As Dr. Rex Horne established the career of his “adult life,” as he describes it, he found his calling to be in ministry through pastoring. A graduate of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, Horne served…
In 2014, Emily Christine Keddy left a six-year marriage, a marriage that was darkened by domestic violence and destruction. Now, Keddy has established a company, born out of experience, that holds fast to her mission of helping others currently suffering…
The George W. Donaghey Emerging Analytics Centers at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) named Dr. Jan P. Springer as its new director. Springer, an associate professor in the Department of Computer Science, will focus his leadership on…
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has begun its newly developed antibody testing in an effort to determine the reach of the COVID-19 infection in Arkansas. This data is intended to then inform the decisions of policymakers. “It…
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Report: Arkansas Has Third Best Economic Recovery Since Beginning of Pandemic
Arkansas’ economy has experienced the third best recovery in the United States since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a WalletHub report. The report shows the United States gained 2.5 million nonfarm payroll jobs in the past month.…
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Face Coverings Will Be Required in Public in Little Rock, Mayor Says
Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr. announced an upcoming executive order to be signed that will require face coverings in public spaces that do not allow for social distancing. In addition, Scott, alongside Little Rock Police Department (LRPD) Chief Keith…
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LRCVB Reports Significant Losses in Restaurant and Hotel Industries Due to COVID-19
The Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau (LRCVB) recently reported multi-million dollar losses in the local restaurant and hotel industry, an extensive number of convention and meeting cancellations and a significant decrease in enplanements. According to LRCVB, all are results…
Little Rock will enter into a contract with WatchGuard Video, Inc. for the purchase of body-worn cameras for the city police department, as of Tuesday, June 9. The Little Rock board of directors voted unanimously on the issue, authorizing the…
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End of an Era: New Owner Promises to Be Good Caretaker of Iconic McClard’s in Hot Springs
One of Arkansas’ most iconic restaurants, McClard’s Bar-B-Q, is passing the generational business outside of family hands, selling the Hot Springs landmark to local restaurateur Lee Beasley. “You always hate to see a family business sell, but in this case,…
Gov. Asa Hutchinson signed an executive order today which will establish a task force to oversee the state of law enforcement in Arkansas. The force will review policy, study and analyze policies of decertification, community policing, hiring and retention of…