Linchpin of the Defense Industry, Camden Eyes Future Growth
Aerojet Rocketdyne and Lockheed Martin are investing millions in their Camden operations; community stakeholders say more must be done to help them attract employees. read more >
Originally from Hot Springs, Lara Farrar has worked as a journalist for nearly two decades, reporting from Boston, New York, London and China where she was stationed as a foreign correspondent from 2008 - 2017.
Her reporting has focused on technology, science, climate change, human rights, public health and higher education, among other subjects. It's appeared in media outlets ranging from CNN and CNN International to the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, the Economist, Women's Wear Daily and the Chronicle of HIgher Education.
She holds a master's in global media and communication from the London School of Economics and Political Science and Fudan University in Shanghai. She studied journalism and Spanish at Boston University.
Outside of work, Farrar enjoys teaching group fitness classes, like yoga and cycling. She also enjoys hiking, horseback riding, traveling and spending time with her two cats and dog.
Aerojet Rocketdyne and Lockheed Martin are investing millions in their Camden operations; community stakeholders say more must be done to help them attract employees. read more >
The big cat refuge in northwest Arkansas has gone from a scrappy nonprofit to a major player in international animal rescue. Up next is a large-scale expansion with new habitats, a museum and an educational center. read more >
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Executives attributed the losses to “ongoing macroeconomic challenges,” including inflation and supply chain issues. read more >
There will be 130 people directly employed as a result of the new schools and nearly 200 supported jobs created. read more >
The National Storm Shelter Association's operations director says there are creative solutions for more storm shelters but cutting corners is not an option. read more >
