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Congressman Crawford encourages farmers to adopt technology to boost competitiveness
JONESBORO, Arkansas — First District Congressman Rick Crawford of Jonesboro called on farmers and producers to embrace innovation and technology after a Lonoke County farmer gave a presentation Tuesday to the House Ag Committee, of which Crawford is a member. Crawford said the nation needs technology that is readily...
Weekend Entertainment Roundup for June 27th, 2024
Here’s the latest Weekend Entertainment Roundup from Eric E. Harrison, culture reporter at the Arkansas Democrat Gazette. It’s the closing weekend for Kate Hamill’s comic adaptation of Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice,” 7 p.m. tonight, 8 p.m. Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Arkansas Repertory Theatre, 601 Main St., Little Rock. Practical and pragmatic Elizabeth “Lizzy” Bennet spars with handsome, aristocratic, aloof and impossibly aggravating Mr. Darcy until their mutual distaste resolves itself in love. Opening July 9: the musical “Footloose” — more about that next week. (501) 378-0405; TheRep.org.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers closes Beaver Lake swim beach temporarily
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has announced that the Dam Site Lake Swim Beach in Beaver Lake will be closed due to high E. coli levels that have been found. As routine testing proceeded, Beaver Lake project office staff traced the bacteria levels which...
Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts showcases diverse artists in "Delta Triennial" exhibition
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — The Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts' (AMFA) "Delta Triennial" exhibition is set to open to the public on Saturday, June 28. The inaugural exhibition features 39 artists selected by a jury of experts and seven invited artists representing Arkansas and our neighboring states. "Collectively we...
UA Little Rock Launches New Certificate Program Tailored for New and Seasoned Supervisors and Managers
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has created a dynamic new certificate program for professionals looking to enhance their management skills. The six-week Supervisor/Management Certificate Program is meticulously designed for emerging and established supervisors, managers, and human resources (HR) professionals aiming to refine their people management skills for today’s dynamic workplace.
SLPA to Host Inaugural Choral Conducting Symposium
The School of Literary and Performing Arts is hosting its first choral conducting symposium July 1-3 in the Fine Arts building on the UA Little Rock campus. Drs. Nickolas Doshier and Lorissa Mason, faculty members of the school’s music program, will lead the symposium. The 3-day event is “designed...
Little Rock Weekend Guide: June 27-30
Another month is coming to a close in the capital city, and it’s going out in style. Let’s get into it. Passport Dinner: Greece at Petit & Keet // For flavors not of this continent, hit the latest in this WLR restaurant’s Passport Dinner series. The Greek-inspired menu is curated by executive chef Alan Napier and sous chef Jessica Basto, and includes grilled lamb chop, halibut stew, blackberry orange blossom ice cream and more. It starts at 6:30 p.m. Learn more here.
Forge Institute names new C-suite leaders
Forge Institute has named new officers to its leadership team. Daniel Ross is the new chief growth officer and Jim Schnoes will serve as the chief financial & compliance officer. Jim Schnoes, a financial executive, will be the new CFO at Forge Institute. Schnoes has built a career in commercial...
UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute Awarded Five New Grants from National Cancer Institute
June 27, 2024 | Researchers at the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) have been awarded five new grants from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) in 2024, totaling $4.6 million. New grants include:. $3.3 million NCI grant to create a Melanoma Resistance...
Museum of Discovery hosting 'Pitch 'N Punch' for youth students
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Tonight, aspiring entrepreneurs in fifth through eighth grades will showcase their business ideas or projects in a "Shark Tank"- inspired competition. The Venture Center, in partnership with Economics Arkansas, is holding the second annual Central Arkansas Pitch 'N Punch competition on Thursday at 6 p.m., June 27 at the Museum of Discovery.
UA Little Rock Students Secure Career Opportunities at National Society of Black Engineers Convention
Nearly 30 UA Little Rock students attended the 50th Annual Convention of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), where they learned valuable skills and made great connections with colleagues and future employers. “It was a very successful conference, and there were over 18,000 people who attended,” said Faith Shelton,...
Little Rock cuts the ribbon on new homes, marks progress in affordable housing
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Little Rock's Department of Housing and Neighborhood Programs has cut the ribbon on three new properties in its 100 Homes Initiative today. The 100 Homes Initiative started in 2022 and is an effort by the city and the mayor to increase access to affordable housing in Little Rock.
Arkansas football positional previews: Landon Jacksons return to school boosts defensive line
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — There are nine weekends remaining until the return of Arkansas football. The Razorbacks open the 2024 season in Little Rock against UAPB. Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m. (ESPNU) on Thursday, Aug. 29. Arkansas is coming off a disappointing 4-8 campaign that saw offensive coordinator Dan...
Business of Basketball: Moses Moody, Rich Paul Tip-Off Motivate One Summer Series
NBA Champion Moses Moody, a former Arkansas Razorback, returned to his stomping grounds on June 22 to tip-off his Motivate One Summer Series with A Night with Moses Moody, featuring Rich Paul, founder and CEO of KLUTCH Sports Group. Moody founded Motivate One, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization meant to engage,...
Migration, infilling drive growth in Little Rock metro area
The Metrotrends Demographic Review and Outlook is an annual report compiled by Metroplan that "chronicles demographic trends for the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)." This year, the review detailed the rise of "infilling" in some of Arkansas' underutilized urban spaces, with a focus on the Little Rock...
Anonymous donor supports Arkansas Children's Hospital expansion with $1 million
ARKANSAS, USA — Arkansas Children’s on Tuesday announced it received a $1 million gift from an anonymous donor to support the health system’s $318 million expansion. The eight-year project, announced in 2023, will expand bed capacity and transform inpatient and outpatient surgical approaches with the addition of an ambulatory surgery center. It will also redesign clinical spaces to promote multidisciplinary care and create more accessible campuses at the system’s hospitals in Little Rock and Springdale.
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