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Sense of Duty — Cora Jones
by Doug Crise March 13, 2025
by Doug Crise March 13, 2025
Community Service Awards Volunteer of the Year: Cora Jones There is no way Cora Jones could be considered “just” an entrepreneur. With a smile that reaches every corner of the room and a personality to match, Jones seems like she …
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McKenzie Farms Awarded $63,000 in Local Tax Incentive Funds
by AMP Staff April 5, 2023
by AMP Staff April 5, 2023
The Economic Development Corporation of Clark County (EDCCC) recently revealed it has awarded McKenzie Farms Excavating and Trucking an incentive of $63,000 for an expansion project located in Gurdon, Arkansas which is expected to create 21 new jobs. To secure …
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Georgia-Pacific Makes $70 Million Investment to Upgrade Gurdon Facilities
by Tyler Hale September 12, 2019
by Tyler Hale September 12, 2019
Georgia-Pacific is making a $70 million investment in its Gurdon site, aimed at upgrading its plywood and lumber operations. The Atlanta-based paper company is also committing $100,000 to install a multi-use playing field for local schools. Company officials say that …
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Trump Posts Cotton’s Personal Phone Number Over Daylight Savings Time Disagreement October 3, 2026
President Donald Trump on Saturday appealed to his followers on Truth Social to contact Republican Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas, including what appeared to be Cotton’s personal cell phone number. In his post, Trump took aim at Cotton’s longstanding opposition… The post Trump Posts Cotton’s Personal Phone Number Over Daylight Savings Time Disagreement appeared first […]
New Bentonville STEM University Reveals Name, Breaks Ground October 2, 2026
A new STEM-focused university in Bentonville has officially broken ground and revealed its name: Bentonville Institute of Technology. The milestone marks the beginning of construction for a university designed around a new approach to higher education, combining STEM, business, artificial… The post New Bentonville STEM University Reveals Name, Breaks Ground appeared first on AMP.
Arkansas Aviation Hall of Fame to Honor Final Group of State’s Known Tuskegee Airmen Pilots October 2, 2026
Six Arkansas aviators who served among the Tuskegee Airmen during World War II will be inducted into the Arkansas Aviation Hall of Fame this fall, completing the Hall of Fame’s recognition of known Arkansas pilots who were members of the… The post Arkansas Aviation Hall of Fame to Honor Final Group of State’s Known Tuskegee […]
Arkansas Crime Lab Launches Rapid DNA Technology October 2, 2026
The Arkansas State Crime Laboratory has officially launched Rapid DNA technology at participating booking stations, it recently announced. Arkansas is now the third state in the nation to deploy the technology. “Arkansas is proud to be the third state in… The post Arkansas Crime Lab Launches Rapid DNA Technology appeared first on AMP.
Heather Baker Featured on MSN Among ‘Top 10 Visionary Entrepreneurs to Watch in 2026’ October 2, 2026
Heather Baker, president and publisher of AY Media Group, is featured among the “Top 10 Visionary Entrepreneurs to Watch in 2026” in an article published on MSN.com, marking a significant milestone for the Arkansas media executive whose career spans three… The post Heather Baker Featured on MSN Among ‘Top 10 Visionary Entrepreneurs to Watch in […]
UAMS Invests Barnes in Harry P. Ward Chancellor’s Distinguished Chair October 2, 2026
Chancellor C. Lowry Barnes, M.D., of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, was invested in the Harry P. Ward Chancellor’s Distinguished Chair during a Sept. 29 ceremony. “In this prestigious chair, I hope to lead by the example of… The post UAMS Invests Barnes in Harry P. Ward Chancellor’s Distinguished Chair appeared first on […]
Goodwill Arkansas Receives Grant to Expand Skilled Trades Training October 2, 2026
Goodwill Arkansas has been awarded $850,000 through BlackRock Future Builders to help workers as they pursue careers in skilled trades. BlackRock Future Builders is a national philanthropic initiative funded by the BlackRock Foundation. The investment is part of more than… The post Goodwill Arkansas Receives Grant to Expand Skilled Trades Training appeared first on AMP.
Smackover Lithium Exceeds Customer Offtake Volumes for Arkansas Project October 1, 2026
Smackover Lithium, a joint partnership between Standard Lithium and Equinor in its southwest Arkansas project, announced that it has amended its binding commercial offtake agreement with Trafigura Trading. The amendment provides for additional offtake volumes to complete the Project’s customer… The post Smackover Lithium Exceeds Customer Offtake Volumes for Arkansas Project appeared first on AMP.
Arkansas Releases 2027 Gymnastics Schedule October 1, 2026
The Arkansas Razorbacks gymnastics team has released its 2027 schedule. Arkansas will compete in 11 regular-season meets, with five at home in Bud Walton Arena. BWA will also serve as an NCAA regional site, bringing postseason gymnastics action to Fayetteville… The post Arkansas Releases 2027 Gymnastics Schedule appeared first on AMP.
CARTI Expanding Access to Clinical Research Opportunities October 1, 2026
CARTI will expand rural communities’ access to the latest available treatments with support from the Arkansas Rural Health Transformation Program, thanks to a $1 million grant. The grant, part of the Recruitment Innovation Skills and Education for Arkansas (RISE AR)… The post CARTI Expanding Access to Clinical Research Opportunities appeared first on AMP.