to Supreme Court appeared first on Talk Business & Politics .
Robin Simpson’s job as community bank president of Huntington National Bank suits her well. “It’s a good fit for me because I like the numbers,” she said. “I like the... The post Then and Now: Simpson a trusted resource as community bank president appeared first on Talk Business & Politics .
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Hallie Shoffner holds a slim lead over incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton, but the race is within the statewide survey’s margin of error of 4.7%.... The post Poll: Tight race for US Senate between Cotton, Shoffner appeared first on Talk Business & Politics .
With an at-will employment contract approved Tuesday (Aug. 18) between the Fort Smith Board of Directors and Acting City Administrator Jeff Dingman, the city ends more than 20 months of... The post Jeff Dingman officially hired as Fort Smith city administrator appeared first on Talk Business & Politics .
For Adrienne Henry, executive director of the Day One Hope Center and counselor in training, helping others recover from alcohol and drug addiction is personal. The former Fort Smith police... The post Adult, teen addiction treatment focus of Day One Hope Center appeared first on Talk Business & Politics .
