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View from the Senate: Legislature Tweaks School Choice Laws
by AMP Staff June 27, 2019
by AMP Staff June 27, 2019
The legislature updated Arkansas school choice laws when it approved Act 754 of 2019 earlier this year. One goal of the act is to eliminate possible confusion about what are termed “opportunity choice” options, which allow a student to transfer …
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More Than 170 National Startups Headed to LR for Onward FX October 21, 2026
More than 170 startups from across the country will converge on Little Rock Oct. 27 for Onward FX from the Northwest Arkansas Council in partnership with the Arkansas Economic Development Commission. Onward FX is a founder-funder exchange program that compresses… The post More Than 170 National Startups Headed to LR for Onward FX appeared first […]
Frank Cuervo Signs On for 4 More Years With Trojans October 21, 2026
Little Rock athletics director Frank Cuervo has agreed to a four-year contract extension, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock announced Monday. Cuervo is now set to stay on in his official capacity as vice chancellor and director of athletics… The post Frank Cuervo Signs On for 4 More Years With Trojans appeared first on […]
Sugar Plums in Spa City: Ballet Arkansas Brings ‘The Nutcracker Suite’ to Oaklawn Hot Springs in November October 20, 2026
Catherine Fothergill does not hide the excitement in her voice. For the Associate Artistic Director of Ballet Arkansas, the opportunity to present a timeless holiday classic like The Nutcracker Suite at a brand new venue does not come around every… The post Sugar Plums in Spa City: Ballet Arkansas Brings ‘The Nutcracker Suite’ to Oaklawn […]
Arkansas AG Tim Griffin Sues OpenAI Over ChatGPT Safety Claims October 20, 2026
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin has joined eight other states in filing a lawsuit against OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT. The suit was filed on Oct. 14 and alleges that the tech giant misled consumers, including minors, about the product’s… The post Arkansas AG Tim Griffin Sues OpenAI Over ChatGPT Safety Claims appeared first on […]
Longtime Banker, Former State Legislator Bruce Maloch Announces Retirement October 20, 2026
Longtime banking executive and former state legislator Bruce Maloch of Emerson is retiring after 40 years at Farmers Bank & Trust in Magnolia. Maloch was an attorney at Anderson, Crumpler, Bell and Maloch in Magnolia before he transitioned into banking… The post Longtime Banker, Former State Legislator Bruce Maloch Announces Retirement appeared first on AMP.
Prolific Wally Hall Feted for 50-year Career at LR Touchdown Club October 19, 2026
Longtime Oaklawn executive Eric Jackson came prepared Monday for his appearance at the Little Rock Touchdown Club’s roast and toast of legendary Arkansas sportswriter Wally Hall. With the help of ChatGPT, Jackson ran some numbers and told the club’s weekly… The post Prolific Wally Hall Feted for 50-year Career at LR Touchdown Club appeared first […]
Report: Could a Sam’s or Costco Be Headed to Saline County? October 19, 2026
A possible Sam’s or Costco could be on the way for Saline County. According to a report in the Saline Courier, a 150,000-square-foot “membership warehouse club” will anchor a proposed $150 million shopping center on Bryant Parkway at Interstate 30.… The post Report: Could a Sam’s or Costco Be Headed to Saline County? appeared first […]
UA-Monticello Dedicates Arkansas Forest Health Research Center October 19, 2026
The University of Arkansas at Monticello recently hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of its Arkansas Forest Health Research Center. Forests in Arkansas support $16 billion of the state’s economy each year through wood products, tourism and… The post UA-Monticello Dedicates Arkansas Forest Health Research Center appeared first on AMP.
McLean Named Permanent Provost at Arkansas State October 19, 2026
Arkansas State University in Jonesboro has announced the permanent appointment of Dr. William McLean as provost and executive vice chancellor. McLean, a two-time graduate and longtime faculty member and administrator at the school, has served as interim provost and executive… The post McLean Named Permanent Provost at Arkansas State appeared first on AMP.
Early Voting Kicks Off in Arkansas October 19, 2026
Early voting has kicked off in Arkansas, and citizens will have two weeks to cast a ballot for the upcoming Nov. 3 general election. Before sorting through the myriad candidates and races on the ballot, take time to make sure… The post Early Voting Kicks Off in Arkansas appeared first on AMP.