Central Arkansas

Eddie Munster calls Conway ‘home’

Conway businessman Keller Johnson was at a pinball machine convention in Dallas when he came across a nostalgic figure from his youth – Butch Patrick, the child actor who played…

Goldman Sachs brings $100 million rural small business investment program to Arkansas

Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses announced Friday (Oct. 27) it has expanded its $100 million “Investment in Rural Communities” initiative to Arkansas and is making a $20 million commitment to…

National Park College president to step down in 2024

National Park College President Dr. John Hogan announced his retirement Thursday (Oct. 27) in a campus town hall meeting. Hogan submitted his request to the NPC Board of Trustees Wednesday….

Armor Bank adds three to board

Forrest City-based Armor Bank announced an expansion of its board of directors that will add Mark Phillips, Ryan Carwell and Cody Crawford to the board effective immediately. Ryan Carwell is…

Waco Title announces operational changes, new concierge closing service

Springdale-based Waco Title Co. has implemented operational changes in seven of its 24 locations in Arkansas and southwest Missouri. The company has moved to appointment-only hours at its Greenbrier, Cabot…

Former LR Mayor, Pulaski Co. Judge Buddy Villines dies at 76

Former Little Rock Mayor and longtime Pulaski County Judge F.G. “Buddy” Villines died Saturday night at the age of 76. Villines, a Democrat, was first elected to the Little Rock…

Historic low water levels on Mississippi River stymie commercial barge traffic in Arkansas

Commercial barge traffic on the Arkansas River has been shuttered due to the Mississippi River’s historic low water levels, Port of Little Rock Executive Director Bryan Day told Talk Business…

The Peacock Group hires Chris Bahn for PR role

The Peacock Group (TPG) announced the hiring of Chris Bahn as public relations manager for its growing strategic communications team. Bahn has nearly 30 years of experience with a professional…

Retired Army Col. Marcus Jones to challenge U.S. Rep. French Hill

Marcus Jones, a retired Army Colonel, said Tuesday (Oct. 17) he will run as a Democrat to challenge incumbent U.S. Rep. French Hill, R-Little Rock. Jones filed paperwork with the…

Delta Regional Authority distributes $2.3 million for six community projects in Arkansas

The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) is awarding over $2.3 million in investments to six projects in Arkansas through the States’ Economic Development Assistance Program (SEDAP). The six new investment projects…

Treasurer’s office, advocates to promote financial security event at capitol

The office of State Treasurer Larry Walther will host a legislative event on Wednesday, Oct. 18 at the state capitol to promote financial security and savings for Arkansans. Walther’s office…

Cong. Hill sees difficult path in House Speaker dilemma, praises U.S. response to Israel attacks

U.S. Rep. French Hill, R-Little Rock, said the path to select a new Speaker of the House has multiple options, but he’s unsure of what may be the eventual outcome….

Walker Foundation pledges $1 million to UAMS Cancer Institute

The Willard & Pat Walker Charitable Foundation pledged $1 million to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute. The funds will support the Cancer…

Clinton Foundation to host summit for the future of national service in LR

On October 26, former President Bill Clinton will convene a diverse group of leaders from the AmeriCorps network, as well as public and private partners, at the Clinton Presidential Center…

Elicia Dover joins JF Media+Marketing

Former KATV anchor and reporter Elicia Dover has joined JF Media+Marketing, an Arkansas-based fractional marketing and communications company owned by her husband, Jeremy Flynn. Dover, an award-winning journalist, will be…

Christy Bjornson to lead ABC division

Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) Secretary Jim Hudson announced Tuesday (Oct. 10) that Christy Bjornson will serve as the new Director of the Arkansas Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC)…

Little Rock Children’s Clinic signs new WLR lease for expanded medical office

Little Rock Children’s Clinic (LRCC) signed a lease on Aug. 31 for office space at 27 Corporate Hill Drive that they plan to remodel and convert into medical office space….

Baptist Health to manage, then acquire Drew Memorial Health System

Little Rock-based Baptist Health announced Friday (Oct. 6) it has reached a definitive agreement to add Drew Memorial Health System in Monticello to the Baptist Health system. The acquisition will…

Sig Sauer investing $150 million in Jacksonville facility, adding 625 new jobs

SIG SAUER, a firearms and ammunition manufacturer, will expand its manufacturing facility in Jacksonville. This expansion is expected to create 625 new jobs over the next five years. “We are…

Little Rock commercial real estate firms announce merger

Little Rock commercial real estate firms Flake & Co. and ARK Commercial & Investment Real Estate are merging and will operate under the Flake & Co. name beginning Nov. 1. The companies shared details…