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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 …

Woodcrest Capital will reopen the 30th floor of the former Regions Center in downtown Little Rock as an events venue, the firm announced Wednesday. Woodcrest acquired the building, renamed 400 West Capitol Tower, for $7.5 million in December. The 30th …

Tourism had an economic impact of roughly $23 million for Fayetteville in 2025, according to the city’s official destination marketing organization. Experience Fayetteville recently released its 2025 Impact Report, highlighting visitor spending at local restaurants, retail shops, attractions and more. …

The Arkansas Whiskey Festival, sponsored by Warfield Whiskey, will run Saturday, Nov. 1, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Argenta Plaza in North Little Rock. The upscale tasting event will feature a wide assortment of whiskey, bourbon, Scotch and …

The CALS Main Library will reopen its doors on Monday, Sept. 29. Earlier this month, Arkansas Money and Politics had a walkthrough to observe the progress being made on the building.  After a nearly two-year, $31 million renovation, the library …

The Central Arkansas Library System’s Main Library will reopen to the public on Sept. 29 after undergoing a $31 million renovation over the past two years. In celebration of the reopening, the library will host a day of activities on …

Each June, the poultry industry takes center stage in Northwest Arkansas as Rogers plays host to one of the region’s most impactful and longstanding events — the Poultry Festival, now celebrating its 65th year. Organized by The Poultry Federation, this …

Blue Agave Venue is setting a high bar for events venues in central Arkansas. The events center is not yet officially open — general manager and managing partner Erick Padilla said it is “98 percent done” and will open officially …

There’s certainly no shortage of college basketball fans here in the Natural State, but sometimes it can be difficult to keep up with all the different games. That’s why Arkansas Money & Politics decided to compile the following list for …

On the Arkansas State Fairgrounds in Little Rock stands a building as iconic as its Roman namesake. The Barton Coliseum was a trendsetter for Natural State entertainment venues. The Barton Coliseum walked so that the Simmons Bank Arena and Walmart …