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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.

Education / Health Care / Legal / Nonprofits

Rich Kellner Hired as Global CFO at 4media group of Bentonville (Movers & Shakers)

Kellner brings more than 25 years of experience in media and advertising to his new job. read more >

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 / Public Companies

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 >
Public Companies / Retail

No More Free Coffee on Your Birthday? Companies Rein in Customer Rewards Programs

Some experts say the cost of maintaining loyalty programs, as well as recent impacts of inflation and changes in consumer behavior since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, are among the reasons why companies may be pulling back. 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 >
Public Companies

Gannett Sues Google, Alphabet Claiming They Have a Monopoly on Digital Advertising

The largest U.S. newspaper publisher by total daily circulation alleges in the suit that Google controls how publishers sell their ad slots and forces them to sell an increasing amount of ad space to Google at lower prices. 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 / Small Business

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 >

Microsoft’s Media Literacy Program Aims to Empower Internet Users and Combat Misinformation

The tech company worked with the Trust Project, a nonprofit consortium of news organizations, to create advertisements directing internet users to a list of eight "trust indicators" that can be used to assess a website's credibility. read more >