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Mack Trucks Historical Museum reaches milestone as it celebrates 40 years
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — The Mack Trucks Historical Museum announced it will commemorate its 40th anniversary celebration during the 2024 Trucktoberfest at the Mack Experience Center in October. “Since its inception in 1900, Mack Trucks has been involved in everything from World War I to major infrastructure projects such as...
Little Rock resident hits jackpot with second lottery ticket
Little Rock, Arkansas – A Pulaski County resident, A. Nelson from Little Rock, recently claimed a significant lottery jackpot. Nelson won $41,542 with a mere $5 investment in the AR Progressive Jackpot Fast Play game. The winning ticket was purchased at Nikki Food Mart, located at 10401 Arch St....
CHASSE Announces Upcoming Leadership Changes
The College of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Education (CHASSE) has announced a number of leadership changes within the college, effective July 1, 2024. Dr. Michael Norton, former co-director of the School of Human Inquiry, has accepted the position of Associate Dean for Student and Faculty Success for the college, replacing Dr. Johanna Miller Lewis, who retired in June after 33 years at UA Little Rock.
UAMS Collaborates with Little Rock School to Promote Healthy Cooking
July 2, 2024 | The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) Center for the Study of Obesity collaborated with UAMS Culinary Medicine to pilot a cooking demonstration project at Chicot Elementary and Early Childhood Center in the Little Rock School District (LRSD). The center, which is part of...
Beige to Close Doors, Host Storewide Sale
Little Rock is about to get a little less fashionable. Beige, the iconic minimalistic women’s clothing shop in The Heights, will close its doors on Saturday, Aug. 24. The announcement was made this week in an Instagram post on the store’s page. “This isn’t a decision that I...
William Jones, IV takes helm as Sissy’s Log Cabin president
Sissy’s Log Cabin, the Mid-South’s largest family-owned and -operated jewelry store, announced William Jones IV has assumed the role of president. The announcement was made following an executive company meeting in Little Rock last week. “William has been a cornerstone of our business for many years. His ability...
UAMS Earns $750,000 Federal Grant to Relaunch Family Medicine Residency Program in El Dorado
July 2, 2024 | LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has earned a $750,000 federal grant to help reestablish a family medicine residency program in El Dorado. The grant was awarded by the Health Resources and Services Administration, which is part of the U.S....
Wildlife-inspired murals draw attention to Little Rock nature center
LITTLE ROCK — The Witt Stephens Jr. Central Arkansas Nature Center in Little Rock provided plenty of canvas space for a recently unveiled collection of murals. Work by Fayetteville artist Jason Jones was revealed to the public June 24 on four exterior walls of the center at 602 President Clinton Ave. in the River Market District. The images feature fauna native to Arkansas, including mockingbirds, crayfish, opossum, catfish, eastern wild turkey, bobcats and other species, all set among backgrounds of natural habitats drawn by Jones.
UA Little Rock Alumna Publishes First Children’s Book
Susan Polk Van Dusen, a UA Little Rock alumna and adjunct professor, has published her first children’s book, “What’s So Special About a Tree?”. The rhyming book is written for children ages 4-8 and features original artwork by her father, the late John Polk. “My dad was...
Arkansas football positional previews: Can fresh faces at linebacker thrive in the SEC?
FAYETTEVILLE — There are eight 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 Enos...
Arkansas Outdoor School Coordinator receives lifetime service award from Arkansas Environmental Education Association
LITTLE ROCK — For more than 20 years, Eric De Vries has made a career of helping children discover a love of nature and a passion for learning. De Vries, extension coordinator of Arkansas Outdoor School for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, was recently recognized for his efforts by the Arkansas Environmental Education Association with the Robert McAfee Lifetime Service Award.
Little Rock Swim & Dive Announces Sizeable Incoming Recruiting Class
LITTLE ROCK – The Little Rock swimming and diving team has officially added 10 swimmers and two divers for the 2024-25 season, a huge boost to a talented team that has shown tremendous progress following head coach Nathan Townsend‘s first season and has begun to rebuild nicely under diving coach Chris Pape, who now has two years under his belt with the program.
Inside the July Issue of Soirée
Welcome July with a fresh issue of Soirée. Go inside Little Rock’s most beautiful homes, meet local real estate experts, feast your eyes on some delectable local burgers and more, all in the 2024 edition of The Home Issue. Here’s what you’ll find on our pages this month:...
New England Patriots & Former Razorback Hunter Henry hosts camp for military kids
Hunter Henry is back home for the summer. The former Razorback and current New England Patriot tight end is hosting a two-day NFL ProCamp for military youth at the Little Rock Air Force Base.
Little Rock police investigate after person hit and killed by train
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Little Rock Police Department is now investigating an incident where a person was killed after being hit by a train on Monday evening. According to reports, police confirmed that a person died after they were hit by a train near Geyer Springs Road and 65th Street.
01 Jul 2024 Arkansas Symphony Orchestra to perform Thursday at Pops on the River
LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Symphony Orchestra (ASO) will perform at the First Security Amphitheater in Riverfront Park at 8:30 pm. Thursday, July 4, as part of the Pops on the River Fourth of July celebration. The concert will feature many popular American marches, including John Williams’ “Imperial March” from his iconic “Star Wars” score. Come as you are and bring the family!
Advocate wins three first-place awards in Arkansas Press Association contest
The Arkansas Advocate took home first-place honors in three categories in the Arkansas Press Association’s annual Better Newspaper Editorial Contest. The awards were announced June 29 at the APA’s annual convention in Jonesboro. Advocate reporters Tess Vrbin and Antoinette Grajeda placed first in the news story category among online-only news outlets for their story “A […] The post Advocate wins three first-place awards in Arkansas Press Association contest appeared first on Arkansas Advocate.
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