Hopes high for downtown towers
Two of downtown Little Rock's signature buildings -- aging towers at least a half-century old -- are taking on new owners and inspiring hope that the city's central business district could be in for a resurgence.
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Two of downtown Little Rock's signature buildings -- aging towers at least a half-century old -- are taking on new owners and inspiring hope that the city's central business district could be in for a resurgence.
While Will Jones has eschewed outside spending in his race against Alicia "Lisa" Walton for the Little Rock-based Sixth Judicial District prosecuting attorney, a group of Little Rock businessmen, several of them Republican donors, have put up $216,000 to support his campaign.
Some weeks ago this paper published a guest column written by John Flake, a prominent Little Rock resident, business leader, entrepreneur, and concerned citizen. I do not have access to that piece now, and the following comments are dependent upon my memory.