Two Arkansas concert venues are receiving international recognition after earning spots in Pollstar’s 2026 Mid-Year Rankings, highlighting the state’s growing presence in the live entertainment industry. The Walmart Arkansas Music Pavilion (AMP) in Rogers ranked among the world’s top amphitheaters, …
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Former Razorback Great Jim Lindsey Dead at 81
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffRazorback football legend and prominent businessman Jim Lindsey died Sunday night, July 19, after an undisclosed illness at the age of 81. A native of Caldwell in St. Francis County, Lindsey was a mainstay as a running back on the …
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Josh Carson Named President, COO of Rausch Companies
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffJosh Carson has been named president and chief operating officer for Rausch Companies, a Fayetteville-based holding company behind Rosedale Communities, Missio Capital, Calara Land Development and EnergyWorks. Carson previously served as executive vice president and general counsel for the Rausch …
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Cash East Launches Real Estate Platform Kestrel
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffArkansas native Cash East has launched Kestrel, a real estate portfolio management platform based in Fayetteville that provides investors with CFO-level financial oversight across their properties. Kestrel automates bookkeeping, generates financial reports and monitors portfolio performance, helping investors better understand …
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Arkansas Visionary: Gary Head
by Dwain Hebdaby Dwain HebdaA Head for Business: Gary Head’s banking empire rests on relationships In many ways, Signature Bank of Arkansas is just like many other financial institutions, offering checking accounts and business loans with a side of wealth management thrown in for …
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College Jersey-Patch Sponsorships Could Represent Crucial Revenue Stream
by Mark Carterby Mark CarterFeature image above: Arkansas’ jersey patch deal with Tyson Foods places it at the cutting edge of such sponsorship deals. (Photos provided by Arkansas Athletics) The University of Arkansas in Fayetteville is one of three Power 4 schools — so …
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Kimbel Mechanical Systems Headquarters in Fayetteville Sells for $27.85M
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Kimbel Mechanical Systems headquarters, a three-building industrial portfolio located on North Shiloh Drive in Fayetteville, recently closed for $27.85 million. Wade Smith, Alan Cole and Isaac Smith, all of Colliers | Arkansas, represented the buyer, Tempus Shiloh LLC, an …
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AM Group Adds Aaron Hopwood as Agency’s First Creative Director
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffFayetteville’s AM Group has named Aaron Hopwood as its first director of creative and content. Hopwood brings more than a decade of experience in creative strategy, copywriting and brand storytelling, having led creative work for nationally recognized brands including Samsung, …
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Fayetteville’s Stonebreaker Hotel Announced Leadership Hires
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffFayetteville’s boutique Stonebreaker Hotel atop historic Markham Hill has announced three key leadership hires. Matt Disheroon has been named general manager, Cognac Franklin has been promoted to assistant general manager, and Maggie Nimocks has joined the team as promotions and …
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Chris Ward Named NWA Regional President for Farmers & Merchants
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffChris Ward has been named regional president for Farmers & Merchants Bank and The Bank of Fayetteville. In his new role, Ward will provide strategic leadership across the bank’s northwest Arkansas operations, supporting businesses, professionals and community members throughout the …
