by - March 13, 2024 5:18 pm
The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) announced Wednesday (March 13) that the Hot Springs Metro Partnership has once again been recognized as one of 78 economic development organizations accredited by…
by - March 13, 2024 5:13 pm
The college admissions landscape has evolved significantly in recent years, as evidenced by tightening acceptance rates at selective and highly selective colleges and universities, the introduction of test-optional and test-free…
by - March 13, 2024 4:46 pm
Data from the fourth quarter The Compass Report shows that building activity, sales tax revenue and slightly muted job growth helped support healthy economies in Arkansas and the state’s top…
by - March 13, 2024 12:11 pm
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture has partnered with the Farm Credit Associations of Arkansas for the 9th annual Arkansas Farmers Market Promotion Program. This program, which is administered by the…
by - March 12, 2024 6:16 pm
Expenses related to investments in its production facilities and expansion weighed on Westrock Coffee’s fourth-quarter and full-year profits, but the company’s CEO believes the money spent will pay dividends in…
by - March 12, 2024 5:42 pm
The Stephens Group, LLC announced Tuesday (March 12) the promotions of Allie Laborde to Managing Director – Business Development and Ryan Morrow to Managing Director. Laborde joined the company in…
by - March 11, 2024 4:00 pm
Capitol lobbyist Susanna Watt has founded a new government relations and lobbying firm, Anchor Strategies, which will be located in Little Rock. The firm is a woman- and veteran-owned and…
by - March 10, 2024 3:26 pm
John Davis, president of First Security Bank North Little Rock since 2013, has announced his retirement, effective at the end of March. Though he spent a total of 42 years…
by - March 7, 2024 2:14 pm
The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center based at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock announced Thursday (March 7) that the U.S. Treasury’s State Small Business Credit Initiative…
by - March 7, 2024 10:10 am
This year, I challenged my team at City Hall to renew its focus and energy on getting even more results for the people of Little Rock. As stewards of taxpayer…
by - March 6, 2024 9:49 pm
Argenta Community Theater in North Little Rock announced Wednesday (March 6) it will rebrand as Argenta Contemporary Theatre in an effort to broaden its reach and scope. Launched 14 years…
by - March 5, 2024 11:15 pm
There will be a run-off for the Chief Justice seat on the Arkansas Supreme Court, but the two candidates advancing wasn’t clear until late on election night. A second Supreme…
by - March 5, 2024 9:30 am
The Arkansas Democratic Party is in a worse position today than the minority Republican Party was in the 1970s, the author of a new book on the state’s transformation from…
by - March 4, 2024 7:03 pm
The total solar eclipse on April 8 could be “one of the largest tourism events in our state’s history,” Gov. Sarah Sanders said Monday (March 4). Various state agencies are…
by - March 4, 2024 3:49 pm
Gov. Sarah Sanders announced Monday (March 4) that she is appointing Westrock Coffee CEO Scott Ford of Little Rock to the board of trustees of the University of Arkansas. Ford,…
by - March 3, 2024 8:57 am
WhiteRock, a technology company based out of Little Rock, announced the opening of its new office at the Little Rock Tech Park. This move reinforces WhiteRock’s commitment to fostering synergy…
by - March 3, 2024 8:51 am
Carmel, Ind.-based regional transmission organization Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) has promoted Eric Miller to vice president and chief information security officer, according to a Friday (March 1) news release….
by - February 29, 2024 7:57 pm
Many of the challenges facing central Arkansas are regional and not limited to a city or county – a reality that leaders must communicate to the public, Pulaski County Director…
by - February 28, 2024 10:19 pm
Little Rock native Jack Grundfest will expand his role with Alter Trading Corp. after the company announced the retirement of two key officers. Alter Trading Corp., which bought Tenenbaum Recycling…
by - February 28, 2024 5:51 pm
In the middle of the Neolithic period more than 5,300 years ago, mysterious tombs and carvings were erected and etched in Loughcrew, an area in County Meade in Ireland. When…
