The Pulaski County Special School District (PCSSD) has been named a “unitary district.” On May 6, U.S. District Judge D. Price Marshall Jr. declared that PCSSD was a unitary district, which refers to desegregation in school systems. According to a…
If you didn’t know better, you’d easily mistake Franklin McLarty for one of a million other corporate guys — a banker, maybe, albeit one considerably less buttoned-down than stereotype. You easily picture the Central High School grad on the sidelines…
New rules have been established for the use of diamba in Arkansas by the State Plant Board. Beginning Saturday, May 8, Arkansas agricultural producers will be allowed to use over-the-top spraying of Engenia, Xtendimax, and Taviumon soybreans and cotton through…
Preserve Arkansas announced three properties made its Most Endangered Places list in 2021. Every May, the North Little Rock-based preservation organization releases a list of the most endangered places throughout the state for Arkansas Heritage Month. The nonprofit, founded in…
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) has named a new director of innovation. Kristina Morris will be taking on the role at the Washington, D.C.-based community banking industry organization. In this role, Morris will be working with the ICBA…
The state of Arkansas has given out 70 percent of its received COVID-19 vaccine doses, according to the latest Arkansas Department of Health report. As of Thursday, May 6, Arkansas has received a total of 2,538,070 vaccine doses, an increase…
A United Kingdom-based power company is developing three pellet plants in Arkansas with plans to begin construction one in Grant County. Drax Group, a renewable energy company that has interests in sustainable biomass, hydro-electric power and hydro-storage, is planning to…
Pulaski Academy football coach Kevin Kelley will be leaving the to take the head coaching role at Presbyterian College. Known as the “coach who never punts,” Kelley has served as the head coach at Pulaski Academy since 2003. He joined…
ArcBest is making a $1 million investment in the Peak Innovation Center in Fort Smith. The career and technology center, which is part of the Fort Smith Public School District’s Vision 2023 Capital Improvement Program, is set to open in…
Face of Multicultural CommunicationsThe Design GroupMyron Jackson, CEO The Design Group is more than a mere creative boutique. It is a full-service, multicultural communications firm, with expertise in segmented and experiential marketing. The Design Group is home to the designers and…
The Pulaski County Special School District (PCSSD) has been named a “unitary district.” On May 6, U.S. District Judge D. Price Marshall Jr. declared that PCSSD was a unitary district, which refers to desegregation in school systems. According to a…
ArcBest is making a $1 million investment in the Peak Innovation Center in Fort Smith. The career and technology center, which is part of the Fort Smith Public School District’s Vision 2023 Capital Improvement Program, is set to open in…
Job growth slowed in April 2021 with only 266,000 jobs added to the U.S. economy. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ latest report, released Friday, showed that job growth dropped significantly after showing signs of recovery. U.S. employers added 770,000…
The Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce has crowned its 2021 Small Business Impact Award winners. In total, 15 businesses were nominated across five different categories: the Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year Award, Health & Wellness Small Business of…
“It is surprising how little most small business values the customers. A positive feedback from the customer is critical to your business, and what’s more important is their referral.” –Fabrizio Moreira A major grocery store chain performed a series of…
Native Green Little Rock (NGLR) is opening its doors on Friday, May 7. The cannabis company will operate its dispensary at 3720 Cantrell Rdin Little Rock, as the bottom of Cantrell Hill. Native Green will also cultivate proprietary strains and…
New rules have been established for the use of diamba in Arkansas by the State Plant Board. Beginning Saturday, May 8, Arkansas agricultural producers will be allowed to use over-the-top spraying of Engenia, Xtendimax, and Taviumon soybreans and cotton through…
Pulaski Academy football coach Kevin Kelley will be leaving the to take the head coaching role at Presbyterian College. Known as the “coach who never punts,” Kelley has served as the head coach at Pulaski Academy since 2003. He joined…
The state of Arkansas has given out 70 percent of its received COVID-19 vaccine doses, according to the latest Arkansas Department of Health report. As of Thursday, May 6, Arkansas has received a total of 2,538,070 vaccine doses, an increase…
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) has named a new director of innovation. Kristina Morris will be taking on the role at the Washington, D.C.-based community banking industry organization. In this role, Morris will be working with the ICBA…