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Little Rock Central High science building dedicated to retired principal Nancy Rousseau

Little Rock Central High School's new science building, which opened a year ago, now sports a new name: the Nancy Rousseau Science Building.

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Oct 22 • 7:15 PM EDT • Science • arkansasonline.com
ENTERTAINMENT: Zoo hosts Howl-o-Ween; CALS holds Dia de Muertos Festival

Celebrate Halloween early this Saturday with family-friendly fun at Little Rock Zoo's Howl-O-Ween event and the annual Day of the Dead Festival hosted by CALS.

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Oct 21 • 6:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • arkansasonline.com
Arkansas State Fair expands on entertainment

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.- It’s day 6 of the Arkansas State Fair being open, and tonight is ladies’ night. There will be live performances. The sea lions will have two live performances, along with the lumberjacks. After Dj Deja Blue will hit the stage to get everyone warmed up for a night of line dancing. For […]

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Oct 21 • 12:25 PM EDT • Entertainment • kark.com
Arkansas State Fair expands on entertainment

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.- It’s day 6 of the Arkansas State Fair being open, and tonight is ladies’ night. There will be live performances. The sea lions will have two live performances, along …

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Oct 21 • 12:25 PM EDT • Entertainment • kark.com
Arkansas State Fair expands on entertainment

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.- It’s day 6 of the Arkansas State Fair being open, and tonight is ladies’ night. There will be live performances. The sea lions will have two live performances, along with the lumber...

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Oct 21 • 12:25 PM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Bank OZK posts quarterly declines in income and revenue

Little Rock-based Bank OZK on Tuesday (Oct. 20) announced declines in quarterly net income and revenue, and in its management comments noted that some of the bank’s commercial real estate...

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Oct 20 • 6:05 PM EDT • Business • talkbusiness.net
Charisse Childers joins Halsey Real Estate team

Halsey Real Estate has added commercial real estate agent Charisse Childers, a longtime Arkansas workforce and economic development leader, to its Little Rock commercial real estate team. Childers, who has...

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Oct 19 • 8:26 PM EDT • Business • talkbusiness.net
How to watch Kentucky vs Little Rock preseason game today

The Kentucky basketball preseason begins today against Little Rock. Here is how fans can watch the game.

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Oct 16 • 6:07 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Hill, Jones agree on tariffs, disagree elsewhere in spirited debate

U.S. Rep. French Hill, R-Little Rock, and his Democratic opponent, Chris Jones, both don’t support President Trump’s tariff policies, but they disagreed about many other issues in a spirited but...

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Oct 16 • 1:58 AM EDT • Business • talkbusiness.net
Windgate Foundation gives $1.5 million to University of Arkansas

Little Rock-based Windgate Foundation recently gave $1.5 million to the College of Education and Health Professions at the University of Arkansas to establish the Windgate Endowed Chair in STEAM Education....

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Oct 15 • 5:07 PM EDT • Business • talkbusiness.net
Immerse Arkansas receives $4.5 million for new campus

Little Rock-based nonprofit Immerse Arkansas recently received a $4.5 million anonymous gift and a 99-year land lease from New Heights Church to establish short-term housing and a campus in Fayetteville...

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Oct 14 • 3:08 PM EDT • Business • talkbusiness.net
Vehicle crashes into front of business on Maumelle Boulevard in NLR

Police are investigating after a vehicle crashed into a business along Maumelle Boulevard in North Little Rock on Tuesday afternoon.

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Oct 13 • 4:27 PM EDT • Business • katv.com
UA Little Rock students explore the future through new artificial intelligence degree

From asking a chatbot a question to encountering facial recognition technology or riding in a self-driving car, today’s students are interacting with artificial intelligence in more ways than ever before. Students in the University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s new Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence want to do more than simply use AI. They ... UA Little Rock students explore the future through new artificial intelligence degree

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Oct 12 • 1:06 PM EDT • Science • ualr.edu
College of Public Health Faculty, Students Attend Arkansas Birthing Project Conference

The UAMS Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health had students, staff and faculty assist with the 2026 Arkansas Birthing Project Conference in Little Rock.

