News across Greater Little Rock
Center for Leadership Excellence to host conference
Arkansas State University’s Center for Leadership Excellence (CLE) will host the Leadership Excellence Conference. The conference will be held on Sept. 29, and will celebrate a significant milestone. “This event...
Rural Arkansas shouldn’t have to sit on the sidelines
I grew up in Columbus, a small community outside of Hope, Ark. I have spent my professional life in Little Rock, but I have never lost sight of where I...
NEA Business Notes: Deel named as Arkansas Academy of Family Physicians president of the board
The Arkansas Academy of Family Physicians (ARAFP) has installed Dr. Amanda Deel as its newest president of the board. Deel, who serves as the Associate Dean of Graduate Medical Education...
Lonoke Baptist Church Donates to The Call
Lonoke Baptist Church recently presented a check to “The Call”. The church and Pastor Alvin Hunter budgets an annual donation to the organization. Pictured are Marlon Ward, Dana English, Gina Perksins, Margaret Moss, and Norma [...]
Halsey Real Estate names Mark Bingman to lead new Little Rock commercial office
Jonesboro-based Halsey Real Estate has named commercial real estate veteran Mark A. Bingman, MCR, SIOR, vice president and managing director. Bingman, a 30-year commercial real estate veteran, will lead the...
Arkansas River tonnage up more than 7% through August
Tonnage shipped on the Arkansas River in August was down more than 2%, but tonnage shipped between January and August is up more than 7%, with a 60.4% gain in...
City of North Little Rock Police Department Blessings and Badges
The City of North Little Rock Police Department presents Blessings and Badges, formerly known as Shop with A Cop. During Blessings and Badges, NLRPD buys Christmas gifts for North Little […]
Introducing the 2026 Northeast Arkansas C-Suite Award winners
It is with great pride that we present to you the third annual Northeast Arkansas C-Suite Awards. The honor acknowledges regional leaders’ contributions, commitment to the community and exceptional professional...
NEA C-Suite: Calvin White Jr.
Which skills do you think are most important when it comes to leadership? Hiring the right people and then getting out of their way. For example, when we built our...
NEA C-Suite: Courtney Watkins
Which skills do you think are most important when it comes to leadership? Adaptability and problem-solving are two of the most important leadership skills. Business — and the way we...
NEA C-Suite: Dr. Kristin Sullivan
When you were growing up, what did you want to be? I knew at a very young age that I wanted to be a veterinarian. I consider myself very blessed...