The Little Rock Advertising & Promotion Commission on Friday named Gina Gemberling interim president and CEO of the Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau (LRCVB). Gretchen Hall, its current president and CEO, announced on Jan. 26 that she was resigning…
AgHeritage Farm Credit Services (AFCS) will pay a record $7 million in profits to its customer-owners this year through its Patronage Program, the organization revealed Friday. The Patronage Program returns a portion of the association’s net earnings to eligible customer-owners.…
The Jake Bequette for Senate campaign on Friday released a list of its regional campaign co-chairs. Bequette is running against incumbent U.S. Sen. John Boozman in May’s Republican primary. Regional campaign co-chairs, listed by congressional district, are: 1st Congressional District…
Sissy’s Log Cabin will open a new store in west Little Rock in May, the Arkansas-based jeweler announced Friday. The store will be located in The Promenade at Chenal. The space currently is undergoing renovations and will feature state-of-the-art displays…
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Financial Gifts Boost Development of Planned Red Wolf Conservation & Research Center
Recent gifts totaling $575,000 have been made to the development of Arkansas State University’s American Red Wolf Conservation & Research Center (ARWCRC) at Craighead Forest Park in Jonesboro. A fundraising goal of $5 million has been established to support the…
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Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation Elects Two New Board Members
Melissa Bradley and Vicki Saviers have been elected to The Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation Board of Directors, the foundation announced in a press release on Thursday. Both Bradley and Saviers will serve for three-year terms beginning January 2022. The Winthrop Rockefeller…
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LPGA Golfer, Former Razorback Brooke Matthews is Latest Stephens Brand Ambassador
Stephens Inc. announced Thursday its multi-year sponsorship of LPGA Tour member Brooke Matthews, a former all-American golfer for the University of Arkansas. As part of the agreement, the Stephens logo will appear on Matthews’ golf apparel during tournament play through…
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Donors Erase Over $35M in Medical Debt for Thousands of Arkansans
Philanthropic organizations and donors joined together recently to erase more than $35 million of medical debt for Arkansas residents. News of the major contribution was shared during a virtual town hall meeting Thursday morning, hosted by Arkansas Asset Funders Network,…
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Blake Resigns, Pruitt Named New Little Rock Mayor Chief of Staff
Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott, Jr. announced Wednesday that current Chief of Staff, Charles Blake, will resign effective Jan. 31 to pursue an opportunity in the private sector, and that Kendra Pruitt will assume the role effective Feb. 1. “It’s…
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Arkansas Hospice Acquires First Choice Senior Care
Arkansas Hospice has acquired First Choice Senior Care (FCSC) of Little Rock, according to a press release sent out by the nonprofit hospice service on Wednesday. First Choice Senior Care will now operate as a subsidiary of Arkansas Hospice and…