by - August 22, 2024 10:52 pm
Vice President Kamala Harris accepted her party’s nomination for President Thursday night (Aug. 22), while laying out a stark contrast between herself and her Republican opponent, former President Donald Trump….
by - August 22, 2024 12:08 pm
Trex Company’s $400 million composite decking and railing manufacturing plant at the Little Rock Port Authority is on schedule for a 2025 start to production, officials said Thursday (Aug. 22)….
by - August 22, 2024 11:23 am
The Arkansas Supreme Court ruled 4-3 Thursday (Aug. 22) to reject a challenge to the validity of signatures that could have qualified an abortion amendment to be on the November…
by - August 21, 2024 11:07 pm
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz accepted the Democratic nomination for Vice President on Wednesday night (Aug. 21) at the Democrats’ national convention in Chicago. The governor – a former teacher, football…
by - August 20, 2024 11:04 pm
The second night of the Democrats’ national convention in Chicago saw former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama deliver barnburner speeches to a highly partisan crowd eager…
by - August 20, 2024 1:46 pm
Saracen Casino Resort in Pine Bluff announced Monday (Aug. 19) it will open a $250 million hotel and event center in the fall of 2025. The 320-room, 400,000-square-foot hotel will…
by - August 19, 2024 11:24 pm
On the first night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, President Joe Biden received a standing ovation from thousands of party faithful who gave him a hero’s welcome and…
by - August 18, 2024 4:20 pm
Arkansas State University System board chair Christy Clark sees even brighter days ahead for the university system she oversees, and the previous days have been plenty bright. Clark, who appeared…
by - August 15, 2024 6:09 am
Sales dipped and profits were lower for Dillard’s, whose CEO expressed disappointment in the Little Rock-based retailer’s performance. Dillard’s reported Thursday (Aug. 15) revenue of $1.514 billion in the second…
by - August 8, 2024 8:39 pm
Westrock Coffee posted another quarterly loss – albeit a smaller one than a year ago – as the Conway-based coffee, tea and extract company continues to search for its footing…
by - August 6, 2024 2:53 pm
Heather Walker-Clark and her husband, Mat Clark, have created a buzzworthy block in downtown Jonesboro. On Huntington Avenue, just west of Madison Street, the entrepreneurial couple have purchased properties and…
by - August 6, 2024 2:39 pm
Gov. Sarah Sanders’ communications director Alexa Henning will be leaving the office for a job in Washington, D.C., the office confirmed on Tuesday (Aug. 6). Henning, who has served in…
by - August 5, 2024 8:22 am
The Arkansas Broadcasters Association (ABA) has selected the inaugural class of the Arkansas Broadcasters Hall of Fame. “We are proud to recognize these five outstanding individuals. They’ve each enjoyed stellar…
by - August 4, 2024 6:43 pm
Encore Bancshares, Inc. and its wholly-owned bank subsidiary, Encore Bank, announced Phillip Jett as CEO. It also confirmed the role of Burt Hicks as Encore’s president and chief strategy &…
by - August 4, 2024 6:21 pm
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) reported its second highest fundraising year, raising more than $40.8 million through gifts and philanthropic grants in the 2024 fiscal year. It…
by - August 4, 2024 3:53 pm
The daughter of a small-town lawyer, Kristin Pawlik wasn’t sure exactly what she would do once she graduated college. She had thoughts of being a journalist until she learned of…
by - July 31, 2024 8:00 am
In early February of this year, I wrote a column that described how quickly the 1992 national campaign shifted in favor from incumbent Pres. George H.W. Bush with a 90%…
by - July 29, 2024 8:45 am
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and the Momentary in Bentonville announced Monday (July 29) the appointment of Susan Peacock as chief impact officer. With Crystal Bridges set to unveil…
by - July 28, 2024 8:12 pm
Lyon College leaders gave a sneak preview of a new dental school – the first in Arkansas – on Thursday evening (July 25). Located in Little Rock’s Riverdale neighborhood in…
by - July 26, 2024 3:38 pm
Longtime Tyson Foods leader and well-known musician Ed Nicholson passed away Friday (July 26) at the age of 71, according to an announcement from his family. Ernest Edmund “Ed” Nicholson…
