30 Dec 2023 Introducing the First Annual Five-Oh-Ones to Watch

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This edition of 501 LIFE is dedicated to shining a spotlight on outstanding people from Central Arkansas whom we have appointed “Five-Oh-Ones to Watch.”

In November, we asked readers to nominate people who make LIFE brighter for us all and live in the 11 counties we serve:  Cleburne, Conway, Faulkner, Garland, Hot Spring, Lonoke, Perry, Pulaski, Saline, Van Buren and White. The response was tremendous, with many outstanding nominations! An editorial selection team poured over your submissions and compiled a group of outstanding individuals who are featured in this first issue of 2024.

They were selected not only for their talents but also their tenacity, community involvement, volunteerism, and passion for what they do every day. These “Five-Oh-Ones to Watch” are changing the game in Conway, leading the way in Little Rock, setting new standards in Jacksonville and taking center stage in Central Arkansas.

We are confident that this elite group of up-and-comers will inspire you in some area of your life. Join us in congratulating them as we present to you the “Five-Oh-Ones to Watch” in 2024!  

photos by mike kemp

features by Becky Bell, David Grimes, Dwain Hebda, Mark Oliver, Kelli Reep, Judy Riley, Carol Rolf, Rita Halter Thomas and Morgan Zimmerman.