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Oct 7 • 2:21 PM EDT • Health • news.uams.edu
NLR Chamber CEO to exit for Florida post

The North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce announced Tuesday (Oct. 6) that President and CEO Derrell Hartwick will depart the organization effective October 9, 2026. Hartwick has served more than...

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Oct 7 • 7:32 AM EDT • Business • talkbusiness.net
Little Rock board votes to fund construction of city employees’ health clinic

The Little Rock Board of Directors on Monday agreed to pay for the construction of a health clinic for city employees.

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Oct 5 • 10:15 PM EDT • Health • arkansasonline.com
Arkansas College Football Scoreboard: Week 5

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Week 5 of the Arkansas college football season is underway, with teams from across the Natural State in action Saturday at every level of competition. From SEC showdowns to Division II and small-college matchups, here’s a look at this week’s action. Check back throughout the day for updated scores and results […]

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Oct 3 • 7:19 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Little Rock police warn of new scam targeting business owners

Little Rock police are warning Arkansans of a new scam that targets business owners and managers.According to a social media post from the department, scammers

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Oct 3 • 3:00 PM EDT • Business • katv.com
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and Razorbacks coach John Calipari talk politics and basketball during appearance in Little Rock

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear spoke with John Calipari, the head coach of the University of Arkansas men's basketball team, during an appearance in Little Rock on Thursday.

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Oct 1 • 5:00 PM EDT • Politics • arkansasonline.com
Goodwill Arkansas to receive $850,000 from The BlackRock Foundation

Little Rock-based nonprofit Goodwill Arkansas will receive an $850,000 grant from an initiative of The BlackRock Foundation, the philanthropic arm of asset management firm BlackRock, to help workers pursue careers...

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Oct 1 • 3:52 PM EDT • Business • talkbusiness.net
UAMS Health Opens New Hospital in Saline County

LITTLE ROCK —The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony today to celebrate the opening of a new comprehensive healthcare facility at 21514 I-30 Frontage Road (Exit 123) in Bryant.

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Oct 1 • 12:26 PM EDT • Health • news.uams.edu
‘The Saturday Night Live of Arkansas politics’: A Q&A with Gridiron veteran Beth McAlpine

Gridiron, a biennial satirical musical production led by the Little Rock legal community, has been going on for more than 100 years. It returns to the Arkansas Repertory Theatre on Tuesday.

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Sep 28 • 3:33 PM EDT • Politics • arktimes.com
ENTERTAINMENT: Fantasies, folk songs on Festival of the Senses program

Violinist Andrew Irvin, cellist David Gerstein and pianists Jaeyeon Park Hakutani and Naoki Hakutani perform for the opening Festival of the Senses concert Tuesday at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in North Little Rock.

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Sep 26 • 1:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • arkansasonline.com
Baptist Health names new president of Fort Smith, Van Buren facilities

Little Rock-based Baptist Health on Friday (Sept. 26) named Brandi Stewart president of its hospitals in Fort Smith and Van Buren effective immediately. Stewart, the former chief nursing officer for...

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Sep 25 • 4:15 PM EDT • Health • talkbusiness.net
North Little Rock expands Argenta Entertainment District

The North Little Rock City Council passed an ordinance on September 14 to expand the Argenta Entertainment District boundaries southward toward the riverfront to encourage hospitality and economic …

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Sep 25 • 1:36 PM EDT • Entertainment • kark.com
UAMS, Bradley County Medical Center to Sign Management Advising and Co-Branding Agreement

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and Bradley County Medical Center (BCMC) in Warren are planning to sign a management consulting and co-branding agreement. The agreement was approved Thursday by the BCMC Board of Directors.

