Anthony Valinoti, owner of the iconic pizzeria Deluca’s in Hot Springs, confirmed signing the lease today for a new, second location in Little Rock’s Breckenridge Village. Breckenridge Village, which recently came under the new ownership of KBK-Breck LLC, has been …
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2022
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U of A Food Science Alum Giving Back to Northwest Arkansas
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffPreviously a student at the University of Arkansas in food science, Sergio Herrera is now an executive chef at Tyson Foods. However, he didn’t leave others behind as his success grew. A first-generation student whose parents are immigrants from El Salvador, …
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State Broadband Office Urges Arkansans to Verify Federal Broadband Map
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Arkansas State Broadband Office is urging all Arkansans to verify the newly published federal broadband map. Recently, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released a new national broadband map showing high-speed internet availability across the country. The National Telecommunications and …
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Sanders to Nominate Jacob Oliva for Department of Education
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffGovernor-elect Sarah Huckabee Sanders has revealed her intention to nominate Jacob Oliva, a key education leader for Governor Ron DeSantis in Florida, as the Secretary of the Department of Education, and that she intends to work in partnership with the State Board …
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Sanders to Nominate Kristi Putnam for Arkansas DHS
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffGovernor-elect Sarah Huckabee Sanders has announced several individuals who will fill key leadership roles at the Department of Human Services (DHS) in her administration, including her intention to nominate Kristi Putnam as Secretary. Sanders also announced her intention to appoint …
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Wing Ning Li to Retire From U of A After More than 30 Years
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffWing Ning Li, professor of computer science and computer engineering, will retire from the U of A on Dec. 31 after 34 years of service. After obtaining a bachelor’s degree in computer science with highest distinction from the University of Iowa, Li …
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Tyson Foods Names Brady Stewart Group President of Fresh Meats
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffTyson Foods has announced Brady Stewart as Group President of Fresh Meats. He will begin his new role at the start of the new year. Stewart will report to President and CEO Donnie King and will be responsible for strengthening …
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Lifeplus Breaks Ground on New Facility in Batesville
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffLifeplus International, a world leader in holistic wellbeing products, has broken ground on the first of four new buildings at its flagship manufacturing facility in Batesville, where the company plans to invest $24 million and create 150 jobs within five …
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AGFC Reminds Hunters of the Consequences of Poaching
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffPoaching, whether it be night hunting, hunting out of season or otherwise, can cause serious damage to the wildlife of Arkansas. It can also be a very difficult crime to catch, often requiring many nights of patrols in areas of …
Stephanie Whitaker has been named chief nursing officer at Mercy Hospital Fort Smith. Whitaker joined Mercy in late 2021 as vice president of patient care services and has had a long career in nursing leadership. Stephanie replaces outgoing CNO Cheri …