Central Arkansas Water
Henderson Engineers Hires Taisiia Walker as Mechanical Designer (Movers & Shakers)
Walker’s role is focused on designing mechanical building systems, preparing technical documents and performing engineering calculations for distribution centers across North America. read more >
2 Promoted at Conway Corp (Movers & Shakers)
Jeff Crownover will serve as telecommunications systems senior engineering tech, and Kody Miller chief plant officer of the Tupelo Bayou Wastewater Treatment Plant. read more >
Heide Harrell Named Director of Communications at Central Arkansas Water (Super Mover)
She brings more than 20 years of industry experience and will be responsible for overseeing all internal and external communications efforts for the organization. read more >
Remembering Pat Hays and Buddy Villines (Editorial)
All Arkansans benefited from the lives and visionary work of Pat Hays and Buddy Villines. read more >
Commercial Corner Draws $1M Sale (Real Deals)
The 1.21-acre commercial site in west Little Rock was purchased by Foxden Capital LLC, led by Todd and Amanda Denton. read more >
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2024 Solar Deadline Poses Challenges for Developers
Recent legislation changing Arkansas’ solar power policy has solar developers scrambling. read more >
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Stephanie Duffield Sworn in to ATU Board of Trustees (Movers & Shakers)
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders appointed Duffield to her second five-year term on the ATU board. read more >
State Provides $13M for Water and Wastewater Projects
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Commission has approved $13.2 million for three water and wastewater projects serving more than 226,000 Arkansans. The projects are as follows: Lonoke White […] read more >
WLR Auto Dealership Attracts $12.5M Sale (Real Deals)
West Little Rock’s Jaguar-Land Rover-Volkswagen dealership at 25 Col. Glenn Plaza changed hands in a two-part transaction. read more >
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The Basics of Governing (Editorial)
Central Arkansas is lucky in having a reliable, safe water supply overseen by Central Arkansas Water. Of course, that’s not really a matter of luck. That’s a matter of good governance and planning. read more >
$150M Renovation on Tap At Little Rock Water Plant
Central Arkansas Water plans extensive renovation of the Jack H. Wilson Water Treatment Plant in west Little Rock, with rate increase on the horizon. read more >
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Chunk of Cantrell Heights Registers $8.3M Sale (Real Deals)
TMF Legacy LLC, an affiliate of Think Multifamily in Frisco, Texas, purchased the Cantrell Heights project at 6900 Cantrell Road from F4 Little Rock 2 LLC, an affiliate of Anthem Property Ventures of Edmond, Oklahoma. read more >
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Utility Line Mess Stalls WLR Road Upgrade
Surprises keep surfacing along the thoroughfare as Redstone Construction Group uncovers old, unknown problems as well as new ones. read more >
by George Waldon -
$46.1M Awarded to Water, Wastewater Projects in 5 Counties
The projects serve more than 20,000 people. read more >
Tamika Edwards to Lead SPP’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Program
She brings more than 20 years of experience in social justice, public policy and community engagement to the power grid operator. read more >
West Little Rock Duplex Portfolio Sells for $7.7M (Real Deals)
An affiliate of New York’s Fortress Investment Group purchased the properties mostly scattered along Perry, Wilson and 20th streets. read more >
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Central Arkansas Water Does Double Take After IRS Glitch
An erroneous tax lien claim said that the utility was in arrears to the tune of nearly $1 million. read more >
How Leaders Can Lay the Foundation for Diversity (Tamika Edwards Commentary)
Without emotionally intelligent and supportive leaders, it is impossible to embed the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion organization-wide. read more >
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Bank of America Plaza Awaits Reimagination
The third-tallest building on Little Rock’s skyline remains an investment puzzle awaiting a solution before new ownership enters the picture. read more >
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Commission Approves $64.1M for Water, Wastewater Projects
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Commission approves $64.1 million for water and wastewater projects in 12 Arkansas counties. read more >
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