Tourist Camp to Camp David: The McClard’s Legacy Renowned Hot Springs barbecue joint bridged political divide When it comes to family-owned businesses with deep Arkansas roots, McClard’s Bar-B-Q in Hot Springs is one of the first names that comes to mind. Because…
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The Venture Center Launching New Mental Health Program for Entrepreneurs
The Venture Center announced Friday, Jan. 29 that the organization is launching a new mental health program designed to address the mental health concerns of entrepreneurs. VCHealth is The Venture Center’s mental and emotional health initiative for the entrepreneurial and…
Iconic spot made famous by Bill Clinton’s presidential run This month, Arkansas Money & Politics introduces a new feature, “The Digs of the Deal,” that combines two of our favorite subjects — politics and history. Our goal is to tell…
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The J.B. and Johnelle Hunt Family Ozark Highlands Nature Center Opens in Springdale
“Investing in conservation education is a vital role of our mission, but we also have to carefully balance that with the investment in managing fish and wildlife and providing recreational opportunities for the public.” — Bobby Martin, Arkansas Game and…
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Lost Forty Brewing Set to Open New Facility and Restaurant in East Village in Spring 2021
Lost Forty Brewing, Arkansas’s largest award-winning maker of craft beer, announced that it is opening a new location at 822 E. 6th Street in Little Rock. This expansion is part of the effort to make the downtown Little Rock area…
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Me.Mentor, Online Mentorship Platform Based in Little Rock, Launches
On Dec. 1, 2020, Me Mentor, LLC, a new online mentorship platform for high school and undergraduate students, launched out of Little Rock. Me Mentor, LLC, formally known as Me.Mentor, is a social enterprise startup that connects students and young…
Immerse Arkansas announced Thursday that every dollar donated through the end of the year will be matched up to $200,000. The organization plans to get a head start on this goal by raising $25,000 through Giving Tuesday on Dec. 1. …
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Driving the Future: A Conversation with the Women Leading the DOTs in Arkansas and Mississippi
The Arkansas Department of Transportation on Thursday hosted a virtual conversation with the two female leaders of the transportation departments in Arkansas and Mississippi. Lorie Tudor, director of the Arkansas Department of Transportation, and Melinda McGrath, Director of the Mississippi…
As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, many heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) companies are claiming that the ultraviolet (UV) light in their systems will kill coronavirus. But some HVAC experts believe many of these companies are capitalizing on fear…
U.S. Congressman Bruce Westerman (R) has won the U.S. House of Representatives race for the 4th District of Arkansas. Westerman defeated Democratic opponent William Hanson and Libertarian opponent Frank Gilbert. Westerman had no Republican challenger in the primary. Westerman has…