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Fore better or worse, Little Rock’s Topgolf opens Dec. 22

Christmas came early for Mayor Frank Scott Jr.: Topgolf is finally set to open in Little Rock in a few weeks.
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Coming soon to Little Rock: Elopak, a Norwegian company that produces milk cartons

The Little Rock location will mark Elopak's first production plant in the U.S. The company produces gable top cartons for juices, dairy and other food with an eye to environmental sustainability.
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Little Rock mayor speaks against Voting Rights Act redistricting decision on CNN

Frank Scott Jr. didn't hold back criticism of the ruling. "The only folks who are really focused on suppressing our rights, as it relates to voters, has been the legislative body," he said.

Seven months later: Little Rock’s long road to recovery from a devastating tornado

Victims of the March 31 storm are still picking up the pieces. By the end of September, homeowners and businesses in Pulaski County had filed about $418 million in tornado-related claims, with nearly $311 million paid out to policyholders.
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New faces will join Little Rock housing authority; Emily Cox to take on city manager duties

The meeting started off with an emotional memorial for the late Bruce Moore, and then continued into regular business that included the appointment of two new commissioners to the city's housing authority.

Drama bubbles around Little Rock city manager replacement

Little Rock's city manager post was left vacant by Bruce Moore's recent death. While a spokesman for the mayor's office said mourning a lost friend is the focus right now, rumor has it that some city directors are bracing for a power grab.
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Get outta the house tonight for National Night Out

Meet your neighbors. Meet your local police officers. Maybe even meet Lucy, the K9 who's been trained to find hidden electronic devices.

Deadline for tornado grant applications is Friday

Apply online before the clock strikes midnight.
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Housing authority commissioner rejects blame, points fingers instead

Meanwhile, three of the four active commissioners declined Mayor Frank Scott Jr.'s request to resign immediately. A public hearing is expected later this month.

LR officials want housing authority commissioners gone

The mayor and board members said they want housing commissioners to resign after HUD reports revealed spotty record-keeping and questionable expenses.
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LR mayor delays fall sales tax push, eyes November ‘24 election

Putting a pin in the vote allows more time for planning and collecting public feedback, but it also means residents who were hoping for quick improvements from a sales tax increase will have to wait.
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Little Rock sales tax increase this fall seems like a stretch

City officials rounded out their community meetings on the proposed sales tax increase Wednesday. Residents voiced concerns about potential development at War Memorial Park and an overall lack of details provided.
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