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I grew up in the tail end of the Southwest Conference era – before Arkansas broke off from that storied but doomed vessel and departed for the SEC, greener of pastures, and of pocketbook. I was just old enough to…

Hunter Yurachek,  the current University of Arkansas Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics, has helped create the atmosphere of sports at the U of A that fans know and love.  In March of this year, Yurachek was named a 2021-2022…

McCauley Services, a family-owned-and-operated pest management company headquartered in Benton, has announced that Justin McCauley, son of the company’s founder, Mike McCauley, has been inducted as the president of the National Pest Management Association. He has previously served as vice…

Regina Plasencia, a professional golfer and Epson Tour member, is competing this week – Sept. 19-25 – in El Dorado, in the Murphy USA El Dorado Shootout, presented by Pepsico.  If Plasencia sounds familiar, it is because she golfed for…

Marty Smith will be joining the Little Rock Touchdown Club this Monday, Sept. 26, for the weekly meeting.   Smith is one of ESPN’s most popular and recognized reporters and hosts who currently covers a variety of sports, including college…

Governor Asa Hutchinson announced recently that Cindy Gillespie, Secretary of the Arkansas Department of Human Services, is resigning. She has served as secretary for six years, but, citing a need to be with her family, will vacate the position in…

The Little Rock Chamber of Commerce has awarded Think Rubix, a public affairs firm aimed at social, cultural and brand innovation, with the Minority Business of the Year award for 2022. The award recognizes the firm’s commitment to community and…

Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced his opposition to proposed amendments to the regulations on implementing Title IX in a news conference on Sept. 15. The proposed amendments would reverse controversial changes made to the law under the previous administration, as well…

The Little Rock Regional Chamber has announced Sept. 16 the winners of five different awards to be given out as part of Minority Enterprise Development Week. For 40 years, Little Rock’s MED Week has assisted minority business leaders grow and…

Hunter Yurachek, vice chancellor and director of Athletics at the University of Arkansas, will be joining the Little Rock Touchdown Club this Monday, Sept. 19, for the weekly meeting.  Yurachek has been partially attributed to the success of Razorback athletics…