The big news Thursday night wasn’t that Bryant senior quarterback Austin Ledbetter won the Landers Award, given to the state’s top prep football player. No, If Las Vegas laid odds on the award, Ledbetter would have been the overwhelming favorite.…
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Biomedical Engineering Researcher Receives $100K Grant for Spinal Cord Treatment Project
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffA University of Arkansas professor and biomedical engineering researcher has received a $100,000 grant to develop a new drug delivery method designed to improve treatments for spinal cord injuries. Young Hye Song, a biomedical engineering assistant professor, was awarded the…
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Mars Petcare Investing $145 Million into Fort Smith Facility, Creating 120 New Jobs
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleA pet care company will be funneling $145 million into an expansion of its Fort Smith manufacturing facility. Mars Petcare will be launching an expansion that will add more than 200,000 square-feet and two production lines to its existing facility…
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First Security Bank of Jonesboro Names Stotts as Business Development, Marketing Officer
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffFirst Security Bank of Jonesboro has named a new business development and marketing officer. Haley Stotts will be taking over the role. In this position, Stotts will be responsible for developing and managing community relations. She will also oversee and…
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UAMS Launching New COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic on Jan. 19
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffStarting Tuesday, Jan. 19, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will be operating a COVID-19 vaccine clinic targeting specific demographics. This vaccination clinic will be part of the State of Arkansas’ ongoing Phase 1-A and upcoming partial Phase…
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Multiple Promotions, One Retirement Announced at Xpress Boats
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffXpress Boats is shaking up its executive leadership structure with multiple promotions and one retirement. Executive vice president Jeff Bogard will be retiring from the Hot Springs-based fishing and hunting boat manufacturer. Bogard will be transitioning out of his role…
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Boshears Joins Arkansas Hospice as VP and Chief Philanthropy Officer
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffShannon Boshears has been named vice president and chief philanthropy officer for Arkansas Hospice. In this role, Boshears will head up all fundraising efforts, gift administration and strategic direction for the Arkansas Hospice Foundation. She will also provide support for…
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King Named to Advisory Council for Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleThe Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB) has named an Arkansas community development executive to its advisory council. Dr. Calvin R. King Sr., the president and CEO of Arkansas Land and Farm Development Corp. (ALCDC), has been appointed to…
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UA Little Rock Adds Four to Foundation Fund Board of Directors
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffFour new members will be joining the UA Little Rock Foundation Fund board of directors for three-year terms. These new members include Ben Bailey, Alec Gaines, LaShannon Spencer and Erin Wood. The board of directors oversee the UA Little Rock…
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Economics Arkansas Hosting Virtual Pitch Contest for Students in March
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffEconomics Arkansas will be hosting a unique virtual pitch contest in March, featuring top Northwest Arkansas business executives. The Think Inside the Box pitch event will challenge participants to pitch a product idea that must be conceptualized and prototyped in…