Community

The Little Rock School District is eyeing a restructuring that may result in school closures — and is seeking community input. The district recently released a strategic redesign plan to build a stronger future for students, along with a schedule …

The Natural State Council of Scouting America will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its Camp Rockefeller with a special alumni reunion scheduled for Sept. 25–27 at Gus Blass Scout Reservation in Damascus. According to a press release, the three-day celebration …

While only officially opened this year, Workflow by Evo has been a long time coming from the team behind Evo Business Environments in North Little Rock. As an extension of the commercial furniture dealer, the Workflow by Evo space serves …

It has been a while, but Fayetteville residents can finally enjoy a newly renovated Yvonne Richardson Community Center – and it was definitely worth the wait. The City of Fayetteville opened the doors of the refurbished community center Friday, Aug. …

Communities across Arkansas now have the opportunity to seek designation as one of the state’s next Opportunity Zones. The nomination portal is open through July 31 for eligible Arkansas census tracts to be considered for Opportunity Zone status. The federally …

Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr. announced a recent step forward for the 30 Crossing Park project Tuesday at a press conference: $30 million from Bezos Earth Fund’s Greening America’s Cities fund.  In late 2024, the new I-30 crossing was …

Mayor Frank Scott Jr. joined the Little Rock Department of Community Programs to launch a network of nine “Little Free Food Pantry” locations across all seven city wards. The pantries are stocked with nonperishable food items and are available to …

Arkansas’ Fiscal Year 2027 Community Assistance Grant Program will open on July 1. The Arkansas Economic Development Commission program is a 20 percent matching-grant program designed to create economic opportunity, reduce poverty, promote self-sufficiency and revitalize Arkansas communities. Eligible applicants, …

A new chapter in Arkansas’ mountain biking scene begins June 12 with the public opening of OZ Trails Bike Park, the state’s first chairlift-served mountain bike park. Located in Bella Vista on the edge of Bentonville at the intersection of …

CareLink announced it has received $253,320 in grant funding from Meals on Wheels America through the organization’s 2026 Meeting Unmet Need initiative. The funding allows CareLink to add 150 seniors to its Meals on Wheels program over a 10-month grant …