Good morning, Little Rock.

Ryan Milton has joined AgHeritage Farm Credit Services as a retail loan accountant at its central office in Little Rock.

The move comes as the company seeks to better serve local customers.

Little Rock's Bark Bar and Grille, a dog-themed bar at 1201 S.

Spring St., announced permanent closure on Saturday in a heartfelt social media post that emphasized its role as a community hub. The post did not specify a final day.

Flyway Brewing Company from North Little Rock opened a new taproom at Walmart's headquarters campus in Bentonville on August 10.

The 4600 sqft venue features 16 taps, a full bar and dining area designed to suit the local outdoor lifestyle (community members are invited to explore the experience).

St. Mark’s Episcopal in Little Rock will host its annual Love Thy Neighbor interfaith service next week, where hundreds of residents will gather to share food and celebrate unity (highlighting the tradition’s local spirit).

Watercolors by Laura Remmel Powers are on display at Curran Hall (615 E.

Capitol Ave) with a free reception on Tuesday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and the monthlong exhibition runs until Sept. 30 with daily gallery hours.

Arkansas will spend up to $379 million on school vouchers for the coming school year, allocating $309 million for current participants and $70 million for new enrollees.

The voucher program requires basic oversight (immunization records, fire drills) without reviewing curriculum or teacher qualifications.

Jayden Thompson, a class of 2028 offensive line target with 41 scholarship offers, got an offer from Arkansas coach Marcus Johnson on March 14 & values recommendations from family about the school’s supportive academics and athlete care.

He plans a campus visit soon to narrow his college choices.

Bishop Robert Rudolph chairs the ASU System board of trustees — overseeing nearly 39,000 students — and serves as general secretary of COGIC while teaching political science at a local university.

His work supports expansion in education and community opportunities.

A $1.5M construction permit was issued to Coburn Construction for a new house at 15015 Beau Vue Drive in Little Rock.

The permit boosts local development + signals upcoming construction work.

At Dickey-Stephens Park in North Little Rock on Saturday, the Travelers will retire jersey No. 6 in honor of baseball Hall of Famer Dick Allen, who desegregated the team in 1963 (the franchise’s first jersey retirement in its 125-year history).

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff and Morehouse College will face off at War Memorial Stadium Saturday, Sept.

5, in the inaugural Natural State Football Kickoff Classic, drawing thousands of fans to boost local business (tailgating and community support are major parts of the event).