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Heights U: Before LRU and UA-Little Rock, There was Little Rock College
by Mark Carter September 18, 2026
by Mark Carter September 18, 2026
Feature image above: A postcard of Morris Hall. Photos and images courtesy of DOLR and CALS Many central Arkansas residents likely know that the University of Arkansas at Little Rock existed as Little Rock University prior to it joining the …
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Digs of the Deal: Castle on the Lake, Marylake Monastery
by Mark Carter August 20, 2025
by Mark Carter August 20, 2025
Feature image: The Marylake ‘castle’ is visible from the highway. (Google Maps) No longer is there a permanent community of Carmelite friars at Marylake Monastery just south of Little Rock, but the Marylake “castle” still stands, keeping watch over 240 …
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NLR Landmark, St. Joseph Center, Heavily Damaged in Fire
by Dwain Hebda March 20, 2025
by Dwain Hebda March 20, 2025
Residents of North Little Rock are mourning the loss of a landmark Wednesday evening. St. Joseph Center, a former orphanage that had found new life as an urban farming center, AirBnB and artist studio, suffered heavy damage as a result …
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Bill Clinton, Jerry Jones Share Razorback Memories at Little Rock Touchdown Club October 12, 2026
Former president Bill Clinton and Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones made a joint appearance at the Oct. 12 meeting of the Little Rock Touchdown Club at Simmons Bank Arena in North Little Rock. The meeting culminated with Jones announcing a… The post Bill Clinton, Jerry Jones Share Razorback Memories at Little Rock Touchdown Club appeared […]
Gene and Jerry Jones Family Announce $10M Gift to Clinton Foundation October 12, 2026
The Gene and Jerry Jones Family and the Clinton Foundation today announced a $10 million donation from the Jones Family to support the modernization and renovation of the Clinton Presidential Center in Little Rock. “Jerry Jones is an American sports… The post Gene and Jerry Jones Family Announce $10M Gift to Clinton Foundation appeared first […]
Second Chance Youth Ranch Presents “Faithful to the Fatherless” Banquet Oct. 13 October 12, 2026
Second Chance Youth Ranch’s 13th annual Faithful to the Fatherless fundraising banquet comes around just once a year. In fact, for the Saline County-based non-profit that works to connect kids to foster homes, Faithful to the Fatherless is the lone… The post Second Chance Youth Ranch Presents “Faithful to the Fatherless” Banquet Oct. 13 appeared […]
UA to Push for More Engineering Graduates With Support From State Industries October 9, 2026
An industrial resurgence in Arkansas is dangerously close to losing momentum thanks to a shortage of qualified engineers, but efforts to promote engineering education may lead to billions of dollars in state income. The University of Arkansas College of Engineering… The post UA to Push for More Engineering Graduates With Support From State Industries appeared […]
$3M Grant Brings More Interactive Learning to UA-Little Rock October 9, 2026
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock continues to be all-in when it comes to hands-on interactive learning for its students. Already, UA-Little Rock’s Center for Simulation Innovation provides a 20-bed, 9,500-square-foot simulated hospital setting for those studying nursing and… The post $3M Grant Brings More Interactive Learning to UA-Little Rock appeared first on AMP.
Womack, Transportation Secretary Duffy Highlight Arkansas Infrastructure Investments October 9, 2026
House Appropriations Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) and Related Agencies Subcommittee Chairman Steve Womack recently welcomed U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy to Arkansas’ Third Congressional District. During the visit, Rep. Womack noted how federal investments are helping the… The post Womack, Transportation Secretary Duffy Highlight Arkansas Infrastructure Investments appeared first on AMP.
Updating Regulations a Key Focus of Natural State Housing Summit October 9, 2026
The Natural State Housing Summit took place Oct. 2 at the Robinson Center in Little Rock, exploring how policy changes could help solve the affordable housing crisis. The event was hosted by Groundwork, an organization that initially focused on addressing… The post Updating Regulations a Key Focus of Natural State Housing Summit appeared first on […]
ATU Foundation Announces $3.15M Gift for Scholarships October 9, 2026
Arkansas Tech University’s ATU Foundation received a $3.15 million donation from the Windgate Foundation, it announced. Most of the amount, $3 million, will go to the Windgate General Endowed Scholarship and the Sue M. Frueauff Memorial Endowed Scholarship. The foundation… The post ATU Foundation Announces $3.15M Gift for Scholarships appeared first on AMP.
Voice of Trojan Basketball Ray Tucker Steps Down After Decades Behind the Mic October 9, 2026
After more than four decades, Ray Tucker is stepping down as the Voice of Little Rock Trojan Basketball. Tucker first called Little Rock games in 1984 and has served as the program’s play-by-play voice for 24 consecutive seasons. “I have… The post Voice of Trojan Basketball Ray Tucker Steps Down After Decades Behind the Mic […]
Jennifer Davis Named CEO at Bentonville’s Bastazo October 8, 2026
Bastazo, an AI-powered operational-technology cybersecurity company, has named Jennifer Davis its chief executive officer. Bastazo applies AI to help operators understand their exposure, anticipate attack paths and prioritize practical protections for the operational technology (OT) that controls these systems, according… The post Jennifer Davis Named CEO at Bentonville’s Bastazo appeared first on AMP.