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Arkansas Job Market Remains Resilient as Employers Stay Selective, Talent Demand Holds Steady
by Chris Chunn and Stephanie Shine July 31, 2026
by Chris Chunn and Stephanie Shine July 31, 2026
Despite ongoing national headlines about economic uncertainty, Arkansas continues to demonstrate something Arkansas Talent Group has been seeing firsthand every day: a resilient economy supported by employers who are still hiring, investing and growing. The latest labor data reinforces what …
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Gus Malzahn to LRTDC: If Indiana Can Do It, So Can Arkansas September 8, 2026
Gus Malzahn is finally taking a moment to breathe. At Tuesday’s meeting of the Little Rock Touchdown Club, the recently retired coach reflected on his storied career with club founder and emcee David Bazzel. Bazzel asked Malzahn if he thinks… The post Gus Malzahn to LRTDC: If Indiana Can Do It, So Can Arkansas appeared […]
UACCB, White River Firefighter Training Association Launch Rookie School September 8, 2026
The University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville is launching a firefighter rookie school in partnership with White River Firefighter Training Association and area fire departments. The program utilizes a partnership and curriculum through the Arkansas Fire Training Academy in… The post UACCB, White River Firefighter Training Association Launch Rookie School appeared first on AMP.
St. Bernards Provides Region’s Only 24/7 Stroke Care Coverage September 8, 2026
St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro now offers 24/7 neurointerventional stroke coverage, the hospital announced. It is the only hospital in northeast Arkansas and southeast Missouri to offer this level of care, according to a press release. The hospital also… The post St. Bernards Provides Region’s Only 24/7 Stroke Care Coverage appeared first on AMP.
LRSD Seeks Community Input About Restructuring, Closures September 4, 2026
The Little Rock School District is eyeing a restructuring that may result in school closures — and is seeking community input. The district recently released a strategic redesign plan to build a stronger future for students, along with a schedule… The post LRSD Seeks Community Input About Restructuring, Closures appeared first on AMP.
From Arkansas to World: Gymnast Lila Richardson Makes U.S. Senior Team September 4, 2026
U.S. gymnast and Arkansas native Lila Richardson is among seven athletes who will represent their country at World Gymnastics’ World Challenge Cup competitions this fall in Hungary and France. Rosters were determined based on results from the 2026 Xfinity U.S.… The post From Arkansas to World: Gymnast Lila Richardson Makes U.S. Senior Team appeared first […]
Scouts Celebrating 50 Years of Camp Rockefeller September 4, 2026
The Natural State Council of Scouting America will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its Camp Rockefeller with a special alumni reunion scheduled for Sept. 25–27 at Gus Blass Scout Reservation in Damascus. According to a press release, the three-day celebration… The post Scouts Celebrating 50 Years of Camp Rockefeller appeared first on AMP.
Sandra Olivarez: From ‘I’m Not a Writer’ to Arkansas Author and Publisher September 4, 2026
Sandra Olivarez, who lives and works in Northwest Arkansas, had never considered herself a writer. She was used to taking complex topics and simplifying them into reports and presentations in her professional life, but she never felt ready to tell… The post Sandra Olivarez: From ‘I’m Not a Writer’ to Arkansas Author and Publisher appeared […]
Kevin Kooman Named to White River Bancshares Board September 4, 2026
Signature Bank of Arkansas announced the addition of Kevin J. Kooman to the White River Bancshares board of directors. Kooman is a seasoned strategic advisor and former private equity partner and investment banking managing director with more than 30 years… The post Kevin Kooman Named to White River Bancshares Board appeared first on AMP.
Simmons Bank to Close 26 Branches, Including 6 in Arkansas September 4, 2026
Simmons First National Corp., parent company of Simmons Bank, which is headquartered in Pine Bluff, recently announced it will close 26 branches across a six-state footprint, including six in Arkansas. The Arkansas branches affected by the closure will include locations… The post Simmons Bank to Close 26 Branches, Including 6 in Arkansas appeared first on […]
Date Set For Goodwill’s 2026 Gala for Good September 4, 2026
Goodwill Arkansas will hold its fourth-annual Gala for Good on Saturday, Oct. 24. This year’s event, “Rooted in Purpose,” will begin at 6 p.m. at the North Little Rock Event Center. Presented by Bank OZK, Gala for Good is Goodwill… The post Date Set For Goodwill’s 2026 Gala for Good appeared first on AMP.