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Filmland: Arkansas Cinema Society Brings Global Filmmakers to Little Rock
Even a Little Rock can make ripples in the film industry at large. At least, that’s what Arkansas-born director Jeff Nichols and his Arkansas Cinema Society co-founder Kathryn Tucker are determined to prove by bringing Southern storytellers to the state capital each year.Arkansas' Filmland Film Festival to Honor Colman Domingo at Southern Storytellers Panel The centerpiece of ACS’ activities is the annual Filmland event — somewhere between a festival and conference, for which Nichols invites friends and former colleagues to show and discuss their work — although the organization operates year-round. ACS supports the local film community, amateur and professional alike,...
Arkansas Starters Coalition kicks off in Springdale
Right to Start, a national nonprofit that promotes entrepreneurship as a civic priority, announced Tuesday (Aug. 13) the launch of the Arkansas Starters Coalition, a statewide entrepreneurship initiative. According to a press release, entrepreneurship is key to economic growth and quality of life. Young businesses create nearly all net job...
Accident reported near E. Dave Ward Dr. in Conway, police say
CONWAY, Ark. — Update: The roadway is now clear. An investigation is underway after an accident was reported in the area of E. Dave Ward Dr. between East German Lane and Amity Road in Conway. The Conway Police Department is on the scene and asks drivers to avoid the...
Grant enables another project to attract additional commercial airlines to the area
TEXARKANA, Ark. (KSLA) - The Jim E. Yates terminal building at Texarkana Regional Airport has been up and running for two months now, but work at the site continues. On Monday (Aug. 12), airport leaders announced they’re in line to receive $2,184,499 from the Airport Improvement Program administered by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Airport Director Paul Mehrlich said the funds will allow them to expand the terminal apron, which, in turn, will allow aircraft to be diverted to Texarkana during inclement weather or other emergencies.
Big Chicken closes Fayetteville, Springdale restaurants
A chicken restaurant backed by former NBA star, rapper, actor, wrestler, NBA on TNT host, and Icy Hot spokesperson Shaquille O’Neal has closed the doors of three of its Northwest Arkansas restaurants after being open for less than a year. Big Chicken has closed their Fayetteville location at 2190...
Drew County Game Warden Wins AGFC’s Officer of the Year
LITTLE ROCK — Going the “extra distance” was something Austin Powell strived for to be a college athlete, and putting that motto to use as an Arkansas Game and Fish Commission game warden has helped him make several big cases in just four years on the job.
Pine Bluff to lease gear for streets
The acquisition of a backhoe loader and wheeled excavator for the Street Department was the primary topic of the Pine Bluff City Council's Aug. 5 regular meeting. Acknowledging the urgent need for this equipment in maintaining the town's streets, the council explored the option of issuing lease agreements to fund the purchases. The backhoe loader, a 2024 model, will be obtained for $129,070, while the 2024 M314-07 Wheeled Excavator, will cost $277,400. Both instruments will come from Riggs Caterpillar.
Rickey Geiggar wins Baseball Official of Year
In a 25-year career of officiating Little League, college and high school baseball and softball, Rickey Geiggar has been honored with many high-profile assignments including the high school All-Star games and state championship finals. Geiggar now has a statewide award to add to his resume -- Baseball Official of the...
NAACP president coming to Pine Bluff
The Pine Bluff branch of the NAACP will present NAACP National President and CEO Derrick Johnson as the keynote speaker during the branch's annual Dove Freedom Fund Dinner. The event is scheduled for 6 p.m. Oct. 11 at the Pine Bluff Convention Center, according to a news release. "We are...
Forty Under 40: Matthew Cramblett
Matthew “Matt” Cramblett graduated with a degree in finance from Harding University in 2012 and almost immediately began a career in banking that has led to being one of the top commercial loan officers in the state. Though Cramblett was not exactly sure how he wanted to use...
Rural Arkansas shopping center changes hands
A private investor has nabbed a 145,588-sq.-ft. shopping center in Harrison, Ark. Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors, a real estate brokerage and advisory firm specializing in retail property sales, has announced that North Hills Shopping Center, a 95%-occupied, junior box-anchored center with 100% national and regional tenants, has been sold. Tenants at the center include Tractor Supply, Planet Fitness, Big Lots, Dunham’s Sports, Golden Tickets Cinemas, Factory Connection, and a single-tenant Popeyes Drive-Thru.
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