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UA Little Rock Law Student Scores Premier Clerkship
by AMP Staff September 9, 2026
by AMP Staff September 9, 2026
Justin Maggerise made the decision to leave his home in Seattle to attend UA-Little Rock’s William H. Bowen School of Law, and it is already paying off tenfold. Maggerise has been chosen to clerk for Judge Bobby E. Shepherd of …
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UACCB, White River Firefighter Training Association Launch Rookie School
by AMP Staff September 8, 2026
by AMP Staff September 8, 2026
The University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville is launching a firefighter rookie school in partnership with White River Firefighter Training Association and area fire departments. The program utilizes a partnership and curriculum through the Arkansas Fire Training Academy in …
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LRSD Seeks Community Input About Restructuring, Closures
by Sarah DeClerk September 4, 2026
by Sarah DeClerk September 4, 2026
The Little Rock School District is eyeing a restructuring that may result in school closures — and is seeking community input. The district recently released a strategic redesign plan to build a stronger future for students, along with a schedule …
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Arkansas Virtual Academy Earns Prestigious Award
by AMP Staff September 2, 2026
by AMP Staff September 2, 2026
Arkansas Virtual Academy, a tuition-free online public charter school serving K-12 students throughout Arkansas, has received the Corwin Visible Learning’s Associate School Award. It is the first and, thus far, only virtual school in the world to win the award, …
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U of A Watershed Research Grants Provide $1M in Seed Funding
by AMP Staff August 28, 2026
by AMP Staff August 28, 2026
Fifteen research teams at the University of Arkansas are receiving $1 million in seed funding from the I³R Watershed Grants Program, a recently launched funding initiative. The initiative is made possible through collaboration and co-funding between the U of A …
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Eight Cadets Graduate From Air Force Flight Training Program at UCA Aviation Academy
by AMP Staff August 24, 2026
by AMP Staff August 24, 2026
Eight cadets who traveled to the University of Central Arkansas Aviation Academy in Conway from all across the nation have completed their intensive summer training program through the U.S. Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps. UCA was one of …
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JBU Receives $34.5M to Launch Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant Programs
by AMP Staff August 21, 2026
by AMP Staff August 21, 2026
John Brown University in Siloam Springs has announced a $34.5 million gift to launch a Master of Science in physician assistant studies and three Master of Science nurse practitioner tracks: family nurse practitioner, nurse-midwifery and psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner. The …
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Academies of Central Arkansas Partnering With Arkansas Blue Cross, PCSSD
by AMP Staff August 21, 2026
by AMP Staff August 21, 2026
The Academies of Central Arkansas Foundation announced the establishment of the Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield Academy of Business, Technology and Community Impact at Joe T. Robinson High School and DRIVEN School of Opportunity in Little Rock. DRIVEN is …
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UA Little Rock Unveils Child Welfare Learning Lab
by Doug Crise August 20, 2026
by Doug Crise August 20, 2026
Amidst the speeches and the ribbon cutting, Greg Smith took a moment to walk through the modest one-story home at the corner of Fair Park Boulevard and West 28th Street in Little Rock, thinking about all it took to get …
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Arkansas ACCESS Lets Seniors Apply to 5 Colleges With One Application
by AMP Staff August 18, 2026
by AMP Staff August 18, 2026
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and the Arkansas Department of Education announced the launch of the Arkansas ACCESS Portal, which allows high school seniors to apply to up to five participating colleges without application fees. “I signed Arkansas ACCESS last year …
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UA Little Rock Law Student Scores Premier Clerkship September 9, 2026
Justin Maggerise made the decision to leave his home in Seattle to attend UA-Little Rock’s William H. Bowen School of Law, and it is already paying off tenfold. Maggerise has been chosen to clerk for Judge Bobby E. Shepherd of… The post UA Little Rock Law Student Scores Premier Clerkship appeared first on AMP.
Startup Crawl Set for Sept. 25 in Fayetteville September 9, 2026
Startup Junkie is bringing back its Startup Crawl for 2026. “Startup Crawl 2026: Making Waves” will take place Friday, Sept. 25, on the downtown Fayetteville Square and include local startups, craft beer, food trucks, live music and more. Launched in… The post Startup Crawl Set for Sept. 25 in Fayetteville appeared first on AMP.
Beauty ‘N’ Boots: Meet The Unsinkable Marsha Martin, A Bona Fide Arkansas Success Story September 9, 2026
For someone who does not do a lot of interviews, Marsha Martin is getting a lot of attention these days. Thanks to a flamboyant sense of style and some strategically placed courtside seats at Razorback basketball games, Martin is recognized… The post Beauty ‘N’ Boots: Meet The Unsinkable Marsha Martin, A Bona Fide Arkansas Success […]
Op-Ed: When Insurance Contracts Fail, Patients Pay the Highest Price September 9, 2026
Since 1888, the mission of CHI St. Vincent has been simple: to provide life-saving care to every Arkansan who walks through our doors. But today, that mission faces a significant challenge—not because of a lack of medical expertise or dedication,… The post Op-Ed: When Insurance Contracts Fail, Patients Pay the Highest Price appeared first on […]
Gus Malzahn to LRTDC: If Indiana Can Do It, So Can Arkansas September 8, 2026
Gus Malzahn is finally taking a moment to breathe. At Tuesday’s meeting of the Little Rock Touchdown Club, the recently retired coach reflected on his storied career with club founder and emcee David Bazzel. Bazzel asked Malzahn if he thinks… The post Gus Malzahn to LRTDC: If Indiana Can Do It, So Can Arkansas appeared […]
UACCB, White River Firefighter Training Association Launch Rookie School September 8, 2026
The University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville is launching a firefighter rookie school in partnership with White River Firefighter Training Association and area fire departments. The program utilizes a partnership and curriculum through the Arkansas Fire Training Academy in… The post UACCB, White River Firefighter Training Association Launch Rookie School appeared first on AMP.
St. Bernards Provides Region’s Only 24/7 Stroke Care Coverage September 8, 2026
St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro now offers 24/7 neurointerventional stroke coverage, the hospital announced. It is the only hospital in northeast Arkansas and southeast Missouri to offer this level of care, according to a press release. The hospital also… The post St. Bernards Provides Region’s Only 24/7 Stroke Care Coverage appeared first on AMP.
LRSD Seeks Community Input About Restructuring, Closures September 4, 2026
The Little Rock School District is eyeing a restructuring that may result in school closures — and is seeking community input. The district recently released a strategic redesign plan to build a stronger future for students, along with a schedule… The post LRSD Seeks Community Input About Restructuring, Closures appeared first on AMP.
From Arkansas to World: Gymnast Lila Richardson Makes U.S. Senior Team September 4, 2026
U.S. gymnast and Arkansas native Lila Richardson is among seven athletes who will represent their country at World Gymnastics’ World Challenge Cup competitions this fall in Hungary and France. Rosters were determined based on results from the 2026 Xfinity U.S.… The post From Arkansas to World: Gymnast Lila Richardson Makes U.S. Senior Team appeared first […]
Scouts Celebrating 50 Years of Camp Rockefeller September 4, 2026
The Natural State Council of Scouting America will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its Camp Rockefeller with a special alumni reunion scheduled for Sept. 25–27 at Gus Blass Scout Reservation in Damascus. According to a press release, the three-day celebration… The post Scouts Celebrating 50 Years of Camp Rockefeller appeared first on AMP.