Jay Chesshir

Photo by Jane Colclasure In the history of underdog stories, it is hard to beat Bridge Street in Hot Springs. At just 98 feet long, the swath is only about twice as long as it is wide and, according to …

Little Rock city officials on Tuesday announced the launch of LRDataCentersFacts.com, a new public information website designed to address community questions and concerns about proposed data center developments in the Little Rock area. The website was formally introduced during a …

The Clinton School of Public Service at the University of Arkansas has released its inaugural Impact Report, documenting two decades of action, collaboration and impact from its students, graduates and faculty. The report captures not only unique stories of public service …

People cannot walk around Bentonville’s downtown square, Jonesboro’s Main Street, Little Rock’s River Market Entertainment District or Searcy’s historic downtown without coming across at least one or two new store fronts every couple months. “We have a very vibrant downtown,” …

Elected officials and economic development leaders celebrated the news this fall that central Arkansas leads the state in job growth. More people are working in the Little Rock metro area than ever before, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. …

Amazon is expanding its presence at the Port of Little Rock. The port announced in April that it had made a deal for Amazon to purchase 107 acres for $4 million. A building permit acquired by the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette revealed …

The Academies of Central Arkansas is launching the Lexicon Academy of Advanced Manufacturing and Construction at Mills University Studies High School.  “At Lexicon, we believe in building more than just bridges and buildings — we believe in building people,” Lexicon …

The Little Rock city board on Tuesday approved a memorandum of understanding to sell 380 acres of land to Willowbend Capital, representing an undisclosed Fortune 100 firm.  The board of the Port of Little Rock had given its approval to …

Multiple local media outlets reported April 15 indications of Amazon expanding its presence in central Arkansas, among them the Arkansas Democrat Gazette, which reported the news of the retailing behemoth purchasing 107 acres in Port of Little Rock industrial park. Amazon has …

Lexicon is set to expand its corporate headquarters and steel fabrication operations in Little Rock, investing $37.6 million and creating 60 new jobs. “Lexicon is proud to call Little Rock and Arkansas home,” said CEO Patrick Schueck. “From our headquarters …