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Little Rock athletics director Frank Cuervo has agreed to a four-year contract extension, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock announced Monday. Cuervo is now set to stay on in his official capacity as vice chancellor and director of athletics …

Longtime banking executive and former state legislator Bruce Maloch of Emerson is retiring after 40 years at Farmers Bank & Trust in Magnolia. Maloch was an attorney at Anderson, Crumpler, Bell and Maloch in Magnolia before he transitioned into banking …

Longtime Oaklawn executive Eric Jackson came prepared Monday for his appearance at the Little Rock Touchdown Club’s roast and toast of legendary Arkansas sportswriter Wally Hall. With the help of ChatGPT, Jackson ran some numbers and told the club’s weekly …

Arkansas State University in Jonesboro has announced the permanent appointment of Dr. William McLean as provost and executive vice chancellor. McLean, a two-time graduate and longtime faculty member and administrator at the school, has served as interim provost and executive …

“Flash in the pan.” “One-hit wonder.” “Beginner’s luck.” Success without sustainability is notable for a time but nevertheless destined to fade. Achievements might be exciting at first, but without follow-through or a larger purpose, they often prove empty. Whether pursuing …

Renata Jenkins Byler, Owner, Vice President, Marketing & Facilities, Roller Funeral Homes   “Years from now, nobody needs to remember every award or every title. If families and coworkers can say that I treated people with respect, that I loved …

Sammie Cribbs Roberson, President & CEO, North Arkansas Regional Medical Center   “Healthcare is ultimately about people. We can build better facilities, recruit great clinicians and create stronger systems, but those things matter because of what they allow us to …

Stan Jones, Owner, Stan Jones Mallard Lodge   “One of the greatest honors of my life has been being a farmer and the owner of a world-class duck lodge. I have fed the world and the ducks with the crops …

Kalene Griffith, President & CEO, Visit Bentonville   “I’m proud to have played a part in Bentonville’s growth as a destination, but that progress belongs to many people: our team, our commissioners, local businesses, cultural institutions and community partners. The …

Quincy Hurst, Chief Operating Officer, Superior Senior Care   “We are building on a legacy that has already lasted more than 40 years, and I want to leave behind a foundation strong enough to last for generations. I believe the …