(Photos provided by Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism) Arkansas is becoming more and more known as a place to visit, this year being named one of the best places to go in North America by Condé Nast Traveler. …
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Little Rock’s 30 Crossing Park Scores $30M Bezos Earth Fund Investment
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 …
A ‘Calling’ While Kristie Smith may have chosen the real estate path for its flexibility and to be more available for her young children, the self-proclaimed “house nerd” is nevertheless confident that home is where she belongs. “I teach it. …
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UA Little Rock Creates Historic Partnership with Businesses
With UA Little Rock’s new strategic plan and the recent announcement of its partnership with local school districts, the university is also partnering with companies and organizations to allow employees to earn an undergraduate or graduate degree for 10% of …
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A Day in the Life: Katie Wilson, Professional Hoop Dancer
Hula hoops are not just for children anymore. The 1950s fad has reemerged in recent years as a way for adults to demonstrate their dexterity while having fun and getting some exercise, and for Katie Wilson, also known as Katie …
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NJCAA Championship Game Returning to Little Rock
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) will hold its fourth consecutive Division I Football National Championship game at Little Rock’s War Memorial Stadium on Wed., Dec. 13. The game will start at 7 p.m. and serve as the culmination …
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Chastain to Lead LRCVB Communications Department
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau (LRCVB) has hired Jeff Chastain as Director of Communications. Bringing over two decades of expertise to the role, Chastain will manage a variety of communication and media relations strategies and activities to support …
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Little Rock Launches Mobile Black Culture Pass
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau has launched its free, mobile-exclusive “Black Culture Pass,” highlighting the capital city’s top attractions related to Black history and civil rights, Juneteenth events, Black-owned restaurants and more. The pass is available to both …
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New LRCVB Master Plan Seeks to Leverage Attractions, Build Momentum in Tourism
by Dwain Hebdaby Dwain HebdaLittle Rock sits at an opportunistic threshold when it comes to enhancing tourism, replete with individual attractions but wanting in areas of infrastructure and cohesion. Such are the findings of the Little Rock Convention and Visitor’s Bureau’s (LRCVB) recently released …
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‘Experience Little Rock in Color’ Kicks Off for Black History Month
On Tuesday, Feb. 7, the Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau (LRCVB) launched Experience Little Rock in Color, an interactive video series that features local Black community influencers. The video series allows locals to speak on the Black experience that …
