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Uniti-Windstream Merger Still on Track, CEO Kenny Gunderman Says
The combined company will have the deepest "reach into rural America" of any fiber network, Gunderman said. read more >
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Prioritize the Riverfront (Editorial)
Little Rock officials will need to prioritize downtown development efforts. Our priority? The riverfront. read more >
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 >
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Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr. Named to FEMA Advisory Council
As a member of the council, Scott will advise FEMA on aspects of emergency management from preparedness and protection to response, recovery and mitigation for disasters and national emergencies. read more >
Dassault Plans $100M Expansion of Little Rock Facility
Aircraft manufacturer Dassault Falcon Jet on Tuesday announced a $100 million expansion of its Little Rock facility, a project expected to create 800 jobs over the next four to five […] read more >
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Topgolf in Little Rock to Open Dec. 22
Topgolf, the new multilevel golf entertainment venue along Interstate 430 in Little Rock, will mark its grand opening on Friday, Dec. 22. read more >
Elopak to Build $70M Packaging Plant at Little Rock Port
Elopak of Norway says it will build its first U.S. production plant in the Port of Little Rock, spending about $70 million and eventually employing more than 100 people. read more >
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Boyd Metals Expanding at LR Port, Will Add 20 Jobs
Boyd Metals has announces plans to expand its facility at the Port of Little Rock, adding 40,500 SF for processing equipment and increased inventory and making room for 20 new jobs. read more >
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Southern Bancorp Names Charles Blake As Little Rock Market Executive
Southern Bancorp Inc. names former state legislator Charles Blake as its Little Rock market executive. read more >
Tech Park Announces $9.6M Phase 2 Expansion
Renovations of Five Main Place have already started and are expected to be complete by spring of 2024. read more >
by Lance Turner -
LRCVB Hopes to Boost Tourism with 10-Year Master Plan
The plan includes infrastructure investments as well as improvements to the city's downtown attractions. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Little Rock Task Forces to Examine Downtown Density, Food Deserts
The panel focused on urban density will look at parking and residential and commercial development downtown. read more >
Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr. Wins Reelection
Scott's reelection bid was one of the few competitive races on the ballot in Arkansas. read more >
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Frank Scott Jr., Little Rock’s First Black Mayor, Faces Reelection Fight
Scott's reelection bid is one of the few competitive races on the ballot in Arkansas, where Republicans are heavily favored in the governor's race and other top matchups. It could also offer Republicans a rare win in the predominantly Democratic city of Little Rock. read more >
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$36M Mixed-Use Space for Artists Planned in Little Rock
The Artspace Windgate Campus is envisioned as a 94,000-SF, four-story building with 60 residential units for artists and their families, along with studios, gallery and event space, and a large outdoor courtyard. read more >
City Budgets Find Inflation Gives, Takes Away
A stubborn trend of 8% inflation has compounded revenue from municipal sales taxes, including a flood of steel purchases for the Interstate 30 Crossing project. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
River Cities Tee Up New Venues (Lance Turner Editor’s Note)
Believe it or not, golf lovers may soon have their pick of not one, but two “off-course” golf entertainment venues in central Arkansas. 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 >
Aaron Sadler Named Spokesman for LR Mayor Frank Scott
He's a former journalist and communications specialist who has served five state attorneys general. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
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