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The Complete Package: Converting Worthless Waste into Valuable Material
by AMP Staff March 13, 2026
by AMP Staff March 13, 2026
Many may think they are unfamiliar with expanded polystyrene, but they likely know it by its more common name, Styrofoam, which has been used as a popular insulator since its invention in 1941. While Styrofoam and other EPS materials are …
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Little Rock Set to Host Pac-12 Wrestling Championships October 14, 2026
Stephen Little has already seen plenty on his way to becoming the most decorated wrestler in the short history of the Little Rock Trojans wrestling program, and more is on the way for his final season. The university announced Wednesday… The post Little Rock Set to Host Pac-12 Wrestling Championships appeared first on AMP.
Club Car Wash Acquires Glide Xpress October 14, 2026
Club Car Wash has acquired Glide Xpress Car Wash and will undergo renovations at 13 different stores across its footprint. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Based in Memphis, Glide operates five locations in Arkansas — Little Rock, Fayetteville… The post Club Car Wash Acquires Glide Xpress appeared first on AMP.
State Launches MyArkansas App October 14, 2026
The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration has launched MyArkansas, a new application “giving Arkansans convenient access to more than 50 state services,” according to a press release. MyArkansas is available in the Apple App Store and Google Play. Additional… The post State Launches MyArkansas App appeared first on AMP.
Backpack Program Drives Teacher to Become Mrs. Arkansas-America October 13, 2026
Many girls grow up competing in pageants and dream of one day representing their state on a national stage, but the story was different for Ashton Haywood, Mrs. Arkansas-America 2026. Her journey started when she became an art teacher at… The post Backpack Program Drives Teacher to Become Mrs. Arkansas-America appeared first on AMP.
L3Harris Secures $250M Contract Extension With Lockheed Martin in Camden October 13, 2026
L3Harris Technologies on Monday announced an extended deal with Lockheed Martin to manufacture rocket propulsion units at its new Camden facility. The add-on contract is valued at $250 million. L3 works on standard-range Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) propulsion… The post L3Harris Secures $250M Contract Extension With Lockheed Martin in Camden appeared first on […]
Bill Clinton, Jerry Jones Share Razorback Memories at Little Rock Touchdown Club October 12, 2026
Former president Bill Clinton and Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones made a joint appearance at the Oct. 12 meeting of the Little Rock Touchdown Club at Simmons Bank Arena in North Little Rock. The meeting culminated with Jones announcing a… The post Bill Clinton, Jerry Jones Share Razorback Memories at Little Rock Touchdown Club appeared […]
Gene and Jerry Jones Family Announce $10M Gift to Clinton Foundation October 12, 2026
The Gene and Jerry Jones Family and the Clinton Foundation today announced a $10 million donation from the Jones Family to support the modernization and renovation of the Clinton Presidential Center in Little Rock. “Jerry Jones is an American sports… The post Gene and Jerry Jones Family Announce $10M Gift to Clinton Foundation appeared first […]
Second Chance Youth Ranch Presents “Faithful to the Fatherless” Banquet Oct. 13 October 12, 2026
Second Chance Youth Ranch’s 13th annual Faithful to the Fatherless fundraising banquet comes around just once a year. In fact, for the Saline County-based non-profit that works to connect kids to foster homes, Faithful to the Fatherless is the lone… The post Second Chance Youth Ranch Presents “Faithful to the Fatherless” Banquet Oct. 13 appeared […]
UA to Push for More Engineering Graduates With Support From State Industries October 9, 2026
An industrial resurgence in Arkansas is dangerously close to losing momentum thanks to a shortage of qualified engineers, but efforts to promote engineering education may lead to billions of dollars in state income. The University of Arkansas College of Engineering… The post UA to Push for More Engineering Graduates With Support From State Industries appeared […]
$3M Grant Brings More Interactive Learning to UA-Little Rock October 9, 2026
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock continues to be all-in when it comes to hands-on interactive learning for its students. Already, UA-Little Rock’s Center for Simulation Innovation provides a 20-bed, 9,500-square-foot simulated hospital setting for those studying nursing and… The post $3M Grant Brings More Interactive Learning to UA-Little Rock appeared first on AMP.