The farms of Jefferson County stretch for thousands of acres over hundreds of square miles in south central Arkansas, row after row of leafy green fields, billowing amber row crops and myriad garden plots sprouting greens and beans and tomatoes…
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Pictured above: Gary George, from left, Eric Jackson, John Conner Jr. and Dhu Thompson were recently inducted into the Arkansas Business Hall of Fame. Photos provided. In February, four distinguished individuals were welcomed to the Arkansas Business Hall of Fame…
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Art & Basketball: Darrell Walker’s Passion Extends Beyond Coaching
by Dwain Hebdaby Dwain HebdaPictured above: Former Razorback star Darrell Walker enjoyed a long career in the NBA. (Photos provided) Mention Darrell Walker in most corners of Arkansas, and his name recognition is almost instantaneous among Razorback fans. The Chicago native carved a permanent…
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The Price of Success: When It Comes to Health, Being The Boss Ain’t All it’s Cracked Up To Be
by Dwain Hebdaby Dwain HebdaWhen asked how he has maintained balance in his career between his professional life and his personal life, Jay Chesshir, president and CEO of the Little Rock Regional Chamber tried unsuccessfully to stifle his amusement. “I’m laughing because you just…
Arkansas Business Hall of Famer Frank Fletcher Jr. leaned back in a side chair at the foot of the desk of Thomas Roy III, the longtime chief financial officer at Frank Fletcher Group. During the course of a 30-minute interview,…
Lenore Trammell was just 4 years old when she took her first dance class, an experience that taught her how to be comfortable in the spotlight. Little did anyone know how important that skill would be during her future career…
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Fortunate Son: Warren Stephens’ Success Carries Forth A Family Legacy
by Dwain Hebdaby Dwain HebdaEmbedded in Stephens’ downtown headquarters building — a soaring glass office tower that gives the Little Rock skyline its bling — are several elements that encapsulate the worth of Warren Stephens, chairman, president and CEO. The first and most priceless…
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What If: A Look at Financial Scenarios in an Uncertain World
by Dwain Hebdaby Dwain HebdaThe financial world is full of uncertainty currently headlined by conflicts around the globe, a looming presidential election and the muted threat of a viral resurgence. Any one of these events can have a profound impact on the economic wellness…
Arkansans turned out in record numbers for a trio of events celebrating Spa City’s relationship with its sister city of Hanamaki, Japan. The annual Cherry Blossom Festival, American Craft Sake Fest and Sumo! Sumo! Sumo! Exhibition, held the first weekend…
A $500,000 gift to the University of Pine Bluff by Synchrony Foundation has drawn praise from the co-chairs of the Bipartisan HBCU Caucus of the United States Congress. The gift completes a $1million pledge by the Connecticut-based foundation to UAPB made…