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Arkansas History for May 31: Little Rock Bridge

Arkansas History for May 31: Little Rock Bridge

Important Arkansas historical events and significant anniversaries for May 31, and notable births and deaths of native Arkansans born on this date. Information is drawn from state archives, historical societies, contemporary newspapers and other...

Little Rock economy growing faster than other similarly-sized cities, study shows

Little Rock economy growing faster than other similarly-sized cities, study shows

A recent study shows that Little Rock’s economy has been growing faster than many other similarly sized cities. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — According to a recent study, Little Rock’s economy has been growing faster than many other similarly sized cities....

Mississippi and Arkansas farmers come together for workshop

Mississippi and Arkansas farmers come together for workshop

This weekend, dozens of farmers from Mississippi and Alabama came together to learn the finer points of growing healthy food. The Urban Community Garden and Farmers Workshop was held at Foot Print Farms in West Jackson, owned by Dr. Cindy Ayers...

UA Little Rock Professor Creates Guide to Reduce Loneliness Through Positive Communication

UA Little Rock Professor Creates Guide to Reduce Loneliness Through Positive Communication

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock professor believes the power of positive communication can help people combat loneliness. “According to a Gallup poll, one in four people worldwide feel very lonely or fairly lonely,” said Dr. Julien...

Here is how you can watch LSU baseball vs Little Rock today

Here is how you can watch LSU baseball vs Little Rock today

It's time for postseason baseball at Alex Box Stadium. On Friday, the Baton Rouge Regional will get underway with LSU facing Little Rock. LSU is beginning its 13th consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance and its 37th tournament in program history....

PIC: Meleek Thomas shows his locker room as he pays a visit to John Calipari's Arkansas before debut

PIC: Meleek Thomas shows his locker room as he pays a visit to John Calipari's Arkansas before debut

Meleek Thomas is the No. 13-ranked player in the 2025 recruiting class and a highly anticipated prospect. He signed with coach John Calipari's Arkansas Razorbacks over offers from other top programs like UConn. The Pittsburgh native played high...

Brian Marsh on How Goodwill Turns Donations Into Education & Jobs

Brian Marsh on How Goodwill Turns Donations Into Education & Jobs

Marsh oversaw the opening of Goodwill Industries of Arkansas’ first new-build retail stores earlier this year in Little Rock. (Provided) Brian Marsh is the president and CEO of Goodwill Industries of Arkansas. He first joined the organization in...

Update on New Pettaway Development

Update on New Pettaway Development

Planned Pettaway Project 401 E. 21st St., Little Rock (Google Maps) We have news about a $3.5 million mixed-use development by Mike Orndorff planned for Little Rock’s Pettaway neighborhood. The 20,050-SF project at 401 E. 21st St. would feature...

Democrats converge in Little Rock as state, national parties chart course for future elections

Democrats converge in Little Rock as state, national parties chart course for future elections

WASHINGTON -- State Democratic leaders from across the country have spent this week in Little Rock discussing the party's direction after the 2024 election, evaluating possible strategies and new investments to achieve electoral success in future...

National Democrats’ chairman urges state parties to lead way in connecting with voters

National Democrats’ chairman urges state parties to lead way in connecting with voters

Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. LITTLE ROCK -- When Ken Martin ascended to the top position in the Democratic Party earlier this year, he brought with him this motif: organize everywhere to win...

ARKANSAS A-Z: Theodore Marcus Sanders among the state’s builders

ARKANSAS A-Z: Theodore Marcus Sanders among the state’s builders

Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. Theodore Marcus Sanders was an accomplished architect who designed a variety of buildings in Little Rock and other cities in Arkansas. Many of his buildings have...

Little Rock housing authority’s board votes to designate account to repay potential city loan

Little Rock housing authority’s board votes to designate account to repay potential city loan

The Little Rock housing authority's board of commissioners on Thursday agreed to have proceeds from the sale of assets deposited into a designated reserve account with the intent to later withdraw funds from that account to repay a potential loan...

VIDEO REPORT: LSU Tigers prepare for NCAA regional opener against Little Rock

VIDEO REPORT: LSU Tigers prepare for NCAA regional opener against Little Rock

Well, heading into postseason play, the LSU Tigers are coming off their worst offensive performance of the season. LSU managing just 2 hits and *** shutout loss to Ole Miss in the SEC tournament. Power hitter Jarrod Jones saying after getting ***...

Arkansas General Assembly session ends with notable small business legislative outcomes

Arkansas General Assembly session ends with notable small business legislative outcomes

The Arkansas General Assembly concluded its regular session on May 5, 2025. In a virtual event, NFIB State Director Katie Burns provided an overview of the legislative session's outcomes. Burns highlighted several achievements, challenges, and...

Little Rock rated as one of the South's fastest growing economies in new report

Little Rock rated as one of the South's fastest growing economies in new report

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — Little Rock has one of the South's fastest growing economies, according to a new report. Data from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis shows that among neighboring state capitols and large cities in the South, the...

UA Little Rock School of Business Golf Tournament Raises $84K for Student Support

UA Little Rock School of Business Golf Tournament Raises $84K for Student Support

Angelita Faller | May 29, 2025 Faculty, staff, and student ambassadors from the School of Business enjoyed the tournament as much as the players. Photo by Nelson Chenault. The UA Little Rock School of Business celebrated a successful day on the...

Little Rock’s five-year GDP growth near top of list

Little Rock’s five-year GDP growth near top of list

The Little Rock metro area ranks second in five-year GDP growth percentage compared to other nearby cities, according to a report from the Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce based on recentlycomplied data from the Federal Reserve Bank of St....

Little Rock Weekend Guide: May 29 – June 1

Little Rock Weekend Guide: May 29 – June 1

Lakeside parties, baseball games, a smorgasbord of cake — it’s all on the agenda this weekend. Let’s get into it. Heads up: Thursday’s Red Carpet Recovery Gala, the signature fundraising event for the Wolfe Street Foundation, as well as AEDD’s...

Former Arkansas police chief Grant Hardin's prison escape offers unique challenges to searchers: experts

Former Arkansas police chief Grant Hardin's prison escape offers unique challenges to searchers: experts

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Presenting the 40 Under 40 Class of 2025

Presenting the 40 Under 40 Class of 2025

From left: 40 Under 40 honorees Justin Bentley, Ashley Calderon, Carrie Hyde and Andre Bernard (Arkansas Business) Arkansas Business presented the first 40 Under 40 class 31 years ago. As with that first class, our selection committee this year...

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