The end result may not have been to his liking, but Arkansas State football coach Butch Jones wants a return trip to War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock. Jones told the Little Rock Touchdown Club Monday, Oct. 6, that even …
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A-State’s Bill and Alice Nix Farm Day Moving to Judd Hill Farmers’ Market
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffWhat started as a petting zoo at the Arkansas State University College of Agriculture in 2006 has grown into a signature event that celebrates Arkansas’ agricultural activities. This year, the Bill and Alice Nix Farm Day is moving to a …
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Yurachek at LRTDC: Hogs Right to Avoid NIL’s ‘Third Lane’
by Mark Carterby Mark CarterWhen it comes to NIL and the wild West landscape it helped create in college athletics, football in particular, the Razorbacks will be sticking to the slow lane for now. Arkansas athletics director Hunter Yurachek told the Little Rock Touchdown …
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Sanders: Razorbacks, Red Wolves at War Memorial Should be Annual Event
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffGovernor Sarah Huckabee Sanders sent a letter Monday morning to the University of Arkansas and Arkansas State University Board of Trustees stating her wish for the game to be an annual event at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock. The …
In what will likely be the final Razorback game played at War Memorial Stadium, Arkansas will take on Arkansas State for the first time on the gridiron Saturday at 4 p.m. It’s a matchup many older Arkansans never thought they’d …
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Razorbacks to Take on Red Wolves at War Memorial Stadium
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffGet your favorite sports merch and accessories ready… Little Rock is gearing up for “Red in the Rock, “an in-state matchup as the Arkansas Razorbacks take on the Arkansas State Red Wolves at War Memorial Stadium this fall. Kickoff is …
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Investing in Arkansas’ 21st Century Workforce & Economic Future
by Todd Shieldsby Todd ShieldsWorkforce development is top of mind across Arkansas — and for good reason. From apprenticeships and skilled trades to advanced degrees and leadership training, preparing people for meaningful work is essential to building a strong, resilient economy. But are we …
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Windgate’s $9.49M Gift Boosts Arts, Scholarships at A-State
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffArkansas State University has received $9.4 million in grants from Little Rock’s Windgate Foundation, directed for scholarships, arts education and community outreach. Following proposals from the university, the Windgate Foundation grants have included: An investment of $5.2 million to expand …
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Ashley McBryde to Receive Honorary Doctorate from A-State
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffGrammy Award-winning country artist and Arkansas native Ashley McBryde will return to her roots this spring to accept an honorary Doctorate in Music from Arkansas State University, where she once studied with hopes of becoming a band director. McBryde, a …
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Hodgson Bids Farewell to A-State, Heads to South Florida
by Doug Criseby Doug CriseAfter posting two winning seasons with the Arkansas State men’s basketball program, Bryan Hodgson will be leaving Jonesboro to take over the program at South Florida. Hodgson, 37, finalized a deal to take over the Bulls Monday night. He arrives …