Before the fun parts — the ribbon cuttings, galas and grand openings — any chamber of commerce must first nail the relationship aspect. Without the requisite people skills, nothing else matters. Dr. Robin Hickerson knows that better than most. For …
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Travs Sign 20-year Lease to Stay at Dickey-Stephens
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Arkansas Travelers announced Monday night that the club’s ownership group, Diamond Baseball Holdings, had signed a 20-year lease agreement with the city of North Little Rock that will keep the team at Dickey-Stephens Park through the 2046 season. “Today …
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Report: Travelers, City of NLR Come to Terms Over Dickey-Stephens
by Doug Criseby Doug CriseThe Arkansas Travelers’ future in North Little Rock appears secure, with an announcement regarding the club’s lease with the city expected soon. Longtime Little Rock-based sportscaster and KATV anchor Steve Sullivan posted on Facebook Monday that North Little Rock has …
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LIT, XNA Preparing to Meet Future Demands
by Mark Carterby Mark CarterAs more people move into northwest Arkansas, the demands on the region’s infrastructure have grown accordingly. The region’s growth rate of 38 percent since 2010 makes it one of the fastest growing in the nation, a distinction it has held …
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Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame to Induct 2026 Class in April
by Dwain Hebdaby Dwain HebdaPhotos provided by Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame Ten outstanding figures from the world of sports will take their places in the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame April 10 at the organization’s 68th annual induction banquet. The event is …
The Arkansas Razorbacks have released the 2026 baseball schedule, and next year’s slate includes the usual 10 conference series as well as an 18-game home stand and trips to three pro stadiums. Coming off a 50-15 season (20-10 in the …
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Growing Gains: Trojans Want it All In Athletics And Have A Plan To Get There
by Doug Criseby Doug CriseFeature image top: The men’s wrestling program at Little Rock, which competes in the Pac 12, has become one of the school’s most successful sports. It was a warm day in July, and there was Chris Curry, walking onto a …
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Supporting Educational Futures with the Arkansas Brighter Future 529 Plan
A Friday night baseball game in Arkansas is pure magic. The stands are full, the food smells amazing, and everyone comes together under the lights to cheer on their team. This scene is all too familiar for the Arkansas Travelers. …
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Meeks Leaves Role as President of Arkansas Travelers
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffRusty Meeks has left his role as president of the Arkansas Travelers to join the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration. Sophie Ozier will serve as the club’s top executive as she continues her role as general manager. Meeks has …
It’s an hour until sunset, and a couple hundred baseball fans and wonder-struck Little Leaguers are idly chatting, vainly hoping for a summer breeze to cut through the lingering daytime heat in a ballpark so modest that terms like “grandstands” …