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Sep 25 • 10:08 AM EDT • Health • news.uams.edu
Arkansas Rural Health Transformation Program Awards UAMS $5 Million to Fund 6 Initiatives

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) received more than $5 million in funding under the HEART and RISE ARKANSAS initiatives of the Arkansas Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP).

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Sep 24 • 4:21 PM EDT • Health • news.uams.edu
Network for 2030 Census launches

Leaders from across Arkansas gathered Wednesday (Sept. 23) in Little Rock for the 2026 Arkansas Census Summit, beginning a statewide effort to help communities prepare early for a complete and...

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Sep 24 • 12:30 AM EDT • Business • talkbusiness.net
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Network for 2030 Census launches

Leaders from across Arkansas gathered Wednesday (Sept. 23) in Little Rock for the 2026 Arkansas Census Summit, beginning a statewide effort to help communities prepare early for a complete and...

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Sep 24 • 12:30 AM EDT • Politics • talkbusiness.net
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Little Rock, Kapor Center to develop startup businesses

The city of Little Rock will partner with the Kapor Center on a multi-year project to work with "gap-closing" startup businesses to solve financial stability, housing, health care, education and workforce development challenges, according to a Wednesday news release.

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Sep 23 • 12:25 PM EDT • Business • arkansasonline.com
Rural Arkansas shouldn’t have to sit on the sidelines

I grew up in Columbus, a small community outside of Hope, Arkansas. I have spent my professional life in Little Rock, but I have never lost sight of where I...

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Sep 22 • 3:00 PM EDT • Business • talkbusiness.net
Mayor, business owners cast blame after another River Market shooting

The Little Rock Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened over the weekend, just a few feet away from the Arkansas Times offices.

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Sep 21 • 4:13 PM EDT • Business • arktimes.com
Capitol View: Political roundtable, economist Mervin Jebaraj

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – How are the races in the state legislature shaping up? Capitol View host Roby Brock met with Democratic strategist Michael Cook and Republican strategist Grant Hodges to talk about...

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Sep 20 • 11:55 AM EDT • Politics • yahoo.com
Arkansas Comic Con draws fans, boosts downtown Little Rock businesses
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Sep 20 • 12:02 AM EDT • Business • katv.com
Arkansas State Fair returns in 2026 with new rides and attractions

The Arkansas State Fair is returning to Little Rock this October with new rides, attractions and a change to how live entertainment will be offered.

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Sep 17 • 1:27 PM EDT • Entertainment • katv.com
Miracle League of Arkansas celebrates 20th season in Little Rock
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Sep 14 • 12:24 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Carnival of Clubs helps Business Students find Connection and Community at UA Little Rock

University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Business students recently had a chance to connect and find their place on campus through the Carnival of Clubs, which showcases various organizations and programs — all under a festive atmosphere. With music playing, and plenty of snacks and refreshments, the Sept. 3 event brought together students, ... Carnival of Clubs helps Business Students find Connection and Community at UA Little Rock

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Sep 11 • 3:34 PM EDT • Business • ualr.edu
Jason Brown joins C. Bahn Strategic Partners

Little Rock-based C. Bahn Strategic Partners has hired public relations veteran Jason Brown as a senior advisor for PR strategy, it was announced Thursday (Sept. 10). Brown will contribute strategy...

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Sep 10 • 10:00 AM EDT • Politics • talkbusiness.net
Jason Brown joins C. Bahn Strategic Partners

Little Rock-based C. Bahn Strategic Partners has hired public relations veteran Jason Brown as a senior advisor for PR strategy, it was announced Thursday (Sept. 10). Brown will contribute strategy...

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Sep 10 • 10:00 AM EDT • Business • talkbusiness.net
Kentucky governor to headline Democratic rally

Gov. Andy Beshear, D-Kentucky, will headline a Democratic Party of Arkansas dinner on Oct. 1 at North Little Rock’s The Venue at Westwind. The “Ballots, Blue Jeans & BBQ” event...

