Lauren James

Content Contributor

Lauren James is Associate Editor of InArkansas.com, a website produced by Arkansas Business Publishing Group, and provides KUAR with content about events happening around Arkansas. 

News About Public Radio
3:46 pm
Tue April 2, 2013

Elite Runner Leah Thorvilson to be Featured Storyteller at Tales From the South

Leah Thorvilson, who has won the Little Rock Marathon several times in the last few years, will be the featured storyteller at Tales From the South on April 2.

Elite runner Leah Thorvilson will be the featured storyteller for a very special "Tales from the South: Tin Roof Project" on Tuesday, April 2.

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Film News
6:37 pm
Mon April 1, 2013

Little Rock Film Festival Moves Venues Downtown, Adds New Big Prize

Credit Greg Henderson
The Little Rock Film Festival announced today (April 1) that the Arkansas Repertory Theatre in downtown Little Rock will be one of several downtown venues for the festival this year.

There are some things to get excited about at the 7th Annual Little Rock Film Festival this year, slated for May 15-19.

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Broadway Bridge
9:29 am
Thu March 28, 2013

Public is Invited to Design Public Hearing for Broadway Bridge Today

Plans for replacing the Broadway Bridge are the topic of a public meeting from 4-7 p.m. today in North Little Rock.

Do you have something to say about design proposals the Broadway Bridge?

The Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department will conduct a design public hearing to present and discuss the proposed design of the Highway 70 Arkansas River Bridge, also known as the Broadway Bridge, tonight (March 28) at the Arkansas Transit Association, 620 W. Broadway St., North Little Rock.

The public is invited to stop by anytime from 4 and 7 p.m. during the open house to view the exhibits, ask questions and share their comments and concerns.

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InArkansas.com
10:40 am
Wed March 13, 2013

Food Truck Thursdays Return to SoMa in Little Rock Tomorrow

Green Cuisine is one of many food truck vendors that will debut the 2013 Food Truck Thursday season.

Spring is almost here and that means food trucks will be back doing what they do best -- serving up delicious grub to the masses.

Tomorrow (March 14), food trucks will convene at The Bernice Garden, 1401 S. Main St., for Food Truck Thursdays.

From 5 - 8 p.m., several food truck vendors will debut the 2013 season. Vendors include The Food Truck, The Southern Gourmasian, Green Cuisine, Clyde & Kiddo's, Excaliburger, Pizzeria Santa Lucia and The Sugar Shack Sweets & Treats.

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InArkansas.com
10:18 am
Tue March 12, 2013

Goodwill to Launch Empowerment Program for Women in Central Arkansas

Image by Goodwill Industries of Arkansas

Need help finding a full-time job or know someone who does?

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InArkansas.com
5:11 pm
Mon March 11, 2013

Little Rock Zoo Opens New Playground

The new Jambo Gym Playground was designed for children 5-12 and features equipment accessible for those who are disabled.

There's something else for the kids to enjoy at the Little Rock Zoo -- a new playground.

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Local & Regional News
7:50 am
Sat March 9, 2013

This Weekend: Used Book Sale in Little Rock

This weekend, readers of all levels will convene at the Friends of Central Arkansas Libraries used book sale in the Main Library basement in Little Rock, Arkansas.

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Local & Regional News
9:52 am
Tue March 5, 2013

Hot Dog Mike Returns to Central Arkansas

Hot Dog Mike is returning to Little Rock.

Just a month after his departure from Little Rock to his home state of New Jersey , Michael Juiliano, also known as Hot Dog Mike, is returning to the capital city.

The popular hot dog cart vendor earned the admiration of locals not just with his food but also with his support of charities that help the poor and homeless.

Hot Dog Mike plans to develop a multi-cart operation. He is also developing his own brand of Hot Dog Mike hot dogs and products that will be available at local grocers, with a portion of the proceeds going back into the community.

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News About Public Radio
12:35 pm
Tue January 29, 2013

Civil Rights figure Simeon Wright to be Featured Storyteller at Tales from the South

Civil rights figure Simeon Wright is the featured storyteller at this week's Tales from the South program Thursday (Jan. 31).

Public radio listeners love Tales from the South and with good reason-- they're true stories from the very Southerners who lived them.

This Thursday (Jan. 31), Civil Rights figure and author Simeon Wright will be the featured storyteller for a very special Tales from the South "Tin Roof Project."

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