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Restoration of Little Rock’s Pavilion in the Park Nears Completion After Tornado Damage
Nearly 18 months to the day have passed since an EF3 tornado slammed into Little Rock’s Pavilion in the Park on March 31, 2023. read more >
by George Waldon -
Monument to Survival: Blytheville Museum to Tell Cold War’s Story
Blytheville Air Force Base was a key Cold War nuclear launch facility for more than 30 years. The city will soon be home to the National Cold War Center, a $40 million project which could open as soon as 2027.
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by Kyle Massey -
$318M Makeover of Arkansas Children’s Campuses Set to Start This Month
The goals of the project include improving access to the campuses and the on-campus experience at the hospitals. The project also prepares the campuses to treat the sickest children. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Working to Improve Child Care in Arkansas (Angela Duran Commentary)
Arkansas businesses have a role to play in ensuring every child reaches its full potential. read more >
by Angela Duran -
Polk Stanley Wilcox Announces 5 Promotions (Movers & Shakers)
The promotions are across the Little Rock and Fayetteville offices. read more >
Tornado-Damaged Purple Cow Plans to Reopen Next Spring
The original Purple Cow restaurant, at 8026 Cantrell Road in Little Rock, which was heavily damaged by the March 31 tornado, now has a goal of reopening in April 2024, says Ken Vaughan, president of the Purple Cow chain. read more >
Simmons Breaks Ground on New Jonesboro Branch
The financial center is one the first prototypes for Simmons Bank, and it will be used to remodel existing branches and build new financial centers across the bank's six-state footprint. read more >
Clinton Foundation Plans ‘Major Expansion’ of Presidential Center
The Clinton Foundation is planning a "major expansion" of the Clinton Presidential Center, which will include space for a new Hillary Rodham Clinton Institute. read more >
Walker Foundation Gives $25M to Arkansas Children’s for Northwest Arkansas
Half of the foundation’s contribution will be used to expand the 233,000-SF Springdale hospital, including adding a new four-story wing. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Arkansas Children’s Plans $318M Expansion
It's the pediatric care system's largest-ever project, with plans calling for hundreds of new employees, new programs and construction of new facilities. read more >
Opera in the Ozarks Gets $34M Grant From Waltons
The grant will fund a new 300-seat theater as well as cabins for faculty housing. read more >
Conway Corp. HR Specialist Earns Professional Certification (Movers & Shakers)
DeAnna Smith successfully completed the training and examination necessary to earn the Professional in Human Resources certification. read more >
New Timeline Set for Opening of Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts
Executive Director Victoria Ramirez said supply chain delays have contributed to the opening being pushed back. read more >
New Name, Site Selected For Walton Medical School
The school, announced in March 2021, will be a companion to Alice Walton’s Whole Health Institute, a center for holistic wellness. read more >
Hendrix Advances at Polk Stanley Wilcox (Movers & Shakers)
Laura Hendrix has been promoted to associate principal at Polk Stanley Wilcox Architects in Little Rock. read more >
Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts On Target for May 2022 Open
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the $142 million renovation of the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts remains on schedule, and the museum will open in May 2022, officials said Thursday. read more >
Cromwell Promotes Longtime Employees (Movers & Shakers)
Greg Cockmon, Dan Fowler and Aaron Scott have been named to new positions at Cromwell Architects Engineers of Little Rock. read more >
Hendrix Noticed Nationally by Interior Designers (Movers & Shakers)
Laura Hendrix has been recognized by the American Society of Interior Designers in the 2020 Ones to Watch initiative. read more >
Pine Bluff Gets a Sprucing Up
Led by the Saracen Casino Resort, which has a construction value of $215 million, Pine Bluff is seeing growth across the city unlike any in recent years. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Arkansas Arts Center: A Building Transformed
The $100 million transformation of the Arkansas Arts Center in Little Rock will result in what looks to be a stunning architectural gem. read more >
by Jan Cottingham -
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