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Sumo Competition to Rock Hot Springs Next Year
by Sarah DeClerk May 31, 2024
by Sarah DeClerk May 31, 2024
Visit Hot Springs is set to bring a Sumo competition to the city next year, said Steve Arrison, CEO of Visit Hot Springs. The city got its first taste of the sport during the “Sumo! Sumo! Sumo!” exhibition in March, …
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Cherry Blossoms, Sake & Sumo: A Weekend to Remember
by Dwain Hebda March 5, 2024
by Dwain Hebda March 5, 2024
Arkansans turned out in record numbers for a trio of events celebrating Spa City’s relationship with its sister city of Hanamaki, Japan. The annual Cherry Blossom Festival, American Craft Sake Fest and Sumo! Sumo! Sumo! Exhibition, held the first weekend …
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Three Arkansans to Square Up Against International Sumo Pros
by AMP Staff February 22, 2024
by AMP Staff February 22, 2024
Banker Don Gooch, AY Media Group President and Publisher Heather Baker, and The Buzz’s Roger Scott will go toe to toe with three rather larger professional sumo wrestlers on Sunday, March 3, in “Sumo! Sumo! Sumo!,” the state’s first sumo …
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2024 AMP Influencers of the Year: Don Gooch
by AMP Staff January 17, 2024
by AMP Staff January 17, 2024
Arkansas Money & Politics is proud to introduce its list of Influencers for 2024, those who inspire us all to reach higher, achieve more and improve things in our communities. Within this list, find leaders in the corporate, nonprofit and public-service …
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Ozarks Electric, AECC Approve New Agreement for Future Power Supply August 26, 2026
Ozarks Electric Cooperative and Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation (AECC) have approved agreements that will change how the two organizations work together going forward. Under the new agreements, Ozarks Electric will transition from being a member-owner of AECC to a long-term… The post Ozarks Electric, AECC Approve New Agreement for Future Power Supply appeared first on […]
Flow State: Workflow by Evo Offers One-of-a-Kind Service, Spaces August 26, 2026
While only officially opened this year, Workflow by Evo has been a long time coming from the team behind Evo Business Environments in North Little Rock. As an extension of the commercial furniture dealer, the Workflow by Evo space serves… The post Flow State: Workflow by Evo Offers One-of-a-Kind Service, Spaces appeared first on AMP.
Arkansas Surgical Hospital Adds Physicians August 26, 2026
Arkansas Surgical Hospital has added specialists Dr. Suzanne Abou-Diab and Dr. Iou-Ren Chang to its team. Abou-Diab is an interventional pain medicine physician. Chang is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in adult reconstruction and complex hip and knee revision surgery.… The post Arkansas Surgical Hospital Adds Physicians appeared first on AMP.
Officials Cut Ribbon for Hot Springs Suites in Spa City August 26, 2026
The ribbon has been cut on Hot Springs Suites, a new lodging property located in historic downtown Hot Springs. Developed and constructed by D&S Realty Group, the property at 312 Spring Street offers 24 one- and two-bedroom suites for business,… The post Officials Cut Ribbon for Hot Springs Suites in Spa City appeared first on […]
Buc-ee’s Loves Benton August 26, 2026
Arkansas’ first Buc-ee’s travel center is barely a week old, but the city and state that birthed it have already drawn high praise from the company’s CEO. Arch “Beaver” Aplin III, the company’s president and co-founder, is making headlines for… The post Buc-ee’s Loves Benton appeared first on AMP.
Lisa Hunter Retiring After 30 Years at Simmons Bank August 25, 2026
Lisa Hunter, executive vice president and chief data officer at Simmons Bank, is retiring after 30 years of leading technology, operations and data capabilities, the bank announced. During her tenure, Hunter led the implementation of Simmons’ first corporate website and… The post Lisa Hunter Retiring After 30 Years at Simmons Bank appeared first on AMP.
Daniel Kemper Promoted to SVP at First Community Bank August 25, 2026
Daniel Kemper has been promoted to senior vice president and trust and wealth management officer at Batesville’s First Community Bank. In his new role, Kemper is responsible for providing and expanding trust and wealth management services throughout White, Faulkner, Lonoke,… The post Daniel Kemper Promoted to SVP at First Community Bank appeared first on AMP.
Mercy Hospitals in FS, Rogers Recognized for Cardiac Care August 25, 2026
Mercy hospitals in Fort Smith and Rogers have been recognized among the nation’s top-performing hospitals for heart attack care. Both Mercy Hospital Fort Smith and Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas earned the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain-MI Registry Platinum… The post Mercy Hospitals in FS, Rogers Recognized for Cardiac Care appeared first on AMP.
Arvest Named Official Bank of State Fair; Other Partnerships Announced August 25, 2026
Arvest Bank has been named the official bank of the Arkansas State Fair and the naming rights sponsor of the fair’s Hall of Industry. The Arvest Hall of Industry will receive new exterior and interior signage with branding planned throughout… The post Arvest Named Official Bank of State Fair; Other Partnerships Announced appeared first on […]
Eight Cadets Graduate From Air Force Flight Training Program at UCA Aviation Academy August 24, 2026
Eight cadets who traveled to the University of Central Arkansas Aviation Academy in Conway from all across the nation have completed their intensive summer training program through the U.S. Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps. UCA was one of… The post Eight Cadets Graduate From Air Force Flight Training Program at UCA Aviation Academy […]