Any reccomendations for where to stay in LR/NLR region? I'm planning a visit and unsure what area(s) are safe and popular.

My recommendation is West Little Rock.  Look for something near Shackleford  road and financial center Parkway.   Another area would be McCain Blvd area.  

Thank you for the heads up. It was really hard to find a place and even harder to find where ladies advertise here. I've noticed the only ads for AR are on BP which is a big No No.