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In recognition of its supporting efforts in Arkansas’ response to COVID-19, the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement has received national recognition.  The Network Member Impact Award from the National Network of Public Health Institutes was presented to ACHI on May…

Jaime Harrison, the chairperson for the Democratic National Committee, visited Little Rock on Wednesday May 18, 2022 for Think Rubix’ ‘Black Leaders at Lunch’ event, at which Harrison was the featured special guest. Shortly before the luncheon, which was catered…

During a press conference held on Wednesday, West Memphis Mayor Marco McClendon announced the city’s Family Dollar distribution center will be closing. The 850,000-SF facility, which opened in 1994, distributes across the Mid-South. The closure will impact over 300 employees.…

The University District Development Corporation, based at UA Little Rock, recently received a $30,000 donation from the Cadence Bank Foundation (formerly BancorpSouth Bank Foundation) to help offset rising building costs for seven new houses being built within University District. The…

Blessings Golf Club in Northwest Arkansas will host the third annual Blessings Collegiate Invitational, which will be presented by Tyson Foods this fall, according to tournament officials. The event, which is expected to feature 11 of the top men’s and…

Lyon College of Batesville announced Thursday morning that it will be purchasing the world headquarters of Heifer International in downtown Little Rock for its new veterinary and dental schools. Details of the sale were not provided. As part of the…

The Little Rock Board of Directors approved a $15-per-hour minimum wage for all nonuniform, full-time city employees on Tuesday in what officials said is a move intended to ensure that all City employees earn a living wage. The change will…

The Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce/Associated Industries of Arkansas PAC has shared a list of candidates the organization supports on the state level. ASCC/AIA is a leading voice of business at the state capitol and serves as a primary business…

The Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau has promoted Kasey L. Summerville to Vice President of Marketing, Communications and Community Engagement for the organization.  In her new role, the CVB said Summerville will guide all activities and operations of the…

J&S Italian Villa in Hot Springs is under new ownership. Hospitality veteran Saddiq Mir purchased J&S Italian Villa in April 2022. Mir joins his wife, Jeannie, as new owners of the restaurant located at 4332 Central Avenue in Hot Springs,…