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Sep 9 • 10:56 PM EDT • Politics • talkbusiness.net
ENTERTAINMENT: Watercolor exhibition opens at LR Visitor Center; Festival Ballet sets season

Watercolors by Laura Remmel Powers go on display with a 6-7:30 p.m. reception Tuesday at the Little Rock Visitor Information Center.

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Aug 29 • 1:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • arkansasonline.com
Putt Chip Chill open for business in North Little Rock

Putt Chip Chill, a new entertainment venue in North Little Rock featuring a premium putting course and dining options, opened for business on Friday.

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Aug 28 • 4:47 PM EDT • Business • yahoo.com
Arkansas Rural Health Transformation Program Awards UAMS Nearly $12 Million to Fund 4 Initiatives

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences received nearly $12 million in funding under the THRIVE and PACT initiatives of the Arkansas Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP).

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Aug 27 • 3:35 PM EDT • Health • news.uams.edu
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Sanders Announces Nearly $150 Million Awarded in Rural Health Transformation Funds - Arkansas Governor

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced $149.3 million in awards to recipients of the first round of Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) grants, established through President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill. The initial funding round will award $55.7 million through the Telehealth, Health-Monitoring, and Response Innovation for Vital Expansion (THRIVE) initiative and […]

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Aug 27 • 3:03 PM EDT • Health • governor.arkansas.gov
ENTERTAINMENT: Stone-skipping, ‘Seersucker Soiree’ on the calendar

The annual Great Southern Stone Skipping Championships take place for the first time on the banks of the Arkansas River, starting at 9 a.m. Saturday at the boat launch in Little Rock’s Murray Park.

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Aug 26 • 5:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • arkansasonline.com
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NEA Women in Business: Heather Nelson

Residence: North Little Rock and Jonesboro Education: Bachelor of Science, University of Arkansas; master’s degree, University of Arkansas at Little Rock Professional background: I am the vice chancellor for external...

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Aug 24 • 1:00 PM EDT • Business • talkbusiness.net
Powers sells HVAC divisions to Albireo Energy

North Little Rock-based Powers announced the sale of its territorial divisions in Mississippi, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Alabama to New Jersey-based Albireo Energy, an independent building controls and energy services provider...

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Aug 23 • 8:18 PM EDT • Politics • talkbusiness.net
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Powers sells HVAC divisions to Albireo Energy

North Little Rock-based Powers announced the sale of its territorial divisions in Mississippi, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Alabama to New Jersey-based Albireo Energy, an independent building controls and energy services provider...

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Aug 23 • 8:18 PM EDT • Business • talkbusiness.net
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Poll: Similar trends in CD2 show tight race between Hill, Jones

A new poll in Congressional District 2 shows a competitive, tight race between U.S. Rep. French Hill, R-Little Rock, and his Democratic challenger Chris Jones. A Congressional District-level Talk Business...

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Aug 20 • 7:09 PM EDT • Politics • talkbusiness.net
Brenda and Robert Gullett Jr. Gift Supports UAMS Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Facility

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) received a $1 million gift from Brenda Gullett and Robert R. Gullett Jr., M.D., associate professor and orthopaedic surgeon at the UAMS Northwest Regional Campus, to benefit the UAMS Health Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Hospital in Springdale. “A lifetime…

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Aug 20 • 10:23 AM EDT • Sports • news.uams.edu
ENTERTAINMENT: Library bookstore opens; cat show set for Maumelle center

Library Square Books, the Central Arkansas Library System’s new used bookstore, opens at 405 President Clinton Ave. in Little Rock’s River Market District, with a ribbon cutting at 2 p.m. Thursday that features refreshments and giveaways and a limited number of commemorative items.

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Aug 19 • 4:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • arkansasonline.com
Schmieding Foundation Commits $1.5 Million to UAMS Health Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Hospital

LITTLE ROCK — The Schmieding Foundation, Inc., pledged $1.5 million to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) to support construction and activities of the UAMS Health Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Hospital in Springdale, Arkansas.

