Transportation

Get Ready to Ignite Your Thursdays with DJ Nick Hud & Friends at River Market Live

River Market Live is an outdoor event in Little Rock featuring talented artists and performers, perfect for a fun night out with family and friends!

• Headliner:Thursday's featured artist is DJ Nick Hud & Friends, who are sure to give you an elevated party experience.

• Pair it: Complement the evening's entertainment with beers from Stone's Throw Brewing and Diamond Bear Brewing Companies.

Admission is free and starts at 6pm. For more information, visit HERE.

Development

Central Arkansas Economy Experiencing Unprecedented Growth Potential

Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Jay Chesshir is excited for the future of Central Arkansas and its economic development potential. Here's what he had to say:

• Large-scale growth: Cities throughout Central Arkansas are seeing projects, growth, and increasing in-migration, and the Little Rock metro area is no different.

• Prioritizing talent: A campaign to attract talent to Central Arkansas has been successful, with over 650 resumes and applications from 33 states and 9 countries.

Read more from TB&P HERE.

Sports

Prepare to "Paint the Town Red" as Razorbacks Return to War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock

The city of Little Rock is abuzz with Razorback fever, as we get ready to kickoff their first season opener in two years at War Memorial Stadium on September 2.

• Paint the town red: On Friday, the UA Spirit Squad, Razorback Marching Band, and Tusk VI will march down President Clinton Ave as part of a "Paint the Town Red" parade and pep rally for the season.

• Game day: There'll be a free pre-game festival on Saturday at noon and plenty of other fun things going on all weekend.

You can find more info on the festivities HERE.

Community

Exploring the Wildlife Conservation Education Grant Program in Arkansas

The Wildlife Conservation Education Grant Program in Arkansas converts fine money from fish and wildlife citations into grant funds for K-12 schools and conservation districts.

• Focused studies: Eligible education programs include Project WILD, Outdoor Adventures, Archery in the Schools, Youth Shooting Sports, Fishing in the Natural State, and more.

• Field trips: Grant funds can also be used to take students to AGFC Nature Centers, Hatcheries, and Wildlife Management Areas.

Read more on the program HERE.

Little Rock Daily Picks

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.*

• Knocking out concussions: UAMS was awarded funding by the NFL to study treatment options for chronic headaches caused by concussions.

• Music to our ears: Little Rock Piano is reopening after closing down temporarily to recover from the tornado this spring.

• Celebrity legislator: Matt Duffield has an impressive and varied resume and is looking to add re-election as another item on the list.

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