Did You Know?
Founded nearly 100 years ago and owned cooperatively by area cotton ginners since 1977, Planters Cotton Oil Mill at Pine Bluff is the only remaining cottonseed oil mill in Arkansas and the 2nd largest in the U.S.
Education
Education is a top priority throughout the Metro Little Rock region. The 11-county region is home to over 50 Arkansas school districts, 180 elementary schools, 58 middle schools/junior highs, 75 high schools, 10 colleges and universities, 8 two-year colleges and well over 40 Arkansas private schools. Our elected leaders dedicate time and energy to the continued improvement of our school systems and higher education institutions.