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LRAC Breaks Ground on Pickleball Park for Pickleball Enthusiasts and Rising Sport

Little Rock Athletic Club is doing a huge expansion in early 2024 that will feature indoor and outdoor pickleball courts, a sand volleyball court, a walking trail, and an entertainment area.

• Raising the roof: As of right now, this will be the state’s first indoor pickleball facility. LRAC is pulling out all the stops with this one - the project is estimated to cost $3.2m.

• One-stop shop: The pickleball park will also have observation decks, lounge areas, TVs and courts available to rent for private and group lessons, company events and more.

Get more info on the LRAC Pickleball page.

Events

Explore the 2023-2024 Season of the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra

The Arkansas Symphony Orchestra's 2023-2024 season is now on sale, featuring a diverse lineup of genres, performances, and topics. From Beethoven to James Bond to a solar eclipse show, the season is sure to surprise and delight audiences of all ages.

• Mix it up: This year's lineup includes the ASO's tentpole series and the first season with Geoffrey Robson as music director.

• Support the symphony: Donations to the ASO help ensure a sustainable future for the orchestra and provide instruments to children.

Purchase tickets and become a donor HERE!

Development

Clinton Presidential Center Announces Major Expansion Project

The Clinton Presidential Center, a Little Rock landmark since 2004, is getting a major facelift!

• Eco-friendly: The expansion, designed by award-winning architect Jeanne Gang, will maintain the Center's Platinum LEED certification and environmental-conscious sustainability construction.

• Grand plans: The project will also include the new Hillary Rodham Clinton Institute that will hold her personal archives and papers and serve as a hub for her nonprofit and advocacy work.

Additional details expected to be unveiled in 2024.

Development

Gov. Huckabee Sanders Announces Dollar General Distribution Center Coming to Arkansas, Bringing 300 New Jobs

Dollar General Distribution Center is coming to the Eastern part of North Little Rock, bringing 300 new jobs and an investment of $140m to the state.

• Time to celebrate: Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced the project at Little Rock Chamber of Commerce sparking joy in the local community.

• Helping out: The company has also added fresh fruit and vegetable options to ten of their stores in Arkansas — two birds, one stone.

Read more on the story HERE.

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In other news…

• Time for a facelift: The Main Library is closing for over a year starting September 1. During this time, the library will be undergoing a big renovation that is scheduled to be completed by mid-2025.

• Unifying event: Tomorrow and Wednesday, Little Rock will be hosting its inaugural Economic OpportUNITY Summit and Expo.

• Last pickings: Check out these U-Pick farms in Central Arkansas that have both fruit and vegetable picking options available through September.

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