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Walmart Partners with Zipline on Drone Delivery Service
by Tyler Hale September 15, 2020
by Tyler Hale September 15, 2020
Walmart is increasing its delivery capacity with a new drone delivery service. The Bentonville retailer is partnering with Zipline to deliver items via drones. This pilot program will focus on the Northwest Arkansas region, operating from a Walmart store and…
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Amazon Setting Up Maumelle Delivery Station
by Tyler Hale August 27, 2020
by Tyler Hale August 27, 2020
Amazon is setting up a new delivery station in Maumelle, which will focus on last-mile delivery for larger items. Located at 400 Sharkey Drive in Maumelle, the delivery center will receive packages from Amazon fulfillment and sortation centers, and these…
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J.B. Hunt Launches Three-Month Electric Truck Testing Phase
by Tyler Hale August 13, 2020
by Tyler Hale August 13, 2020
J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. has launched an electric testing phase for its trucking fleet. The company, a subsidiary of J.B. Tranport Services, Inc., completed its first delivery with an electric transport – the Freightliner eCascadia, which is an all-electric Class…
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Public Infrastructure Work, Totaling $11 Million, Starts at Port of Little Rock
by Tyler Hale July 6, 2020
by Tyler Hale July 6, 2020
On a scorching Monday morning, local, state and federal officials gathered just off Zeuber Road at the Port of Little Rock for the announcement of new funding and for the groundbreaking of a new public infrastructure project. In total, more…
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Harden Named Arkansas Waterways Commission Chair
by AMP Staff July 2, 2020
by AMP Staff 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…
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Arkansas Getting $40 Million for Improvements Along U.S. 67
by Tyler Hale June 19, 2020
by Tyler Hale June 19, 2020
Arkansas will be receiving $40 million in federal funding for roadway repairs. The Arkansas Department of Transportation was awarded $40 million by the U.S. Department of Transportation for the reconstruction and improvement of two sections of U.S. 67 that are…
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Arkansas Highway Commission Signs Off on Speed Limit Increases
by Tyler Hale June 10, 2020
by Tyler Hale June 10, 2020
Speed limits on Arkansas highways will be increasing soon. The Arkansas Highway Commission has voted to approve a study from the Arkansas Department of Transportation that has recommended increasing highway and interstate speed limits. During the previous legislation session, the…
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Lang Takes Over as General Manager for TAC Air in Fort Smith
by AMP Staff June 3, 2020
by AMP Staff June 3, 2020
Christina Lang will be taking over operations at TAC Air’s fixed base operation (FBO) in Fort Smith. As the new general manager, Lang will oversee day-to-day operations at the Fort Smith facility, hanger management and leasing, in addition to maintaining…
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Magazine May 2020 Transportation
Trucking Industry Awaiting the New Normal
by Mark Carter May 8, 2020
by Mark Carter May 8, 2020
Arkansas Trucking Firms Adjust to Pandemic The great pandemic of 2020 has done many things: Strained the capacity of the health-care delivery system; forced a re-evaluation of the means through which higher education is delivered; richly rewarded investment in food-delivery and…
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Dassault Falcon Jet Begins Furloughs at Little Rock Facility
by AMP Staff May 6, 2020
by AMP Staff May 6, 2020
Dassault Falcon Jet announced Tuesday, May 5 that it has begun “rolling furloughs” of its Little Rock workforce. The company said in a statement that the furloughs are scheduled for one- or two-week intervals. The French aircraft manufacturer employs roughly…
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Eksioglu Takes Over as Director of Center for Excellence in Logistics and Distribution September 22, 2020
A new director has been appointed to lead the Center for Excellence in Logistics and Distribution (CELDi). Burak Eksioglu will serve as the center’s new director. In his new role, Eksioglu will be tasked with oversee the center, a consortium…The post Eksioglu Takes Over as Director of Center for Excellence in Logistics and Distribution appeared […]
Supply Chain Hall of Fame Opening in October September 22, 2020
The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Supply Chain Hall of Fame will be opening in Rogers in October. Announced in September 2019, the hall of fame will officially open on Oct. 8, 2020. The new facility will feature…The post Supply Chain Hall of Fame Opening in October appeared first on AMP.
Junior Achievement Livestreaming Legacy Award Luncheon Sept. 22 September 22, 2020
Every year, Junior Achievement of Arkansas recognizes individuals who have supported academic excellence and worked to increase financial literacy education in the state. During its Legacy Award Luncheon, the organization spotlights individuals who have made an impact while raising funds…The post Junior Achievement Livestreaming Legacy Award Luncheon Sept. 22 appeared first on AMP.
HealthTech Arkansas to Collaborate with SkyBrook Venture Partners September 22, 2020
HealthTech Arkansas has formed a new partnership with a venture capital firm to provide increased opportunities for health care startups around the world. SkyBrook Venture Partners, a firm that raises awareness of Central and Eastern Europe companies among U.S. investors,…The post HealthTech Arkansas to Collaborate with SkyBrook Venture Partners appeared first on AMP.
CALS Adjusts Library Operating Hours September 21, 2020
The Central Arkansas Library System is beginning to shift closer to its pre-COVID schedule. Starting Monday, Sept. 21, several library branches wil begin operating from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday. These library branches include Dee Brown Library…The post CALS Adjusts Library Operating Hours appeared first on AMP.
Arkansas Arts Center Construction Remains on Schedule, Budget September 21, 2020
Construction on the new Arkansas Arts Center (AAC) is going according to plan, local leaders said today (Sept. 20). During the AAC’ annual meeting – held virtually – local stakeholders and officials discussed the challenging circumstances of the past year…The post Arkansas Arts Center Construction Remains on Schedule, Budget appeared first on AMP.
Flu Vaccines in Stock at Local Health Units September 21, 2020
The Arkansas Department of Health has stocked its Local Health Units with influenza vaccines, which are now available on a walk-in basis. According to the department, vaccines are available for no out-of-pocket expense. While Individuals are encouraged to bring their…The post Flu Vaccines in Stock at Local Health Units appeared first on AMP.
Rutherford Stepping Down from Clinton School in 2021 September 21, 2020
The Clinton School of Public Service will be losing a “skip” in its step next year. James L. “Skip” Rutherford III will be stepping down as the dean for the school, part of the University of Arkansas system on June…The post Rutherford Stepping Down from Clinton School in 2021 appeared first on AMP.
Walmart in Talks to Buy 7.5 Percent Stake in TikTok September 21, 2020
Walmart is moving closer to inking a major digital media deal that could shift the balance of the social media sphere. The Bentonville retailer has tentatively agreed to purchase an approximately 7.5 percent stake in TikTok, the Chinese-owned video-sharing, social…The post Walmart in Talks to Buy 7.5 Percent Stake in TikTok appeared first on AMP.
Wildlife Conservation Grant Applications Open for Fiscal Year 2021 September 21, 2020
Applications are now open for wildlife conservation grants. The Arkansas Economic Development Division of Rural Services has more than $735,000 available through the grant program. The application for grant funding is open through Oct. 8. Drawn from fines collected by…The post Wildlife Conservation Grant Applications Open for Fiscal Year 2021 appeared first on AMP.

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