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Oxford American Shifts as Editor Danielle Jackson Departs

Oxford American used the occasion of Jackson’s leaving to announce a new digital-first edition of the publication, along with staffing changes and plans to hire a digital editor.

Arkansas PBS Short Film Honors June Dinner in Wilmar

The documentary, filmed in the town of about 500, tells the story of one of the longest-running Juneteenth celebrations in Arkansas history.

Harding Hires Paul Maynard as Chief Growth and Strategy Officer

The new job will put Maynard in charge of all external outreach efforts, including admissions, advancement, alumni and parent relations, Harding’s American Studies Institute, and university communications and marketing.

Y2K Fashion Has Taken Over. And Gen Z is Loving It

College interns and young workers are donning wide-legged slacks at the office. The claw clip, a retro hair staple, is back; as are mesh tops, miniskirts and a host of colorful apparel that can make consumers look like they stepped out of a Disney Channel show from 2004.

From Beats to Brands: 50 Years of Hip-Hop (Jimmy Warren Commentary)

Hip-hop, now 50 years old, has had a powerful impact on business. read more >
Tourism

Our Greatest Untapped Resource? (Stephen Koch Commentary)

From Datto to Delight, celebrating the state’s musical legacy is an economic issue. read more >
Construction / Education / Manufacturing

Mississippi County Rebuilds on Steel

With its recent revenue jump due to the steel industry, government officials hope to attract new residents and reverse a longtime decline in population. read more >

Former KATV Anchor Jeané Franseen Joins Fox Streaming Team

The Memphis native announced her new job at Fox on Thursday, saying she would be working out of the network’s East Coast hub in Orlando, Florida. read more >

Shop Talk, 2023 (Lance Turner Editor’s Note)

Artificial intelligence and how it will change everything was the talk of town last week in the Motor City. read more >

FOIA Group Represents Diverse Perspectives (Letter to the Editor)

In defense of the FOIA Working Group read more >
Tourism

Little Rock Tourism Bureau Launches Redesigned Website

Officials said the redesign was intended to immerse visitors and locals into a deeper, user-friendly experience. read more >

Arkansas Business, Greenhead Take Top National Awards

Contributing Editor Gwen Moritz took a gold prize for best scoop, and Mark Friedman and Kyle Massey won silver for best investigative reporting. read more >
Legal / Nonprofits

Hannah Savage Promoted to Chief of Staff at United Way of NWA, Lowell (Movers & Shakers)

Savage will manage multiple programs and be the primary contact for regional volunteers. read more >

Democrat-Gazette Looks To Increase Circulation

On May 31, Editor Alyson Hoge announced that the paper was starting to reserve certain content exclusively for paying subscribers. read more >

Arkansans’ Right to Know Threatened

Recent developments highlight threats to Arkansans’ right to know what their government is up to. read more >
Education / Legal

Unnoticed Law Makes School Board Matters Less Open

Critics say the law was "snuck in" at the end of the legislative session and will be devastating to transparency for parents. read more >
Business Services / Retail

Select Sales of Minnesota Merges With Bentonville Merchants

Cody Tedford, founder and partner at Bentonville Merchant, said the combined company will be able to provided clients with better data, more effective marketing, quicker insights and stronger supply chains. read more >
Tourism

Crystal Bridges Aims to Spark Innovation With Remuseum Project

The project is led by Stephen Reily, an attorney and entrepreneur who formerly led the Speed Art Museum in Louisville. read more >
Legal

FOI Act Concerns Are Justified (Editorial)

Concerns about Attorney General Tim Griffin’s proposal to review the state’s FOI Act are rational. read more >
Construction / Real Estate / Retail

Building Resilience as an Entrepreneur (Sabrina Starling Commentary)

It’s time for entrepreneurs to take care of ourselves so that we can take care of others. read more >
Real Estate / Tourism

Tom Dees, Father of Holiday Island, Dies at 83

He rose from the Arkansas cotton fields to become a colorful resort developer. read more >
Small Business / Tourism

Arkansas’ Last Drive-Ins Are Keeping it in the Family

After decades of attrition that saw most of their peers fall to the cutting-room floor, two north Arkansas drive-ins continue to light up the outdoor silver screen. Mountain View’s Stone Drive-In and Marshall’s Kenda Drive-In are the only movie venues of their kind in the state. read more >
Legal

Crawford County Library System Questions Attorney’s Invoices

The invoices, totaling $26,000, were exceptionally high and didn’t include many details. read more >
Real Estate

MHP/Team SI Opens Bentonville Office

The 2,500-SF office is located on the Bentonville Square above the Strider bicycle shop and next to the Walmart Museum. read more >