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…
The C-Suite: That place where most of us strive to be when we launch a career. Referring to the cluster of top-level executive positions within most companies — the C-Suite entails hard work, high stress and long hours. But the…
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Heads Up: Trailblazing New Province Grows Brand While Finding Synergy with Another Brew
New Province Brewing Co. is now in its second act. Founded in 2016 by Derek and Megan McEnroe, the Rogers brewery was acquired in 2022 by John Lee and a group of like-minded investors. Despite the change in ownership, New…
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The Same But Different: Minor League Teams Adjust to New MLB Agreement, Travs Hope to Stay Put
by Mark Carterby Mark CarterPictured above: Minor League Baseball will open for business on April 5 with the start of the 2024 season. (Photos provided) On the outside, Minor League Baseball looks much the same as it did five years ago. The crack of…
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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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For Poultry Producers, Food Safety is a Priority
by Mark Carterby Mark CarterPictured above: Arkansas agriculture secretary Wes Ward spoke at the 2023 Poultry Federation Food Safety Conference. (Photos provided) Shane Acosta started the Poultry Federation’s Food Safety Conference 12 years ago and has been leading the charge since. A member…
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Digs of the Deal — Postcard from the Past: Hope’s Klipsch Auditorium
by Mark Carterby Mark CarterPictured above: Hope’s Klipsch Auditorium (Photos by Jamison Mosley) The entire second floor of Hope’s magnificent City Hall is taken up by a 400-seat auditorium that looks like it fell right off the silver screen. Walking into the auditorium for…
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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…
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Bringing Back Toughman: Resurgence of Grassroots Amateur Boxing Part of Promoter’s Plan
by Mark Carterby Mark CarterPictured above: Nelson said he’d like to see Toughman return to the Statehouse Convention Center one day. (Photos provided) Lendrick Nelson has delivered professional boxing to central Arkansas since 2012, when he and lifelong friend Dale McDaniel launched Diamond Rock…