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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. 

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Join Ben Rector for 'A Baptist Health Christmas' hosted by Miss Arkansas Cori Keller

"A Baptist Health Christmas" is coming to North Little Rock this December, and it's an event you don't want to miss!

• Live music: Ben Rector will be performing songs from his Old Friends Acoustic Tour, along with performances by Chrissy P. and the Saint Mark Sanctuary Choir.

• Support a cause: Proceeds from ticket sales will go to Baptist Health Women's and Children's Services. 

Get more info and purchase your tickets HERE.

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Origami Sake is Brewing Up Local Favorites with Rice, Water, and Koji Kin

Origami Sake is the newest addition to the Arkansas food and beverage scene, combining Hot Springs mineral water, Stuttgart rice, and koji mold to create one of the most unique flavors in the country. 

• A natural fit: As the top rice producer in the country, Arkansas is the perfect place to make a rice-based alcoholic beverage. 

• Sister city success: Origami's founder, having spent two years in Japan studying and working at a brewery, was able to tap into amazing resources and connections made by Hot Springs' long-standing sister city relationship with Hanamaki. 

Read more about Origami Sake HERE. 

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UAMS Receives $17.6M Federal Grant to Increase Primary Care Physicians in Arkansas

UAMS was awarded a four-year Medical Student Education program grant of $17.6 million from the Health Resources and Services Administration for recruiting and supporting primary care physicians throughout Arkansas. 

• Addressing need: Arkansas is currently ranked at No. 13 in the U.S. for greatest need of primary care physicians; this grant seeks to close that gap. 

• Proven effectiveness: Research shows that a larger primary care physician workforce is correlated with better health outcomes, fewer avoidable hospitalizations and lower mortality. 

Read more on this story HERE. 

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In other news…

• It was a Damgoode time: Damgoode Pies, known for its Stuffy pies, pink sauce, and laidback vibe, is closing its Cantrell store just weeks after closing the original Hillcrest location, ending its run of over two decades in the region.

• Home base: The Base Thrift Store at Little Rock Air Force Base donated $9,000 to Operation WarmHeart, supporting Airmen's welfare and community initiatives.

• Arkansas Governor's Appointments: Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced new appointments to various Arkansas boards and commissions