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Aug 13 • 11:29 AM EDT • Health • news.uams.edu
Schmieding Foundation Commits $1.5 Million to UAMS Health Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Hospital

LITTLE ROCK — The Schmieding Foundation, Inc., pledged $1.5 million to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) to support construction and activities of the UAMS Health Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Hospital in Springdale, Arkansas.

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Aug 13 • 11:29 AM EDT • Sports • news.uams.edu
Little Rock Chamber Women's Business Conference: 9 to 5 and Beyond

FOX 16 Local news, weather and sports for Arkansas

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Aug 12 • 10:19 AM EDT • Business • fox16.com
ENTERTAINMENT: ‘Angels in America’ and ‘Lungs’ on area stages

Dive into Little Rock's vibrant arts scene with powerful theater performances and captivating exhibitions.

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Aug 5 • 5:30 PM EDT • Entertainment • arkansasonline.com
$5 million Putt Chip Chill entertainment venue announces North Little Rock opening date

Putt Chip Chill, a new $5 million entertainment venue in North Little Rock, is scheduled to open to the public on Aug. 28.

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Aug 4 • 4:57 PM EDT • Entertainment • kark.com
Natural State Title transitions to new firm

The operations of Natural State Title in Springdale have transitioned to Attorney’s Title Group, a Little Rock-based full-service real estate settlement services provider. The Springdale office, formerly Natural State Title,...

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Aug 3 • 1:54 PM EDT • Business • talkbusiness.net
Arkansas youth gather in North Little Rock for free mental health symposium to fight stigm
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Aug 2 • 11:30 AM EDT • Health • katv.com
ENTERTAINMENT: Library parties close summer reading program

The North Little Rock Public Library System marks the close of its Summer Library Adventure with two all-ages parties, plus two bonus events just for adults, on Thursday and Friday.

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Jul 29 • 4:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • arkansasonline.com
UAMS Names Wendy N. Nembhard, Ph.D., MPH, as Dean of the Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) named Wendy N. Nembhard, Ph.D., MPH, as the next dean of the Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health, effective Sept. 1.

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Jul 29 • 11:02 AM EDT • Health • news.uams.edu
Business People

Jamie Stogsdill has been promoted to Regions Bank Arkansas and Louisiana consumer banking executive, a senior leadership role overseeing retail-banking operations in Fayetteville; Little Rock; New Orleans; Baton Rouge; Shreveport; and additional markets.

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Jul 26 • 2:43 AM EDT • Business • arkansasonline.com
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Rock it! Lab business incubator in Little Rock celebrates graduates, 5th anniversary

Lea Woods said she's never felt like more of a grown-up than she did Saturday, as she sat among fellow graduates of an initiative that helps aspiring entrepreneurs get their businesses off the ground.

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Jul 25 • 5:13 PM EDT • Business • arkansasonline.com
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ENTERTAINMENT: 24 Hour Plays on tap; local theaters to offer ‘Les Mis’

More than 70 Central Arkansas playwrights, directors, actors, stage managers, musicians, designers and technicians create six brand-new short plays for the fourth annual edition of The 24 Hour Plays: Little Rock, 7 p.m. Monday at Argenta Contemporary Theatre.

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Jul 25 • 1:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • arkansasonline.com
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UAMS Health Orthopaedics opens new clinic in Little Rock
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Jul 24 • 1:23 PM EDT • Health • katv.com
ENTERTAINMENT: New exhibits show watershed, ‘Fish Guy’ paintings

Discover free art exhibitions, engaging events, and community celebrations in Little Rock from now until October.

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Jul 22 • 6:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • arkansasonline.com
Arkansas company is finding innovative uses for mobile storage

The use of mobile storage containers has drastically improved the way construction sites operate. Now, Little Rock-based Hugg and Hall Mobile Storage, which is marking 30 years in business this...

