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Thursday, August 1 Forecast: Fine Friday weather follows tonight’s front
Happy August! We did an exceptional job of avoiding the heat and humidity through July with just 8 days in the 90s for the entire month. August, however, begins differently and is more typical of the “dog days of summer.” Hot weather will continue to be a factor through the weekend, but we are giving […]
A Hometown Provider Grows Up: Strategic Growth the Watchword for ARcare
Augusta, a quaint community perched on the banks of the White River, is known for great hunting and fishing and a Main Street that has been brightened by reinvestment in recent years. For all of its charms, however, it is not, at first blush, a likely launching pad for one of the most successful homegrown health care entities in Arkansas today.
Arkansas’ tax-free weekend set for this weekend
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas — Arkansas’ tax-free weekend will be held this weekend. The sales holiday will begin at 12:01 a.m. Saturday and end at 11:59 p.m. Sunday. The sales tax holiday allows shoppers to purchase certain electronic devices, school supplies, school art supplies, school instructional materials and clothing free of state and local sales or use taxes.
Candidates file to run for office in Arkansas | What to know
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Candidate filing for the November election is officially underway. On the first day of registering to put your name on the ballot, one man hopes to become the newest Little Rock city board member. "It's been really exciting," Blake Tierney said. "We had over 200...
Arkansas Latino Hall of Fame announces inaugural class
The Arkansas Latino Hall of Fame (ALHOF) revealed the names of its inaugural class of inductees — four individuals and one organization – that have made significant contributions to the state and their respective fields. The inductees, who will be honored at the inaugural ceremony on Thursday, October...
Family physician joins Greenbrier clinic
New Addition to Greenbrier Clinic Strengthens Family Care. The Greenbrier Clinic has recently expanded its team with the addition of a new family physician, further enhancing its commitment to providing comprehensive and high-quality health care to the community. This strategic move is another testament to the clinic’s goal of delivering exceptional medical services and fostering a culture of patient-centric care.
31 Jul 2024 Darrick in the driver’s seat
Darrick Simmons has never shied away from a hard job. Simmons, an investigator for the Conway City Attorney’s Office, has also worked as a house parent at a children’s home, a juvenile intake officer and a patrol officer for the Mayflower Police Department. He began working for Conway City Attorney Charles Finkenbinder three years ago, and a large part of his job is investigating traffic violations involving school buses.
Word on the Street: Two Leaders See Big Things Ahead for Cabot Business Community
Some communities struggle to evolve or reinvent themselves, but business leaders in Cabot say the city has done an excellent job of emerging from the shadow of larger communities to develop an identity all its own. Long regarded as a bedroom town for North Little Rock, Little Rock and, to...
Learning to Lead With City Year Little Rock
For 20 years, City Year Little Rock has sent AmeriCorps recruits into local schools to support, mentor and tutor students to prepare them socially, emotionally and academically. “We’re not just an education nonprofit, but a proven, cost-effective workforce development program,” says Jennifer Cobb, CYLR executive director and senior vice president....