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Construction of Arkansas Arts Center Is On Track
by Bailey White June 29, 2020
by Bailey White June 29, 2020
The renovation of the Arkansas Arts Center in downtown Little Rock is boosting Central Arkansas’ economy through construction initiatives and beyond. The construction of the reimagined Arkansas Arts Center in MacArthur Park is on schedule and creating local opportunities amidst…
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AMP News Health & Science Tourism
After Long Wait, Arkansas Welcome Centers Reopen
by Tyler Hale June 29, 2020
by Tyler Hale June 29, 2020
Spread throughout the state at strategic locations, Arkansas Welcome Centers help introduce travelers to the Natural State. After closing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the centers are now reopening. The welcome centers closed on March 20, along with multiple other…
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North Little Rock’s Argenta Outdoor Dining District is Open for Business
by Bailey White June 26, 2020
by Bailey White June 26, 2020
Less than three weeks after the North Little Rock City Council announced that the city would host the state’s newest entertainment district, the Argenta Outdoor Dining District is open. The Argenta Outdoor Dining District is open seven days a week…
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AMP News Education Tourism
A-State Cancels 2020 Johnny Cash Heritage Festival
by Tyler Hale June 23, 2020
by Tyler Hale June 23, 2020
The Johnny Cash Heritage Festival will be cancelled for 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Adam Long, Arkansas State University Heritage Sites director, announced the cancellation on Wednesday, June 23. Originally, the festival was set to be…
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Little Rock Zoo Sets Reopening Date
by Tyler Hale June 15, 2020
by Tyler Hale June 15, 2020
The Little Rock Zoo is roaring back into business in June. Starting June 22, the zoo will be open to members, and it will reopen to the general public on June 29. Little Rock Zoo Director Susan Altrui unveiled the…
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Little Rock Zoo Board to Discuss Reopening Plan
by AMP Staff June 15, 2020
by AMP Staff June 15, 2020
The Little Rock Zoo Board of Governors will meet via Webex today, June 15, at 4 p.m. The board reviews, consults and advises the city of Little Rock on matters concerning the operation and maintenance of the Little Rock Zoo.…
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LRCVB Reports Significant Losses in Restaurant and Hotel Industries Due to COVID-19
by Adeline Goodman June 15, 2020
by Adeline Goodman June 15, 2020
The Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau (LRCVB) recently reported multi-million dollar losses in the local restaurant and hotel industry, an extensive number of convention and meeting cancellations and a significant decrease in enplanements. According to LRCVB, all are results…
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North Little Rock Becomes Latest Arkansas City to Set Up Entertainment District
by Tyler Hale June 11, 2020
by Tyler Hale June 11, 2020
North Little Rock will be establishing its own entertainment district in its downtown area. On Monday, June 8, the North Little Rock City Council voted to establish the entertainment district in the city’s downtown. Under the ordinance, the district will…
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Little Rock Event Cancellations Have Resulted in Millions of Dollars of Lost Revenue
by Madeline Burke June 10, 2020
by Madeline Burke June 10, 2020
The full effects of COVID-19 on Arkansas businesses and organizations across industry sectors have not been determined yet, but they are expected to be substantial. Many have limited their operations, and some even had push back contracted events due to…
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Crystal Bridges, The Momentary to Reopen on June 10
by Tyler Hale June 4, 2020
by Tyler Hale June 4, 2020
One of Arkansas’ premier art institutions will be opening its doors after closing down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and the Momentary will be opening up to the public on Wednesday, June 10. According…
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Walmart Transforming 160 Parking Lots into Drive-In Theaters July 2, 2020
Walmart has announced that it will sponsor two family-fun initiatives this summer, including a star-studded virtual camp and drive-in movie theaters. The first experience, Camp by Walmart, is a virtual camp that brings summer fun to participants backyards and kitchen…The post Walmart Transforming 160 Parking Lots into Drive-In Theaters appeared first on AMP.
Smith Family Funeral Homes Acquires Little Rock Funeral Home July 2, 2020
The Smith Family Funeral Homes announced that the company has officially acquired the Little Rock Funeral Home. On June 30, two leading funeral providers in Central Arkansas shook hands to fuse their legacy with the buying and selling of Brad…The post Smith Family Funeral Homes Acquires Little Rock Funeral Home appeared first on AMP.
Keddy Establishes 14 Phoenix for Hope to Help Domestic Violence Victims July 2, 2020
In 2014, Emily Christine Keddy left a six-year marriage, a marriage that was darkened by domestic violence and destruction. Now, Keddy has established a company, born out of experience, that holds fast to her mission of helping others currently suffering…The post Keddy Establishes 14 Phoenix for Hope to Help Domestic Violence Victims appeared first on […]
After Downward Trend, COVID Cases Spike Again on Thursday July 2, 2020
Although the state of Arkansas had started seeing a downward trend of new COVID-19 cases earlier this week, Gov. Asa Hutchinson reported the highest number of new cases in a single day today (July 2) at his daily press conference. …The post After Downward Trend, COVID Cases Spike Again on Thursday appeared first on AMP.
First Horizon and IBERIABANK Complete Merger of Equals July 2, 2020
First Horizon National Corp. and IBERIABANK have completed their “merger of equals.” First announced on Nov. 4, 2019, the two corporations agreed to combine in an all-stock transaction, creating a new entity with $79 billion in assets, $60 billion in…The post First Horizon and IBERIABANK Complete Merger of Equals appeared first on AMP.
Harden Named Arkansas Waterways Commission Chair July 2, 2020
The Arkansas Waterways Commission (AWC) has named a new chairman. Phyllis Harden has been appointed by the commission to the role. Secretary of Commerce Mike Preston announced that Harden will be replacing outgoing chairman Marty Shell. Harden will be the…The post Harden Named Arkansas Waterways Commission Chair appeared first on AMP.
Op-Ed: Three Simple Words: Wear. A. Mask. July 2, 2020
It is unclear when we will be on the other side of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is unclear when life will go back to what we all regard as normal or even close to normal. Likely, it will be many…The post Op-Ed: Three Simple Words: Wear. A. Mask. appeared first on AMP.
Smith: National Leadership at Fault for Mask Polarization July 2, 2020
As the country’s cases of COVID-19 continue to surge upward in what some are calling our “second spike,” and the state of Arkansas gets labeled as a hot spot for its growing footprint in that increase, many are pushing harder…The post Smith: National Leadership at Fault for Mask Polarization appeared first on AMP.
Stuttgart Breaking Ground on First Phase of Solar Power Project July 2, 2020
Another major solar project in Stuttgart will have a groundbreaking this week. The Stuttgart School District recently partnered with Scenic Hill Solar to develop a solar power plant for its energy needs. The district had its groundbreaking on June 24.…The post Stuttgart Breaking Ground on First Phase of Solar Power Project appeared first on AMP.
Leeds Stepping Down as U of A’s Economic Development Head July 1, 2020
The University of Arkansas’ economic development head is stepping down from her post, effective Wednesday, July 1. Stacy Leeds, the vice chancellor for economic development, is resigning her role to focus on writing projects, according to a university release. Leeds…The post Leeds Stepping Down as U of A’s Economic Development Head appeared first on AMP.

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