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Here it is: http://www.arkansasb...03.54928.138945 Juanita's moving to the River Market - Underground Pub is closing. For Juanita's, the move is probably good business sense for them. The River Market also benefits since the 614 President Clinton location has never been able to keep tenants. Both the Wrought Iron Grill and Bill St. lasted less than a year, and both were on the downstairs portion only. Juanita's plans on using one level for the restaurant and the other for live music. Unfortunately, this is bad news for SOMA, which heavily relies on Juanita's as one of the main population draws to the area. I am not sure about the Underground Pub - I haven't been there much, but the few times I've been there, it was mostly empty, dirty, and loud.

McCain Mall Renovation Plans I found these, but I don't have time to pour over them to see if there's anything interesting. I did see in passing that they will be filling in much of the huge floor openings in the east wing of the mall. They'll also add an elevator, remove the stairway, and replace the escalator. Didn't find anything about plans for M.M. Cohn, but they could be in there.

You guys sure called it. The other day, I read yesterday in Arkansas Business that McCain Mall purchased the land beneath the former M.M. Cohn store. Today, I get an e-mail from the marketing director that they are having an "exciting announcement" soon, along with an attachment showing an attractive, modern renovated face of McCain Mall. How exciting, and what great news for North Little Rock!