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Buffalo National River Closed to Visitors
by Tyler Hale April 6, 2020
by Tyler Hale April 6, 2020
The Buffalo National River has been closed for recreational use in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. All of the park’s trails, campgrounds, open areas, and the river itself will be closed to visitors. According to the U.S. National Park…
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AMP News Business Tourism
Racing Commission Ordered to Consider Gulfside Casino Application
by Tyler Hale March 25, 2020
by Tyler Hale March 25, 2020
A Pulaski County Circuit Court judge has ruled that the Gulfside Casino Partnership’s application for the Pope County casino must be considered by the Arkansas Racing Commission. Judge Tim Fox has ruled that the Gulfside Casino Partnership is an eligible…
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AMP News Business Tourism Transportation
U.S. Airlines Prepare for Potential Shutdown
by Ryan Nix March 25, 2020
by Ryan Nix March 25, 2020
U.S. airlines are putting together plans to cease all domestic and international commercial flights in anticipation of a mandated government shutdown of all passenger air travel. This is yet another blow to the aviation industry, which has already experienced massive…
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AMP News Sports/Outdoors Tourism
Oaklawn Pushes Back Arkansas Derby, Other Race Dates
by AMP Staff March 21, 2020
by AMP Staff March 21, 2020
Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort has moved the Arkansas Derby back a month in response to the coronavirus pandemic. As the final event in its annual schedule, the Arkansas Derby is Oaklawn’s signature event. Oaklawn is shifting the derby from Saturday,…
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Topgolf Closing All U.S. Locations Temporarily, Halting Rogers Grand Opening
by AMP Staff March 19, 2020
by AMP Staff March 19, 2020
Topgolf is closing its doors at all of its U.S. locations due to the coronavirus outbreak. The entertainment destination, which operates 54 locations in the United States, is also delaying the grand opening of its new facility in Rogers “As…
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Arkansas Casinos Feeling Coronavirus Impact
by Tyler Hale March 17, 2020
by Tyler Hale March 17, 2020
Arkansas casinos are beginning to feel the impact of coronavirus, as all of the casinos effectively shut down to contain the spread of the virus. Operations at the Saracen Casino Annex in Pine Bluff are ceasing today (March 17) and…
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Magazine March 2020 Tourism
Faces of Travel in Arkansas
by AMP Staff March 6, 2020
by AMP Staff March 6, 2020
Arkansas is home to many who work tirelessly on its behalf to attract visitors, and economy-boosting tourism dollars, to the state. Many stakeholders — official and otherwise — help expand the Arkansas brand, attract newcomers and ensure that the state’s…
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Magazine March 2020 Sports/Outdoors Tourism
Pedal Power: Arkansas a Growing Mecca for Road Cyclists
by Dwain Hebda March 6, 2020
by Dwain Hebda March 6, 2020
by Dwain Hebda Americans may love their cars as a matter of principle but for a growing number of people, cycling is where it’s at for fun, competition and even making the daily commute. “In the 30 years that I’ve…
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Annual NWA Golf Tournament Set to Return in June
by Tyler Hale February 25, 2020
by Tyler Hale February 25, 2020
by Tyler Hale More than one hundred of the best female golfers in the world will be gathering in Northwest Arkansas this summer to compete in the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship. The tournament will invite 144 female golfers to take…
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2020 Arkansas Food Hall of Fame Winners Announced
by AMP Staff February 25, 2020
by AMP Staff February 25, 2020
The next class of “taste-setters” was announced on February 24 for the Arkansas Food Hall of Fame, a program of Arkansas Heritage. Winners were announced in five categories: Gone But Not Forgotten, Food Themed Event, Proprietor of the Year, People’s…
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Hutchinson Urges Arkansas to Stay Strong in Face of Crisis April 9, 2020
Members of the Arkansas General Assembly settled into the Senate Chamber at the Arkansas State Capitol and at the Jack Stephens Center on Wednesday to begin the 2020 fiscal session, where they will deliberate over the state’s budget and financial…The post Hutchinson Urges Arkansas to Stay Strong in Face of Crisis appeared first on AMP.
Arkansas Health Centers Awarded More Than $10 Million in Federal Funding April 8, 2020
More than $1.3 billion in funding has been allocated to health centers throughout the United States with more than $10 million allocated to Arkansas. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded 12 health centers in Arkansas…The post Arkansas Health Centers Awarded More Than $10 Million in Federal Funding appeared first on […]
Preston: Unemployment Claims Could Rise to 150K by Week’s End April 8, 2020
More than 110,000 unemployment insurance applications have been received by the Arkansas Department of Workforce Services (ADWS), and the number only looks to go up. Unemployment claims have skyrocketed in the wake of the coronavirus epidemic. The state had been…The post Preston: Unemployment Claims Could Rise to 150K by Week’s End appeared first on AMP.
HealthCARE Express Providing COVID-19 Testing in Central Arkansas April 8, 2020
HealthCARE Express clinics are providing COVID-19 testing in central Arkansas. The organization has two locations offering COVID-19 tests in the central Arkansas region. One location is in Sherwood at 1554 Country Club Rd, and the second is in Maumelle at…The post HealthCARE Express Providing COVID-19 Testing in Central Arkansas appeared first on AMP.
Hutchinson: 2020 Fiscal Session State of the State Address April 8, 2020
Mr. Lieutenant Governor, President Pro Tem Hendren; Speaker Shepherd, and Members of the Arkansas General Assembly: As I stand here today for the first time giving a State of the State address in the Senate chamber, I reflect on the…The post Hutchinson: 2020 Fiscal Session State of the State Address appeared first on AMP.
UA System Won’t Raise Tuition for Fall 2020 April 8, 2020
The University of Arkansas System universities and colleges will not be raising students’ tuition for the fall of 2020. The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas met earlier today for a special board meeting via teleconferencing to discuss…The post UA System Won’t Raise Tuition for Fall 2020 appeared first on AMP.
As COVID-19 Pandemic Continues, Arkansas Exceeds 1,000 Total Cases April 8, 2020
Arkansas has passed the 1,000 mark for COVID-19 cases, officials reported today (April 8). Gov. Asa Hutchinson said that there have been 1,023 reported cases of COVID-19 as of Wednesday afternoon. This represents a 77-case increase from yesterday’s reported total…The post As COVID-19 Pandemic Continues, Arkansas Exceeds 1,000 Total Cases appeared first on AMP.
Op-Ed: Solar ‘s Costs for Arkansas Businesses April 8, 2020
Like many other business leaders in Arkansas, I was disappointed by the one-sided recent Arkansas Business article, which addresses the development of private solar projects and the firms constructing those facilities. The article lacked any perspective from the numerous Arkansas…The post Op-Ed: Solar ‘s Costs for Arkansas Businesses appeared first on AMP.
Fiscal Session Kicks Into Gear on April 8 April 8, 2020
The Arkansas General Assembly is convening for the 2020 Fiscal Session, starting today (April 8). During the session, legislators will vote on bills impacting the state’s budget, with a particular focus on managing budgetary issues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.…The post Fiscal Session Kicks Into Gear on April 8 appeared first on AMP.
Bernie Sanders Drops Out of 2020 Presidential Race April 8, 2020
Bernie Sanders is dropping out of the 2020 presidential race. Sanders announced on Wednesday, April 8, that he would be suspending his campaign. In the early days of his campaign, Sanders appeared to be the frontrunner for the Democratic Party…The post Bernie Sanders Drops Out of 2020 Presidential Race appeared first on AMP.