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Major Retiring as North Little Rock CVB President and CEO
by AMP Staff October 20, 2020
by AMP Staff October 20, 2020
The North Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB)’s president and chief executive will be stepping down at the end of 2020. Bob Major has served as the North Little Rock CVB’s president and CEO since 2012 and will be…
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Saracen Casino Resort Unveils Restaurant Lineup
by AMP Staff September 9, 2020
by AMP Staff September 9, 2020
Saracen Casino Resort has unveiled its lineup of restaurant and dining options that will be available at its Pine Bluff facilities. The focal point of the dining experience will be the Red Oak Steakhouse. According to food and beverage creative…
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Fayetteville Breaking Ground on Cultural Arts Corridor Sept. 10
by AMP Staff September 8, 2020
by AMP Staff September 8, 2020
The City of Fayetteville is breaking ground on a new Cultural Arts Corridor this week. On Sept. 10, the city will hold a groundbreaking ceremony at Fay Jones Woods for the new Cultural Arts Corridor, an interconnected series of outdoor…
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LRCVB Participating in National Travel Campaign
by AMP Staff September 3, 2020
by AMP Staff September 3, 2020
The Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau (LRCVB) is participating in a new national campaign designed to spark future travel. Entitled ‘Let’s Go There,” the campaign was created by the U.S. Travel Association is designed to inspire individuals to travel…
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Biking Through a Pandemic and Beyond
by Gabe Holmstrom August 28, 2020
by Gabe Holmstrom August 28, 2020
Growing up in the ‘80s at the end of a dirt road in rural Lonoke County, bicycles were a part of my everyday life. Then, in 1986, the bicycle-centric, cult classic movie RAD was available for rent on VCR at…
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Buffalo National River Declared Leave No Trace Gold Standard Site
by Tyler Hale August 24, 2020
by Tyler Hale August 24, 2020
The Buffalo National River has been declared a Leave No Trace Gold Standard Site. This designation recognizes parks that have met specific criteria laid out by the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics. The criteria include implementing Leave No…
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Springdale Creates Downtown Outdoor Dining District
by Tyler Hale August 12, 2020
by Tyler Hale August 12, 2020
Springdale is the latest Arkansas city to establish an entertainment district. On Monday, Aug. 11, the Springdale City Council approved an ordinance creating the entertainment district, called the Downtown Outdoor Dining District. which will be open daily from 11 a.m.…
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Opt Outside: Keeping Cool in the Tailwaters
by Matthew Milton August 11, 2020
by Matthew Milton August 11, 2020
In this new monthly series “Opt Outside,” we join our friends at the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission on a campaign to get Arkansans outside to connect with nature and all the great things our state has to offer. When…
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Fayetteville Named One of Best Places to Live by U.S. News and World Report
by Tyler Hale July 23, 2020
by Tyler Hale July 23, 2020
Fayetteville has landed in the top five for a list of the best cities in the United States to live. U.S. News & World Report named Fayetteville the fourth best city to live in the United States. In its 2020 list…
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Gold Takes Food and Beverage Director Position at Saracen Casino Resort
by Tyler Hale July 13, 2020
by Tyler Hale July 13, 2020
A longtime fixture of Arkansas’ culinary scene is taking a high-profile role in Pine Bluff. Todd Gold is taking on the role of food and beverage director for the Saracen Casino Resort. He is stepping down from his role as…
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NWA Council Launches Business Cohort Program to Address Diversity, Inclusion Gap October 27, 2020
Following a 2019 study on workplace diversity and inclusion, the Northwest Arkansas Council has launched a business cohort to address these issues and provide training and actionable strategies for companies. Partnering with five local chambers of commerce and the IDEALS…The post NWA Council Launches Business Cohort Program to Address Diversity, Inclusion Gap appeared first on […]
Lackie to Lead UCA’s University Advancement, Foundation October 27, 2020
Mary Bane Lackie has been appointed to serve as the new vice president for university advancement for the University of Central Arkansas (UCA), as well as the president of the UCA Foundation. Lackie began her new roles Oct. 15. She…The post Lackie to Lead UCA’s University Advancement, Foundation appeared first on AMP.
Local Leaders, Candidates Weigh in on Supreme Court Nomination and Court Expansion October 27, 2020
Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett was confirmed by the U.S. Senate this week, making good on the promise of President Trump and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to seat the conservative nominee before the November election. Arkansas Money &…The post Local Leaders, Candidates Weigh in on Supreme Court Nomination and Court Expansion appeared first […]
New Hotline Provides Financial Resources for Low-Income Little Rock Residents October 27, 2020
Low-income and homeless individuals and families in Little Rock will have a new tool that will address financial resources available to them. The City of Little Rock and the nonprofit Our House have partnered to launch a virtual “Financial Resources…The post New Hotline Provides Financial Resources for Low-Income Little Rock Residents appeared first on AMP.
Southwest Power Pool Names Moore to Board of Directors October 27, 2020
Southwest Power Pool (PPP) has named Elizabeth Moore of New York to its board of directors. Moore will assume her new role Tuesday, Oct. 27. “Liz will make an invaluable addition to our independent board,” SPP president and CEO Barbara…The post Southwest Power Pool Names Moore to Board of Directors appeared first on AMP.
Bringing Calm to the Game: Breylin Smith Leads UCA’s Football Team October 27, 2020
Growing up in your home city and playing high school and college ball for the hometown college can put a lot of pressure on a player. Breylin Smith, the graduate quarterback for the University of Central Arkansas, is one such…The post Bringing Calm to the Game: Breylin Smith Leads UCA’s Football Team appeared first on […]
Blackwells Commit $120K Toward Scholarship for Arkansas Delta Students October 27, 2020
A new scholarship at the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design has been created with the aim of increasing diversity in the architecture and design professions. Marlon and Ati Blackwell, co-principals of the Fayetteville-based Marlon Blackwell Architects, have committed…The post Blackwells Commit $120K Toward Scholarship for Arkansas Delta Students appeared first on AMP.
KO Construction, O’Gary Industrial Group Merge, Forming Keet O’Gary Construction October 27, 2020
Two Central Arkansas construction companies have merged to form a new company. KO Construction and O’Gary Industrial Group have merged, forming Keet O’Gary Construction, which will perform industrial and commercial work. The new company will provide general contracting, design-build and…The post KO Construction, O’Gary Industrial Group Merge, Forming Keet O’Gary Construction appeared first on AMP.
Amy Coney Barrett Confirmed, Sworn In to U.S. Supreme Court October 27, 2020
Judge Amy Coney Barrett has been confirmed and sworn in as the newest U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice. On Monday, Oct. 26, members of the U.S. Senate confirmed Barrett by a 52-48 vote, split almost entirely down party lines. Only…The post Amy Coney Barrett Confirmed, Sworn In to U.S. Supreme Court appeared first on AMP.
Hiland Dairy’s Little Rock Facility Recognized for Overall Quality October 27, 2020
Little Rock’s Hiland Dairy Foods Company has been recognized for its overall quality by Quality Checkd Dairies, an organization that provides quality assurance and other resources to dairy processors. Hiland Dairy Foods received the Irving B. Weber Distinguished Award for…The post Hiland Dairy’s Little Rock Facility Recognized for Overall Quality appeared first on AMP.

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