Economy

Arkansas Revenues Up 2.1% for July-August 2023 Fiscal Year

Revenue reports released by the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration reveal that in the first two months (July-August 2023) of the fiscal year, the state was $33.2 million above its forecast.

• Surge in spending: The state saw a 2.1% increase in tax revenue when compared with the same period last year. Sales tax, individual, and corporate income tax revenues were all above the forecast.

• Long-term trend: Arkansas topped the $1 billion surplus for the third consecutive year, thanks to a more than 8% growth in sales tax collections.

Read more on the story HERE.

Community

2023 Arkansas Black Hall Of Fame Inductees Announced

The Arkansas Black Hall of Fame Foundation will recognize six extraordinary individuals at the induction ceremony on Oct 14.

• Celebrate excellence: Attend the induction ceremony and witness the greatness of Arkansas's impressive honorees.

• Show your support: Ticket sales will benefit the foundation's annual grants program, which this year supported 18 organizations with over $55,000.

Read more about the ceremony HERE.

Health

UAMS Milk Bank Officially Opens, First of its Kind in Arkansas

UAMS Milk Bank is now open in Little Rock, Arkansas, to help ensure a steady supply of donor milk for vulnerable infants across the state.

• From far and wide: Not only can women from across the state donate their milk in person, but they also have the option to mail their milk in for screening and pasteurization.

• Feeding the cause: The facility is just part of the effort to lower Arkansas's high infant mortality rate and reduce the risks of conditions such as sudden unexpected infant death (SUID).

Learn more about UAMS' Milk Bank HERE.

Events

Explore Arkansas's Rich Culture with 2nd Friday Art Night

Downtown Little Rock is host to a plethora of art, culture, and history every second Friday of the month through 2nd Friday Art Night.

• Creative Corridor: Explore different venues, such as the Historic Arkansas Museum and Old State House Museum, along the Creative Corridor and River Market District for free. With trolleys, restaurants, and refreshments throughout, you won't want to miss out.

• History buff: Sponsored by the Arkansas Department of Heritage, 2nd Friday Art Night provides incredible opportunities to experience art, culture, and history - from traditional archival materials to biodiversity databases.

Find out more about 2nd Friday Art Night HERE.

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In other news…

• Healthy habits: Looking to start building healthy habits into your life? Strategic Health & Wellness Solutions offers great educational content, courses, and a wide variety of sustainable products that can help you optimize your life for health. Check out this Little Rock Women-Owned Business HERE.*

• Homecoming: Hillary Clinton is coming to speak in Little Rock this month.

• Stamped: The 2023 duck stamp from the AGFC has been unveiled and depicts a wonderful rendering of a few ducks over the Cache River.

• Everybody clean up: Fall clean-up season is underway, and the Great Arkansas Cleanup is beginning at Riverview Park in Little Rock.

• Iced out: A 7-year old from Paragould recently found a nearly 3 carat diamond at the Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro.

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