City of Little Rock
Antwan Phillips on Navigating Law, Community Impact & Little Rock’s Future
Phillips, a Little Rock native, has practiced law for more than a decade at Wright Lindsey Jennings, where he is a partner. read more >
Stephens Family Sues Little Rock Over Growth Corridor Path
The lawsuit by SF Holding Corp. challenges the city’s approval of a preliminary plat for a 43-lot expansion of the Copper Run residential development. read more >
by George Waldon -
Industrial Purchase Tops $4.3M (Real Deals)
Nearly 874 acres for a future expansion of the Little Rock Port Industrial Park tipped the scales at $4.35 million. read more >
by George Waldon -
Little Rock Unveils Ambitious Downtown Revitalization Plan
The $750,000 study will go to the Little Rock Board of Directors for final approval. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Agri Acreage Reaps $8.2M Transaction (Real Deals)
Tyler Investments Inc., led by Becky Winemiller, purchased the 1,742-acre spread in east Pulaski County. read more >
by George Waldon -
Lyon College’s Institute of Health Sciences Eyes Cabot as Potential Location
A deal to put the school on the Heifer International headquarters campus in Little Rock fell through in November, and no new location has been announced. read more >
Little Rock Goes Green: Sun Hog Solar Negotiates Deal to Power 70% of Municipal Electricity
Sun Hog is a subsidiary of Scenic Hill Solar and hopes to build a 4.9-megawatt solar array to supply about 70% of the municipal government’s electricity needs. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Winner’s Plaza Sale Surpasses $1.2 Million (Real Deals)
The 10,168-SF office project in Maumelle was purchased by Siya Properties LLC. read more >
by George Waldon -
CJRW Hires 4 (Movers & Shakers)
Madison Dawson, Jordan Gray, Ashley Moore and Jacob Turbyfill have been hired by CJRW of Little Rock. read more >
Convenient 12 Pack Rings Up $22M Sale (Real Deals)
Circle K Stores Inc. of San Antonio purchased the Big Red projects from RJ Properties LLC, Summerwood Partners LLC and AF Partners LLC. read more >
by George Waldon -
5 Little Rock Apartments Sell for $18.7 Million (Real Deals)
Colorado-based investor groups teamed up to buy the properties, home to 123 apartments and two restaurants, from five limited liability companies led by Chris Moses. read more >
by George Waldon -
No Settlement Between Keith Richardson, City of Little Rock
Keith Richardson didn’t reach a settlement last month with the city of Little Rock over allegations that it blocked him from completing a $25 million low-income housing project in west Little Rock. read more >
The Little Rock Port: An Engine For Growth (Lance Turner Editor’s Note)
A rainy Wednesday morning could not dampen the spirits at the Little Rock Port, which is having a moment. read more >
by Lance Turner -
Developer Keith Richardson Hopes Settlement Near in Little Rock Litigation
An Arkansas developer hopes to reach a settlement this week with the city of Little Rock over allegations that it tried to block him from completing a $25 million low-income housing project in west Little Rock. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Scott Named Adviser for Bentonville Chamber (Movers & Shakers)
Claudia Scott has been hired as management engagement adviser for the Greater Bentonville Area Chamber of Commerce in Bentonville. read more >
North Little Rock Apartments Sold for $25M (Real Deals)
An affiliate of EB Real Estate Group bought the 320-unit McCain Park Apartments from an affiliate of Rhodium Capital Advisors. read more >
by George Waldon -
Building Blocked, City Sued Over Pulled Permits
A local developer said the damages would be at least $25 million if the city of Little Rock is successful in blocking him from completing a low-income housing project in west Little Rock that’s now under construction. read more >
Judy, McCaleb Get Lifetime Achievement Awards at CFO of the Year
Chief financial officers were also recognized in seven categories including small private companies, nonprofit organizations and education. read more >
Restaurants Aim at Being Green
The Green Restaurant Certification Program, if implemented, would encourage efforts by restaurants and other food-service providers to operate sustainably. read more >
by Jan Cottingham -
New Projects Follow $43M Harbor Town
The first new house built in the neighborhood immediately east of downtown Little Rock since 1995 is occupied, and scores of apartments will be ready within weeks. read more >
by George Waldon -
Sign up for Daily E-news
Sign Up
THIS WEEK’S EDITION
This Week’s Stories
View Digital Edition
![Robert Brech is the executive director of the Office of Professional Conduct, which is the office that oversees the behavior of attorneys. Brech’s office faces a backlog of cases to review. [Karen E. Segrave]](https://arkansasbusiness.wppcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ARBusiness-Robert-Brech-24_opt-150x150.jpg)
![Planned Pettaway Project 401 E. 21st St., Little Rock [google maps]](https://arkansasbusiness.wppcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot_2025-05-23_at_10.34.24e280afAM_opt-e1748649665675-150x150.jpg)
![Jack Thomas of the Little Rock Regional Chamber was instrumental in negotiations that landed a data center. [Steve Lewis]](https://arkansasbusiness.wppcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/JackThomas2_opt-150x150.jpg)
