NFL great Emmitt Smith shared stories about life lessons, relationships with former Cowboys players and coaches, connections to football players from Arkansas and even his contest-winning run on “Dancing with the Stars” during his appearance Monday at the Little Rock …
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Silverfield Ready to Change Razorback Football Narrative
by Mark Carterby Mark CarterRyan Silverfield told the Little Rock Touchdown Club on Monday that he embraces the challenges that come with coaching Razorback football in 2026. ESPN recently rated the Arkansas schedule the toughest in the land (once again), and the first-year head …
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Mack Brown to LRTDC: Current College System Has Him ‘Bewildered’
by Doug Criseby Doug CriseMack Brown still loves college football, but speaking to the Little Rock Touchdown Club Monday, the former national championship winner at Texas sounded like a man happy to have the demands of coaching in 2025 behind him. Brown, formerly a …
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LRTDC: Craig James Talks Pittman’s Exit, Coaching Shakeup
by Doug Criseby Doug CriseCraig James could not have picked a better day to make his appearance at the Little Rock Touchdown Club. The DoubleTree Hotel Grand Ballroom was already abuzz Monday, Sept. 29, thanks to the Sunday firing of Arkansas football coach Sam …
Count former Razorback great Darren McFadden among those who would like to see the Hogs continue to play football games in Little Rock. McFadden, the two-time Doak Walker Award winner as the nation’s best running back — and, in Arkansas …
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NFL Great Lawrence Taylor a Hit at Little Rock Touchdown Club
by Doug Criseby Doug CriseLawrence Taylor has had quite the 24 hours. The NFL Hall of Fame linebacker held court before a capacity audience at the Little Rock Touchdown Club Tuesday, Sept. 2, having spent the previous evening at his alma mater watching North …
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Economics Arkansas to Honor Moses, Stickler
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffEconomics Arkansas, a nonprofit organization dedicated to bolstering economic literacy throughout the state, has announced Jimmy Moses and Dave Stickler as the recipients of the 2025 Leadership in Free Enterprise (LIFE) Award. The award will be presented during Economic Education …
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Arkansas PBS to Livestream Little Rock Touchdown Club’s 2025 Season
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffFootball fans across the state will once again be able to catch the action from the Little Rock Touchdown Club without leaving home, thanks to Arkansas PBS. As part of its Arkansas Live initiative, the network will provide weekly livestream …
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Entrepreneurs Gather for AEDC’s Meet the Buyers Event
Entrepreneurs from around the state enjoyed a day of informational sessions and networking during the Arkansas Economic Development Commission’s 2025 Meet the Buyers event held May 20 at the DoubleTree Hotel in downtown Little Rock. The conference’s morning was full …
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JA to Honor Tim Griffin, Relyance Bank at Hall of Fame Business Luncheon
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffJunior Achievement of Arkansas will honor state Attorney General Tim Griffin and Relyance Bank at the Hall of Fame Business Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. May 6 at DoubleTree by Hilton in Little Rock. The signature event celebrates outstanding leadership, community …