Mary LeSieur

Small Soldiers For many military families, consistency can be difficult to find, but at the Little Rock Air Force Base in Jacksonville, Maj. Kevin Weaver has made a career out of being the consistency local military families need. As a …

Career Moves For Senior Airman Wyatt Holmen, a chance encounter during his senior year of high school changed the course of his life. Holmen had already mapped out his future; he planned to attend technical college and pursue a degree …

For many approaching retirement, Medicare can be an overwhelming subject to tackle. Policies, penalties, deadlines and coverage options can often leave new beneficiaries confused. Monica Treat saw these challenges as opportunities to help clients with their Medicare questions. For nearly …

For April O’Neal, insurance has never been about claims or coverage. Instead, the way she goes about applying her craft is rooted in the philosophy of helping people navigate difficult moments, ensuring they feel supported when life becomes uncertain. After …

Healthcare costs continue to rise, and for Arkansas employers, the challenge of providing quality benefits while also managing expenses has become increasingly complex. From the growing use of specialty medications and GLP-1 drugs to an aging workforce and evolving state …

Downtown districts across Arkansas are experiencing a renaissance like never before. From the historic districts of Texarkana to the bustling streets of northwest Arkansas, the Natural State has a natural knack for investing in Main streets. Functioning as more than …

Arkansas’ widely diverse geography has always helped the Natural State stand out. From the heavily forested terrain of the U.S. Interior Highlands to the rolling fields of the Grand Prairie, Arkansas earned its Natural State nickname. State parks and trails …

When Jessica and Stanley Ellis of Little Rock determined they had a calling for fostering change in their community, they pursued their passion head-on. Now, after nearly 30 years of education consulting, the husband-and-wife duo is changing the trajectory of …

As Arkansans plan their summer getaways, it becomes a sprint to complete the growing, daunting laundry list of tasks, purchases and coordinating. After months of preparation, the week of the trip approaches, and almost certainly, a box is left unmarked. …

When you think about childhood friends, how often do you think about fellow classmates who, figuratively and literally, could not stay in their seats? Maybe there was a close friend who commonly needed a stimulus to operate and function. Among …