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Jul 21 • 7:40 AM EDT • Business • talkbusiness.net
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ARKANSAS A-Z: Black men’s business league embraced economic advances

The Arkansas Negro Business Men's League was created by prominent Black business and professional leaders at a meeting in Little Rock on Dec. 31, 1902-Jan 1, 1903. The state organization grew out of the National Negro Business League, created in 1900 and headed by Booker T. Washington, principal of Alabama's Tuskegee Institute and one of the most prominent spokesmen for Black communities at the time.

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Jul 18 • 9:00 AM EDT • Business • arkansasonline.com
North Little Rock looks to enhance growing entertainment district with new downtown hotels

Two new hotels rising in downtown North Little Rock, the Tempo by Hilton and Aloft, will add just over 220 rooms within walking distance of Simmons Bank Arena, the newly opened North Little Rock Event Center and the Argenta Arts District.

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Jul 17 • 12:13 PM EDT • Entertainment • arkansasonline.com
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Get to know: Arkansas '29 RB target Sadiq Goji

Little Rock Parkview 2029 running back Sadiq Goji, a Nigeria native, has adjusted well to the United States and found his favorite American meal.

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Jul 16 • 3:00 AM EDT • Sports • wholehogsports.com
UAMS Opens New Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Clinic on Rodney Parham in Little Rock

UAMS Celebrates its Newest Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Clinic featuring traditional therapy, therapy for women, spine therapy and sports performance offerings.

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Jul 15 • 1:58 PM EDT • Sports • news.uams.edu
UAMS, Mena Regional Health System to Sign Co-Management Agreement

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and Mena Regional Health System are planning to sign a co-management agreement, pending final approval by the Arkansas Department of Health. The agreement was approved on Tuesday night by the Mena City Council and the Mena Hospital Commissioners.

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Jul 14 • 7:47 PM EDT • Health • news.uams.edu
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New Graduate Certificate Program in Health Informatics Launches This Fall

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will launch a new graduate certificate in health informatics this fall, equipping students with the skills needed to improve healthcare delivery through data, ... New Graduate Certificate Program in Health Informatics Launches This Fall

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Jul 13 • 10:30 AM EDT • Health • ualr.edu
UAMS, ACH Present School-Based Mental Health Symposium on July 29-30

LITTLE ROCK — The 2026 School-Based Mental Health Symposium will be presented July 29 and 30 by the Arkansas Mental Health Access for Pediatric Primary Care, a program developed by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH) to improve mental health access for children…

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Jul 8 • 11:25 AM EDT • Health • news.uams.edu
Businesses raise concerns after heavy rain causes flash flooding on Hermitage Road in Little Rock

Torrential rain from Monday’s storms caused quite a bit of damage around west Little Rock; Hermitage Road in particular, had more dangerous flooding than others with a car being swept away by the f…

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Jul 7 • 8:08 PM EDT • Business • kark.com
ENTERTAINMENT: ‘Footloose’ at Murry’s; ‘Glee’ hits mark 4 years for ATLR

To mark its fourth birthday, Actors Theatre of Little Rock actors will perform hits from the TV show “Glee” for “Little Rock Sings: Glee!”, 6:30 p.m. Monday at Camp Taco, 822 E. Sixth St., Little Rock.

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Jul 1 • 5:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • arkansasonline.com
Community Health Workers Learn Perinatal Outreach Approaches at UAMS Training

LITTLE ROCK — Twenty community health workers (CHWs) from across Arkansas recently gathered in Springdale with a shared goal: to build connections and learn how to better support mothers across the state. Hosted by the UAMS Institute for Community Health Innovation, the three-day Perinatal CHW Upskill Training provided interactive, hands-on…

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Jun 30 • 11:08 AM EDT • Health • news.uams.edu
Little Rock business owner warns others after alleged vendor event scam

A small business owner says she lost $305 after applying to what she now believes was a fake food truck festival advertised in an Arkansas Facebook group.

