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The 32 companies licensed in Arkansas to sell medical marijuana have sometimes faced challenges in finding commercial real estate zoned for a dispensary.
Retail / Small Business

Settlement Ends Feud at Hot Springs Marijuana Dispensary

A court feud between the two men licensed as owners of one of the state’s top-selling medical marijuana dispensaries has ended. read more >

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Former Arkansas coach Bret Bielema did not have a fond parting with Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville; he was fired after several lackluster seasons. But he had a multimillion-dollar buyout clause, and that bonanza is at the center of a bitter legal battle.
Education / Legal / Media & Marketing

Knives Out for Lawyers As Bielema Feud Festers

The feud between former University of Arkansas Head Football Coach Bret Bielema and the Razorback Foundation is getting worse. read more >

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Robert Lercher, who couldn’t touch the plants without gloves, mimics peeling “sucker leaves” from immature plants
Agriculture & Poultry / Health Care / Investments

Arkansas Pot Firms Feud, Pass Around The BlameLock Icon

The state’s largest medical marijuana merchant says Arkansas cultivators have blackballed his business, and he’s planning to sue, alleging they cut off sales after he lobbied for the state to license more growers. read more >

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Herbology, affiliated with Grassroots Cannabis of Chicago, is eager to open its outlet at 7303 Kanis Road.
Government & Politics / Health Care / Legal

Herbology Sets Tentative Date: Little Rock Cannabis Dispensary Coming Nov. 7

Little Rock's first cannabis dispensary has set a tentative opening date of Nov. 7, ahead of state plans to punish medical marijuana outlets it sees as dragging their feet on starting operations. read more >

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Whispers Major Donors Back $36M Artspace Windgate Campus in Downtown Little RockLock Icon
Rendering of the Windgate Artspace Campus under construction in Little Rock. [Photo provided by Artspace Projects]
Cover Story Pope County Bets on a Long Shot to Revive Casino LicenseLock Icon
The Legends Resort & Casino office in Russellville remains open. Jennifer McGill, who works there and is a plaintiff in the suit, declined to be interviewed. [steve lewis]
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Cover Story Arkansas Universities Work to Protect Student-Athletes from Sports BettingLock Icon
University of Arkansas Deputy Athletic Director Dan Trump said education is key to protecting athletes from the sports betting world. [Michael Woods]
Banking & Finance Arvest Opens Its First Modular Branch in Arkansas
Energy J.B. Hunt Solar Field to Offset 80% of HQ’s Power Use
Restaurants & Food Fowler Family Buys Little Rock’s Dempsey Bakery, Plans Gluten-Free Franchise