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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,…

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…

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…

Gretchen Hall, President and CEO of the Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau (LRCVB), announced she will be leaving in late March after serving the LRCVB for over 20 years. The announcement was made at the Advertising & Promotion Commission…

Governor Asa Hutchinson will soon appoint Karen Whatley to Arkansas’ 6th Judicial District, 7th Division Circuit Court, the Governor’s Office announced Wednesday. Whatley currently serves as Hutchinson’s Chief Legal Counsel and previously served as his Director of Legislative and Agency…

Tan France, a fashion designer known for starting in Netflix series Queer Eye, will deliver a moderated Q&A at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 9, at the Faulkner Performing Arts Center in Fayetteville. The Q&A is part of a series from University…

Tractor Supply Company announced Wednesday plans to build a 900,000-SF distribution center in Maumelle. The $100 million facility is expected to create more than 450 full-time jobs and service about 250 Tractor Supply stores at full capacity. Construction is scheduled…

Razorback star basketball player J.D. Notae, who currently leads the SEC in scoring, has signed with a newly formed NIL group backed by the J.B. Hunt family, the organization announced Wednesday morning. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed.…

A tool for is now available to Arkansans and millions of out of state visitors to make it easier to contact the Arkansas State Police when help is needed. A four-digit speed dial feature, *ASP (*277), is now available on…

The Ark Angel Alliance has named David Moody, owner of Jacksson David LLC, as its new Executive Director. In his new role, Moody will lead new member recruitment, deal vetting and due diligence support. Moody replaces Grace Rains, who has…