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UCA, Conway and Central Flying Service Partner On Aviation Academy to Address Pilot Shortage

The University of Central Arkansas and the city of Conway have teamed up with Central Flying Service of Little Rock to create the new UCA Aviation Academy in an effort to combat the nation's critical pilot shortage. 

• Career in the skies: Students of the program will get the chance to earn private and commercial aviation licenses, ratings, and certifications from the Federal Aviation Administration. 

• Getting ready for take-off: Enrollment will open in March 2024 and be open to anyone 17 years or older, and grants and financial aid will be available. 

Read more from TB&P HERE.

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Public Input Meeting Scheduled for Revitalization Plan

Downtown Little Rock is potentially getting a facelift as the city works on a downtown master plan. 

• Getting the party started: A second public input meeting is set for Monday, Dec 4 at 6 pm. The planning is funded with federal pandemic relief money, will address fragmented urban fabric and mobility challenges, and a draft plan is expected June 2024. 

• Changes all around: The Downtown Little Rock Master Plan, a collaborative nine-month project, aims to strategically develop the area, focusing on urban design, transportation, and public spaces.

Read more on the plan HERE.

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Pinnacle Mountain State Park to Open New Visitor Center and Loblolly Outpost

Pinnacle Mountain State Park is set to open a new visitor center with a ribbon cutting ceremony today.

• A monumental launch: Designed by Polk Stanley Wilcox Architects, the new visitor center is meant to reflect the mountain itself and is much closer to where visitors to the park typically pass. 

• Ready, set, explore!: Inside there will be a concession stand, restrooms, bike racks, interpretive exhibits, seating, and more. The park is open daily 8 am to 5 pm, closed on certain holidays. 

Get the details on today's grand opening HERE. 

Restaurant News

Central Arkansas's First Black-Owned Pizza Company Certified Pies Open for Business

Certified Pies is Central Arkansas's only Black-owned pizza company, the result of an epiphany during the pandemic. Offering beyond the basics, their pies have quickly become popular, and now have their own restaurant. 

• Uniquely Arkansas: Certified Pies' menu offers something for everyone, with options for even the most adventurous of tastebuds, such as the Boss Hog or Flyin' Hawaiian

• Local love: The trio takes pride in using locally sourced products and ingredients and partnering with other hardworking local businesses. 

Keep up with Certified Pies HERE. 

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In other news…

• Grand opening: The first Chick-fil-A in Pine Bluff is opening up this weekend, with franchise owner Katie Branch donating $25,000 to Feeding America and offering free meals for a year to 100 local heroes.

• Kid friendly: In this article, Erin Jackson, a behavioral analyst, suggests sensory-friendly gifts like fidget toys and kinetic sand for children with autism, emphasizing thoughtfulness and inclusion.

• Squid Game IRL: Jesse Jeffers and Brittany Oneal from Arkansas competed in Netflix's 'Squid Game: The Challenge', facing challenges in a reality show setting with no outside contact.

• Coming back: Bobby Petrino is returning to Arkansas as the offensive coordinator for the Razorbacks, filling the vacancy left by Dan Enos's departure.