Small businesses are the lifeblood of local communities. They keep the members of a town or neighborhood nourished, active and happy. In this series, Arkansas Money & Politics highlights those small businesses that have had an undeniable impact on their…

The Arkansas Razorbacks notched a crucial SEC win in Lexington Tuesday night, shooting 72 percent in the second half and handily defeating Kentucky 88-73 to extend their SEC winning streak to five games.  The Hogs, 17-7 overall, improved to 6-5…

Forward Arkansas has released “The State of Education in Arkansas 2023 Report: Growing Together for a Stronger Future,” the findings of its eight-month process to analyze current student and economic data and gather input from thousands of Arkansans across the…

Global cybersecurity provider Sequretek recently revealed its growth plans for its U.S. headquarters in Little Rock and a formal partnership with the Arkansas Center for Data Sciences (ACDS). The announcement was made in front of a crowd of business and…

Eagle Rock Capital recently revealed it has closed on the purchase of Conway Block Plant. According to Eagle Rock Realty, the company plans to convert the facility into “the coolest entertainment and recreation spot in the state of Arkansas.” According…

Arkansas Black Hall of Fame Foundation, in partnership with Arkansas Community Foundation, is awarding grants to programs that benefit African American or underserved populations in Arkansas. Nonprofits with programs focusing on education, health and wellness, youth development, strengthening families and…

Judy Werthauser has been named executive vice president and chief people officer of Walmart. Werthauser succeeds Julie Murphy, who retired after working with Walmart for 37 years. Werthauser was previously executive vice president and chief experience officer of Five Below.…

Cliff & Susan Prowse, the dynamic musical duo, will be the musical guests on the nationally syndicated show “Huckabee” on TBN. The married duo will perform their latest single, “Fiddle & Keys,” with the Huckabee show house band “The Music…

As of Monday, Feb. 6, McClard’s & DownHome Catering has dissolved, leaving the Little Rock restaurant under the McClard’s Bar-B-Q name. Tori Morehart will continue as the owner of DownHome Catering and plans to continue operating her business as usual. …

The Arkansas Women’s Hall of Fame (AWHOF) is seeking nominations for the 2023 Induction Class. The AWHOF was created to honor, in perpetuity, women whose contributions have influenced the direction of Arkansas in their community or the state. Each year,…