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. …
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Sandra Olivarez: From ‘I’m Not a Writer’ to Arkansas Author and Publisher
Sandra Olivarez, who lives and works in Northwest Arkansas, had never considered herself a writer. She was used to taking complex topics and simplifying them into reports and presentations in her professional life, but she never felt ready to tell …
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Kevin Kooman Named to White River Bancshares Board
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffSignature Bank of Arkansas announced the addition of Kevin J. Kooman to the White River Bancshares board of directors. Kooman is a seasoned strategic advisor and former private equity partner and investment banking managing director with more than 30 years …
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Arkansas Entrepreneur Veronica Love Wins $3M FedEx Transportation Contract
Veronica Love, founder and CEO of Southern Carrier Services, secured a $3 million transportation contract with FedEx for areas surrounding Jonesboro. The contract will bring new jobs to the area and make shipping to rural Arkansas areas easier, she told AMP. …
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Heather Baker, President and Publisher of AY Media Group, Featured on the Cover of Global Business Magazine The Enterprise World
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffAs president and publisher of AY Media Group and a 30-year veteran of the publishing industry, Heather Baker knows everything there is to know about putting out quality content, but it is not every day that she is the one …
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Emmitt Smith Talks Life Lessons, Cowboys & More at LRTDC
by Mark Carterby Mark CarterNFL great Emmitt Smith shared stories about life lessons, relationships with former Cowboys players and coaches, connections to football players from Arkansas and even his contest-winning run on “Dancing with the Stars” during his appearance Monday at the Little Rock …
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4 Walton Children To Be Inducted into Arkansas Business Hall of Fame
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe four children of Walmart founders Helen and Sam Walton — Rob Walton, Alice Walton, Jim Walton and the late John Walton — will comprise the 2027 class of the Arkansas Business Hall of Fame from the Sam M. Walton …
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Leigh Ann Brannon to Replace Neal Gladner at ABA
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Arkansas Broadcasters Association has named Leigh Ann Brannon its new executive director. She replaces legendary Arkansas broadcaster Neal Gladner, who is retiring upon conclusion of the association’s upcoming convention on Sept. 15. Brannon will assume her new role then. …
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Ryan Miller Named CDO for Achieve Community Alliance
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffRyan Miller has been named chief development officer for Achieve Community Alliance, formerly United Cerebral Palsy of Arkansas. “Like all nonprofits, Achieve Community Alliance faces unique challenges in today’s uncertain economic climate, and the need for community support is greater …
Hot Springs National Park is one of the state’s top tourist draws, and with the park being right downtown, it is easy for visitors to experience everything else Hot Springs has to offer, as well. Devin Heath, president and CEO …