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Jan Cottingham

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Jan Cottingham is from western Arkansas and is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway. She's always wanted to be a journalist and pretty much always has been, with one detour into the nonprofit world: editing Heifer International's magazine and serving as communications liaison for Nobel Peace Prize-winner Wangari Maathai of Kenya.

Cottingham began her career at the Arkansas Democrat and was the last city editor of the Arkansas Gazette. She was also metro editor at the Dallas Morning News. Her Influences? Johnny Cash, Bruce Springsteen, Robert Penn Warren.

Last 10 Articles & Blog Posts

White House to Honor Nonprofit Chief Dee Ann Newell

1 week ago –

Dee Ann Newell of Little Rock, founder and director of Arkansas Voices for the Children Left Behind, will be honored by the White House on Wednesday for her 25 years of work with children of imprisoned parents. read more >

Feds Seek to Seize Tony Alamo Property

1 week ago –

The federal government is seeking permission to sell Arkansas property linked to Tony Alamo to pay $2.5 million in restitution the convicted child sex abuser owes his victims. read more >

Mitchell Williams Law Firm Still No. 2 but Catching Up to Friday Eldredge & Clark

1 week ago –

As the largest law firm in Arkansas has shed a few lawyers, the second-largest has gained, and now Mitchell Williams Selig Gates & Woodyard is only four attorneys away from overtaking Friday Eldredge & Clark as the largest in the state. read more >

Gus's Brings ‘World Famous' Fried Chicken to Little Rock's River Market

2 weeks ago –

Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken seemed to be living up to the “World Famous” designation last week in Little Rock's River Market District. The place was jumping with lines occasionally snaking out the door. read more >

Hillcrest's Afterthought Nightclub, Vieux Carre Gets New Owner

2 weeks ago –

The Afterthought, the iconic Hillcrest bar, and its adjoining restaurant, the popular Vieux Carre, came under new ownership as of April 1. read more >

Bearden's Anthony Timberlands Ramps Up Shifts as Housing Improves

4 weeks ago –

Steve Anthony, president of Anthony Timberlands Co. since 2004, says business is better (the glass is half full), but the housing market is still nowhere near what he considers “sustainable” levels for his wood products company (the glass is half empty). read more >

Arkansas Agriculture Interests Strengthen Revenues

4 weeks ago –

Private companies in Arkansas' hugely important poultry, agriculture and timber industries — reported stronger revenue in 2012 for the most part. read more >

Crowdfunding Eases Cash Crunch for Arkansas Startups

1 month ago –

A profound shift in how capital is raised means anyone can become a venture capitalist and anyone can solicit funds to support startup dreams. read more >

LR Startups Stone's Throw Brewing, Treatsie Attract Funding

1 month ago –

Kickstarter, based in New York City, is a crowdfunding platform that allows individuals to seek donations for their projects in exchange for rewards. Among those projects are two based in Little Rock: Stone's Throw Brewing and Treatsie. read more >

Airport Gets $67M Renovation; Bill, Hillary Clinton to Attend Friday's Formal Dedication

2 months ago –

The former president and the former secretary of state are scheduled to attend Friday event marking the completion of a $67 million renovation and formally dedicating the Little Rock National Airport's new name. read more >