AY Media Group staff writer Katie Zakrzewski has received the Edward L. Whitbeck Memorial Award, which goes to the top (valedictorian) graduating senior at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Katie is passionate about making change in her community,…
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UA-PTC’s STEM Park Project Receives $2.5 Million Grant
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe University of Arkansas – Pulaski Technical College (UA-PTC) has received a $2.5 million grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration to launch the first phase of its STEM Park Project. The university will match $653,230 in funding to remodel…
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New UAMS Study Estimates 3.5 Percent of Arkansans Have Had COVID-19 Infection
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleApproximately 3.5 percent of Arkansas citizens have been infected with COVID-19, according to a recent University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) antibody study. In the Arkansas Coronavirus Antibodies Seroprevalence Survey, researchers tested 1,220 adult blood samples, finding 43 positive…
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Ozark IC Awarded $58K in Cash Prizes in Single Week
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleOzark Integrated Circuits (IC) has received more than $58,000 in cash prizes this week from the U.S. Department of Energy and through the 2020 MassChallenge. In total, the Fayetteville-based company received $58,333, with $33,333 coming from the U.S. Department of…
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Walmart, Sam’s Club Hosting Drug Take Back Events as Part of DEA Effort
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleWalmart and Sam’s Club will be participating in medication disposal efforts this October as part of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. On Oct. 24, the retailers will be hosting in-person events at select store…
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School District ‘Red Zones’ Number Climbs to 42
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleThe number of Arkansas school districts with 50 or more COVID-19 cases has shot up by 16 compared to last week. The Arkansas Center for Health Improvement reports that 42 school districts are now “red zones,” or have 50 or…
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Preferred Family Healthcare Settles Medicaid Fraud Cases for $6.5 Million
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffPreferred Family Healthcare (PFH) has agreed to settle in federal and state cases for $6.5 million. The company had been investigated by the Arkansas Attorney General’s Office for false claims submitted to the Arkansas Medicaid Program. The Medicaid Fraud Control…
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Desselle Real Estate Joins Sotheby’s Realty Network, Gets Name Change
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffDesselle Real Estate is joining an international realty network, taking on the name Capital Sotheby’s International Realty. The Little Rock-based real estate company has joined Sotheby’s International Realty network, which has roughly 1,000 offices in 71 countries around the globe.…
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Confirmed COVID-19 Cases Rise to 95K in Arkansas, Total Numbers Top 101K
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleThe number of confirmed COVID-19 cases has passed 95,000 in Arkansas. The Arkansas Department of Health reports there are 95,399 confirmed cases in the state, an increase of 981 cases from yesterday. Combined with the probable cases, Arkansas has 101,596…
Thinking about going electric? Just got an electric vehicle? Here’s Renewable Rayna to layout EV charging basics. Not only is it more affordable, more environmentally friendly and allows you access to the latest technologies for vehicles when driving electric, but…