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Black Chamber launched in Pine Bluff
A wave of optimism and ambition swept through the city's Black business community as the Pine Bluff Black Chamber of Commerce (PBBCC) officially launched last Friday, marking a transformative moment in the pursuit of economic equity and prosperity. The Networking Mixer event, held at the ARTSpace on Main, was a...
City of Maumelle Hosts New Playground Dedication
Maumelle Celebrates Dedication of All-Inclusive Playground. The city of Maumelle recently marked a significant milestone with the official dedication of its new all-inclusive playground. This special space is designed to bring children of all abilities together, providing a safe and engaging environment that caters to a wide range of physical and sensory needs.
ARDOT announces weekly lane closures for Interstate 30 in Little Rock, North Little Rock
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) announced closures on Interstate 30 (I-30) in Little Rock and North Little Rock during the week of July 29. Daytime closures will occur from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., while overnight lane closures will occur from 8 p.m. until...
Weekend Flyer: Willi Carlisle, Jerry Garcia Birthday Bash, Dickson Street Mile, and more
If there are any party pants in your dresser drawers, it’s time to get them out and throw them in the dryer for a few minutes. It’s the weekend, buddies. If you’re lucky enough to start your weekend on Thursday this week, and you enjoy free music, you might want to head on down to Gulley Park for the final concert of the season. Local favs Arkansauce are playing the gazebo stage this week. Everyone and their dog will be down there.
Mercy to open 3 new primary care facilities inside Walmart Supercenters across Arkansas by the end of the summer
ROGERS, Ark. — Mercy announced it is opening three new primary care facilities inside Walmart Supercenters in Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley. The three locations are former Walmart Health centers that recently closed. The release said Mercy "will solely run the clinics," saying "Walmart will not be involved in the provision or oversight of care."
Friday, July 26: 90s will have to wait until a storm clears the area
Happy Friday! We did it again, we didn’t hit 90°. It’s been 11 days since we hit 90°, quite a feat in late July. A pocket of unsettled weather moving north across the region this weekend will keep that streak going. For tonight, we can expect spotty showers and thunderstorms this evening to fade away […]
Arkansas Business Hall of Fame Seeks Nominations for Class of 2025
Give strong business leaders the recognition they deserve. There’s still time to nominate accomplished Arkansans – by birth or by choice – who have made meaningful contributions to their industry, community and state for induction into the Arkansas Business Hall of Fame. Nominations for the 2025 class will be accepted until Thursday, Aug. 15.
Arkansas rice is nice cooking contest winners announced
Jase Sheppard, 11, and Caitlin Cooper, 16, won in their respective categories in the 2024 Arkansas Farm Bureau Rice is Nice Cooking Contest on July 18 at the state fairgrounds in Little Rock. Sheppard’s Chicken Enchilada Rice Casserole won the “Main Dish” category, while Cooper’s Cheesy Arancini took the top...
Warm, Partly Cloudy Start To The Weekend In Green Country
The approach of a weather system nearing our area will result in more clouds on Saturday. Hazy skies are likely due to the influence of some smoke from Canadian wildfires that arrived earlier this week and the presence of some upper tropospheric dust from the Sarhan dust layer. This is expected to keep temperatures slightly cooler than recent days, with afternoon highs reaching into the upper 80s Saturday.
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