Arkansas coalitions receive over $4 million in Drug-Free Communities grants

For the seven coalitions receiving the DFC grant, the funding will provide each with $125,000 annually for five years.
Life is Better on the Ridge: Elevating Pea Ridge with a new community brand

Effective branding plays a crucial role in economic development by attracting investment, enhancing local business growth and boosting community pride.
Managing the risks of children’s screen time, social media

Navigating this digital landscape can be just as confusing for parents as it is for their children.
Pickleball complex a hit in Maumelle

Since opening, the Maumelle Pickleball Complex has received an overwhelmingly positive response from the community, with residents embracing the opportunity to enjoy outdoor recreation in a newly revitalized space.
The Pottery Barn Rule in planning: You require it. You own it.

Questions arise these days over the so-called “ownership” of land, particularly when parts of said ownership move from the private to the public sectors. This piece looks at a few of the issues.
League hosts 52nd Municipal Clerks Institute

Four-day training sees more than 40 attendees.
League celebrates 90th anniversary, preps for year ahead at Annual Convention

The milestone event featured dynamic speakers, timely topics and plenty of special moments for attendees.
FAQs, facts & fads

Midyear seems a suitable time to catch up on what’s making life interesting for the cities around our state regarding the planning function. Along the way, we will encounter some facts to help resolve tension, and some fads that may distract or confuse. Hang on. The most frequently asked question in recent times involves so-called […]
NLC100 tour hits Arkansas

The National League of Cities’ Centennial Roadshow celebrates with stops in Hot Springs, Little Rock and West Memphis.
The ACCRTA elects new officers for 2024-2025

The ACCRTA held its annual business meeting on June 12 during the League’s 90th Convention.