Republican Trent Minner, of Conway, has officially announced his candidacy for State Representative, District 72, which includes Faulkner County. Minner is described as a lifelong conservative, and currently serves as an assistant attorney general in the Public Protection Department where he…
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Farm Bureau to Host Summit Addressing Arkansas Internet Access on Sep. 8
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffArkansas Farm Bureau will host the Arkansas Connectivity Summit next week on Sept. 8, at the Hot Springs Convention Center. The event will focus on plans to improve high-speed broadband, and cellular connectivity in Arkansas. The summit will feature…
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Conductor Celebrates Fifth Cohort of Entrepreneurial Program, 10X Growth Accelerator
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Conductor, funded in partnership with the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC), recently celebrated the kick-off of the fifth cohort of the 10X Growth Accelerator. The statewide 10x Growth Accelerator program consists of a practical, peer-driven entrepreneurship education curriculum, leadership…
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Arkansas Democrats Welcome Interim Chair Nicole Hart
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffNicole Hart is leading the Democratic Party of Arkansas as Interim Chair, effective today. Hart is an Iraq War veteran, former veterans official in Governor Mike Beebe’s administration, a non-profit CEO, a mother and wife. Stepping up from the role…
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Premier Parks, Operator of Magic Springs, Positioned for Growth with Addition of Former Six Flags Executives
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffPremier Parks, LLC – the operator of Magic Springs Theme & Water Park – has announced the addition of industry veterans Les Hudson and Tom Iven to the entertainment company’s executive team. Premier is currently headed by former Six Flags…
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Little Rock Payroll Companies Merge to Provide Expanded Services
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffTwo Little Rock companies have merged to provide expanded payroll services. On Aug. 23, The Payroll Company (TPC) acquired the payroll clients of CFO Network and will now provide an even higher level of service to their clients. The…
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AEDC, Game and Fish Commission to Give Nearly $770,000 for Wildlife Conservation Education
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Arkansas Economic Development Commission’s (AEDC) Division of Rural Services recently announced that it will award more than $769,000 to Arkansas schools to support conservation education programs in the 2021-22 school year. Funding comes from wildlife fines collected by the…
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UAMS, Baptist Health Open New Cancer Center in North Little Rock
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe first UAMS Baptist Health Cancer Center is now open on the Baptist Health Medical Center campus in North Little Rock, bringing cancer research, diagnostic and treatment services available at UAMS’ Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute to more Arkansans.…
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500 Arkansas Army Guardsmen Mobilized for Hurricane Recovery Mission in Louisiana
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Arkansas National Guard has announced that over 500 Arkansas Army National Guardsmen from the 39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team and 142nd Field Artillery Brigade will deploy to Louisiana to assist with emergency response efforts following Hurricane Ida. The 142nd…
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LR Regional Chamber, The Venture Center Announce ‘Shark Tank’ Inspired Event
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Little Rock Regional Chamber announced recently that it is partnering with The Venture Center in Little Rock for a “Shark Tank-inspired event” benefiting local minority-owned businesses. The event is called, “NEXT LEVEL” and is an opportunity for…