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Jun 17 • 11:10 PM EDT • Business • kark.com
UAMS Barbershop Talk Presents Men’s Health Panel June 19 at Robinson Center

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health Barbershop Talk research team will host, “Beyond the Field, Real Talk on Health, Success and Life After the Game.” This free event takes place 2 p.m., Friday, June 19, at the Robinson…

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Jun 16 • 2:06 PM EDT • Health • news.uams.edu
Count Porkula to close its doors after business Sunday

Sunday will be the last day of business for Count Porkula, 10840 Maumelle Blvd., just east of where North Little Rock meets Maumelle.

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Jun 16 • 12:47 PM EDT • Business • arkansasonline.com
Arkansas ranks 43rd in child well-being as education, health scores decline, report finds

KATV ABC 7 in Little Rock, Arkansas covers news, sports, weather and the local community in the city and the surrounding area, including Hot Springs, Conway, Pine Bluff, Jacksonville, Sherwood, Stuttgart, Benton, Bauxite, East End, Scott, Pinnacle, Maumelle, Gibson, Landmark and Hensley.

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Jun 15 • 7:37 PM EDT • Health • katv.com
ENTERTAINMENT: Flag Day concert, ‘Anastasia’ musical on weekend ‘set list’

The Little Rock Winds’ 29th annual Flag Day concert, 7 p.m. Sunday on the old parade ground behind the MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History in MacArthur Park continues the band’s America250 celebration with a program of marches, patriotic songs, and pop tunes.

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Jun 10 • 5:30 PM EDT • Entertainment • arkansasonline.com
ENTERTAINMENT: Flag Day concert, ‘Anastasia’ musical on weekend ‘set list’

The Little Rock Winds’ 29th annual Flag Day concert, 7 p.m. Sunday on the old parade ground behind the MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History in MacArthur Park continues the band’s America250 celebration with a program of marches, patriotic songs, and pop tunes.

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Jun 10 • 5:30 PM EDT • Entertainment • nwaonline.com
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Dillard family’s ‘long game’ approach pays off in retail business

Little Rock-based Dillard's Inc., the operator of 272 department stores in 30 states, began in 1938 when founder William Thomas Dillard borrowed $8,000 from his father to open a small store in Nashville in Howard County.

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Jun 10 • 1:32 PM EDT • Business • arkansasonline.com
Little Rock church break-in highlights mental health concern among homeless

What began as a late-night security alarm at Mercy Church in Little Rock ended with a large police response and a renewed call from church leaders to address mental health and homelessness in the c…

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Jun 5 • 6:50 PM EDT • Health • kark.com
UAMS College of Public Health Celebrates Class of 2026

The smiles and hugs were plenty as the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health recognized its newest graduates during its 2026 commencement at Little Rock’s Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. There were 72 graduates in this year’s class. Stephanie Gardner, Pharm.D., Ed.D.,…

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May 28 • 11:40 AM EDT • Health • news.uams.edu
UA Little Rock School of Business Golf Tournament Raises More Than $88,000 for Student Support

The UA Little Rock School of Business celebrated the success of its 15th annual golf tournament on May 18 at Pleasant Valley Country Club, raising more than $88,800 in gifts ... UA Little Rock School of Business Golf Tournament Raises More Than $88,000 for Student Support

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May 20 • 11:37 AM EDT • Business • ualr.edu
2026 UAMS Health Little Rock Open - City of Little Rock

May 24 - May 31

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May 19 • 9:07 AM EDT • Health • littlerock.gov
Danny Strohm Joins Little Rock as Assistant AD for Sports Performance

Little Rock Athletics has added another experienced piece to its athletics performance staff with the hiring of Danny Strohm as Assistant AD for Sports Performance. Strohm arrives at Little Rock with an extensive Division I background and a reputation for individualized athlete development, bringing experience from multiple successful programs across collegiate athletics.

