YMCA holds reception honoring outgoing Executive Director David Richey

YMCA holds reception honoring outgoing Executive Director David Richey

Friends and family gathered together Monday to say adieu to Donald W. Reynolds YMCA of Warren and Bradley County Executive Director David Richey. A reception was hosted by board members and staff. Richey is leaving to become the pastor of First Baptist Church of Rector. He recently served as pastor of First Presbyterian Church of…

Commerce Secretary Mike Preston names new broadband director

Commerce Secretary Mike Preston names new broadband director

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas (July 11, 2022) – Secretary of Commerce Mike Preston today announced that Glen Howie has been named the state’s new Director of Broadband. Howie comes to the Commerce Department from Louisiana’s Office of Broadband Development and Connectivity. “I’m pleased to welcome Glen Howie to Arkansas, and I am confident that he is…

Jackson to serve as UAM Director of Athletics

Jackson to serve as UAM Director of Athletics

MONTICELLO, Ark.—The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) has suspended the search committee to fill the institution’s director of athletics position. William “Hud” Jackson will serve as the director of athletics and continue in his role as the head football coach at UAM. Jackson has served as the UAM interim director of athletics since July…

AEDC names Jennifer Emerson Deputy Director, Executive Vice President of Operations

AEDC names Jennifer Emerson Deputy Director, Executive Vice President of Operations

LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Economic Development Commission has named Jennifer Emerson as the agency’s Deputy Director and Executive Vice President (EVP) of Operations. Jim Hudson previously held the deputy director and EVP position but vacated the role upon being named Chief of Staff for the Arkansas Department of Commerce. Emerson has served in AEDC’s…