Duck hunting is big business in Arkansas. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission reports more than 100,000 duck stamps are purchased annually. George Dunklin, owner of Five Oaks Duck Lodge in Humphrey, said duck hunting generates about $1 million a …
On a day like any other, Lisa Douglas arrived around 7 a.m. to open her Searcy shop, The Soda Jerk, and found a student from nearby Harding University sitting outside on the bench. “I need chocolate ice cream,” the student …
When plumbing work needs to be done, it is important that it gets done right the first time. Westlake Plumbing, which has roots going back to 1972, promises to do just that while also providing the client with the best …
Doug Flutie, the Heisman Trophy winner who graced the cover of four issues of Sports Illustrated and thousands of Wheaties boxes, was the guest of the Little Rock Touchdown Club Monday. Flutie is best known for the “Hail Flutie,” the …
Feature Image: Alan Tedford Stephens Group Asset Management is a Little Rock-based investment adviser that was founded by Witt Stephens Jr. and Elizabeth Campbell in partnership with father-son duo Bill and Alan Tedford. The Tedfords brought a combined 70 years …
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A Home Away from Home: Companies are Emphasizing Comfortable Offices, Employee Perks
Feature photo above: Evo Business Environments. (Photos provided by Evo) It is said people never get a second chance for a first impression. Chris Cerrato, founder and CEO of Evo Business Environments, believes this extends to workspaces, as well. “It’s …
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Small Banks Continue to Support Their Communities Despite Changes, Challenges
Communities are built on their small businesses, homes and schools — but none of that would be possible without the support of strong community banks. “Community banks are the ones that are going to have their finger on the pulse …
Gus Malzahn is finally taking a moment to breathe. At Tuesday’s meeting of the Little Rock Touchdown Club, the recently retired coach reflected on his storied career with club founder and emcee David Bazzel. Bazzel asked Malzahn if he thinks …
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Sandra Olivarez: From ‘I’m Not a Writer’ to Arkansas Author and Publisher
Sandra Olivarez, who lives and works in Northwest Arkansas, had never considered herself a writer. She was used to taking complex topics and simplifying them into reports and presentations in her professional life, but she never felt ready to tell …
Even though Hunter Lauderdale, 28, comes from a long line of entrepreneurs in his family, he did not see a clear-cut path for himself when he was younger. “My plan was either prison or dead,” he said. “I was in …