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May 19 • 2:58 AM EDT • Sports • lrtrojans.com
North Little Rock food truck owners say their business was broken into Sunday night

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The owners of Taco Mexicano in North Little Rock said their food truck was broken into early Sunday morning. Owner Crystal Villanueva said security camera wires were cut, …

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May 18 • 6:43 PM EDT • Business • kark.com
Arisa Health to exit Arkansas CMHC contract, citing $4.4M funding cut

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – After more than 55 years serving Arkansas as the designated Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) in 41 counties, officials with Arisa Health announced Friday that the company h…

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May 8 • 6:27 PM EDT • Health • kark.com
Arkansas Community Health and Education Foundation Awards Grant to Support UAMS Bone Fracture Laboratory

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) received a $99,990 grant from the Arkansas Community Health and Education Foundation to UAMS College of Medicine’s Department of Physiology and Cell Biology. The grant will support the department’s Bone Fracture Laboratory, which includes the purchase of a KUBTEC…

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May 7 • 10:14 AM EDT • Health • news.uams.edu
ENTERTAINMENT: FUNFEST set for River Market; bike rodeo ready on Baseline Road

FUN501FEST 2026, "a celebration of our community and the people who sustain it" marking 501 Day, which happened on May 1, features live entertainment, a Creators' Village marketplace of local vendors, interactive art installations, food trucks and "engaging activities designed for the entire family," 4-8 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday at 350 E. Second St. in Little Rock's River Market Entertainment District.

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May 6 • 6:05 PM EDT • Entertainment • arkansasonline.com
UA Little Rock Professor Joins Board of Institute for Design Science and Public Policy

Dr. Mohsen Rafiei, a faculty member at UA Little Rock, was recently appointed to the Board of Directors of the Institute for Design Science and Public Policy (IDSPP), a nonprofit ... UA Little Rock Professor Joins Board of Institute for Design Science and Public Policy

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May 6 • 9:00 AM EDT • Science • ualr.edu
Little Rock Regional Chamber to host Small Business Summit, Impact Awards on May 6

Small business owners across Arkansas will have a chance to swap ideas, pick up new tools and maybe even snag an award when the Little Rock Regional Chamber hos

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May 4 • 5:24 PM EDT • Business • katv.com
Venue coming to North Little Rock will update Northshore Golf Range to offer golf and entertainment options

Northshore Golf Range in Little Rock is adding a Putt Chip Chill facility, featuring a 27-hole golf site, putting-hole locations, a chipping experience, bar areas, indoor and outdoor seating, an ev…

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Apr 30 • 3:48 PM EDT • Entertainment • kark.com
ENTERTAINMENT: Ballet Arkansas creates ‘Origins’ in North Little Rock; Helena hosts Jazz on the River

Ballet Arkansas has moved its season-closing contemporary production, “Origins,” to the new North Little Rock Event Center, 7 p.m. Friday and 3 p.m. Sunday.

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Apr 29 • 6:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • arkansasonline.com
Healthcare Worker Making Heart Gesture.

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith (UAFS) have entered into a formal Memorandum of Agreement designed to create clear, accelerated pathways for UAFS graduates pursuing careers in health care. The agreement covers 14 UAMS programs across four colleges and…

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Apr 20 • 10:22 AM EDT • Health • news.uams.edu
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Downtown businesses share early impact after Little Rock curfew takes effect

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The newly implemented youth curfew in downtown Little Rock is already drawing mixed, but largely positive, reactions from River Market businesses after its first night in effect. C...

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Apr 18 • 11:00 PM EDT • Business • yahoo.com
LIVE SCORE UPDATES & ANALYSIS: Arkansas baseball vs. UAPB

Follow along as the Razorbacks play the Golden Lions at Dickey-Stephens Park in North Little Rock.

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Apr 14 • 5:04 PM EDT • Sports • wholehogsports.com
UA Little Rock Student Evaluates, Enhances Local Youth Sports Programs

Having always been involved in sports, Avery Thomas-Wells wanted to help other kids have the experience he had growing up. A fall 2023 Sport Management graduate and expected May 2026 ... UA Little Rock Student Evaluates, Enhances Local Youth Sports Programs

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Apr 14 • 9:00 AM EDT • Sports • ualr.edu