News across Greater Little Rock
Parts of harvest in Arkansas moving at record pace
Relatively dry weather has spurred the harvest in Arkansas to a record pace this fall and it could result in record yields for some crops such as soybeans and corn....
The Supply Side: Survey shows shift in consumer holiday shopping behavior
Research firm CensusWide, in concert with marketing firm InvoiceHome, found that shifting consumer behaviors, such as prioritizing gifts over essential household goods, are high on consumer radars heading into fall...
JBU enrollment hits new record
John Brown University recently said its enrollment has risen to a record 473 new students. The incoming class includes a record 401 freshmen, 60 transfer students, and 12 students returning...
Taste of the Boulevard: An Elegant Evening Benefitting the White Oak Bayou
The White Oak Bayou Wetlands Conservancy is proud to lead the effort to protect, restore, and reimagine one of Maumelle’s most treasured natural spaces-White Oak Bayou. This beautiful waterway has […]
Civil Service Commission Meeting – Oct. 1
October 1, 2026
The data center debate
We’ve been warned in the past two weeks that artificial intelligence (AI) may kill us all in the next five to 10 years. Industry leaders have suggested there are dangerous...
Federal rescheduling to impact taxes, operations of medical marijuana businesses
The federal rescheduling of medical marijuana is expected to lead to significant tax and operational changes for state-licensed dispensaries as the number of patients rises while sales fall in Arkansas....
Arkansas Community Foundation launches $10 million fund to combat food insecurity
The Arkansas Community Foundation, in cooperation with the Walmart Foundation, announced Friday (Sept. 25) a five-year initiative led by a $10 million grant from the retail giant’s philanthropic arm. Other...
Firefest 2026
Are you ready to turn up the heat with the North Little Rock Fire Department? Then don’t miss out on Firefest 2026! It’s a chance for the community to meet […]
National Night Out 2026
Join us for National Night Out 2026! This annual community-building event is a chance for North Little Rock residents to meet North Little Rock Police Department officers, connect with neighbors, […]
The empowered agent
Real estate brokerage isn’t necessarily being disrupted. It is being rebuilt. Artificial intelligence, consolidation, massive brokerage networks, off-market inventory, integrated services and sophisticated consumer data are converging at the same...
UA provides $1 million in seed funding grants
The I3R Watershed Grants Program recently awarded $1 million to 15 new interdisciplinary research teams at the University of Arkansas. The program is designed to spark new research collaborations, accelerate...