Central Arkansas

Through the Venture Center and Little Rock Regional Chamber, some of the most promising startups in Central Arkansas have been brought together in the Spark! 2022 Fall Cohort. The Spark! program provides a unique opportunity for development and learning in…

Starting Monday, Nov. 14 through Saturday, Nov. 19, participating Chick-fil-A restaurants in Central Arkansas are teaming up for a week-long fundraiser to support Arkansas Foodbank. For every nugget tray sold throughout the week, the participating Chick-fil-A restaurants will donate a…

The American Heart Association, a national voluntary health agency dedicated to improving cardiovascular health, has announced major changes to the leadership at its Central Arkansas office, including a new executive director, Nikki Smith, and three new board members. Smith has…

Maumelle High School, which is part of the Pulaski County Special School District, broke ground on its Athletics Complex last week.  The project – spearheaded by WDD Architects, a century-old firm located in both Central and Northwest Arkansas – includes…

On the Arkansas State Fairgrounds in Little Rock stands a building as iconic as its Roman namesake. The Barton Coliseum was a trendsetter for Natural State entertainment venues. The Barton Coliseum walked so that the Simmons Bank Arena and Walmart…

Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund will recognize the Central Arkansas community and single parents’ success on Thursday, Oct. 6, at its annual fundraiser, A Night of Hope. The event will begin at 6 p.m. at the Junior League of Little…

The Arkansas Supreme Court confirmed on Thursday that come November, voters will be able to decide whether or not to legalize recreational marijuana, overturning a state panel’s decision to block the measure, according recent reports from the Associated Press. In…

Cyclists from across the nation will participate in the Big Dam Bridge 100 Cycling Tour of Central Arkansas this Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. Crossing the longest bridge built specifically for cyclists, runners and walkers, the event is expected to draw…

CareLink, a North Little Rock-based nonprofit dedicated to providing resources for older people and their families in Central Arkansas, will be offering free Medicare Drug Plan Reviews during the Open Enrollment Period for Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage from…

It takes a special breed of person to be funny at 6 in the morning, but Jenn Bailey and Michael Dean somehow find the way to deliver laughs from 6 to 10 a.m. Mon.-Fri. as hosts of “The KLAZ Breakfast…