Southland Casino Hotel in West Memphis recently announced it is providing up to $180,000 over three years to the Mid-South Food Bank to support mobile food pantries and meal distribution to individuals and families in need in Crittenden County. The …
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As the Jonesboro bureau reporter for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette for nearly 20 years, I traveled much of the northeast corner of the state, working on stories. One of the benefits of those voyages was finding quaint, off-the-beaten-path places to grab …
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Giving Tuesday Event to Spotlight Black Philanthropy in Arkansas
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Arkansas Black Philanthropy Collaborative is hosting its third annual Convening on Giving Tuesday, which falls on Tuesday, Nov. 28. Approximately 100 philanthropic professionals, nonprofit and education leaders, and business executives are expected to attend the sold-out event from 11:30 a.m. until …
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Earle Mayor Jaylen Smith Meets US Vice President Kamala Harris
by Kilee Hallby Kilee HallEarle Mayor Jaylen Smith recently had the opportunity to meet United States Vice President Kamala Harris. Harris posted a picture of the two on Facebook, explaining she had the chance to speak with the youngest Black mayor in U.S. history. …
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Arkansas Teen Becomes Youngest Black Mayor in America
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffAt just 18 years old, Jaylen Smith has been elected the next mayor of Earle, Arkansas, which will make him the youngest Black mayor in America. “Citizens of Earle, Arkansas, it’s official!! I am your newly elected Mayor of Earle, …