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 …
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Monitoring Main Street: More and More, Arkansas Downtowns are Economic Drivers
by Mary LeSieurby Mary LeSieurDowntown districts across Arkansas are experiencing a renaissance like never before. From the historic districts of Texarkana to the bustling streets of northwest Arkansas, the Natural State has a natural knack for investing in Main streets. Functioning as more than …
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LR City Officials Mark Re-Opening of Downtown Vinson Plaza
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffLittle Rock city leaders on Monday officially reopened the renovated B. Finley Vinson Plaza in front of the Doubletree Hotel downtown. Officials from the Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau joined Little Rock Advertising & Promotion Commission Chair Nick Roye …
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LR Board Moves Forward With Ottenheimer Market Hall Renovation
The Little Rock Board of Directors voted Jan. 13 to move forward with the renovation of the Ottenheimer Market Hall, issuing a memorandum of understanding for St. Louis-based developer New + Found to proceed with the development phase of the …
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Yerokun Joins LRCVB as Director of Marketing
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffOlumide Yerokun has been hired as the Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau’s (LRCVB) new director of marketing. With over 10 years of experience, Yerokun will manage a variety of promotional strategies and activities to boost the city’s tourism efforts. …
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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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Public Invited to Help Name Little Rock Mobile Visitor Center
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau yesterday launched a new mobile visitor center during an unveiling event at the Statehouse Convention Center Plaza downtown. The public is invited to help name the attraction, which is aimed at promoting Little …
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LRCVB Observes Black History Month, Announces New Event
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffIn honor of Black History Month, a series of events in Little Rock will highlight the significance of the month and celebrate the contributions of the Black community. On Feb. 1, 2024, Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau employees will …
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2024 Little Rock Attractions Guide Unveiled
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe 2024 Little Rock Attractions Guide is now available online and in print. Produced by the Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau (LRCVB), the guide is updated annually to provide potential and repeat visitors with the information necessary to plan …
The matchup has been set for the Dec. 13, 2023, National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I Football Championship. The game will be played at 7 p.m. in Little Rock’s War Memorial Stadium between second-ranked Iowa Western and fourth-ranked …